Category: Alabama
A Skilled Songwriter
We often know songs by who sings them instead of who writes them. Today we visit with one very skilled writer… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2017/11/27Nov17-Achy-Breaky-Heart-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new…
A World Without Sight or Sound
Imagine a world in which you could not see anything nor hear a sound. That was this lady’s world, yet she overcome the obstacle to…
Teachers and Challenging Students
Sometimes teachers encounter challenging students. This student went so far as to lock their teacher in the classroom and throw away the key https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2017/10/13Nov17-Helen-Keller-3.mp3Podcast: Play…
A Remarkable Story
Today there are resources to help those with physical challenges, but a century ago that was often not the case. That is what makes this…
The Girl Who Grew Up at Ivy Green
In Tuscumbia, Alabama you’ll find a homestead named Ivy Green. And if you don’t know that name, you certainly know the little girl who grew…
The Wishbone Studios
Directly across the street from the airport in Muscle Shoals, Alabama you’ll find a simple square building with some cabins across the lane. Most people…
One of Those Names Behind the Big Names
His name is Billy Lawson…and if the name sounds familiar…well, you’ve certainly heard his work. He’s one of those names behind the big names…but if…
Meeting Someone Famous
Did you ever meet someone famous? Did you immediately recognize them, or did someone have to nudge you and point out the fact? Today’s story…
Just Right For the Radio
We all listen to music, but we often don’t give much thought to where that music was recorded and the process it takes to get…
A Big Deal in the Music World
You’ve perhaps heard of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, but maybe you don’t know just how big a deal this place is in the music world. We…
