Hit songwriter and educator Bruce Burch, a native of Gainesville, Georgia is the writer of songs recorded by the likes of George Jones, Billy Joe Royal, Reba McEntire, Wayne Newton and many others. Songwriter Bruce Burch is also known in the world of academia, he was the Executive in Residence of
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is an American treasure. He’s directed and produced many acclaimed documentaries covering everything from baseball to jazz. His most recent work explores the world of country music. Entitled Country Music, the film is an 8-part miniseries currently airing on PBS. Along with archival footage, the film features more
B. Earl Sinks is a singer, songwriter and producer born and based in Tennessee. His birth name is Brandon Earl Sinks and he is the son of Henry Earl Sinks and Rita Faye Sinks (Wilson). Both sides of his family have strong musical roots, and B. Earl Sinks writes and sings
Known and trusted by some of the greatest musicians of our time, Gene Dunlap is one of those guys who can plain do it all. A multi-instrumentalist, he’s played piano, saxophone, guitar, drums, bass and in the past the fiddle. He was the bandleader for country music icon Loretta Lynn for more
It’s his long awaited second appearance on The Paul Leslie Hour! Livingston Taylor is a man who has had a more than 50 year long career since he picked up the guitar at 13 years old. A singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, performer, recording artist and teacher. In addition to performing his own material,
At songwriting, Jim McBride is a master and has the string of hits to prove it. Yet, the Alabama born McBride remains a very humble and down to earth man. At one point he worked for the Post Office, but his passion pushed him to what he loved most. The
The voice of Buzz Rabin will have you hanging on to every word. This goes for the songs he’s written, but as I found out it applies to when he speaks as well. A natural storyteller, Buzz Rabin is the songwriter’s songwriter. His words and melodies have resonated with the greatest singers
Singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist Bob DiPiero came highly recommended. Speaking to DiPiero you can see why! Down to earth, funny and able to express himself, this interview was a delight. He had his first hit song in 1983 and hasn’t slowed down. A BMI Icon, he’s had many hits
Sonny Throckmorton is a singer, songwriter and recording artist. He’s had more than 1,000 songs recorded by country artists. Throckmorton is very influential and an inductee in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In addition to his own records, some of the greatest artists of all time have recorded his songs:
I love Willie Nelson. You probably do too. When I launched the podcast version of my show, I decided episode 1 should be my interview with Willie. Yesterday I found myself in the unenviable spot of being stuck in metropolitan traffic. Flipping through the channels on Sirius XM I heard