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  • The Phenomenon of Morgan Wallen

    The Phenomenon of Morgan Wallen
    Oct 1 2024

    Born and raised in Sneedville, Tenn, country singer Morgan Wallen has been on a trajectory of stardom that many never would have imagined. Join us at the table as we discuss the phenomenon of cousin Morgan..

    What is it about Morgan Wallen? Why the stardom? How did he sell out 2 nights at Neyland Stadium?

    He’s been named Billboard’s Top Country Artist in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and maybe he’ll get that same title again for 2024.

    He competed on NBC's 'The Voice' in 2014, his coach was Usher: and Morgan was eliminated during The Playoffs. A year later in August 2015, he released 'Stand Alone,' his first EP, with debut studio album 'If I Know Me' arriving in April 2018. The album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and spent 251 weeks on the chart. Its second single, "Up Down" with Florida Georgia Line, cracked the Hot 100 to reach No. 49.

    In addition to going six-times Platinum, seven songs from Dangerous have received new Platinum awards, such as the much-loved singles, ‘More Than My Hometown’ (five-times Platinum) and ‘Somebody's Problem’ (three-times Platinum).

    In March 2022, the album established the all-time record for longest duration in the number one spot (97 weeks) on Billboard's Country Albums chart

    Dangerous spent 86 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, breaking the record for the most weeks in the top 10 by a single artist.

    Wallen’s One Thing at a Time album, which houses 36 songs, opened atop Top Country Albums as well as the all-genre Billboard 200 with the largest streaming week ever for a country album

    One Thing at a Time had the most weeks at No. 1 among all albums since Adele’s 21 logged 24 nonconsecutive weeks atop the tally in 2011-12. One Thing at a Time debuted atop the chart dated March 18, 2023, and spent its first 12 weeks at No. 1 through early June.

    We had an amazing opportunity and a great time at the Neyland Stadium show in Knoxville, TN where he played two monumental nights totaling 156,161 fans across both nights, surpassing the record previously held by The Jackson 5 across three shows in 1984 (148,407).

    Find out more: https://morganwallen.com/

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    33 mins
  • Visit Charleston, SC - Our 250th Episode!

    Visit Charleston, SC - Our 250th Episode!
    Sep 24 2024
    250 episodes is pretty epic, so today we are covering one of our favorite cities! Whether you were a history buff, foodie an architecture lover or a beach bum, Charleston, South Carolina is sure to keep you intrigued. Join us at the table to hear more about this coastal gem.Mentioned in this episode: Plantation Singers - educate through song about the Gullah people - http://lowcountrymusicservice.com/the-plantation-singersHannibal’s Soul Kitchen (Gullah) - https://hannibalkitchen.com/Bowen’s Island at Folly Beach - https://bowensisland.com/82 Queen (She Crab Soup) - https://82queen.com/Fast and French - https://fastandfrenchcharleston.com/Harken (coffee) - https://www.harkencafe.com/167 Raw (oyster bar) - https://www.167rawoysterbar.com/FIG (fine dining) - https://eatatfig.comHall’s Chophouse (Steakhouse, Sunday Gospel Brunch) - https://hallschophouse.com/Obstinate Daughter (Sullivan’s Island - eclectic) - https://www.theobstinatedaughter.com/Pink Bellies (Vietnamese) - https://www.eatpinkbellies.com/Rodney Scott’s BBQ - https://rodneyscottsbbq.com/ Carmela’s (Dessert Bar) - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/Doar Brothers (Bread pudding and creative cocktails) - https://www.doarbros.com/The Lost Dog Cafe (Folly Beach) - https://lostdogfollybeach.com/Wild Olive (John’s Island) - https://www.wildolive.com/Explore Downtown and the City Market- so many toursCrabbing with Tia Clark - https://www.casualcrabbingwithtia.com/Plantation Tours - Boone Plantation - that’s the one Lynette said gives the best full picture of Gullah people’s, but there's also Middleton and MagnoliaAngel Oak Tree - https://angeloaktree.com/Charleston Tea Garden - https://charlestonteagarden.com/Patriot Point Maritime and Naval Museum - https://www.patriotspoint.org/Previous episodes related to Charleston: Gullah Geechee and Sweet Grass tradition - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000654790283Low Country Boil - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000470087832Low Country Cooking - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000566356322Loggerhead Sea Turtles - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000565494588Live Oaks and Resurrection Ferns - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000645158677Salt Marshes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000530155351Negro Spirituals - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000540499334Spanish Moss and Kudzu - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000476529513GOOOOOO!!!If you want to see so much of what the last 250 episodes have been talking about then visit Charleston!Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time.Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast. Share link: https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glbAnd we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    41 mins
  • Nashville's Big Back Yard

