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Honky Tonk Tales

Blending humor, history, and heart, Honky Tonk Tales brings you behind the curtain of the honky tonk world every Wednesday—where rhinestones shine, guitars twang, and every song has a story. Whether you"re a lifelong country fan or just getting your boots dusty, this show delivers a storytelling experience as real and raw as the music itself.So...take a few minutes and give it a listen!#CountryMusic #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusicLegends #Podcast #CountryMusicHistory

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All Episodes

2:24

This Week In Country Music History 11/03-11/09

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/11/03

Take a journey through country music’s past in this week’s episode of This Week in Country Music History (November 3 – 9). We spotlight the 1962 renaming of Billboard’s country singles chart, remember Johnny Horton’s tragic passing, celebrate Stonewall Jackson’s half-century Opry milestone, and acknowledge key birthdays including Chris Lane and Grand Ole Opry pioneer George D. Hay. Dive into the stories behind the songs and the legacy behind the legends — because the history of country is the heart

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3:17

This Week In Country Music History 10/27-11/2

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/10/28

This week in Country Music History (October 27 – November 2): Willie Nelson earns his first platinum album, Reba hits #1, and Garth Brooks releases No Fences. Plus, Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, and The Highwaymen all make history. From outlaws to love songs, this week’s packed with country gold.TexasRadioOne.com#CountryMusicHistory #ThisWeekInCountryMusic #WillieNelson #GarthBrooks #FaithHill #TobyKeith #RebaMcEntire #BrooksAndDunn #TheHighwaymen #OutlawCountry #ClassicCountry

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3:52

This Week In Country Music History 10/20-10/26

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2025/10/20

This week in Country Music History (October 20–26) — we’re spinning back to Loretta Lynn’s fearless #1, Alabama’s record-setting CMA run, and the hits from Charlie Rich, Tim McGraw, Kenny Rogers, and Gretchen Wilson. Plus, Chris Stapleton’s Traveller begins its rise, and we celebrate some country legends’ birthdays.A little twang, a little truth, and a lotta great music.Big Fork Brands brings bold bacon sausage, paleo pork jerky, and Chicago style sauces to your table. Y'all are gonna love the rich,

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3:57

This Week In Country Music History / Oct 13 - Oct 19

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2025/10/13

This week in country music history covers a wild, telling stretch across October 13–19. We revisit the night Charlie Rich lit the CMA envelope, Tammy Wynette’s first #1, and the birth of Melba Montgomery. We head into Nashville late nights with Loretta Lynn’s recording, and into TV’s early country spotlight with Willie Nelson on Austin City Limits. We also honor Dallas Harms, whose Canadian hits struck a chord in country lovers everywhere.Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to country lore, you’ll

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2:52

This Week In Country Music History 10/06 - 10/12

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2025/10/06

This week in country music history takes us from Johnny Cash’s prison roar to Garth Brooks’ shaky Opry debut, and everywhere in between. On October 6, 1969, At San Quentin hit #1, cementing the Man in Black’s outlaw legend. Just a few years later, George Strait scored his very first chart-topping album, and in 1996, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill tied the knot to become country’s royal couple. Add in Alan Jackson’s first #1 record, Reba’s Billboard-topping Duets, and the unforgettable moment Garth almost

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3:28

This Week in Country Music History / Sept 29 - Oct 5

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2025/09/29

Step back through the years with us as we explore the biggest milestones in country music history from September 29th through October 5th. From the birth of Clarence Ashley in 1895 and the very first televised Grand Ole Opry in 1950, to Loretta Lynn’s fiery Don’t Come Home A’Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind), Vince Gill’s 1990s award-show dominance, and the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2025 — this week is packed with legends, milestones, and unforgettable

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10:00

Honky Tonk Tales / Whitey Morgan and The 78's:...

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2025/09/25

From the auto plants of Flint, Michigan to the neon glow of America’s honky-tonks, Whitey Morgan has carved his own lane in country music. In this 2 part story on Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you on a rowdy ride through Whitey’s blue-collar roots, his band The 78’s, the long nights and longer highways, and the albums (Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels, Sonic Ranch, Hard Times and White Lines) that made him a modern outlaw legend.Packed with back stories, barroom tales, and a few laughs along the way,

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10:00

Honky Tonk Tales / Whitey Morgan and The 78's:...

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/09/24

From the auto plants of Flint, Michigan to the neon glow of America’s honky-tonks, Whitey Morgan has carved his own lane in country music. In this 2 part story on Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you on a rowdy ride through Whitey’s blue-collar roots, his band The 78’s, the long nights and longer highways, and the albums (Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels, Sonic Ranch, Hard Times and White Lines) that made him a modern outlaw legend.Packed with back stories, barroom tales, and a few laughs along the way,

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3:28

This Week In Country Music History / 09/22 - 09/28

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/09/22

Step back in time with The Rock Pod as we uncover the biggest milestones in country music history from September 22nd through the 28th. From the launch of Farm Aid with Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young, to Hank Williams’ final recording session, Garth Brooks’ CMA dominance, and Jeannie C. Riley shaking up small-town gossip with Harper Valley P.T.A. — this episode is packed with unforgettable moments. We’ll celebrate legends, surprise you with behind-the-scenes backstories, and remind

