Bob Pickett: Recent Episodes
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I have been a fan of Molly Tuttle for years. I first discovered her music by watching her videos on YouTube. Molly has an unique sound and sounds like no one else. I finally get to see her this weekend at the Haute Spot in Cedar Park. I have been interviewing people for years, but I've never been this nervous before. Can you tell? The Great Molly Tuttle...just listen.
Let's talk about more great concerts and events at the Frank Erwin Center and let's talk about artist's riders.....here's John Graham, Liz Land and Jimmy Earl with more stories.
Back to our discussion of the Frand Erwin Center with former directors John Graham, Jimmy Earl and Liz Land.
He is one of the coolest guys in business. Tim McGraw is a superstar and a hell of an actor. There are more acting projuects that have been "greenlit"........listen closely
Great memories of the Frank Erwin Center. Let's continue the conversation with John Graham, Jimmy Earl and Liz Land.
I've always wanted to ask Joe Nichols about the song "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off"......is it a true story? Here's the answer and you are not going to believe which hit song was turned down by George Strait.
Rumor has it that Parker Kligerman's #48 car will be sporting the 98.1 KVET logo this Saturday at COTA for the NASCAR Xfinity race....is it true?
The Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas campus. Such an iconic building hosting concerts, sporting events and so much more from 1977-2022. We all of memories of the building which was called the "Super Drum". Three Directors of the Erwin Center, John Graham, Jimmy Earl and Liz Land join Bob to reminisce about the building and the concerts. Here's part 1.
NASCAR racing is back at COTA this weekend. Bob talks with last year's winner #45 Tyler Reddick, who is currrently 5th in the Cup Series. Tyler claims that COTA is his favorite track to race.....find out why.
Aaron is so much fun to talk to because you never know where the conversation is going. Listen on how he plans to get out of a UT ticket and who he wants help from. It's going to be a fun Saturday night to close out Rodeo Austin this year.....BE THERE!!!!!!!
Josh Turner is back on the road with his "Greatest Hits" tour. Let's find out about it plus the real story behind the hit "Long Black Train" and a few hit songs that Josh passed on.
Is he really saying goodbye? Bob catches up with the legendary John Michael Montgomery.
Tough news but the Oak Ridge Boys have launched their final tour, that's right FINAL. Bob caught up with Richard Sterban to discuss.
Wow. The Texas Rangers are the World Series Champions! This years championship team has 10 former Round Rock Express players and 2 former Express Coaches and Round Rock is the Triple A Affiliate of the Rangers. What does this mean for Round Rock? Let's found out.
LANCO is coming to the Haute Spot in Cedar Park this Saturday! Bob checks in with Brandon Lancaster to get the scoop on the concert and to also find out the real story behing their number one song "Greatest Love Story."
I have been a Parker McCollum fan for a long long time. Let's talk with Parker about Nashville, Texas and his rise to the top.
Pat Green is in the studio working on a Greatest Hits album and it will include a new song about his friend and musical hero Jerry Jeff Walker......
Wow! Nancy Jones, George Jones widow, has written a great book about her life with George Jones. Thought you knew everything about George? Wrong here is the truth! Bob visits with Mrs. Jones in this interview
Been way too long! Let's check in with Neal McCoy. Was every really considered to take Blake's chair on the voice? Hear his answer.........
John Conlee was the first big country star I ever met and the first concert I ever emceed back in 1979 in Lubbock. It is great to catch up with him and I'm looking forward to seeing him in person this Friday at Ernie's at Bentwood.
Big fan since before he hit the national scene with his debut album in 1989. Let's check out the TV side of Clint
Finally! Bob and Terry have been friends since the early 80's. Here's their reunion and remember catch the reunion of McBride & The Ride this Saturday night at Ernie's at Bentwood, 10 minutes from Georgetown. gonna be a great night!
He's a Hall of Famer! My buddy John Willyard is now in the Country Radio Hall of Fame, the NATIONAL Country Radio Hall of Fame. How did John get there, what do John, Angie and Bob have in common, why is this Austin radio and Country radio history, and what else do Bob and John have in common (you'll be surprised)......come on in as we salute KVET's John Willyard!
