Honky Tonk Tales

This week in country music history covers a wild, telling stretch across October 13–19. We revisit the night Charlie Rich lit the CMA envelope, Tammy Wynette’s first #1, and the birth of Melba Montgomery. We head into Nashville late nights with Loretta Lynn’s recording, and into TV’s early country spotlight with Willie Nelson on Austin City Limits. We also honor Dallas Harms, whose Canadian hits struck a chord in country lovers everywhere.Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to country lore, you’ll hear the moments that echo in today’s music — one storyline at a time.Big Fork Brands brings bold bacon sausage, paleo pork jerky, and Chicago style sauces to your table. Y'all are gonna love the rich, smoky flavors made with sustainable ingredients and chef crafted care. Enjoy an exclusive 20% off any product when you use our discount code, TexasRadioOne only at BigForkBrands.com#TexasRadioOne #CountryMusicHistory #ThisWeekInMusic #CharlieRich #TammyWynette #MelbaMontgomery #WillieNelson #DallasHarms #AustinCityLimits #LorettaLynn #CountryStories #BigForkBrandsDotCom

From the auto plants of Flint, Michigan to the neon glow of America’s honky-tonks, Whitey Morgan has carved his own lane in country music. In this 2 part story on Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you on a rowdy ride through Whitey’s blue-collar roots, his band The 78’s, the long nights and longer highways, and the albums (Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels, Sonic Ranch, Hard Times and White Lines) that made him a modern outlaw legend.Packed with back stories, barroom tales, and a few laughs along the way, this episode shines a spotlight on the gravel-voiced honky-tonker who proved that real country music can come from anywhere — even Flint, Michigan.So pour yourself a drink, crank the jukebox, and ride along as we celebrate the grit, grind, and glory of Whitey Morgan.#WhiteyMorgan #HonkyTonkTales #FlinttownOutlaw #HonkyTonkHeroes #OutlawCountry #RealCountryMusic #WhiteyMorganAndThe78s #ModernOutlaw #CountryPodcast #RustBeltCountry #HonkyTonkHistory #WhiskeyAndHonkyTonk #TrueCountry #CountryMusicPodcast #RoadWornCountry

On this Part 3 episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy finishes the dive into the controversial, and unbelievable life of David Allan Coe — the outlaw’s outlaw. From prison yards to biker bars, from Tennessee Whiskey to You Never Even Called Me By My Name, we cover the highs, the lows, and all the stories Nashville never wanted you to hear.Grit, laughs, and honky tonk history. Stream it now wherever you get your podcasts!#HonkyTonkTales #DavidAllanCoe #TheOutlawsOutlaw #OutlawCountry #CountryMusicHistory #TexasRadioOne

On this Part 1 episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy dives deep into the wild, controversial, and unbelievable life of David Allan Coe — the outlaw’s outlaw. From prison yards to biker bars, from Tennessee Whiskey to You Never Even Called Me By My Name, we cover the highs, the lows, and all the stories Nashville never wanted you to hear.Plenty of grit, laughs, and honky tonk history. Stream it now wherever you get your podcasts!#HonkyTonkTales #DavidAllanCoe #TheOutlawsOutlaw #OutlawCountry #CountryMusicHistory #HonkyTonkHeroes #ClassicCountry #CountryMusicPodcast #NashvilleStories #CountryLegends

Loretta Lynn’s story is country music at its rawest—full of grit, heartbreak, sass, and triumph. In this episode ofHonky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you from her humble beginnings in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, to her groundbreaking reign as the Queen of Country Grit. You’ll hear about her hardscrabble childhood as a coal miner’s daughter, her whirlwind teenage marriage, and the $17 Sears guitar that set her on a path to stardom. Along the way, we’ll explore her lifelong friendship with Patsy Cline, her fiery partnership with Conway Twitty, and the songs that rattled Nashville and gave women a voice—like “The Pill,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” and “Fist City.” Packed with backstories, humor, and honky tonk heart, this episode celebrates a legend who never backed down and left an indelible mark on country music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering her, this is Loretta Lynn like you’ve never heard her before.#CountryMusic #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusicLegends #Podcast #CountryMusicHistory #LorettaLynn

From Tex Ritter to Shania Twain, this week in country music has it all! We celebrate Jo Dee Messina’s birthday and her record-breaking run, remember Tex Ritter’s 1945 No. 1 hit, and mark the final broadcast of the legendary Louisiana Hayride. Plus, Hank Williams records “Moanin’ the Blues,” Shania blows out the candles, and Gentleman Jim Reeves is remembered. It’s a full week of milestones, memories, and music history from August 25th through 31st.##CountryMusicHistory #TexasRadioOne #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusic #Podcast

