WSM Radio's Coffee, Country & Cody

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Athens, Georgia native Mackenzie Carpenter, who visited with us in-studio on the morning of her Grand Ole Opry debut.  Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Grand Ole Opry star Lorrie Morgan, who this month celebrated 39 years as a member of the Opry. Lorrie shared some of her favorite Opry memories along the way - a career that began with her father, Opry member George Morgan, welcoming her onto the Opry stage to perform for the first time at 13 years old. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashvill...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is singer/songwriter Brennen Leigh. She's a frequent guest on WSM's "Friends & Neighbors" on Friday nights, but she will be making her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 24. We also discuss her new album, "Ain't Through Honky Tonkin' Yet". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of o...

On this edition of Coffee, Country & Cody, Kelly & Charlie recap the excitement around the 2023 CMA Music Festival. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll get to stand in the world-famous ci...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Corey Kent, who dropped by the studio shortly before making another appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. The crew talked with Corey about his #1 single, "Wild As Her", and reminisced about his Grand Ole Opry debut. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is singer/songwriter Craig Campbell, who appeared on the show shortly before appearing on the Grand Ole Opry. We also chat with him about living in Eagleville, Tennessee - just a few miles outside Nashville - where he owns  a coffee shop and serves on the city council . Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three sh...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is country singer/songwriter MaRynn Taylor, who received a surprise invitation to make her Grand Ole Opry debut while visiting the show. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tou...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is The War and Treaty, the duo comprised of husband and wife Michael & Tanya Trotter, to discuss their upcoming appearance on the Opry Salutes The Troops show on May 23rd. We also chat about their Opry memories, hearing their music on the radio for the first time, and the many variations of their duo name before they settled on The War and Treaty. Mak...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Emmy-winning actress and television personality Susan Lucci. Susan visited Nashville and the Opry last weekend, serving in her role as an ambassador for the American Heart Association. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is Grand Ole Opry star & Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart, who released his new album, "Altitude", today. Marty also talks about his upcoming "Late Night Jam" which returns to Ryman Auditorium for the 20th year on June 7, 2023. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is country singer Colt Ford, who discusses his new single, "Must Be The Country". Colt also reminisces with the crew about making his Grand Ole Opry debut on the hallowed stage of Ryman Auditorium. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Ma...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is author Taylor Hagood, discussing his new book,  Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend , which chronicles the late Grand Ole Opry star David "Stringbean" Akeman, and the gruesome crime that stole Nashville's innocence.  Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is long-time journalist Tim Ghianni, who stopped by to discuss his new book,  Pilgrims, Picker,s and Honky-Tonk Heroes: My Personal Time with Music City Friends and Legends in Rock 'n' Roll, R&B, and a Whole Lot of Country . Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunit...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is rising country star Breland! He stopped by the show to discuss his recent appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, his benefit show at Ryman Auditorium, and his upcoming appearance at the Stagecoach festival.  Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is comedienne Leanne Morgan. She visited the show as she was preparing to perform a full stand-up show at the Grand Ole Opry House. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tour whi...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is actor & musician Charles Esten! Charles is a frequent guest on the Grand Ole Opry, and he appeared with our crew the morning before his most recent appearance, on April 7, 2023.  Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music...

Grand Ole Opry stars Rhonda & Darrin Vincent appeared on Coffee, Country & Cody on April 7, one day before their joint appearance on the Opry (along with other members of their family) to celebrate Easter, as well as their mother's birthday! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode are the band 4Runner - who are releasing "Back Runnin'", their first new album in nearly two decades. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tour while you're there, and you'll ge...

Joining Coffee, Country & Cody on this episode is The French Family Band . Originally from Australia - now Nashvillians - they recently made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tour while...

Author & podcaster Sean Dietrich (" Sean Of The South ") recently paid a visit to Coffee, Country & Cody to discuss his Grand Ole Opry debut, where he received THREE standing ovations! Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage To...

Tom Brown visited Coffee, Country & Cody to discuss his role as the emcee & host of the 7th Annual Nashville Elvis Festival, taking place March 30 to April 2 in Franklin, Tennessee. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tour...

New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury and her son, screenwriter Tyler Russell, joined Coffee, Country & Cody to discuss the new Pure Flix miniseries "A Thousand Tomorrows". Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage T...

Rising country singer-songwriter  Kassi Ashton visited with Coffee, Country & Cody on March 16, 2023, the morning after she made her Grand Ole Opry debut, to talk about her experience stepping into the circle for the first time. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music...

Country artist William Beckmann visited with Coffee, Country & Cody on March 3, 2023, before made his Grand Ole Opry debut in the evening. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week, there are plenty of opportunities to see The Show That Made Country Music Famous -- plus,  take the Opry Backstage Tour  while you're there, and you'll get to stan...

Greg Harris, the President of the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame, stopped by WSM Radio on March 1, 2023. While visiting with the morning show crew, Greg discussed the special Rock Hall concert set to take place later that night at Ryman Auditorium, as well as the ongoing " Rock Hall At The Ryman " exhibit. Make the Grand Ole Opry part of YOUR Nashville experience!  With at least three shows every week,...