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WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody: May 5, 2025 - Imogene and Willie Opry Shop Collection and Morgan MylesOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Imogene and Willie with an Opry Shop Collection and Morgan Myles
0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up
2:50 - Interview with Imogene and Willie
11:01 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton
17:43 - Interview with Morgan Myles
35:29 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton
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0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up
3:29 - Interview with Opry Dan Rogers
13:15 - Interview with Justin Danger Nunley
26:46 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton
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Music City MinuteGrand Ole Opry's 100th birthday celebration | Music City MinuteThe Grand Ole Opry is ringing its 100th birthday! Country music is pulling out all the stops for the huge celebration. Blake Shelton has been lined up to host the gala event. Artists will perform from the Grand Ole Opry house, as well as the Ryman Auditorium – aka 'The Mother Church of Country Music' – which was home to the Opry from 1943 to 1974. Opry members representing multiple decades will be on hand including Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs and the legend, Randy Travis! Organizers are calling this "a once...2025-03-1901 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody: December 2, 2024 - Opry Star Mandy Barnett, Monica Ramey & More!On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Opry Star Mandy Barnett, Monica Ramey, Natalie Lamarbre, and Jenny Rustioni
0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up
2:17 - CMA Awards Recap - from the red carpet
21:35 - Interview with Deborah Evans Price
36:14 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton
Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fe...2024-12-0230 min
Sean of the SouthSpecial Edition: The Grand Ole OpryNovember 28, 2024 marks the 99th anniversary of a very famous American institution. This institution began under the name of the WSM Barn Dance. A radio show that was launched by my a man by the name of, George D. Hay. His first guest on this radio show was a 77 year-old fiddle player named uncle Jimmy Thompson, and all that man did was play fiddle tunes exactly like the one Sean open’s this episode playing (Georgia Horseshoe).The show was broadcast from the fifth floor of the National Life & Accident Insurance Company in downtown Nashville. It outgrew its ti...2024-11-2208 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody: October 1, 2024 - Opry Star Terri ClarkOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome Opry Star Terry Clark!
0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up
2:02 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton
9:48 - Interview with Terri Clark
Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill...2024-10-0228 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody: August 27, 2024 - The Opry Shop’s Audrey Bryant and Tia SillersOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome The Opry Shop’s Audrey Bryant and Tia Sillers!
0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up
2:12 - Interview with The Opry Shop’s Audrey Bryant
12:26 - Entertainment with Kelly Sutton
19:23 - Interview with Tia Sillers
Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out...2024-08-2740 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody: July 25, 2024 - Lieutenant Dan Invited Scotty Hasting To Debut At The OpryOn this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody — we welcome Scotty Hasting, who is making his Opry debut on July 28!
Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill, Charlie and Kelly start every weekday off with great music—country, bluegrass, Americana, Opry cuts, and live studio guests, the la...2024-07-2638 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody: June 7, 2024 -Annie Bosko and Opry NextStage artist Travis Denning!On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody we welcome Annie Bosko and Opry NextStage artist Travis Denning!
Nothing gets a morning started better than “Coffee, Country and Cody.” The show’s namesake is Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and affable television personality Bill Cody. Joining Bill is his producer/sidekick/sports guy/fellow brilliant conversationalist, Charlie Mattos. And rounding out WSM’s dynamic morning crew is Kelly Sutton, Nashville’s go-to entertainment journalist. Together, Bill, Charlie and Kelly start every weekday off with great music—country, bluegrass, Americana, Opry cuts, and live studio guests, the l...2024-06-1143 min
The Thanh ReportA grand ole time at the Abita Springs Opry as it enters its 22nd seasonYou’ve heard of the Grand Ole Opry, but how about the Abita Spring Opry? There’s one stop light in the town of Abita Springs, Louisiana. It’s nestled in the piney woods about 40 minutes north of New Orleans. Abita Springs is probably best known for being the place where Abita Beer originated. But, for more than 20 years, it’s also been home to the Abita Springs Opry. Each year, the Abita Springs Opry hosts six performances. Its main mission has been to showcase and preserve Louisiana roots music. In this episode, I visit the Abita Springs Town Hall whe...2024-03-2133 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyBrittney Spencer, Mandy Barnett, Ray Stevens (Feb. 16, 2024)On this episode: Bill misspeaks and introduces Brittney Spencer as Britney Spears, which brings up an Opry memory of the time Britney Spears visited the Grand Ole Opry and hugged Bill on stage... then, we get to our highlight interviews with Brittney Spencer, Mandy Barnett, and Ray Stevens. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and (on most tours) you'll get to stand in...2024-02-1648 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyDoug Gray from The Marshall Tucker Band on Coffee, Country & CodyDoug Gray, founding member of The Marshall Tucker Band, called into the show and spoke with WSM's morning crew the day before the band would make its return to the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy this conversation full of great memories! