17 episodes
Country History X Kyle Coroneos
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4.3 • 46 Ratings
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Divorce, Drugs, Death.
Perseverance, Inspiration, Redemption.
Country History X is the history of country music, one story at a time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-coroneos/support
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#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.
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#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.
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#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?
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#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.
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#12 - Did Vern Gosdin Really Try to Murder His Producer?
There is only one artist in this history of country music whose singing is so revered, he's referred to simply as "The Voice." But the career of Vern Gosdin also may contain one of the most sinister secrets in the history of country music. Did Vern Gosdin really contract two men to murder his producer Gary S. Paxton?
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#11 - The Lost Bloodline of Hank Williams & The Search For Hank IV
Could it be that the most important and influential bloodline in country music actually has a lost branch? Meanwhile, a 4th generation of performers has emerged to keep the bloodline going.
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Customer Reviews
Awesome Podcast
Saving Country Music website is awesome… and now we have podcast as well…. Thanks Trig !!!!
Nope.
Even the most interesting looking episodes are kinda boring. Extra star for being seemingly factual.
Come on man.
This podcast is better when it’s called Cocaine and Rhinestones.