This Week in Country Music History – Aug 18–24: George Jones plays NYC, birthdays for Clay Walker, Lee Ann Womack, Kacey Musgraves, and Kenny Rogers, plus remembering Fred Rose — and the week Elvis recorded “Love Me Tender.”#CountryMusicHistory #TexasRadioOne #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusic #Podcast

Step back in time with us for This Week in Country Music History, August 10th through the 16th! From Conway Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’” topping the charts to George Strait’s very first No. 1, we’re covering the milestones, the legends’ birthdays, and one toe-tappin’ fun fact you might not know. Whether it’s Kenny Chesney finding his beach, Trisha Yearwood’s movie hit, or remembering the King himself, it’s all here in one quick, boot-scootin’ ride through country music’s past.#CountryMusicHistory #TexasRadioOne #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusic

From Rhodes Scholar to Nashville janitor, helicopter pilot to Hollywood icon, Kris Kristofferson lived a life as epic as the songs he wrote. In this episode of Honky Tonk Tales, host Jimmy takes you on a journey through the wild, poetic, and unrelentingly honest life of a true country outlaw.Hear the backstories behind classics like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” the wild days with Janis Joplin, tales from the Highwaymen years, and how one man rewrote country music with nothing but a pen and a purpose.Raw, funny, and unfiltered — this is Kris Kristofferson like you’ve never heard him before.#KrisKristofferson #CountryMusic #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusicLegends #Podcast #CountryMusicHistory

He gave up his seat on the plane the day the music died. He fought Nashville for control of his music—and won. He snorted mountains of cocaine, redefined an entire genre, and still managed to croon some of the most soul-stirring country music ever recorded.In this episode of Honky Tonk Tales, we take you behind the curtain of one of the most iconic, rebellious, and influential figures in country music history: Waylon Jennings. From his early days as a West Texas DJ and Buddy Holly’s bassist, to becoming the godfather of the Outlaw Country movement, Waylon’s story is wild, funny, heartbreaking, and 100% country.Featuring backstage brawls, drug bust close calls, unlikely friendships, broken contracts, outlaw anthems, and the kind of grit you don’t hear in today's polished Nashville hits—this is the definitive tale of a man who didn’t follow the rules... he rewrote 'em.#CountryMusic #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusicLegends #Podcast #CountryMusicHistory #TexasRadioOne #Podcast

Saddle up and get ready to swing, y’all! In this deep-dive episode of Honky Tonk Tales, we ride through the life, legacy, and licks of Bob Wills — the rowdy, revolutionary fiddler who gave birth to Western Swing and changed country music forever.From cotton fields in Texas to the glittering dance halls of Tulsa, Bob Wills’ journey was anything but ordinary. You’ll hear about his early influences from Black blues musicians, the wild days with the Light Crust Doughboys, his legendary Texas Playboys, and the backstage brawls, breakdowns, and bus rides that came with it all.With a cocktail of jazz, swing, honky-tonk, and chaos, Wills fused cultures and broke all the rules — and did it with a grin and a holler: “Ahh-ha!”Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious how a fiddler from Turkey, Texas became a music king — this one’s for you.#CountryMusic #HonkyTonkTales #CountryMusicLegends #Podcast #BobWills #WesternSwing

Before outlaw country had a name, Johnny Paycheck was already living it. In this deep-dive episode of Honky Tonk Tales, host Jimmy takes you through the turbulent, hilarious, and jaw-dropping story of a man who turned bar fights into ballads and blue-collar rage into a #1 hit.From his days backing George Jones and Patsy Cline to punching a naval officer, burning through record labels, and literally shooting a man in a bar argument over chicken—this episode covers the unfiltered life of a honky tonk legend.Paycheck’s story is one of wild highs, brutal lows, courtroom chaos, prison time, and outlaw redemption, all wrapped in a voice that could tear your heart out or make you want to slam the saloon door on your way out.Sponsored By TexasRadioOne.com#CountryMusic #CountryMusicLegends #CountryMusicHallOfFame #HonkyTonkTales #Podcast #TexasRadioOne #JohnnyPaycheck

He’s the son of a legend, the father of a movement, and the voice behind a million rowdy nights. This week on Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy dives headfirst into the life, music, and mayhem of Hank Williams Jr. – aka Bocephus.From Opry stages at age 8 to outlaw country stardom, this 3-hour deep dive is packed with untold stories, whiskey-soaked wisdom, and more southern sass than a Tennessee bar fight.Hit play, raise a glass, and let Bocephus blow your speakers. #HonkyTonkTales #HankWilliamsJr #Bocephus #CountryMusicPodcast #OutlawCountry #NewEpisodeSponsored By TexasRadioOne.com#CountryMusic #CountryMusicLegends #CountryMusicHallOfFame #Podcast #TexasRadioOne