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plu...2023-12-1910 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyRicky Skaggs on Coffee, Country & CodyIf there's a Hall of Fame, he's probably in it... Opry member Ricky Skaggs called into the show recently to discuss his Christmas tour along with his band, Kentucky Thunder... including memories of playing Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get...2023-12-1410 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodySanta Claus (representing Marine Toys For Tots) on Coffee, Country & CodyThe big man himself, this time of year - Santa Claus - came to the WSM studio to visit with the Coffee, Country & Cody crew and discuss the 2023 efforts of Marine Toys For Tots. You can be a part of it at http://www.toysfortots.org/opry Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle whe...2023-12-0810 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyBill Anderson on Coffee, Country & CodyThe longest-serving member in the history of the Grand Ole Opry stopped by the show recently... Whisperin' Bill Anderson! It's always a treat to have the Hall of Famer in the studio with us. On this visit, we discussed his new single, "The Country I Grew Up With", that features Vince Gill, Bobby Bare, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Fortune. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour whi...2023-11-2816 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTony Jackson on Coffee, Country & CodyTony Jackson dropped by the show prior to an Opry performance, and talked about his brand new album, "I've Got Songs To Sing". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Grand Ole Opry" exhibit at the...2023-11-1615 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyArtimus Pyle on Coffee, Country & CodyLegendary drummer Artimus Pyle joined the show on October 20, 2023. Pyle was, of course, part of Lynyrd Skynyrd and survived the band's fateful plane crash 46 years ago. Now, Artimus has formed his own band, and they would make their Grand Ole Opry debut later that night. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so ma...2023-10-2431 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTrisha Yearwood on Coffee, Country & CodyGrand Ole Opry star Trisha Yearwood called into Coffee, Country & Cody recently to discuss her upcoming series of shows with the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Gr...2023-10-1815 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyRonnie Milsap on Coffee, Country & CodyCountry Music Hall of Famer & Grand Ole Opry star Ronnie Milsap joined the show to talk about his upcoming "Final Nashville Show" at Bridgestone Arena on October 3, featuring over two dozen artists set to perform as a tribute to Ronnie's legendary career. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats ha...2023-09-3012 min
WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyKetch Secor & Cory Younts of Old Crow Medicine Show on Coffee, Country & CodyKetch Secor and Cory Younts of Grand Ole Opry members Old Crow Medicine Show dropped by the show to talk about the band's new album, Jubilee, as well as some of their great Opry memories. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the...2023-09-0718 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyAaron Weber on Coffee, Country & CodyNashville-based comedian Aaron Weber recently spent some time with Bill & Charlie ahead of a couple of appearances on the Grand Ole Opry. You'll love this fun conversation! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Grand Ole...2023-09-0619 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyGene Watson on Coffee, Country & CodyWe sit down with Grand Ole Opry star Gene Watson on this episode of the podcast. Gene makes his way to town every so often to play the Opry, and we're always excited to welcome him into the WSM studios when he's here. We talk about his Opry induction, the early days of his career, and life on the road after 60 years in the music business. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous...2023-08-2917 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyElaine Roy on Coffee, Country & CodyWe sit down with our longtime friend Elaine Roy - who we've known since her work with her brother Lee as part of The Roys - to discuss her first solo work in many years, called "Heading In A New Direction" Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have pe...2023-08-1815 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyNat Myers on Coffee, Country & CodySinger/songwriter, described as a "Blues poet with an old soul", Nat Myers dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on Friday, August 11th. Later that night, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the li...2023-08-1516 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyColton Dixon on Coffee, Country & CodyColton Dixon stopped by the show to discuss the new acoustic version of his single, "My Light", plus to talk about his experiences playing the Grand Ole Opry and his time on "American Idol". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the li...2023-08-1220 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyMacKenzie Porter on Coffee, Country & CodyCoffee, Country & Cody welcomed in Canadian country music sensation MacKenzie Porter to discuss her recent Opry appearance, and all of the exciting things going on in her career. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Gr...2023-08-1015 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyColby Acuff on Coffee, Country & CodySinger/songwriter Colby Acuff stopped by the show on Tuesday, August 1st - the day he'd make his Grand Ole Opry debut. He hails from the great state of Idaho, and you may recognize his last name... Yes, he's a distant cousin of the Opry's longtime patriarch, Roy Acuff. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the wo...2023-08-0416 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyDiscussing "Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback" with Spencer Proffer & Drake Milligan on Coffee, Country & CodySpencer Proffer & Drake Milligan came by the show to talk about their involvement in the new documentary, "Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback". Spencer is the producer of the film, in which Drake is featured prominently. