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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast!
by Rick Dollar
🎙️ Rick Dollar — Voice of Appalachia, Architect of Authentic RadioRick Dollar is a seasoned broadcaster, storyteller, and cultural curator whose passion for music, heritage, and human connection has shaped a dynamic career spanning over a decade. As the founder and owner of Radio Dog Productions, Rick has built a media empire rooted in authenticity, heart, and the vibrant spirit of Appalachia.He is the creator and host of the Rick Dollar Show, a syndicated radio program and podcast that blends interviews with musicians, athletes, and cultural icons with Rick’s signature humor and insight.
Episodes
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Shane Austin, A Man of Few Words!
Shane Austin is a bluegrass guitar player from East Tennessee State University. He plays with Appalachian Trail and is a recipient of the Steve Gulley Scholarship. 9:20 PM
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Musical Royalty Speaks! The Life and Times of Darrell Scott.
Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment, taking the rote, menial, mundane, and allowing it to be surreal, ever poignant, and candidly honest, lilting, blooming, and resonating. The words he fosters allow us to make sense of the world…
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Tim Stafford and Rick Dollar Chew the Fat about Blue Highway Fest!
Blue Highway Fest 2026 is coming October 8th through the 11th to beautiful Big Stone Gap, Virginia! And folks, this lineup is something special! You’ll hear Blue Highway, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Dailey & Vincent, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Seldom Scene, The Grascals, Junior Sisk &…
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Jamie Grascal Johnson Discusses the Real Dolly Parton
Jamie “Grascal” Johnson is a respected bluegrass singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known as a founding member of The Grascals. His long friendship and musical partnership with country legend Dolly Parton led The Grascals to open for and perform as part of Dolly’s touring band, including her...
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Jim Pankey Tells All!
Jim Pankey is a veteran bluegrass banjo player and educator from Chatsworth, Georgia, with nearly 50 years behind the instrument. His driving, tasteful style is rooted in the tradition of Earl Scruggs while shaped by decades of performing, teaching, and studying American roots music. Since 1977,...
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Summer Brook Ponders her Bright Future!
Summer Brook is a talented singer and entertainer best known as one half of Summer & Bray and as a member of the popular Mountain Faith Band. With her powerful vocals, genuine Appalachian roots, and engaging stage presence, Summer has become a recognizable name in the bluegrass, country, and...
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Spencer Hatcher, Carrying Country Music Forward One Stage at a Time
Virginia-born country singer Spencer Hatcher is one of the emerging artists making his mark on today’s country music scene. With a deep appreciation for authentic country music and a growing presence on the national touring circuit, Hatcher is quickly becoming an artist to watch. Hatcher is...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Carly Greer
From her beginnings in Wheeling, West Virginia, Carly Greer has emerged as one of the most exciting young voices in country and bluegrass music. Her musical journey began at just 12 years old when she co-wrote her first song, "West Virginia Moonlight," with her mother. The song was later recorded...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Professor Dan Boner
Dr. Daniel Boner is a Professor and the Program Director of the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). He earned his bachelor's degree in music from ETSU in 2006, where he was an active member of the ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band, performing at venues...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Lisa Truitt
Hopeless Holler is a dedicated print shop located in Advance, Indiana. We specialize in creating high-quality merchandise and apparel that resonates with musicians, fans alike, and everyone in between. At Hopeless Holler, One Style Fits All.
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Banjo Brothers Podcast
Duane Hess has dedicated more than four decades to preserving and promoting traditional bluegrass, gospel, and classic country music through broadcasting, podcasting, and live performance. A lifelong advocate for America's acoustic music traditions, he has earned a reputation for his knowledge of...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Tribute to J Buck Ford.
I was born January 6, 1950, in San Gabriel, California. Firstborn son of Ernest Jennings and Betty Jean Ford. In the years I've been alive I've been I've been a son, a brother, a cowhand, a rhythm guitarist, a dishwasher, a father, a teacher, a student, an actor, a singer, a con artist, a martial...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Alan Bibey
Since first hitting the scene in the early 1980’s, Alan has made a name for himself as one of the most creative and technically gifted mandolinists in bluegrass and acoustic music. He was an original member of the groundbreaking bands; The New Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, BlueRidge and for the…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-John Bryan
John Bryan is one of the premier young voices in bluegrass music, best known as lead vocalist and guitarist for The Grascals. Since joining the award-winning group in 2015, Bryan has helped carry forward the band's signature blend of traditional bluegrass, gospel, and country music while bringing...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Thomas Claxton
Thomas Claxton is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, concert producer, and entertainer based in Savannah, Georgia. Known for his powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and unwavering dedication to live music, Claxton has built a reputation as one of the Southeast’s most versatile...
