Today's Guest: Charlie Daniels, country singer, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," "Still in Saigon" (NOTE -- This interview with Charlie Daniels was originally published on November 11, 1984. As you'll read, I always enjoyed talking to Charlie! -- Bob Andelman) Big, burly and wholly countrified, Charlie Daniels is one of the friendliest, most... Continue Reading →
Louise Mandrell puts in her hours on the concert trail! PHONE INTERVIEW
(This interview with country singer Louise Mandrell was originally published in the St. Petersburg Times on November 16, 1984. -- Bob Andelman) Louise Mandrell bubbles as she talks. It comes across in her stage and television appearances, and it was even apparent in a long distance interview with her from the phone in... Continue Reading →
1307 Dusting off history with Carl Perkins! 1986 INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Carl Perkins, Rock 'n' Roll Hame of Fame member, "Blue Suede Shoes" (EDITOR'S NOTE: This interview with legendary rocker Carl Perkins, conducted by Bob Andelman, was originally published in the now-defunct Tampa Tribune on October 10, 1986. We're republishing the interview to celebrate his birthday, April 9, 1930. -- Mr. Media) Carl Perkins... Continue Reading →
Stomp along with Swedish country singer Hicks! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Hicks, country music singer, guitarist, performing two songs live: "99 Guns" and "Kiss You Like I Mean It" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Hicks by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of Nashville country music experts who want to... Continue Reading →
Put A Lime In It? That’s all country singer Amy Rose asks! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Amy Rose, country singer, "Put A Lime In It," "Show Up Naked and Bring Beer," "Party Like A Redneck (Redneck Reunion)" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with AMY ROSE by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of Grand Ol’ Opry... Continue Reading →
1276 Rockabye Baby with music from Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Van Halen? VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Lisa Roth, co-creator, creative director, Rockabye Baby Music Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Lisa Roth by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of five-year-old musicians whose parents think they might be starting a little too late in the biz to ever... Continue Reading →
Shawn Mullins returns with songs of love and protest! VIDEO INTERVIEW, LIVE PERFORMANCE
Today's Guest: Shawn Mullins, singer, songwriter, "My Stupid Heart," "Lullabye" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Shawn Mullins by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of Shawn Mullins fans who don’t think there is anything wrong with the man’s heart… in the... Continue Reading →
Catching up with country music singer Lari White! INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Lari White, country music singer "Champagne" Music Video (full color) from LariWhite. (Originally published in Two-Step, May 1994; UPDATE: Sadly, Lari White died of cancer on January 23, 2018.) When Lari White says she's had a pretty great year, she's not kidding. The Dunedin High School and University of Miami graduate's first... Continue Reading →
Country singer Madelyn Victoria vs. shallow dance floor dudes! VIDEO INTERVIEW, PERFORMANCE
Today's Guest: Texas country music singer Madelyn Victoria, whose latest single is "He Only Loves Me On The Dance Floor"; she sings two songs live, accompanied by guitarist Albert Vallejo. Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Madelyn Victoria by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a... Continue Reading →
In Mama’s Kitchen, Swedish country singer Hicks wants his fair share! INTERVIEW, PERFORMANCE
Today's Guest: Hicks, Swedish-based country music singer, performs two songs live, "Mama's Kitchen," "I Belong to You" Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Swedish country singer Hicks by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of Swedish country music singers who... aw heck, who... Continue Reading →