    Nashville's Big Back Yard
    Sep 17 2024
    Nashville’s Big Back Yard is a natural watershed region anchored by 100 miles of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and made up of 12 connected communities with populations under 5000 people, and The Shoals of North Alabama. This isn’t your average middle-of-nowhere. NBBY is anchored by two world-famous music cities: Nashville to the north and Muscle Shoals, Alabama to the south. The Shoals offers a musical history unlike any other place in the world. In between, communities are infused with music history and nationally significant stories to tell. The arts are alive, with local makers and talent everywhere you look. And with Nashville nearby, high- energy urban life is just a stone’s throw away. Nashville’s Big Back Yard has the best seats in the house when it comes to natural splendor. There's easy access to the Duck, Tennessee, and Buffalo Rivers; nearby state parks and national monuments; incredible hiking, camping, and equestrian options; a four-season climate; and breath-taking views of the rolling Tennessee countryside.Join us at the table as we discuss Nashville’s Big Back Yard.Best two websites to help you plan your adventure in these areas are NashvillesBigBackYard and ExperienceTN.comMentioned in this episode: Leiper’s Fork We did a previous episode on Visit Leiper’s ForkCenterville We did an episode with Minnie Pearl’s niece, Mary Beth Pruett, in Centerville that you can listen to hereGrinder’s Switch Winery - We did an episode on Muscadines Horseshoe Bend WinesMcCampbell Art Studio is on the square and she is a personal favorite of Lainie'sBanana Pudding Festival (October)Santa Fe (pronounced “fee” not ‘fe' like New Mexico)Forrest Gully Farms- Sustainability tourism and “hobbit house” rentals on AirbnbFishers Off Road Rentals - https://www.fishersoffroadrentals.com Williamsport Hand Woven- Loom-weaving workshops and handmade goodsSanta Fe DinerFly Antique Store HilltownTN - sustainability workshops, Axe Camp, Tree CampThe Farm and Fiddle - CSA farmAthena's Harvest Farm -CSA farm and agriculture training centerPapa Beaudreaux’s Cajun (Cash only)Mt PleasantHistoric Walking Tours: https://historicmtpleasanttenn.com Hampshire Keg Springs Winery Amber Falls WineryAdorable guest cottage on property. https://www.amberfallswinery.com/guest-cottageHohenwald Elephant Sanctuary; Discovery Center Meriweather Lewis Monument, we did an episode on the Natchez Trace Parkway Junkyard Dog SteakhouseLindon Commodore Hotel - https://www.commodorehotellinden.com/Kayaking through the Commodore Hotel (Night Kayaking) - “Glow with the Flow” Blooming Arts Festival (March)Summertown Yoder’s Homestead Market Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural AreaWheelin in the CountryCliftonCommodore Inn at Clifton- Victorian home with modern amenities Waynesboro Nature lovers!Lodging: https://www.natchezvalley.com/stay-the-night or https://www.crazyhorsecanoe.com/lodge.htmlCollinwood The Dragonfly - community and coffeeLibrary is a little train depotLoretto Community events and Christmas ParadeThe Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL)Muscle Shoals episode featuring Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME StudiosCOME PLAY IN OUR BIG BACK YARD!!Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time.Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast. Share link: https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glbAnd we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    38 mins
  • Visit Highlands, NC