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Kristin Scott Benson on Banjo Tone, Timing and Taste
Kristin Scott Benson is the seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association’s Banjo Player of the Year, recipient of the 2018 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, and 2024 inductee into the American Banjo Hall of Fame. Since 2008, she has been a member of…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Newfound Road
For over two decades, NewFound Road has been known for powerful harmonies, world-class musicianship, and songs that reach deep into the heart of American roots music. Founded in 2001, the band quickly carved out a reputation as one of the most dynamic groups in bluegrass and acoustic music. With…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Backline
Katelyn is the last founding member and now manager of Backline. She has grown up around bluegrass music her entire life. Her dad, David Mabry, sang and played banjo for 19 years with the King James Boys. He wrote a lot of gospel music that they performed through those years. She began playing...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Dan Tyminski
Dan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests, square dances, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would later become one of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass, those early experiences were life changing. “Watching live...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Muriel Anderson
Muriel Anderson is renowned for her expertise on the 20-string harp-guitar, yet it is her gentle sense of humor and uplifting melodies that leave her audience smiling. Guitar Player Magazine lists her as one of the 50 noteworthy guitarists of all time. She has been listed among the top ten female...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Sullivan Sisters
The Sullivan Sisters have dazzled audiences since childhood with their unique blend of fast bluegrass picking and captivating sibling harmonies, with music ranging from lyrical originals to timeless folk classics to blazing instrumentals. Inspired by the bluegrass community in North Carolina…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Jet Poindexter
Jet Poindexter Hatu is an entrepreneur, community leader, and lifelong lover of bluegrass music whose roots run deeper than most. Raised on the road, Jet grew up traveling on a tour bus with her father—a professional banjo player—immersed in the heart of the bluegrass scene from an early age. Now...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Gena Britt
There’s no question that grassers these days have a plethora of incredible talent in the genre to model their skills and talents after. One name that has remained at the top of that list for many years and shows no sign of slowing down is the unparalleled banjo starlet and sweet songstress, Gena...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Tyler Griffith
Tyler Griffith is an emerging voice in modern bluegrass, blending deep-rooted tradition with a fresh, authentic edge. Raised on the sounds of classic Appalachian music, Griffith developed a passion for the genre at an early age, drawing inspiration from the pioneers of bluegrass while carving out…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Killer Beaz
Celebrating the milestone of 10 seasons on Discovery Channel’s hit series, “Moonshiners”, comedian Killer Beaz is running the roads delivering his new “Best Buzz in Town” tour of outrageously funny standup comedy. This legendary comedian continues to make regular performances at The Grand Ole…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Randy Wood
Randy Wood is an American master luthier, instrument builder, and music entrepreneur known for his influence on the modern vintage-instrument industry and the bluegrass and roots music community. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Wood has built and repaired instruments for many of…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Daryl Mosley
His ability to paint mental pictures has been compared to Raymond Carver, Flannery O'Connor, and even Norman Rockwell. His laid back, conversational singing style has been likened to Don Williams, Guy Clark, and John Denver. So, when the easy softness of this southern baritone delivers these...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Tidalwave Road Bluegrass
Tidalwave Road hails from Williamsburg, KY in the heart of the Daniel Boone Country, the “Gateway to The Cumberlands,” and a hotbed for high energy, foot-stomping bluegrass music. First formed in 2012, the current members include Ben Parker (banjo), Carlie Parker (mandolin), Daniel Parker (bass),...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Tim Stafford
Tim is a prolific songwriter, with over 300 songs recorded. He co-wrote IBMA's 2008 Song of the Year, "Through the Window of a Train," and was named IBMA's Songwriter of the Year in 2014, 2017 and 2023. In addition, he is a sought-after studio musician, having recorded with over 75 artists in...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Valerie Smith
Valerie Smith is a well-known Grassicana artist who blends bluegrass, country, and Americana music seamlessly. She has received multiple awards for her passionate and soulful performances. NPR radio host Dave Higgs aptly described her as "sassy, sultry, siren-like, sweet, smooth, soothing, and...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Olivia Jo
Born and raised in the foothills of southwest Virginia, Olivia Jo is an up-and-coming bluegrass artist and versatile singer-songwriter that got her start in music as a child, cutting her teeth on traditional bluegrass, country and acoustic music. Her passionate, powerful vocals coincide with her...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Southern Legacy-Live from Randy's
Josh Williams is a highly skilled and accomplished musician, born in Murray, Kentucky on November 20, 1980. Raised in Benton, Kentucky, he displayed a remarkable talent for music at a young age, and his passion for it only grew stronger as he got older. After completing his high school education…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Marty Falle Christmas
History and heritage naturally go hand in hand, and the desire to preserve the former is generally maintained by preserving the latter. Singer, songwriter and musician Marty Falle knows that all too well. His connection to the traditional music of Appalachia was spawned from spending much of his...
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The Rick Dollar show Podcast-Little Roy and Lizzie
Lizzy Long - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, resonator banjo, vocals Having roots in the heart of the south, Elizabeth Long, or Lizzy as her friends and fans know her was born on a farm in Lincolnton, Georgia. She began her music accomplishment at an early age. While starting out on the piano, Lizzy soon...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Hopeless Holler Trading Co.