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to th...2023-07-2721 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyRay Stevens on Coffee, Country & CodyCountry Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens dropped by the studio on July 20, 2023. We chatted with Ray about the happenings at his establishment, Caba-Ray... as well as memories of his legendary career and the recent passing of Jerry Bradley. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, yo...2023-07-2519 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTony Brown on Coffee, Country & CodyLegendary musician & producer Tony Brown stopped by the show to talk about his recently-completed project celebrating the music of Bill & Gloria Gaither, among other topics covering his storied career. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of th...2023-07-2018 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCharles Esten on Coffee, Country & CodyOur good friend Charles Esten dropped by the studio to talk about his new single, "In A Bar Somewhere", as well as his upcoming reunion tour with the cast of Nashville, as well as his recent collaborations & tour plans with singer/songwriter Julia Cole. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many coun...2023-07-1817 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTom Adkinson on Coffee, Country & CodyOn this episode, the crew talks to Tom Adkinson, the author of "100 Things To Do In Nashville Before You Die". The book's third edition is out now, and Tom dropped by to tell us what updates he's made as Nashville continues to evolve into a global destination. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle wh...2023-07-1312 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodySteve Dorff on Coffee, Country & CodyOn this episode, Songwriter Hall Of Famer Steve Dorff drops by the studio to discuss his involvement in the score & musical selections for the new film "Dead Man's Hand". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of th...2023-07-1113 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyBill Miller from the Johnny Cash Museum on Coffee, Country & CodyOn this episode, the crew talks to Bill Miller from Nashville's Johnny Cash Museum. They chat about the museum's tenth anniversary, about Johnny Cash himself, and the museum's honor of being voted Best Music Museum in the USA Today/Ten Best Reader's Choice Awards. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many co...2023-07-0117 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyKyle Petty on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is NASCAR commentator, former driver, and host of Circle's "Dinner Drive" - Kyle Petty! We chat with Kyle about his appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, and what's happening on his Circle show. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Pl...2023-06-3019 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyMackenzie Carpenter on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Athens, Georgia native Mackenzie Carpenter, who visited with us in-studio on the morning of her Grand Ole Opry debut. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Grand Ole...2023-06-2319 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyLorrie Morgan on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Grand Ole Opry star Lorrie Morgan, who this month celebrated 39 years as a member of the Opry. Lorrie shared some of her favorite Opry memories along the way - a career that began with her father, Opry member George Morgan, welcoming her onto the Opry stage to perform for the first time at 13 years old. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take th...2023-06-2115 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyBrennen Leigh on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is singer/songwriter Brennen Leigh. She's a frequent guest on WSM's "Friends & Neighbors" on Friday nights, but she will be making her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 24. We also discuss her new album, "Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so...2023-06-1514 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody2023 CMA Music Festival RecapOn this edition of Coffee, Country & Cody, Kelly & Charlie recap the excitement around the 2023 CMA Music Festival. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of the Grand Ole Opry" exhibit at the Acuff House. Thanks fo...2023-06-1307 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCorey Kent on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Corey Kent, who dropped by the studio shortly before making another appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. The crew talked with Corey about his #1 single, "Wild As Her", and reminisced about his Grand Ole Opry debut. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many co...2023-06-0216 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCraig Campbell on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is singer/songwriter Craig Campbell, who appeared on the show shortly before appearing on the Grand Ole Opry. We also chat with him about living in Eagleville, Tennessee - just a few miles outside Nashville - where he owns a coffee shop and serves on the city council. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you...2023-05-3111 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyMaRynn Taylor on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is country singer/songwriter MaRynn Taylor, who received a surprise invitation to make her Grand Ole Opry debut while visiting the show. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Plus, you'll get access to the limited-time "Famous Friends: Guests of th...2023-05-2515 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyThe War and Treaty on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is The War and Treaty, the duo comprised of husband and wife Michael & Tanya Trotter, to discuss their upcoming appearance on the Opry Salutes The Troops show on May 23rd. We also chat about their Opry memories, hearing their music on the radio for the first time, and the many variations of their duo name before they settled on The War and Treaty. