Bob Pickett Radio

He is back working on a new album which he describes as "adult" songs with a new producer. Did you know that Gary lives in Conway Twitty's old house? Listen for some cool stories about the place.

What's up with Aaron Watson? 

It's been a fun year for Flatland Cavalry. They haved just released their 5th album "Work of Heart" and they spoke to Bob ahead of their upcoming appearance at Rodeo Austin.

What a great visit with Tracy Byrd. Did you know Tracy won a couple of awards for line dancing........plus you will love the story of Tracy, Mark Chesnutt and Johnny Paycheck. Dive in!

Clay Walker has got a cool movie project that he will start filming in 2026. He will play the "middle" Randy Travis. What does "middle" mean? Listen and find out.

Craig has his own locker at the Grand Ole Opry? What's in it? Also Craig was a demo singer before he got his record deal. Amazing stories as Bob visits with Craig Morgan.....listen in!

When Bob first started in radio in 1977, one of his first airshift was playing Gospel Music on Sunday mornings. That's where Bob first heard the Oak Ridge Boys. Later the Boys dove into Country Music and they have been there making history. It's taken nearly 50 years, but Bob finally got to visit with Oak Ridge Boy member Duane Allen. Here's the conversation!

Sawyer Brown is coming to Cedar Park! Let's catch up with Hobie Hubbard of Sawyer Brown. This band has been together for over 40 years. Anyone remember watching the band on "Star Search"? They won the grand prize!

One of the biggest movies during the summer of 1980 was "Urban Cowboy." Want to know more about the history of this legendary movie? Bob talks with the legendary Sanford Brokaw about his role in country music history including the legendary movie "Urban Cowboy." Here's part one of this insight into one of country music's most influential movies.

Don't you wish you had a voice as rich as Josh Turner? Want to find out how Hank Williams Sr is responsible for introducing the world to Josh......just listen.

When I was a kid growing up, I would plan my mornings around a radio broadcast on my hometown radio station KXOX in Sweetwater, Texas. I would always make sure that I was by the kitchen radio at 7:30 each morning so I would not miss Tumbleweed Smith and the "Sounds of Texas." Now over 50 years later, I finallly meet, on phone, and visit the man whose stories made me want to become a radio boradcaster. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Texas Radio Legend Tumbleweed Smith!

You know the songs "You've Lost That Loving Feelin"" "Unchained Melody", now meet the man and voice behind radio's most played songs Bill Medley. Bill is touring and has just released a country album called "Straight From The Heart"........and see the Righteous Brothers in concert. Go to RighteousBrothers.com for dates.PS do you know what famous Icon sang background vocals on "You've Lost That Loving Feelin'"?Listen now!

It's fun going back in time and discovering these old interviews before the artists became superstars. Here's Eric Church right before his breakout album "Chief" from early 2011.

I treasure these old interviews that I've been finding. Here's one from the legendary Loretta Lynn from 2020.

Bob sat down with Billy Currington in April 2009 to talk about island life and also Billy's new song "People Are Crazy" a song that Billy had to fight for to record. You will not believe who originally had the song on "hold" to record but decided no to record it. Listen in!

Next week is my birthday and I get to celebrate with a special concert from the Frontmen. Tim Rushlow, Larry Stewart and Richie McDonald April 10th at the Haute Spot. Let's jump back and catch up with Tim as we talk about some of the biggest country hits from the 90's.

Superstar is his middle name! Here's an interview from 2024with Tim talking about the early days of the Strait tour and also what's next when it comes to his acting career.

Kenny Rogers was awarded the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. I spoke with Kenny by phone hours before he was given the award.It was one of the last times I was able to interview Mr. Rogers who we lost on March 20, 2020. Dive in and remember one of the greatest.

Remembering Charlie Pride on what would have been his 91st. Bob had the chance to video interview Mr Pride back in 1990. Here are some audio soundbites from that interview.

The lead singer for the Ace In The Hole band fired the entire band and they needed a new lead singer. What did they do and who did they find? Amazing story and do you want to know the first song George Strait sang with his new band......dive in as Mike Daily tells Bob the story.

Special expanded version today with special guest John Michael Montgomery. He is saying goodbye to touring...why? It's not a short answer.

