The North Springs Sessions with DK

I know I am in the minority, but Come on Chic-Fil-A! 

The world of country music lost a legend in the passing of David Allan Coe.   Podcast sponsored by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet.

On this week's episode I talk about Charles Wesley Godwin and Jason Scott & The High Heat in Chattanooga, Cody Jinks in a 200 cap room in Nashville, getting reminded by two girls by son's age how old I really am, a funny old story about Brock Lesnar and Jeremy Mackie. The NFL Draft recpap for the Titans, news docs on HBK and Hulk Hogan. Dinner with which wrestler? The attendant at Chic-Fil-A got the best of me, reuniting with the Class of 2002, seeing John Daly in the wild, if you hold up traffic you should go to jail and a couple slow drivers, especially a slow one in the fast lane made me lose my mind and almost caused a divorce. RIP to Mark Poindexter and Coach Mac. This podcast is brought to you by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY. 

On this episode I talk about Lebron's recent comments about Memphis. Do I think the NBA would work in Nashville. Clay Co alumni Tyreke Key makes it to the NBA with the Toronto Raptors. Coach Vrable and an ESPN reporter hang out. Shoutout to Tyler James KElly and Bronson from The Filthy Heathens for recent podcast shoutouts to NSMF and an absolute meltdown trying to record a simple NSMF promotional video. Enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by Brenda Keith with Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY!

Celina hosts their 2nd annual Chocolate Gravy Festival, and Nick Beres receives some pickled bologna from Tompkinsville, KY. Made me think of a few pickled bologna stories from an ole beer joint. Titans have new uniforms, Mustang GT interstate driver. Bayless and I hit up Memphis and met Kevin Durant. New Music from The Filthy Heathens, Silverada and Cole Chaney. JCHS Blue DEvils are STATE CHAMPS! Recap from The Shed with Taylor Hunnicutt, Tony Logue and Erin Viancourt. Why I loved broadcasting high school ball and more.   Sponsored by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY!

Listen to my story about our muddy driveway caused an evening of pure chaos. New songs from Rye and Brandy Davis, The Filthy Heathens and Taylor Hunnicutt. The 2026 NSMF roster is out! Tickets at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com! New uniforms and rebrand from the Tennessee Titans Why does the NBA have to suck now? Clips from my appearance on the "After Load Out" Podcast   This podcast is sponsored by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet-Burkesville, KY. 

Joined tonight by Madelyn Waters who runs the Taylor Hunnicutt Central Instagram page. She talks about how she met Taylor, why she decided to start the IG page, the story of a really cool gift she got Taylor and much more!    Taylor becomes the first female headliner in NSMF history on 10-9-26. Be a part of the 3 day event when tickets go on sale 2-6-26 on www.northspringsmusicfestival.com.   This episode was brought to you my Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY. 

As usual, it only took me a month to record. LEt's catch up!

PLAY BY PLAY RECAP FROM NORTH SPRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 INCLUDING CLIPS OF PERFROMANCES. ENJOY!

Joined by Justin Wells who will be playing North Springs Music Festival on Saturday, October 11. We talked about so many topics including: His solo show and career vs being in a band Shooter Jennings early influence Taylor Hunnicutt, Bill Taylor, KY Scene or TX Scene Changes in his life over the past few years The June 2012 Waylon Jennings birthday where I first discovered Justin North Springs 2022, Who he looks forward to seeing in 2025. Much much more. This one was all over the place. Must listen! Tickets: www.northspringsmusicfestival.com Podcast sponsored by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet

Joined by the "Queen of Alabama" Taylor Hunnicutt to talk:   North Springs Music Festival Red Rocks vs The Ryman New music coming Who is she looking forward to seeing at NSMF?  And much much more? Come see Taylor on Saturday, October 11. Tickets: www.northspringsmuiscfestival.com Podcast sponsored by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet

Odd exchange at the Titans game with some Doritos and a sexy couple. The Titans are bad at football. Charlie Sheen Netflix doc fallout Zach Bryan vs Gavin Adcock I met a guy who knew where the heck North Springs was! Sponsor: Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevy

