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Recast: "All Your'n" by Tyler Childers, w/ Kenny DeForest for Kenny DeForest Day Apr 23, 2024

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Today the mayor of Springfield Missouri is declaring April 23rd Kenny DeForest Day. It's Kenny's birthday and in his memory today kicks off the inaugural comedy festival in his honor, DeForeFest. We wanted to honor the memory of our friend by reposting our first episode with Kenny, when we talked about Tyler Childers and his song "All Your'n."
If you haven't heard this episode before, we hope you enjoy it! If you heard it the first time, we hope you'll listen again to appreciate the silliness, wisdom, and joy of Kenny.
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76: "Forever and Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis Apr 16, 2024

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This week the boys discuss one of country's best voices (not to mention one of the best guest voices ever on King of the Hill): Randy Travis! We add Randy's No. 1 country hit "Forever and Ever, Amen" to our ultimate playlist and talk about his infamous career.
For just $5 a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Forever and Ever, Amen"
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And now on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
New to Randy? Here's some recs from Tyler and Danny:

What’ll You Do About Me
Is it Still Over?
Diggin’ Up Bones
Deeper than the Holler
Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart
Highway Junkie
On The Other Hand
1982

This Aint Texas: Reviewing Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" Apr 09, 2024

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This week Tyler and Danny give their reactions to Cowboy Carter, act ii of Beyoncé's Renaissance trilogy. Check out the episode for our thoughts, analysis, praise, and what we would have liked to have seen more of.

75: "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere" by Neil Young and Crazy Horse Apr 02, 2024

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After a 2-year protest, Neil Young is back on Spotify, and we are more than ready to add him to our Ultimate Country Playlist. This week Danny and Tyler discuss Young's country-rock catalog, and focus on his critically acclaimed album Everybody Knows This is Nowhere—and add its title track to our playlist!
For just $5 a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere"
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And now on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Want more Neil? Here's some recs from Tyler and Danny:

Heart of Gold
Down by the River
Vampire Blues
Love is a Rose
Saddle up the Palomino
Harvest Moon
Runnin’ Dry
Cinnamon Girl
Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World

Wait! There's More!—More Country Albums We Are Excited About in 2024 Mar 31, 2024

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The Year of Yeehaw continues! We forgot to mention a few exciting albums on our previous episode, so we recorded this quick addendum for y'all. It includes info about Willie Nelson, Adeem the Artist, Orville Peck, and more!

Cowboy Carter, and the Other Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2024 Mar 25, 2024

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This week Danny and Tyler discuss what is, to them, the most exciting country releases of 2024, as it is truly the Year of Yeehaw. Already this year we've gotten excellent releases from Kacey Musgraves, Sierra Ferrell, and Willi Carlisle (to name a few), and soon we'll have new releases from Beyonce, Charley Crockett, Lana Del Ray, and more! Let us be your humble guides regarding the great country, folk, roots, Americana, and bluegrass to look forward to!

74: "Timber I'm Falling in Love" by Patty Loveless Mar 19, 2024

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This week Danny and Tyler discuss some of the highlights of 80's and 90's hitmaker Patty Loveless. From her prodigious start as an opener for Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton to her current status as a dedicated bluegrass musician, we dig into Loveless's long, impressive career.
For just $5 a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Timber I'm Falling In Love"
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And now on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
New to Patty? Here's some recs from Tyler and Danny:

Chains
Handful of Dust
On Down the Line
I Try To Think About Elvis
The Night’s Too Long
Same Old Train
Back Street Affair (w/ John Prine)
Crazy Arms

73: "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard Mar 12, 2024

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This week Danny and Tyler finally cover "The Poet of the Common Man," Merle Haggard. One of the biggest names in country music history, Haggard has dozens of No. 1 hits and went on to influence countless artists and songwriters from across all genres. For today's episode we add his iconic classic "Mama Tried" to our Ultimate Country Playlist.
For just $5 a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Mama Tried"
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And now on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Want more Merle recs? Here's some from Tyler and Danny:

Okie From Muskogee
Big City
I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink
Ramblin’ Fever
The Okie From Muskogee’s Comin’ Home
The Bottle Let Me Down
Swinging Doors
If We Make it Through December

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Love Their Country, with Kevin Casey White Mar 05, 2024

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This week we explore the connection between punk rock and country with comedian Kevin Casey White (Close Calls Podcast, Harangue standup special—out now on YouTube!).
Specifically, we dig into Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' punk cover album of country songs. If you haven't heard it, you're in for a treat!
For just $5 a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!

72: "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson Feb 27, 2024

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This week Danny and Tyler discuss Alan Jackson, one of the most successful artists in country music history. We add his pro-lake, coming-of-age classic "Chattahoochee" to our ultimate country playlist—though he has tons of hits to choose from, including over thirty No. 1 hits!
For just $5 a month you can help keep the lights on and get access to bonus episodes! Consider supporting us on Patreon HERE!
Follow the link below to keep up with which songs are being added to our Ultimate Country Playlist on Spotify, now including "Chattahoochee"
https://tinyurl.com/takethispodplaylist
And now on TIDAL!
https://t.co/MHEvOz2DOA
Want to dig into Alan Jackson's impressive catalogue and need a place to start? Here's some recs from us!

It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere (feat. Jimmy Buffett)
Gone Country
Dallas
Livin’ On Love
Little Bitty
Good Time
Don’t Rock the Jukebox
Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow

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