Country History X

Nov 07 2024 20 ep. 21 mins 117
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Divorce, Drugs, Death. Perseverance, Inspiration, Redemption. Country History X is the history of country music, one story at a time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support

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#19 - Hero: The Many Deaths of Billy Joe Shaver

Nov 07 2024 20 mins  
From suffering a heart attack mid performance on stage, to playing Russian roulette with an automatic pistol, these are the many times Outlaw country legend Billy Joe Shaver cheated death, and lived to become a hero. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support

#18 - The REAL Story Behind Waylon Jennings and the Cocaine Bear

Sep 25 2024 20 mins  
This topic was also explored in Country History X Episode #6, originally published in May of 2021. Around the release of the "Cocaine Bear" feature film, new revelations came to light. This episode clears up continued previous misconceptions with new reporting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support

#17 - How The Tragic Death of Johnny Cash's Brother Jack Shaped His Career

May 14 2024 16 mins  
When Johnny Cash was just 12, the gruesome death of his older brother and hero Jack significantly affected his life, turning the young boy into The Man in Black, shaping his approach to music, and fueling his addictions through guilt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support

#16 - The Rise and Fall of the Conway Twitty Empire

Mar 14 2024 29 mins  
Conway Twitty had forty #1 songs in country music, more than anyone but George Strait. He was one of the most successful country artists in history. In his era, he was like the Elvis of country. So why don't you hear as much about him as you do other big stars? One major reason is a bitter estate dispute that saw his assets and his iconic "Twitty City" sold off. ---

#15 - The Tragic Death of Country Icon Gary Stewart

Dec 16 2023 16 mins  
Gary Stewart is one of the most underrated performers, singers, and songwriters in country music history. When his wife and songwriting partner Mary Lou passed away, Gary Stewart couldn't carry on, making for one of the most heartbreaking love stories in country music history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support

#14 - Did Merle Haggard Really Escape From Jail 17 Times?

Feb 19 2022 27 mins  
Merle Haggard was one of country music's most famous former convicts, though most of his crimes were petty. The reason he landed in the  notorious San Quentin Prison was due to how many times he escaped from smaller facilities and local jails. But did he really escape 17 times as is claimed? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/sup

#13 - Garth Brooks vs. The Super Bowl

Feb 11 2022 19 mins  
In 1993, Garth Brooks and the Super Bowl would clash. It was like King  Kong vs. Godzilla, with these two titans of American culture squaring off for all time. And ultimately, one side had to win. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support

#12 - Did Vern Gosdin Really Try to Murder His Producer?

Sep 26 2021 25 mins  
There is only one artist in this history of country music whose singing is so revered, he's referred to simply as "The Voice." But the career of Vern Gosdin also may contain one of the most sinister secrets in the history of country music. Did Vern Gosdin really contract two men to murder his producer Gary S. Paxton?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com

#11 - The Lost Bloodline of Hank Williams & The Search For Hank IV

Sep 12 2021 22 mins  
Could it be that the most important and influential bloodline in country music actually has a lost branch? Meanwhile, a 4th generation of performers has emerged to keep the bloodline going.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support

#10 - Marty Robbins Saves the Life of NASCAR's Richard Childress

Aug 18 2021 20 mins  
A story of courage and character, and how a split second decision by country legend Marty Robbins on the racetrack forever changed the destiny of numerous people who would go on to help shape American culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support