Jo Dee Messina joins me to chat about the new life of her big hit "Heads Carolina", what song she passed on that turned into a big hit, plus some state trivia!

Jo Dee Messina joins me to chat about the new life of her big hit "Heads Carolina", what song she passed on that turned into a big hit, plus some state trivia!

Everybody loves a good throwback tune, because it always takes you back to a place in time that you remember.   Dan Austin takes it one step further by talking to the artists that made those tunes memorable in the first place.  Dan not only played those tunes when they first came out, but shared special memories with the artists themselves when they just started out.   Take an audio trip back in time to see who's in the passenger seat and what stories they'll tell.  

Everybody loves a good throwback tune, because it always takes you back to a place in time that you remember.   Dan Austin takes it one step further by talking to the artists that made those tunes memorable in the first place.  Dan not only played those tunes when they first came out, but shared special memories with the artists themselves when they just started out.   Take an audio trip back in time to see who's in the passenger seat and what stories they'll tell.

Goin' Back and Catchin' Up

Jo Dee Messina

Jimmy Hawkins, who played the youngest Bailey child, Tommy, in "It's a Wonderful Life" joins me on this episode.  We talk about the legendary movie, the book that he wrote "The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life" and I even insert myself into one of my favorite scenes in the movie.  Enjoy! 

Jimmy Hawkins, who played the youngest Bailey child, Tommy, in "It's a Wonderful Life" joins me on this episode.&nbsp; We talk about the legendary movie, the book that he wrote "The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life" and I even insert myself into one of my favorite scenes in the movie.&nbsp; Enjoy!&nbsp;

Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life) 

The iconic host of USA's "Up All Night", Rhonda Shear is returning for a reboot. Known for her memorable sketches and helping to improve a bad "B" movie, she shares some memories of Gilbert Gottfried and a famous cast member from The Sopranos.  This will definitely take you back in time and get a whole new generation ready! 

The iconic host of USA's "Up All Night", Rhonda Shear is returning for a reboot. Known for her memorable sketches and helping to improve a bad "B" movie, she shares some memories of Gilbert Gottfried and a famous cast member from The Sopranos.&nbsp; This will definitely take you back in time and get a whole new generation ready!&nbsp;

Rhonda Shear - "Up All Night" 

Trace Adkins has had a long career, involving both singing and acting.  What might surprise you is what acting role he hasn't been offered and one he's got on his radar with his wife.  Also, find out which one of his songs really gets him emotional, especially with his family around.  Trace also reflects on his late friend, Toby Keith and what it mean to play at his tribute show.  

Trace Adkins has had a long career, involving both singing and acting.&nbsp; What might surprise you is what acting role he hasn't been offered and one he's got on his radar with his wife.&nbsp; Also, find out which one of his songs really gets him emotional, especially with his family around.&nbsp; Trace also reflects on his late friend, Toby Keith and what it mean to play at his tribute show.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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