Hopeless Holler Trading Company is the prime location for all bluegrass merchandise! This episode features Jamie "Grascal" Johnson of "The Grascals" along with Nathan and Lisa Truitt!Hopeless Holler Trading Company is a lifestyle and goods brand committed to quality craftsmanship, sustainable...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Best of Road Interviews
On this episode, Rick cracks on three of our most entertaining interviews from on the road! First, Rick and the guys visit Grammy winning artist Ricky Skaggs from the Barter Theater in Abingdon Virginia. After some sleep, they trek down to Bristol Virginia to interview Carl Jackson, Larry Cordle...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Remedy Tree
Florida's Americana ensemble Remedy Tree has achieved notable success, securing second place at the prestigious SPBGMA National Band Championship. They've sold out most of their summer tour and have hit ticket sales milestones. Following their signing with Mountain Fever Records in 2024, the band...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Molly Tuttle
On the heels of two Grammy-winning albums in succession, with her band Golden Highway—2022’s Crooked Tree and 2023’s City of Gold—plus a nomination for Best New Artist, Molly Tuttle returns with a solo album that’s her most dazzling to date: So Long Little Miss Sunshine. Recorded in Nashville…
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Josh Williams of Southern Legacy
Josh Williams is a highly skilled and accomplished musician. Over the years, Josh has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest musicians of his generation. He has shared the stage with many renowned artists, including Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Special Consensus, and Tony Rice. Josh...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Marty Falle
History and heritage naturally go hand in hand, and the desire to preserve the former is generally maintained by preserving the latter. Singer, songwriter and musician Marty Falle knows that all too well. His connection to the traditional music of Appalachia was spawned from spending much of his...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Laura Orshaw
GRAMMY nominated fiddler and vocalist Laura Orshaw has toured throughout North America and Europe with Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, Alan Bibey & Grasstowne, and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. With her first solo recording receiving significant attention and airplay, Orshaw’s highly anticipated...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-The Grascals
Few bands have made as lasting an impact on bluegrass music as The Grascals. From the very beginning, their blend of modern traditional bluegrass, gospel, and country influences, matched with world-class musicianship and an unshakable love for the genre, has earned them a spot among the most...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Jaelee Roberts
“I started singing before I could talk,” says Roberts. “Singing was just something I always did.” As a child of Music City, Jaelee Roberts was raised on bluegrass. She spent her formative years alternating between watching her dad make music on stage and watching her mom make music happen...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Jerry Salley
Referred to by Billboard Magazine as “One of Music Row’s greatest veteran tunesmiths,” Jerry Salley has had an exceptionally successful, multi award-winning songwriting career. Nominated in 2019 for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Salley is the 2018 & 2019 IBMA (International Bluegrass...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Jeremy Garrett Live from Rocky Grass 2025
Jeremy Garrett has been playing music since he first picked up the fiddle at the age of three, encouraged by his father, a guitarist steeped in Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys and its guitar/banjo duo of Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs. The two formed a band together, the Grasshoppers, and that helped...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Rick Faris
Rick Faris is a Kansas Music Hall of Fame Member who was recently awarded the “Songwriter of the Year” at the 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards making him an 8-time IBMA Award winner. In addition, Rick won the coveted “New Artist of the Year” in 2022. Faris also spent 11 years...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-Missy Raines
There’s something of Missy Raines in every song she records or performs. Whether she wrote it herself or selected it from another songwriter, she’s lived inside the story and the sound. And she wants you to experience it alongside her. Love & Trouble, Raines’ latest album with her band Allegheny,...
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The Rick Dollar Show Podcast-New Killer Beaz
Celebrating nine seasons on Discovery Channel’s hit series, “Moonshiners”, comedian Killer Beaz is touring the nation, when not filming. With decades of comedy clubs and theatres, television and radio, Killer Beaz is legendary in the comedy industry. Beaz continues to make regular stops with his...
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THE RICK DOLLAR SHOW PODCAST-JOE CAVERLEE
Great music just keeps on coming for Joe Caverlee! Not only has Joe been the band leader for Tracey Lawrence for a great while, but every country artist I know needs a bluegrass record! I'm sure hanging out with Hank Williams Junior and Kid Rock does not hurt! It's all in a day's work for Rick...
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THE RICK DOLLAR SHOW-RAY CARDWELL
On this week's episode, Rick chats with Ray Cardwell! Ray talks about working with music legend Dave Mason, his friend and mentor John Cowan, his new record deal with Americana Vibes, and his great experience working with Jeremy Garrett from The Infamous Stringdusters!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎙️ Rick Dollar — Voice of Appalachia, Architect of Authentic RadioRick Dollar is a seasoned broadcaster, storyteller, and cultural curator whose passion for music, heritage, and human connection has shaped a dynamic career spanning over a decade. As the founder and owner of Radio Dog Productions, Rick has built a media empire rooted in authenticity, heart, and the vibrant spirit of Appalachia.He is the creator and host of the Rick Dollar Show, a syndicated radio program and podcast that blends interviews with musicians, athletes, and cultural icons with Rick’s signature humor and insight.
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