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That M...2023-05-2314 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodySusan Lucci on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Emmy-winning actress and television personality Susan Lucci. Susan visited Nashville and the Opry last weekend, serving in her role as an ambassador for the American Heart Association. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to...2023-05-2112 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyMarty Stuart on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Grand Ole Opry star & Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart, who released his new album, "Altitude", today. Marty also talks about his upcoming "Late Night Jam" which returns to Ryman Auditorium for the 20th year on June 7, 2023. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so...2023-05-1915 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyColt Ford on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is country singer Colt Ford, who discusses his new single, "Must Be The Country". Colt also reminisces with the crew about making his Grand Ole Opry debut on the hallowed stage of Ryman Auditorium. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have pe...2023-05-0912 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTaylor Hagood on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is author Taylor Hagood, discussing his new book, Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend, which chronicles the late Grand Ole Opry star David "Stringbean" Akeman, and the gruesome crime that stole Nashville's innocence. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country grea...2023-05-0417 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyBreland on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is rising country star Breland! He stopped by the show to discuss his recent appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, his benefit show at Ryman Auditorium, and his upcoming appearance at the Stagecoach festival. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have per...2023-04-2717 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyLeanne Morgan on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is comedienne Leanne Morgan. She visited the show as she was preparing to perform a full stand-up show at the Grand Ole Opry House. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Co...2023-04-2522 min
WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCharles Esten on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is actor & musician Charles Esten! Charles is a frequent guest on the Grand Ole Opry, and he appeared with our crew the morning before his most recent appearance, on April 7, 2023. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for...2023-04-1318 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyRhonda & Darrin Vincent on Coffee, Country & CodyGrand Ole Opry stars Rhonda & Darrin Vincent appeared on Coffee, Country & Cody on April 7, one day before their joint appearance on the Opry (along with other members of their family) to celebrate Easter, as well as their mother's birthday! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. ...2023-04-1118 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyThe French Family Band on Coffee, Country & CodyJoining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is The French Family Band. Originally from Australia - now Nashvillians - they recently made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast fr...2023-04-0413 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodySean Dietrich on Coffee, Country & CodyAuthor & podcaster Sean Dietrich ("Sean Of The South") recently paid a visit to Coffee, Country & Cody to discuss his Grand Ole Opry debut, where he received THREE standing ovations! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast fr...2023-04-0118 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyKassi Ashton on Coffee, Country & CodyRising country singer-songwriter Kassi Ashton visited with Coffee, Country & Cody on March 16, 2023, the morning after she made her Grand Ole Opry debut, to talk about her experience stepping into the circle for the first time. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to t...2023-03-2217 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyWilliam Beckmann on Coffee, Country & CodyCountry artist William Beckmann visited with Coffee, Country & Cody on March 3, 2023, before made his Grand Ole Opry debut in the evening. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Download the official WSM Radio App...2023-03-0716 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTiera Kennedy on Coffee, Country & CodyCountry artist Tiera Kennedy visited with Coffee, Country & Cody on March 2, 2023. During her time in the studio, we chatted with her about her experiences playing on the Grand Ole Opry, her new music, and hosting The Tiera Show. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Tha...2023-03-0517 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCharles Wesley Godwin on Coffee, Country & CodySinger-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin visited the studio on February 10 - the morning before his Grand Ole Opry debut! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Download the official WSM Radio App (for Apple or An...2023-03-0112 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTaylor Hicks on Coffee, Country & CodySeason 5 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks visited the studio on February 28 to celebrate and perform his first new release in 14 years, "Porch Swing". ...and Bill Cody was honored to surprise him with the news that he'll be making his Grand Ole Opry debut in June! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so man...2023-02-2817 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyJackson Dean on Coffee, Country & CodyEmerging country artist Jackson Dean joined Coffee, Country & Cody on February 6, 2023 to discuss his second appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, which had occurred a few days earlier. