Step back in time with The Rock Pod as we uncover the biggest milestones in country music history from September 22nd through the 28th. From the launch of Farm Aid with Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young, to Hank Williams’ final recording session, Garth Brooks’ CMA dominance, and Jeannie C. Riley shaking up small-town gossip with Harper Valley P.T.A. — this episode is packed with unforgettable moments. We’ll celebrate legends, surprise you with behind-the-scenes backstories, and remind you why country music’s roots run deep.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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On this Part 2 Episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy continues the deep dive 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.

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!

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In this episode, Jimmy takes you down the gypsy highway with one of Texas music’s most colorful legends — Jerry Jeff Walker. From his restless beginnings as Ronnie Crosby in upstate New York, to the New Orleans drunk tank where Mr. Bojangles was born, to the rowdy Austin dancehalls that gave rise to ¡Viva Terlingua! — this is the story of a songwriter who lived as wild as the songs he sang.

So grab yourself some sangria wine, settle in, and join Jimmy for a ride through the unforgettable tale of Jerry Jeff Walker.

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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.

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