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**The Paul Leslie Hour**

For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

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#473 - Suzi Ragsdale Oct 14, 2020

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473 - Suzi Ragsdale

Suzi Ragsdale first stepped into a recording studio to sing when she was just 10 years old. A few years later she was singing on demos for other artists. Before long she was a much in-demand session vocalist, appearing on artists ranging from Loretta Lynn, Ian Tyson, Tom Paxton, Hank Williams Jr., and more.

Suzi Ragsdale is also a great songwriter. In addition to her own albums, artists like Jamey Johnson, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, and Anne Murray have recorder her songs. Suzi Ragsdale has just released an EP "Ghost Town."

It was a great honor to welcome her on The Paul Leslie Hour for a soulful, honest conversation.

#472 - Charlie Monk Oct 12, 2020

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472 - Charlie Monk

Charlie Monk is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

He's met everybody in show business. Charlie Monk is known as the Mayor of Music Row. In his 60 years in the entertainment business he's worn many hats: songwriter, record producer, talent manager, song publisher, and radio disc jockey. He's a favorite radio host on Sirius XM.

It's a pleasure to welcome Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame and Alabama Music Hall of Fame inductee, Charlie Monk!

#471 - Jerry Bradley Oct 09, 2020

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471 - Jerry Bradley

Jerry Bradley gives an exclusive interview on The Paul Leslie Hour.

He is a much beloved man in the world of music and the recording arts. Jerry Bradley is an inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is the son of Owen Bradley and the nephew of Harold Bradley, who are also inductees.

Jerry Bradley is a retired music executive. He's had a long list of achievements. He's engineered, produced records and became the head of RCA Nashville in 1973.

His storied career in music has intersected with Charley Pride, Alabama, Dolly Parton, Ronnie Milsap, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings just to name some of the icons he's worked with.

It's a great interview with an iconic man of the record business. Ladies and gentlemen: it's Jerry Bradley joining us right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

#470 - Dean Dillon Returns Oct 07, 2020

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470 - Dean Dillon Returns

Dean Dillon is a returning guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Dean Dillon is one of America's foremost songwriters and has been inducted into the 2020 class of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the highest recognition the world of country music. Mr. Dillon was inducted along with Marty Stuart and Hank Williams, Jr.

Dillon has written songs recorded by the greatest country recording artists ever. In fact, almost every single George Strait album has at least one Dean Dillon song on it. Willie Nelson, George Jones, David Allan Coe, Vern Gosdin, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Pam Tillis and countless other singers have all recorded songs written by Dillon.

Some of the classic songs written by Dean Dillon include "A Lot of Things Different," "Tennessee Whiskey," "Set 'Em Up Joe," "Here for a Good Time," "Ocean Front Property," "Marina Del Rey," "The Chair" and so many others.

Dean Dillon appeared on The Paul Leslie Hour, Episode #2 when we were just getting off the ground. He's back and I couldn't be more pleased. Congratulations, Dean Dillon!

#469 - Franke Previte Oct 05, 2020

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469 - Franke Previte

Franke Previte is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Franke Previte is a singer-songwriter who has affected the hearts of so many. A founding member of Franke and the Knockouts, he's also a songwriter who has had cuts by everyone from Eric Carmen to Earth, Wind & Fire.

With John DeNicola, our guest Franke Previte wrote one of the most famous motion picture songs of all time: "Hungry Eyes" from "Dirty Dancing." With DeNicola and Donald Markowitz, he wrote "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," the iconic theme song of "Dirty Dancing," sung by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley.

These days Previte is an active force in music. His song "One World" has been re-recorded and is available as a free download at www.oneworldoursong.com Previte is using the release of this new version as a way to create awareness and raise funds for worthwhile charities.

You're invited to listen to the interview with Franke Previte, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#468 - John DeNicola Oct 02, 2020

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468 - John DeNicola

John DeNicola is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

He is a man of music. John DeNicola is a songwriter, musician, producer, recording artist and performer. He has written some songs that enduring pop hits: Hungry Eyes and (I've Had) The Time of My Life.

His debut album as a recording artist is "The Why Because," and includes both of those songs. His version of the song "Hungry Eyes," hit the Top 30 national Adult Contemporary Charts, showing you can't stop a great song.

Tune into John DeNicola on The Paul Leslie Hour to meet the man behind songs you've known your whole life.

#467 - Alexandra Dean Sep 30, 2020

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467 - Alexandra Dean

Alexandra Dean is an award-winning director and producer. Her recent film is a YouTube Original - This is Paris, the Official Documentary.

Her 2017 film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story gained widespread international acclaim which is how I became aware of her.

In this interview the director speaks about the much publicized Paris Hilton documentary. We also learn a great deal about the director herself.

Alexandra Dean described the interview as interesting, fun and a deep discussion. Gain an insight into the film right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#466 - Bill Anderson Returns Sep 28, 2020

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466 - Bill Anderson Returns

Bill Anderson is a returning guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

He is a legend in music—both for the recordings he has made, but also the songs he wrote that others recorded. Known for writing and singing songs like "City Lights," "World of Make Believe," "Mama Sang a Song," and "Po Folks." He's as known for "Give It Away," that George Strait recorded, "Whiskey Lullaby" recorded by Brad Paisley & Allison Krauss and "A Lot of Things Different" recorded by Kenny Chesney.

Whisperin' Bill Anderson is one of a handful of people who is an inductee of the all-genres Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He's also a 59 year member of the Grand Ole Opry.

He's a veritable icon and has just released a new album "The Hits Re-Imagined." You're invited to listen to a comforting, but energetic interview with Bill Anderson. It's on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#465 - Don Reid Sep 25, 2020

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465 - Don Reid

Don Reid is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

He's a man with stories galore! Don Reid is one of the original members of The Statler Brothers, without a doubt one of country music's most beloved vocal groups. They are themes award-winning group in country music. They were also one of the most prolific recording groups with a vast and rich discography.

Don Reid was the main songwriter for The Statler Brothers, but these days he continues to write, but has shifted his focus to books. His latest book is an inside look at the great recordings of the Statler Brothers. Entitled THE MUSIC OF THE STATLER BROTHERS: An Anthology. It's a song-by-song chronicle.

Lend your ear to this conversation with a thoughtful and down-to-earth legend: music's own Don Reid.

#464 - Art Munson - A Celebration of Paul Williams Sep 23, 2020

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464 - Art Munson - A Celebration of Paul Williams

Art Munson is a special guest in our series A Celebration of Paul Williams on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Singer, Hall of Fame Songwriter, ASCAP President and recovery advocate Paul Williams is a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner as well as one of the most renowned music creators in the world. His records and live concerts have a cult following and are cherished by his fans.

Art Munson is our guest on this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. Munson is a recording artist, guitarist and songwriter. He's worked with so many great artists: John Lennon, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel and of course Paul Williams. He toured with Paul Williams, playing guitar for him from around 1973 to 1978. He also played on recordings and even co-wrote a couple of songs appearing on the Paul Williams album "Ordinary Fool."

Art checks in on The Paul Leslie Hour to share some of his recollections of his professional relationship with Paul Williams and also about his current projects.