Cory Morrow talks about the big Rock The Red Kettle benefit for the Salvation Army this Sunday at ACL Moody Theater. It's a big 90's Country night and you won't believe the lineup. Tickets at doingmostgood.org/ACL
I love Haggard stories, and no one tells them better than Ray McDonald author of the best selling book "Merle Haggard Was A Friend of Mine". Listen and learn more about Merle.
I love her voice!!!! I've been a fan since the first time I played "Strawberry Wine" on the radio years ago now I got a chance to ask all those questions...........
New album "Homecoming" out next month from the Randy Rogers Band. Bob catch's up with Randy to talk about the new album, Randy's involvement with Parker McCollum and Randy's show's with Willie and George.
Bob catches up with Opry Star and Country Music Hall of Famer Ricky Skaggs.....one topic discussed is the recent announcement of Ricky's childhood friend and former duet partner Keith Whitley being inducted this fall into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Can't wait for the first season of Austin Gambler's Bull riding. Bob visits with Head Coach Michael Gaffney for a preview of the season
Wow. This is going to be great. Austin now has a professional bullriding team with the PBR and it is going to be big! What's it all about and what does the future hold? Bob talks with JJ Gottsch, the CEO of Austin's latest professional team.
Former Austinite Pat Green is going to be coming to Austin more often and here's why.....
Bob catches up with Josh Turner. Josh recounts his visit to Johnny Cash's house where he briefly met the man in black. Amazing story!
It's always great to catch up with the Oak Ridge Boys. They are back on the road after 2 years and playing a lot of dates in the US including Rodeo Austin on March 20th. Joe Bonsall talks with Bob and also mentions a very special project he is working on.
Gary Allan owns a house that Conway Twitty once owned. That house is full of surprises.
Doug Stone is coming to Buck's Backyard in Buda Saturday.....Bob catchs up with Mr. Stone and gets the scoop on his upcoming Greatest Hits package and finds out that Doug makes pine boxes.......
Wow! William Lee Golden tell everything about his life...ex-wifes, troubles and conflicts with the Oak Ridge Boys....too honest? He say's it's the truth and it is a great book called "Behind The Beard"
It is always a thrill to catch up with Richard Sterban of the Country Music Hall of Fame group The Oak Ridge Boys. This year marks the 40th anniversary of their huge number one hit "Elvira" and The Oak Ridge Boys have a new album out "Front Porch Singin'".......let's catch up......
Charley Pride helped Neal McCoy at the start of his career. Neal shares some greats stories about Mr. Pride and talks about his influence.
Loretta Lynn has just released a book about her friendship with Patsy Cline Called "Me and Patsy Kickin Up Dust"
Former Austinite Larry Gatlin tells Bob why he moved back to Nashville from Austin and shares some good news
It's been 30 years since Clint's debut album was released and he is back celebrating the with a new live album.
Bob chats with HOF Charlie Daniels about this year's tour with Travis Tritt and also Mr. Daniels tell Bob what the medallion with the Hall of Fame membership means.
There is a special connection with the Round Rock Express and the Nashville baseball team
The Oak Ridge Boys kept a promise to the late George H.W. Bush. Here's how it happened.
Wow. Did you know that Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys toured with Elvis and left Elvis to join the Oak Ridge Boys? Here's how it happened
Country Music Hall of Famers The Oak Ridge Boys are coming to Cedar Park.
Bob talks to Richard Sterban about the show
It's the season of helping friends and neighbors and here is a great night plus a great show with Amy Grant.
Bob visits with Country Music Hall of Famer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys....did you know that Richard once worked for Elvis?
You will not believe what we cover in this podcast......Josh is seriously considering a run for political office and it's the governor's seat....also Josh gives us a eye witness account of Vegas....unbelievable.
Bob visits with TJ and John of the Brothers Osborne about the Vegas Festival and the recording of their 2nd album.
Bob has a candid interview with Vince Gill during the release of his 2016 album "Down To My Last Bad Habit"
Bob talks with Kevin Fowler about his start in Austin, his rock career and the future of Texas Country music.
Bob sat down with Kevin Fowler and got the surprising story of his first job in Austin!