Y'all Show

The Nashville Network (TNN) was a leading cable TV channel from 1983-98.  Jon Rawl had a mini-reunion Saturday with two of his former work colleagues at TNN; and seeing "Bo Duke" had to be postponed.   Georgia had a record year for TV and movie production during the last fiscal year.   And Jerry Short returns with Missouri Civil War history, and his experience driving Jeeps.

There are "5 Foods You Must Try In The Lowcountry" when visiting Bluffton, S.C.  Former Vanderbilt duffer Brandt Snedeker shoots a 59 in the first round of this week's PGA Tour stop in Greensboro, N.C.  Plus, Memphis-born singing "queen" Aretha Franklin dies at the age of 76.

Texas A&M insider Gabe Bock reports from College Station.  The TexAgs.com staffer reports on the impact new coach Jimbo Fisher is having in Aggieland.  Leanne Morgan is Southern comedian on the rise, and we've got a sample of her standup act.  Plus, a South Carolina woman stuffs a bevy of illegal drugs into a chocolate drink bottle.

Dan + Shay's "Tequila" goes platinum, duo hosts concert on Music Row.  Preshias Harris reports the details from Nashville.  Who are the Top 5 quarterbacks this fall in the ACC?  And what midday meal combo is most Southern?

The Texas Tribune political editor Aman Batheja discusses the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke.  Barbecue barrister Matt Heermans is back with a report on great eateries in Mississippi.  Plus, Lee jeans is moving its corporate headquarters to North Carolina's textile corridor.

Brooks Koepka captures the 100th PGA Championship, his second major of 2018.  Jon Rawl gives high praise to the West Palm Beach, Fla., golfer.  Jerry Short returns with his memories of the 1977 death of Elvis Presley, including a trip to the visitation at Graceland.  And we have #Hashtag Hullabaloo.

Livermush is explained.  Stephen Curry is shooting low scores at a Web.com Tour stop in California.  The NFL preseason is off and going.  And we hear a special writing session work tape of Carrie Underwood's 2008 smash, "Last Name."

Inman Majors discusses his fifth book, "Penelope Lemon."  The Virginia author's humor shines in this latest "Buy The Book" feature.  We hear from various offensive and defensive coordinators across the SEC.  And host Jon Rawl pays tribute to the Doughboys of World War I.

Country music takes center stage today, as Mel Tillis is saluted on what would have been his 86th birthday.  Nashville Music Line's Preshias Harris talks Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and more.  And we get the latest in ACC Country from conference insider Jonathan Leifheit, of 247Sports.com.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., discusses the Chinese tariff issue after spending the day playing golf with President Trump.  Another Southern senator, Louisiana's John Kennedy, has quite a voice in the halls of Congress.  Matt Heermans talks pigskin and pig-pickin' during his barbecue report.  And a legally blind 96-year-old Florida woman is quite the bowler. 

Back-to-school time for young Southerners, and we have details on the business impact of starting the new year off on the right foot.  Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has a lot to say at the Crimson Tide's media event.  And we talk high school reunions and nudist colonies with "Short Stories with Jerry Short."

End of summer, as host Jon Rawl gives his 8-year-old son, Nolton, a chance to co-host the show before heading back to school.  Tennessee will have a political newcomer on the Republican ticket for governor.  And we talk chocolate gravy, Waffle House jukeboxes and Southern accents.

LSU insider Billy Gomila, of AndTheValleyShook.com, talks Bayou Bengal football with host Jon Rawl.  We also get the SB Nation writer's predicted order of finish in the SEC West.  Danielle Morgan, tourism director in Greenwood, Miss., helps preview this weekend's Bikes, Blues & Bayous cycling event in the Mississippi Delta.

Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley has his $6.2 million Nashville home on the market, and Music Row insider Preshias Harris has the details.   Wake Forest and N.C. State look to improve in ACC gridiron play in 2018.  And host Jon Rawl discusses TDS: Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Joel Ebert, Tennessean.com political writer, helps preview Thursday's exciting primary vote in the state of Tennessee.  Matt Heermans files another savory report on Southern barbecue and grilling.  Plus, we preview the year ahead for the Southern Conference of FCS football; including audio from Samford Bulldogs coach Chris Hatcher.

Jon Rawl journeyed across the Mississippi and Ohio rivers this past weekend, and he has the juicy details of his escapade into enemy territory.  West Virginia is making news on the business front.   Also, Jerry Short recalls a creepy experience in South Louisiana with the remains of a person that had died over a century before.

Johnny Cash's classic "Folsom Prison Blues" was atop the charts 50 years ago this week.   The AAC held its media conference this week, and we hear from the head football coaches at Memphis, Navy and SMU.  Plus, host Jon Rawl gets you ready for the weekend with the Friday Free-for-Y'all.

VandySports.com publisher Chris Lee previews the 2018 Vanderbilt Commodores football team.  W.C. Handy Music Festival chair Tori Bailey shares insight into Florence, Alabama's native son; and the event taking place this week that promotes the "Father of the Blues."  And host Jon Rawl has a listing of new Southern books to leaf through.

Michael Ray names a charity after his dog, "Wrigley," and Nashville Music Line insider Preshias Harris has the scoop.   North Carolina's Larry Fedora and Clemson's Dabo Swinney opened up at the ACC Football Kickoff.   And host Jon Rawl talks tomatoes, watermelons and hushpuppies.

AJC.com political insider Jim Galloway discusses todays' unreal Republican primary runoff in Georgia.  Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns coaches speak at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas.  And barbecue barrister Matt Heermans is on the road.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross unveils a new program to stimulate the Southern worker.  Jerry Short returns with stories forged in Toccopola.  And host Jon Rawl looks back on the weekend in sports.

More Friday fun on the Y'all Show.  We wrap coverage of SEC Football Media Days with audio from Vanderbilt's Derek Mason and South Carolina's Will Muschamp.  And host Jon Rawl talks a little Open Championship. 

Nick Saban speaks at SEC Football Media Days 2018.  We also have fellow Iron Bowl coach Gus Malzhan, of Auburn.   We get a Louisiana-flavored barbecue report from Matt Heermans.   And Clute, Texas, gets ready to host the Great Texas Mosquito Festival.

ESPN.com college football insider David Hale reports on the ACC.  Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks at SEC Football Media Days 2018.  And we get our country music fix from Preshias Harris.

Kirby Smart, Jimbo Fisher, Ed Orgeron and Mark Stoops all step up to the mic at SEC Football Media Days 2018.  Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) is facing a tough challenger in today's Republican primary runoff in the Heart of Dixie.  And an Arkansas fisherman reels-in quite a surprise.