Let me tell ya'll about how awesome seeing the Ragweed reunion in Waco, TX was! How was the first Unbroken Circle Music Festival? Soule Gravy- if that's his real name has Taylor Hunnicutt and Addison Johnson on his podcast. Clips of them talking about North Springs. Rye Davis called me out for shopping at Target! There's a guy in a white sports car in Baxter, TN on Aug 9 and he sucks and has officially made the Bitin' List! Podcast is brought to you by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet www.northspringsmusicfestival.com  Oct 9-11

I binge watched the Hunting Wives and may never be the same.  Tyler Childers released a new album, and I reveal my Biting List. Cowboys fans should be loving the new Netflix series since its the last time they won anything. It's officially Ragweed in Texas week! The Creekers go viral with "Tennessee" Happy Gilmore 2 and much more. This show is brought to you by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet   Get NSMF Tix at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com!

Joined by The Filthy Heathens on tonight's podcast. They are out on the road in South Dakota about to play the 85th Annual Sturgis Bike Rally. We talked about their 2025 release "Etheridge" as well as the single "Cyril" that lead singer Bronson Hetzer wrote as a tribute to a friend who took his own life with PTSD. They are first time performers at North Springs Music Festival this October, but also are in some cool rooms such as The Shed, 1890 Icehouse and The Dunlap Yard coming up. Kick back and enjoy this interview with one of the hardest working bands out there today and come see them at NSMF! This pod is sponsored by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet-Burkesville.

Joined tonight by Jim Wyatt from Titans Online to talk about Tennessee Titans training camp, Cam Ward's progress and expectations, the improved O-Line, position battles to keep an eye on, an exciting rookie class, what is considered a success for the 2025 season, Taylor Zarzour replacing long time Voice of the Titans Mike Keith and much more.   This podcast is brought to you by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet. 

Tony Logue is back on the pod to discuss his new album with his band The 184 called "Dark Horse" that was released back in Feb. We talk about a few tracks from the album and where he and the band find their influences. We talk about Cody Canada, Chris Knight, last concert he attended as a fan, who would his "Highwaymen" be, Ozzy and Hulk Hogan deaths and much more. Come see Tony at North Springs Music Festival on Friday, OCT 10! Tickets at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com. This podcast is brought to you by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY.

The legendary Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71. Joined tonight to discuss the legacy of The Hulkster. His greatest moments and some of our favorite moments. Some of the stuff that didnt make it due to a late recording issue will be discussed on the next pod. This podcast is brought to you by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet. Thanks for listening! 

Addison Johnson joins me to talk about his new single "Maybe I'm Lonely Too" that drops on Friday, July 25. We talk about his show at Chief's on Broadway with Jason Eady. We also talk about many other topics including: New music coming in 2026 Sponsorship opportunities for his 2026 tour The impact Jackson County, TN has had on his career North Springs Music Festival and why its special to Addison Guilty Song Pleasure Who Would be his 4 Highwaymen if he took 3 other acts on stage? And his first reaction to guys like Chris Knight, Rye Davis and Justin Wells   Addison is also playing The Holler at DHL on August 30. This podcast is brought to you by Brenda at Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY. 

Live From Panama City: Bill Taylor Recap 4th of July recap Should you wear concert tee of the people you are going to see? Should grown men wear jerseys to games? Filthy Heathens in NAshville. Eady and Addison at Chief's. TDR in Glasgow. Much more. This podcast is brought to you by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet. Buy tickets to NSMF at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com

Bill Taylor joins the show to talk about: His America's Got Talent appearance making him go viral, what can we expect on future episodes and what his experience in California was. We talk about his experience at North Springs Music Festival 2024 and who he is looking forward to seeing in 2025 at NSMF. We talk about his hometown Laurel Cove Music Festival and much more. Tickets for NSMF at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com $120 two day pass, $60 individual day passes. Tent/car camping $30 weekend pass per unit, RV/CAmper pass $75 weekend pass per unit, $20 BYOB cooler charge. Food and shopping vendors on site.  Podcast brought to you by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet

Damn...one month later. I went and watched Reba and a rodeo, Girl Power at The Bluebird, Cody Jinks and Taylor Hunnicutt at 2 cool venues. Happy Mother's Day callback one month later and Happy Father's Day to all the kings out there. I finally married my friends with my ordained minister license. Tribute to Inside the NBA and I prank called my buddies and my mother in law with a game of "Goodnight, I love you!" Podcast brought to you by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet