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from...2023-02-1113 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyPriscilla Block on Coffee, Country & Cody2021 Opry NextStage alum Priscilla Block joined Coffee, Country & Cody on January 31 to discuss her new single, "Me, Pt. 2". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Download the official WSM Radio App (for Apple...2023-02-0918 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyMae Estes on Coffee, Country & CodyEmerging country artist Mae Estes stopped by Coffee, Country & Cody on January 27, 2023 to discuss her new music, her upcoming Grand Ole Opry debut on March 4, and growing up in Hope, Arkansas - hometown of President Bill Clinton. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks...2023-01-3119 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyBrett Kissel on Coffee, Country & Cody Brett Kissel dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on January 24, 2023 to discuss The Compass Project, a 4-album set to be released every three months this year. We also discuss his Grand Ole Opry debut memories, and touring with Garth Brooks. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. 2023-01-2717 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyCharlie Worsham on Coffee, Country & Cody Charlie Worsham dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on January 13, 2023 to discuss his upcoming appearance at Opry At The Ryman, and to reminisce about his most memorable Opry performances to date. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus, take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous circle where so many country greats have performed. Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody...2023-01-2017 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyMcBride & the Ride on Coffee, Country & CodyMcBride & the Ride dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody to chat with Kelly & Charlie on December 29, ahead of their first Opry appearance together in more than 20 years. They also discussed their new single, "Marlboros & Avon", which Bill made his Pick Of The Week on January 4. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! The Opry is currently in the middle of a one-month run at its most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium. Seating is limited for the few shows that remain, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks...2023-01-1116 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyAaron Weber on Coffee, Country & CodyNashville-based comedian - and frequent Opry performer - Aaron Weber dropped by Coffee, Country & Cody on December 29, 2022. He discussed his loyalty to Southwest Airlines (even during their recent struggles), a funny story about shopping at Goodwill, and why he's intimidated to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! We're returning to the Opry's most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium - for six amazing nights in January 2023. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks for listening to...2023-01-0616 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyTodd Snider on Coffee, Country & CodyOn this episode, we revisit our in-studio conversation with Todd Snider from September 2022, in which we discuss his recently-released live album, "Return Of The Storyteller". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! We're returning to the Opry's most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium - for six amazing shows in January 2023. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Download the official WSM Radio App (for Apple or Android devices) to hear WSM in...2023-01-0317 min
This Is NashvilleBest of This Is Nashville: Looking at the changing face of country music and the Black OpryThe This Is Nashville team is closing out 2022 by revisiting our best episodes. We'll be back on the air with a new episode on January 4. Until then, happy listening and happy holidays!
This episode originally aired on April 18.
In a time of racial reckoning, the Black Opry has resurfaced and re-centered a longstanding conversation about diversity — or lack thereof — in country music. It has also grown to include The Black Opry Revue, a touring musical showcase.
Black Opry founder Holly G. joins the show to discuss the organization as it celebrates its first anniver...2022-12-2750 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyThe Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall on Coffee, Country & CodyJoe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys joined Coffee, Country & Cody on December 15th to discuss The Oak Ridge Boys' ongoing Christmas In Tennessee Dinner Show at Gaylord Opryland (right down the hall from WSM!) and the 40th anniversary of their holiday hit, "Thank God For Kids". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! We'll be returning to the Opry's most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium - for six amazing shows in January 2023. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks for listening to...2022-12-2014 minWSM Radio's Coffee, Country & CodyRon Block on Coffee, Country & CodyRon Block, 14-time Grammy Award winner & longtime member of Alison Krauss & Union Station, joined Coffee, Country & Cody on December 14, 2022 to discuss his new book, Abiding Dependence: Living Moment By Moment In The Love Of God. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience! We'll be returning to the Opry's most famous former home - Ryman Auditorium - for six amazing shows in January 2023. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at Opry.com before they're gone! Thanks for listening to the Coffee, Country & Cody podcast from WSM Radio! Download the official WSM R...2022-12-1618 min
Deep Dive with ShawnHolly G, Julie Williams, & Tae Lewis - Black Opry (A Reclamation)Last season, I did an episode with Dr. Peter LaChapelle about the history of country music and how/when, and why it transitioned from being the music of the working class and poor to being the music of right-wing conservatism. In that episode, we also talked about the history of African influence in country music – which made me wonder why there are so few voices in country music. he told me about Black Opry – an outfit aimed at lifting up and spotlighting black artists in the country music industry. When I think of black musicians in contemporary count...2022-12-1657 min