    Visit Highlands, NC
    Sep 10 2024
    Highlands, NC is one of the highest towns east of the Mississippi River, with an elevation of 4,118 feet. It's also located in one of the few temperate rainforests in North America. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest.Join us at the table as we discuss Lainie's recent trip!Mentioned in this episode:Waterfalls: There are beautiful waterfalls to see, and many of them require little walking to enjoy. Walk behind Dry Falls! Drive behind Bridal Veil Falls. See Cullasaja Falls from the Mountain Waters Scenic Highway. Hike to Glen Falls. For more, see our Highlands Waterfall Guide. Hiking: Check out the Whiteside Mountain Guide for the area's best hike. Cliffside Lake has an easy 3/4-mile walk around the lake and the Vista Trail with a good bit of climbing. Sunset Rock (take Main Street 1/2 mile east to Nature Center) is a 1/2-mile walk to the top for beautiful sunset views seen over the town while you sit on slabs of granite. Adjacent Highlands Botanical Gardens has garden paths for strolling.Fishing: Fly fish for Brown, Rainbow, and Wild Brook Trout with local guides on many rivers in the area: the Nantahala, Tuckasegee, Cullasaja, Chattooga, White Water, and Panther Town Valley. May through October are the prime fishing months.Golf: There are many private courses in the area. Sky Valley Resort and Country Club is a public course in Sky Valley, Georgia, just 15 minutes from Highlands, with elevations up to 4,000 ft. and stunning vistas.Cashiers: The center of the community is the intersection of NC Highway 107 and US Highway 64. Explore numerous apparel boutiques, antique shops, home furnishing studios and outstanding restaurants. Many are hidden a little off the highway, so park and walk. We reccommend stopping at Cashiers Farmers Market for a picnic lunch and enjoy at their picnic tables or on a nearby hike. Lake Glenville is just a few miles north of Cashiers along NC Highway 107. With 26 miles of shoreline, Lake Glenville is the lake with the highest elevation east of the Mississippi (3,500 ft.). It's a great place for fishing and boating. Find a beach across from the High Falls trailhead. Rent a pontoon boat at Signal Ridge Marina to explore the lake and see several waterfalls. Read more.Lakeside Restaurant- Featuring fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, craft cocktails and excellent service.Crown Jewel of the town is the Old Edward Inn and Spa.Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden at Old Edwards Inn- Wine Garden, with lush surroundings, market umbrellas, and a patio-side waterfall. Edelweiss Pastry Boutique. (See their Facebook page to see just how extraordinary this place is! Edelweiss Highlands) Owned and operated by Pastry Chef, Chocolatier, and Confectioner Oksana Shchelgachova, Edelweiss offers Shchelgachova’s signature pastries, from gateaux and tarts to cheesecakes and eclairs.Shopping: Citizen Wilder, Spartina 449, J. McLaughlin, T J Bailey, Acorns - The Store at Old Edwards Inn (though it is across the street from the Inn), Radko ornaments Dutchmans Casual Living beautiful home goods and fine linens (5 Stores in GA and NC), McCulley’s Cashmere Cashiers Farmers Market has produce, local snacks/canned items as well as regional foods like Hubs Peanuts and even some ready to bake Italian dinners etc.Bucks Coffee CafeSteel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time.Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast. Share link: https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glbAnd we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    40 mins
  • Clogging for the Next Generation feat. Tommy Jackson

    Clogging for the Next Generation feat. Tommy Jackson
    Sep 3 2024

    Every region has its own culture of music, dance, food, language, faith expressions, and more. With the fast pace of life these days, it takes intentionality to keep those aspects of culture alive. Here in Franklin, Tennessee, we have someone keeping square dancing and clogging alive. Join us at the table as we sit with Tommy Jackson to hear about his Rocky Top Revue.

    Tommy Jackson is a native of Franklin, Tennessee and has literally been dancing longer than we’ve been alive! He formed the Rocky Top Revue in 1982 and they’ve made numerous appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman, music videos, opened for Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and George Jones, and won numerous competitions. Every Sunday afternoon you will find him teaching free dance lessons on the old courthouse steps in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.


    Southern dancing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000433491925


    Find out more about the Rocky Top Revue: https://www.rockytoprevue.com/about-us


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    29 mins
  • Male Southern Authors

    Male Southern Authors
    Aug 27 2024

    Southern writers are at a bit of an advantage in that we have a powerful sense of place, but mostly we know characters. We ARE characters. We come from families, neighborhoods, churches, and kinfolk that are the stuff you think is made up, but only slightly. We love an embellished story. We are storytellers. To be southern is to be a good storyteller. Join us at the table as we discuss male southern authors.


