PLAYBOY RECORDS: With Legendary Country Star MICKEY GILLEY
From The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy Magazine by Echo Johnson & Corinna Harney
March 30, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 38
About this episode
This episode features Mickey Gilley discussing his journey as a country music star and his connection to Playboy Records.
Send us Fan Mail From Playboy Records to Urban Cowboy: Mickey Gilley's Legendary Journey Get ready to dive into the captivating story of Mickey Gilley—country legend, Playboy Records star, and part of an era that defined American music. In this episode, Mickey shares the real story behind his rise, the wild ride of Playboy's music venture, and how a small Texas club turned into a cultural phenomenon. If you love stories of grit, legendary tunes, and legendary figures, this is your front-row s...
People in this episode
Hosts: Echo Johnson, Corinna Harney
Guest: Mickey Gilley
Topics covered
- Mickey Gilley
- Playboy Records
- country music
- cultural phenomenon
- American music history
Keywords
- Mickey Gilley
- Playboy Records
- country music
- Urban Cowboy
- American music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Playboy Records
Books & works: American music
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