OHR Stories: Brooks Blevins’ “Ozark Jubilee” and “Ozark Opry”

Brooks Blevins gives a native’s view of the people, music, and colorful events that shape the Ozark region. In this episode of stories, the author and historian presents the story of the Ozark Jubilee, one of America’s first nationally broadcast Oldtime barn dance country music television shows based in Springfield, Missouri. As a bonus, Brooks also recounts the history of the Ozark Opry, one of the first Oldtime barn dance music stage shows also in Springfield.