Y'all Show

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. 

Destin business owner Cash Moore talks about the unique billboards he has across the Florida Panhandle.   Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short remembers past SEC Football Media Days...and the best dog he's ever had.  And host Jon Rawl talks about a managerial change for the St. Louis Cardinals. 

Friday the 13th features a look back at highlights from the week.  A Southern port city gets on-air love on "Jeopardy!"  And PGA golfer Bryson DeChambeau won't be able to defend his title at this weekend's John Deere Classic.

Kevin Powers, author of "The Yellow Birds" and the new novel "A Shout In The Ruins," discusses how his career went from the Iraq War to best-selling penman.   We feature Lexington, Kentucky's Keeneland Concours d'Elegance as a Dixie Destination.   Plus, Tim Tebow will be inducted into the Florida Gators' ring of honor.

Preshias Harris' "Nashville Music Line" report includes info on Thomas Rhett's latest No. 1 song, "Marry Me."  Recruiting for 2019 is heating up, and ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit talks about which prospects are considering the conference.  Plus, live chickens in a Walmart parking lot?

Brett Kavanaugh is Donald Trump's nominee for Supreme Court.  Michael Wells, of Southern Lawyer NC and the "Legal Fact And Fiction" podcast, discusses the choice for justice, as well his his burgeoning broadcast.  Matt Heermans files his latest report on grilling and barbecue joints in the South.  And we preview SWAC football, as the group of HBCUs kickoff media day on Friday. 

Dave Flessner, TimesFreePress.com business writer, relays info on jobs and growth in Chattanooga and North Georgia.  Jerry Short remembers the time he climbed into a deep cistern to rescue a woman trapped 20-feet below the earth's surface.   And host Jon Rawl looks back at the weekend in sports. 

Roger Miller would be proud of what a Southerner has captured with a camera.   A new report shows a strong jobs statistic for the country.  And host Jon Rawl had an epiphany when he went shopping at a Tennessee mall.