Dale Turner, a former RCA Records representative, joins Ray Stevens to reflect on the life and legacy of country music icon Dolly Parton. Turner shares insights from her remarkable career, discusses her impact on country music and popular culture, and explains why generations of fans continue to connect with her music and philanthropy.

Dale Turner, a former RCA Records representative, joins Ray Stevens to reflect on the life and legacy of country music icon Dolly Parton. Turner shares insights from her remarkable career, discusses her impact on country music and popular culture, and explains why generations of fans continue to connect with her music and philanthropy.

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

The Ray Stevens Show

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk. 

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.&nbsp;

Remembering Dolly Parton's Legacy

Dr. Chris Colbert of the Cook County Health system joins Ray Stevens to discuss common back-to-school illnesses and what parents should know as students return to the classroom. Later, E.J. Antoni, chief economist at The Heritage Foundation, explains how Canadian tariffs could affect American businesses and consumers.

Bryce Hill of the Illinois Policy Institute discusses a new tax burden facing Cook County taxpayers, while Max Armstrong weighs in on President Trump's proposal to increase beef imports in an effort to lower prices. Dale Turner, a former RCA Records representative, reflects on the life and legacy of country music icon Dolly Parton following news of her death at age 80.

Dr. Chris Colbert of the Cook County Health system joins Ray Stevens to discuss common back-to-school illnesses and what parents should know as students return to the classroom. Later, E.J. Antoni, chief economist at The Heritage Foundation, explains how Canadian tariffs could affect American businesses and consumers.
Bryce Hill of the Illinois Policy Institute discusses a new tax burden facing Cook County taxpayers, while Max Armstrong weighs in on President Trump's proposal to increase beef imports in an effort to lower prices. Dale Turner, a former RCA Records representative, reflects on the life and legacy of country music icon Dolly Parton following news of her death at age 80.

The Ray Stevens Show (Aug. 26, 2026) | Dolly Parton's Legacy, Canadian Tariffs & Cook County Taxes

Max Armstrong, known as the "King of Agri-Biz," joins Ray Stevens to discuss President Trump's proposal to increase beef imports as a way to ease rising prices. Armstrong examines how the plan could affect consumers, farmers and the broader agricultural industry

Max Armstrong, known as the "King of Agri-Biz," joins Ray Stevens to discuss President Trump's proposal to increase beef imports as a way to ease rising prices. Armstrong examines how the plan could affect consumers, farmers and the broader agricultural industry

Max Armstrong Discusses Plan to Increase Beef Imports

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, joins Ray Stevens to discuss student privacy concerns in schools and how parents can advocate for their rights during the new school year. Later, Jeff Monosso reports on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's latest actions targeting Iran and the potential economic and geopolitical implications.

Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, discusses fraudulent marriage schemes and what he describes as vulnerabilities in the U.S. immigration system..

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, joins Ray Stevens to discuss student privacy concerns in schools and how parents can advocate for their rights during the new school year. Later, Jeff Monosso reports on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's latest actions targeting Iran and the potential economic and geopolitical implications.
Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, discusses fraudulent marriage schemes and what he describes as vulnerabilities in the U.S. immigration system..

Remembering Dolly Parton's Legacy

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