Country History X

Kyle Coroneos
  • 4.3 (49)
  • MUSIC HISTORY

Divorce, Drugs, Death. Perseverance, Inspiration, Redemption. Country History X is the history of country music, one story at a time.

  1. 12/19/2024

    #20 - The Great Johnny Cash Christmas Robbery & Kidnapping

    The time when Johnny Cash and his friends and family were all kidnapped and robbed on Christmas at gunpoint, and how it affected Cash's perspective on life in the future.

    16 min

  2. 11/07/2024

    #19 - Hero: The Many Deaths of Billy Joe Shaver

    From suffering a heart attack mid performance on stage, to playing Russian roulette with an automatic pistol, these are the many times Outlaw country legend Billy Joe Shaver cheated death, and lived to become a hero.

    20 min

  3. 09/25/2024

    #18 - The REAL Story Behind Waylon Jennings and the Cocaine Bear

    This topic was also explored in Country History X Episode #6, originally published in May of 2021. Around the release of the "Cocaine Bear" feature film, new revelations came to light. This episode clears up continued previous misconceptions with new reporting.

    20 min

  4. 05/14/2024

    #17 - How The Tragic Death of Johnny Cash's Brother Jack Shaped His Career

    When Johnny Cash was just 12, the gruesome death of his older brother and hero Jack significantly affected his life, turning the young boy into The Man in Black, shaping his approach to music, and fueling his addictions through guilt.

    16 min

  5. 03/14/2024

    #16 - The Rise and Fall of the Conway Twitty Empire

    Conway Twitty had forty #1 songs in country music, more than anyone but George Strait. He was one of the most successful country artists in history. In his era, he was like the Elvis of country. So why don't you hear as much about him as you do other big stars? One major reason is a bitter estate dispute that saw his assets and his iconic "Twitty City" sold off.

    30 min

  6. 12/16/2023

    #15 - The Tragic Death of Country Icon Gary Stewart

    Gary Stewart is one of the most underrated performers, singers, and songwriters in country music history. When his wife and songwriting partner Mary Lou passed away, Gary Stewart couldn't carry on, making for one of the most heartbreaking love stories in country music history.

    16 min

  7. 02/19/2022

    #14 - Did Merle Haggard Really Escape From Jail 17 Times?

    Merle Haggard was one of country music's most famous former convicts, though most of his crimes were petty. The reason he landed in the  notorious San Quentin Prison was due to how many times he escaped from smaller facilities and local jails. But did he really escape 17 times as is claimed?

    27 min

  8. 02/11/2022

    #13 - Garth Brooks vs. The Super Bowl

    In 1993, Garth Brooks and the Super Bowl would clash. It was like King  Kong vs. Godzilla, with these two titans of American culture squaring off for all time. And ultimately, one side had to win.

    19 min
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Divorce, Drugs, Death. Perseverance, Inspiration, Redemption. Country History X is the history of country music, one story at a time.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Coroneos
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Coroneos
  • Show Website
    Country History X