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9:17

Honky Tonk Tales / The David Allan Coe Story / Part 3

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2025/09/19

On this Part 3 episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy finishes the dive into the controversial, and unbelievable life of David Allan Coe — the outlaw’s outlaw. From prison yards to biker bars, from Tennessee Whiskey to You Never Even Called Me By My Name, we cover the highs, the lows, and all the stories Nashville never wanted you to hear.Grit, laughs, and honky tonk history. Stream it now wherever you get your podcasts!#HonkyTonkTales #DavidAllanCoe #TheOutlawsOutlaw #OutlawCountry

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10:00

Honky Tonk Tales / The David Allan Coe Story / Part 2

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2025/09/18

On this Part 2 Episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy continues the deep dive into the wild, controversial, and unbelievable life of David Allan Coe — the outlaw’s outlaw. From prison yards to biker bars, from Tennessee Whiskey to You Never Even Called Me By My Name, we cover the highs, the lows, and all the stories Nashville never wanted you to hear.Grit, laughs, and honky tonk history. Stream it now wherever you get your podcasts!#HonkyTonkTales #DavidAllanCoe #TheOutlawsOutlaw #OutlawCountry

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10:00

Honky Tonk Tales / The David Allan Coe Story / Part 1

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/09/17

On this Part 1 episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy dives deep into the wild, controversial, and unbelievable life of David Allan Coe — the outlaw’s outlaw. From prison yards to biker bars, from Tennessee Whiskey to You Never Even Called Me By My Name, we cover the highs, the lows, and all the stories Nashville never wanted you to hear.Plenty of grit, laughs, and honky tonk history. Stream it now wherever you get your podcasts!#HonkyTonkTales #DavidAllanCoe #TheOutlawsOutlaw #OutlawCountry

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3:08

This Week In Country Music History 09/15 - 09/21

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/09/15

This week in Country Music History, we’re looking back at some of the most iconic moments between September 15th and September 21st. From the birth of legends like Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, and Trisha Yearwood, to the release of the first Bristol Sessions recordings, to Garth Brooks’ record-breaking chart debut, these stories shaped the sound of country music forever. Plus, we dig into one of the strangest tales in country music history—the wild 1973 theft of Gram Parsons’ body. Celebrate the songs,

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10:00

Honky Tonk Tales / Jerry Jeff Walker: The Gypsy Songman

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2025/09/10

In this episode, Jimmy takes you down the gypsy highway with one of Texas music’s most colorful legends — Jerry Jeff Walker. From his restless beginnings as Ronnie Crosby in upstate New York, to the New Orleans drunk tank where Mr. Bojangles was born, to the rowdy Austin dancehalls that gave rise to ¡Viva Terlingua! — this is the story of a songwriter who lived as wild as the songs he sang.So grab yourself some sangria wine, settle in, and join Jimmy for a ride through the unforgettable tale of

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3:16

Honky Tonk Tales / This Week In Country Music History...

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2025/09/08

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3:16

Honky Tonk Tales / This Week In Country History 09/08...

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/09/08

From Patsy Cline’s unforgettable voice to Hank Williams’ career-changing audition, this week in country music is packed with history! We’re celebrating the birthdays of Patsy and legendary songwriter Harlan Howard, revisiting Carrie Underwood’s fast-rising hit “Cowboy Casanova,” and looking back at the day Hank Williams first auditioned for Fred Rose at Acuff-Rose Publishing. Join us for stories, milestones, and one fun fact that proves even a chart-topping single can start as a happy

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10:00

Honky Tonk Tales / Loretta Lynn: Queen of Country Grit

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/09/03

Loretta Lynn’s story is country music at its rawest—full of grit, heartbreak, sass, and triumph. In this episode ofHonky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you from her humble beginnings in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, to her groundbreaking reign as the Queen of Country Grit. You’ll hear about her hardscrabble childhood as a coal miner’s daughter, her whirlwind teenage marriage, and the $17 Sears guitar that set her on a path to stardom. Along the way, we’ll explore her lifelong friendship with Patsy Cline, her

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Honky Tonk Tales / Seminole Wind: The John Anderson...

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2025/08/27

From the Florida swamps of Apopka to the neon lights of Nashville, John Anderson carved out a career as one of the most distinctive voices in country music. In this episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you on a journey through Anderson’s early days roofing the Grand Ole Opry, his first break with “I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal,” the million-selling smash “Swingin’,” and the career-saving masterpiece Seminole Wind.Along the way, you’ll hear the backstories, the road tales, the highs, the lows,

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1:48

This Week In Country Music History / Aug 25-31

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/08/25

From Tex Ritter to Shania Twain, this week in country music has it all! We celebrate Jo Dee Messina’s birthday and her record-breaking run, remember Tex Ritter’s 1945 No. 1 hit, and mark the final broadcast of the legendary Louisiana Hayride. Plus, Hank Williams records “Moanin’ the Blues,” Shania blows out the candles, and Gentleman Jim Reeves is remembered. It’s a full week of milestones, memories, and music history from August 25th through 31st.##CountryMusicHistory #TexasRadioOne #HonkyTonkTales

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1:48

This Week In Country Music History / August 25-31

Honky Tonk Tales ·

2025/08/25

From Tex Ritter to Shania Twain, this week in country music has it all! We celebrate Jo Dee Messina’s birthday and her record-breaking run, remember Tex Ritter’s 1945 No. 1 hit, and mark the final broadcast of the legendary Louisiana Hayride. Plus, Hank Williams records “Moanin’ the Blues,” Shania blows out the candles, and Gentleman Jim Reeves is remembered. It’s a full week of milestones, memories, and music history from August 25th through 31st.#CountryMusicHistory #TexasRadioOne #HonkyTonkTales

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