    We already did an episode on female southern authors. You can listen to that here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000554084762


    Mentioned in this episode:

    • William Faulkner - https://rowanoak.com/
    • Mark Twain
    • William Percy
    • Walker Percy
    • Shelby Foote
    • Tennessee Williams
    • Richard Wright
    • Pat Conroy
    • Thomas Wolfe
    • Peter Taylor
    • Robert Penn Warren
    • Edgar Allen Poe
    • Wendell Berry
    • James Agee
    • Lewis Grizzard
    • Sean Dietrich - subscribe to daily column - https://seandietrich.com/
    • O. Henry
    • Rick Bragg
    • Roy Blount Jr.
    • Nicholas Sparks
    • John Grisham - we did an entire episode on him: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000645984372
    • Ernest Hemingway
    • Charles Portis
    • Charles Frasier
    • Alfred Uhry
    • Winston Groom
    • Cormac McCarthy
    • John Kennedy Toole


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    47 mins
  • Sacred Harp

    Sacred Harp
    Aug 20 2024

    Sacred Harp singing is a tradition of sacred choral music sung a capella that did not originate in the South but has been kept alive in the South. The 4-tone scale, fa-sol-la-mi, is sung by reading notes shaped in a triangle, circle, square or diamond. Join us at the table as we discuss this unique tradition!

    • Intro Music: “St. Thomas” - https://sacredharpbremen.org/34b-st-thomas/
    • If you want to see how Nicole Kidman and Jude Law would look singing shape notes. Check out the movie COLD MOUNTAIN (or link below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcNxruJ3Tuk
    • ‘Fa-sol-la’ example, “Child of Grace” by Charles Wesley, 1759
    • "Encyclopedia of Southern Culture” https://amzn.to/46VzBL2
    • Find a gathering near you:
    • ChristianHarmony.org - http://www.christianharmony.org/
    • Fa So La - https://fasola.org/
    • “Traveling”by Samuel Crossman, 1664


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    22 mins
  • Visit Leiper's Fork, Tennessee

    Visit Leiper's Fork, Tennessee
    Aug 13 2024
    Leiper's Fork, Tennessee is a place of tranquility, charm, green rolling hills, art and music. With a population of just under 1,000 people this unincorporated area formerly known as Hillsboro, TN covers 1,100 acres 30 miles southwest of Nashville."If Sunday morning had a hometown, the charming village of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee might very well be it."Join us at the table as we discuss one of our absolute favorite places in TN.Mentioned in this episode:The Land Trust of Tennessee: https://www.landtrusttn.org/The Natchez Trace Parkway episode (Leiper's Fork is milepost 428): https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/the-natchez-traceVisit Franklin episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/visit-franklin-tnGrayline Bus Tour: https://graylinetn.com/leipers-fork-shuttleModern Day Hospitality episode: https://steelmagnoliaspodcast.com/episode/modern-day-hospitality-airbnbFork and Field Cottages: (We stayed at Picker's Cottage): https://www.forkandfield.com/The Country Boy Restaurant: https://www.instagram.com/thecountryboyrestaurant/?hl=enDavis General: https://thedavisgeneral.com/Leiper's Fork Market: https://www.instagram.com/leipersforkmarket/Hank's Coffee Station: https://www.hankscoffeestation.com/RedByrd Coffee: https://www.theredbyrd.com/Dinner IN or BESIDE the Creek: https://www.bamfoodscatering.com/Fox & Locke: https://www.foxandlocke.com/Leiper's Fork Distillery: https://leipersforkdistillery.com/Leiper's Creek Gallery: https://leiperscreekgallery.com/David Arms Gallery/Shop - Lainie’s ‘happy place': https://davidarms.com/Patina Home and Garden: https://patinahomeandgardenshop.com/The Copper Fox: https://www.thecopperfoxgallery.com/Southall: https://southalltn.com/Props Shop: https://www.propsleipersfork.com/Tennessee Turquoise: https://www.tennesseeturquoisecompany.com/Creekside Trading: https://www.creeksidetradingcompany.com/“Charting Your Own Vision: Lessons From Leiper’s Fork," a guidebook lovingly created to help other communities chart their own course toward success. https://irp.cdn-website.com/2c253136/files/uploaded/Charting_Your_Own_Vision_Booklet.pdfSteel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time.To give (one time or recurring), visit https://app.redcircle.com/shows/272163da-d825-415c-8092-bd907aba8ebd/donations Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast. Share link: https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glbAnd we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    50 mins