Pioneers of Country Live!

Oct 29 2024 11 ep. 106 mins 347
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They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry. Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists and the music they made popular.

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Episode 258: Pioneers of Country October 3rd, 2015

Oct 29 2024 130 mins  
Pioneers of Country October 3rd, 2015A great blast from the past.. Halloween special from 2015. Please enjoy.. One of our last live broadcasts before Live 365 went out of business.We begin with Stringbean – Goin' To The Grand Ole Opry. Dave's opening monologue. Dave mentions the murder of Stringbean in 1973. He then mentions the Grand Ole Opry birthday this weekend. Dave men

Episode 257: Cybershortwave October 28, 2001

Oct 26 2024 127 mins  
Cybershortwave October 28, 2001This is the first time we are playing this broadcast since it was aired in 2001 (23 years ago).This was a simulcast of Iwebradio and live 365 networks. We begin during  the last few minutes of the previous DJ Big Steve Cole, who did a do-wop related show.We begin with Styx and “Mr. Roboto”. Dave opens the show and mentions that it is the show

Episode 256: The Merle Haggard Story (Pt 10)

Oct 25 2024 6 mins  
The Merle Haggard Story (Pt 10)Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews.PLAYLIST:From Graceland to the Promised LandThe Way I AmMerle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That i

Episode 255: The History of Country Music (Pt 10)

Oct 25 2024 61 mins  
The History of Country Music (Pt 10)George Jones (Pt 2)Buck OwensBill Anderson (Pt 1)

Episode 254: Pioneers of Country October 14, 2012

Oct 14 2024 121 mins  
Pioneers of Country October 14, 2012Another great Pioneers of Country broadcast topped off with a top 10 countdown during the second hour.We begin with Hank Williams - Settin' the Woods on Fire. Dave opens the program and welcomes all listeners.Next is True Life Country Music by Razzy Bailey. Dave gives some info on Razzy Baily. Dave buys a Pumpkin bigger than his Grandso

Episode 253: Pioneers of Country October 13, 2012

Oct 13 2024 113 mins  
Pioneers of Country October 13, 2012Note: We couldn't find a summary for this show, so it may the first time we posted it since its original broadcast.We begin with Hank Williams – I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You).Dave opens the program with his monologue, then we hear “Room Full of Roses” by Mickey Gilley. Dave reminds listeners that October is known as the wi

Episode 252: Pioneers of Country October 12th, 2013

Oct 07 2024 113 mins  
Pioneers of Country October 12th, 2013Originally broadcast on October 12, 2013 Pioneers of Country remembers Cal Smith who passed away on October 10, 2013 Calvin Grant Shofner, known professionally as Cal Smith, was an American country musician, most famous for his 1974 hit "Country Bumpkin. Born: April 7, 1932, Gans, OK Died: October 10, 2013, Branson, MO.They were forgotten by Th

Episode 251: Pioneers of Country September 22, 2012

Sep 21 2024 115 mins  
We begin with Hank Williams and “Why Don't You Love Me”. Dolly Parton's “Coat of Many Colors” is next. Dave intros “One More Drink” a song created and performed by Jim Owen. Dave mentions that this is a rare evening broadcast as he is sitting in for Six String Stu.Our next artist is Merle Travis. Dave gives a bit of history of Merle and plays John Henry Jr.Good Tim

Episode 248: Cybershortwave August 18, 2002

Aug 17 2024 130 mins  
Cybershortwave August 18, 2002This show was from twenty-two (22) years ago and it was a special 25th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley remembrance. That's 47 years ago. Dave is joined by famous microbroadcaster, Mike Roberts. A large amount of air checks from August 1977 are presented with a few songs from the King. Plus a lot of banter between Dave and Mike!

Episode 233: Pioneers of Country May 11, 2013

May 11 2024 138 mins  
Pioneers of Country remembers Stompin’ Tom Connors.Thomas Charles “Stompin' Tom” Connors, OC (February 9, 1936 – March 6, 2013) was one of Canada's most prolific and well-known country and folk singer-songwriters. Focusing his career exclusively on his native Canada, Connors is credited with writing more than 300 songs and has released four dozen albums, with total sales of