Honky Tonk Tales

Step into the smoke-filled clubs, neon-lit highways, and velvet-lined studios of one of country music’s most iconic voices—Patsy Cline. In this episode, we will tell the full story of the woman who broke hearts and barriers with every note.

From her tough beginnings in Winchester, Virginia, to her meteoric rise and tragic end, we go behind the scenes of the hits ("Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams") and into the stories that shaped her music and her legend. Hear the tales from the road, the drama in the studio, the voice that changed Nashville—and wh...

Saddle up and get ready to swing, y’all! In this deep-dive episode of Honky Tonk Tales, we ride through the life, legacy, and licks of Bob Wills — the rowdy, revolutionary fiddler who gave birth to Western Swing and changed country music forever.

From cotton fields in Texas to the glittering dance halls of Tulsa, Bob Wills’ journey was anything but ordinary. You’ll hear about his early influences from Black blues musicians, the wild days with the Light Crust Doughboys, his legendary Texas Playboys, and the backstage brawls, breakdowns, and bus rides that came with it all.

Before outlaw country had a name, Johnny Paycheck was already living it. In this deep-dive episode of Honky Tonk Tales, host Jimmy takes you through the turbulent, hilarious, and jaw-dropping story of a man who turned bar fights into ballads and blue-collar rage into a #1 hit.

From his days backing George Jones and Patsy Cline to punching a naval officer, burning through record labels, and literally shooting a man in a bar argument over chicken—this episode covers the unfiltered life of a honky tonk legend.

Paycheck’s story is one of wild highs, brutal lows...

In this episode, we're diving into the wild, witty, and wickedly talented world of Jerry Reed — the country music maverick, guitar-pickin' genius, and scene-stealing actor who blazed his own trail through Nashville and Hollywood alike.

From his fingerstyle firepower to his chart-topping hits like "Amos Moses" and "When You're Hot, You're Hot", we're unpacking the life and legacy of the Snowman himself. Whether you know him as Burt Reynolds' sidekick or one of Chet Atkins’ favorite pickers, Reed was a true original with stories (and licks) that still turn heads today.

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From prison bars to country stars, Merle Haggard lived one of the most legendary lives in American music. In this in-depth episode of Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy takes you on a ride through the wild, raw, and redemptive journey of the Okie from Muskogee.

Hear how Haggard went from juvenile delinquent to San Quentin inmate, and eventually, to the voice of the working man and a Hall of Fame icon. Along the way, we explore the birth of the Bakersfield Sound, the story behind “Mama Tried,” the controversy of “Okie from Muskogee,” backstage brawls, heartbreak, and a whole lo...

He’s the son of a legend, the father of a movement, and the voice behind a million rowdy nights. This week on Honky Tonk Tales, Jimmy dives headfirst into the life, music, and mayhem of Hank Williams Jr. – aka Bocephus.

From Opry stages at age 8 to outlaw country stardom, this 3-hour deep dive is packed with untold stories, whiskey-soaked wisdom, and more southern sass than a Tennessee bar fight.

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He had the voice of an angel and the habits of a hell-raiser. In this episode Jimmy tells the full, unvarnished story of George Jones—from his dirt-road childhood in East Texas to his time as country music royalty, and all the broken hearts and missed shows in between.

You’ll hear about his chart-topping hits, his wild marriage to Tammy Wynette, the infamous lawnmower liquor run, and the redemption that followed. Featuring archival quotes, legendary soundbites, and emotional storytelling, this episode is a love letter to the man who could make you cry with a single note...

From Mississippi dirt roads to the neon lights of country stardom, Conway Twitty's journey is as legendary as his love songs. In this episode of Honky Tonk Tales, host Jimmy takes you on a deep, heartfelt, and often humorous ride through the life of Harold Lloyd Jenkins—better known as Conway Twitty.

We’re talkin’ rock ‘n’ roll beginnings, that world-famous “Hello Darlin’,” chart-smashing duets with Loretta Lynn, and a hairstyle that deserves its own Hall of Fame. With stories of heartbreak, honky tonks, and high notes, this two-hour tribute digs into the man behind the music—and the myth that...