I always enjoyed getting to chat with Charlie Daniels.....there was no BS with Mr. Daniels. It was always the truth. We had a conversation one time about the Country Music Hall of Fame. I thought that limiting the selection of only 3 members a year was bad, Mr. Daniels felt the opposite. Here's a clip from that conversation. By the way if you would like to see the video interview, it's on the Bob Pickett Radio channel on YouTube. Thanks for listening, and thanks for viewing.

I saw something on Facebook the other day talking about the good ole days of radio and it took me back to the 70's and 80's. Here is a peek behind the curtain.

John Michael Montgomery is saying goodbye to the road, goodbye to touring at the end of this year. Remember the first time you heard John Michael Montgomery's song "The Little Girl" on the radio? John was surprised the label wanted him to record the song.

True story and certainly country music history. Ray Benson first told me over 13 years ago how Wynonna Judd got her stage name.

Richie McDonald was the mechanic on Clay Walker's bus? Clay Walker was Bevo? Here are the stories with Bob and Clay.

With Texas Independence Day coming up on Sunday March 2, let's salute a great Texan, James White. Mr. White, owner and operator of the world famous Broken Spoke was a true Texan. We lost Mr White in January 2021 but his legacy lives on.

One of my favorite entertainers is Vince Gill. I found a few gens from a Vince interview I did back in 2016. Haggard advice.....and how tough was it to sing at the George Jones memorial service.

Do you know the song "Please Remember Me" sung by Tim McGraw? Did you know that it is based on a TRUE story? I'm not going to spoil it here but listen to Rodney Crowell tell the story about the song. You will never listen to it the same way again.

How did Neal McCoy get his start in the business? Bob has the answer

i can't believe I found an old aircheck from 1980 from KEND in Lubbock......great times and my voice sounds like Elvis.......not sure why

"Keep It Country"...I have used that phrase for years and Josh Turner, one of my favorite singers, has been keeping it country. What is the story behind Josh's hit song "Long Black Train"......here's the scoop and you're not gong to believe who nearly recorded it.

Digging back thru the Pickett archives, I found this interview with George Strait from 1992. George had finished making a movie called "Pure Country" and he gave us a behind the scenes look at it. By the way if you want to watch the video interview, it's on Bob Pickett Radio's YouTube channel.

How did Joe Nichols get fired from his radio job and he did play by play on the air as the O.J. bronco chase was happening live? WOW

The first President Bob met was Ronald Reagan and did you know the connection with Bob and the man who tried to assassinate Reagan?

Why didn't Mark Chesnutt release his version of "Friends In Low Places"? Here's the real story according to Mark.

I've contacted my lawyer and I think I can tell this story of early radio from 1978.....at least I hope so.Reach out to me anytime at [email protected] and follow me on instagram at Bobpickettradio.

Who was the first country music star that Bob interviewed? Why did Texas Tech turn Bob down and is Bob still upset about it? Damn right

Do you know what happened on this day in Willie History? Listen!

We have all been influenced by the great broadcasters......Bob lists a few of his favorite and talks about how radio was different in the 70's when he first started in broadcasting.

Never give up! Garth didn't give up on his dreams. My first dream was completely derailed but it was the start of something pretty cool that has lasted for over 48 years. Thank you Mr. Hughes!

This week marks the one year anniversary of the death of Country Music Hall of Famer Toby Keith. Bob share some never before heard clips of interviews with Toby. Why didn't Toby play in Austin more? Bob has the answer. What is your favorite Toby song? Ever see him in concert? Email Bob anytime at [email protected]

Ready for a visit with Clint Black? You remember the cool guitar lick at the beginning of "Nothin' But The Taillights"? You're not going to believe who taught Clint the lick.

"you suck" "You're terrible".....it's my opinion after hearing this early aircheck from 1979. Would love to hear your comments anytime.  Send an email at [email protected].

Every story has a beginning. How did a shy kid from West Texas decide to overcome his fear of public speaking and turn it into a 47 plus year career? I'm stilling trying to figure it out but here's the start......

Why? Why not! Bob tells why there is a podacast called "Bob Pickett Radio".....What is it about? Why is he doing it and when does it start? Easy questions....just listen.