Jimmy Fortune Got His Chance and Nailed It (Episode 18)

You can't deny that Jimmy Fortune has good fortune.  He chronicles his rise from clubs, to landing a spot in the Statler Brothers, writing #1 songs, and entering the Country Music Hall of Fame in this episode hosted by Duke FM's Tom Baldrica. VIDEO HIGHLIGHT How did Jimmy Fortune get his gig…

Collin Raye Nears Three Decades in Country and Looks Back (Episode 17)

This sit down with Collin Raye actually happened a few years ago during his 25th year in the business of Country Music.   Collin's stories about his songs (he had a huge impact with socially relevant songs), his Mom (She sang with Elvis), and his inspirations (Glen Campbell, The Eagles) are too st…

John Michael Montgomery's Rise to Fame in His Words (Episode 16)

John Michael Montgomery stepped into Duke's Audio Vault hosted Tom Baldrica.   He talks about his rise to fame and where he goes from here.

Lee Greenwood (Episode 15)

Sit down with Lee Greenwood in this extended interview with Duke FM's Tom Baldrica.

Janie Fricke Recalls Her Career Path, Which Took Her to the Moon... Literally (Episode 14)

Janie Fricke's professional voice career began as a jingle singer. From there it went to the moon... literally. Janie tells us about a jingle she did for Apollo 12 plus shills for Red Lobster, Coca-Cola, and more in this Duke FM exclusive interview hosted by Tom Baldrica. HIGHLIGHT CLIP So…

T. Graham Brown Tells The Story of His Rise in the Music Industry (Episode 13)

Baseball was T. Graham Brown's first love until an opportunity sing and get paid for it came up. He went to his coach about it. "All I ever wanted to do was play ball" he told his coach. "But I've got this offer to sing and make some money doing it. He put his hand onto my shoulder and looked…

Charley Pride's Interesting Life Story is Worthy of a Movie (Episode 12)

We sensed a little frustration from Charley during this exclusive Duke FM interview session. His life story is worthy of a movie, and Paramount was supposed to put one out in 2008. After all, movies about Country legends can win Oscars. Think Coal Miner's Daughter about Loretta Lynn or Walk the …

Sylvia Tells Her Story (Episode 11)

Sylvia lays out how she broke into the music business and how "Nobody", her career smash hit came about in this exclusive sit down with Duke FM's Tom Baldrica. HIGHLIGHT CLIP Sylvia tells the story behind her career defining hit.

Moe Bandy's Dreams Came True (Episode 10)

Moe Bandy has had quite a ride.  First there was a crossroads moment when he was working construction to support two children and a wife.  He had to hock furniture and borrow money to follow the dream of being a Country star.  He told Duke FM, "I was just at the end you know, financially, where I …

Bobby Bare: The 'Springsteen of Country' (Episode 9)

Bobby Bare tells a good story!  His past is full of story fodder actually.  Hear Bobby recall the fun of running around Nashville with legendary artists and songwriters in this Duke FM exclusive podcast hosted by Tom Baldrica. Highlight Clip Because of the intelligence of Bobby Bare's classi…