The noises coming from my child's bedroom during a Playstation game. Vegas was Vegas. Music shows coming up My stories on how I randomly met Kid Rock, Hulk Hogan and Brock Lesnar. This podcast is brought to you by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet Join us this Sunday, MAy 18 for Addison Johnson at The Stolen Coin in Gainesboro

This week CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED is back with 4 sold out shows in OK! Gavin Adcock vs Braxton Keith A Trip to The Dunlap Yard, a cool music venue in TN Look at the Tennessee Titans 2025 Draft Wrestlemania Find out Which day each NSMF act is playing And a personal meltdown about a grown man at a indoor trampoline park This podcast is sponsored by Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet

Excited to add Adam Hood to NSMF. Awesome NSMF poster done by Jimbo Valentine. Update on kids cussing. Remember Marlboro miles? Remember getting hair as a kid now to only be old with hair sprouting everywhere? Audio issues derailed the concentration and content on this one so enjoy this short episode as I try to get these bugs worked out for next time. Podcast brought to you by Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet

Finally back, baby! Topics covered: I heard my oldest kid cuss, and it took me back to a time when my dad heard me cussing quote gangsta rap lyrcis. I am fed up with real people taking your order at drive thru lines. How to beat the spam calls in 2025. Justin Wells and Tony Logue's new records 20th Anniversary of Shooter Jennings' "Put the O Back in Country" We are headed to Texas to see the CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED REUNION! Rye Davis and Branden Martin coming to Celina. Get your NSMF tickets at www.northspringsmuiscfestival.com Thank you Brenda Keith-Don Franklin Chevrolet for sponsoring this podcast. 

Back with ya'll to do an individual breakdown of every artist announced for NSMF 2025 including brief portions of a song from each. Tickets at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com   We visited Taylor Hunnicutt at The Shed in Maryville, TN.  A couple funny stories from being tourists in Gatlinburg.  Thanks to Brenda Keith with Don Franklin Chevrolet for sponsoring this podcast. Listen to WSKY Radio for independent country music. 

2 and a half months later, we have a podcast! Road hunters, kids running your vehicles out of gas, the Tennessee Titans, goodbye Mike Keith.

In depth opinions and audio playback from the final night of NSMF '24 featuring Ward Davis, Them Dirty Roses, Taylor Hunnicutt, Tim Goodin, Tony Logue & The 184, Addison Johnson, Low Water Bridge Band, Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns, Parker Barrow, Waylon Hanel & Bayker Blankenship. I go in depth about how the blown transformer was handled and also coverage from "Hillbilly Hippie Music Review."

North Springs Music Fest 2024 has come and gone, and in this part one episode I talk about all the days leading up to the event, all the folks who stepped in to help out and some challenges. I talk about the kickoff party and go through each individual performance including some live video from everyone I have footage from. Shoutout to everyone who helped in advance and on day one. Be sure to download Part 2 after you listen to this one!

Hunter Flynn joins the show to talk about his performance this Friday night at North Springs Music Fest. He also talks playing the Sturgill Simpson Preparty at Rupp Arena and the influence Sturgill and other KY musicians have had on him. Who he's looking forward to seeing at NSMF. What can the crowd expect from his set on Friday? His thoughts on the KY music scene and much more!

Wes Shipp joins the show to talk about North Springs Music Fest 2024, his favorite memories from the past 2 years including moments with Jason Eady and Cody Canada. "My Old Man' hitting milestones, writing songs with Whey Jennings, his cover of "I've Been Down.' Differences in his acoustic vs band show, Billy Don Burns, Beyonce or KAne Brown and who does he look forward to watching as a fan at NSMF 2024?

Ward Davis joins me tonight to talk about being the Saturday headliner for the North Springs Music Festival on 10-12. Ward talks about some of his favorite memories of living in Jackson Co Playing the Ryman as an opener vs headliner Upcoming Dec 11 show with Cody Jinks at The Ryman His close relationship with Jinks Getting sober and slowing down touring Great Kristofferson story Who he is looking forward to seeing at NSMF 2024  

Tony Logue joins me tonight to talk: North Springs Music Fest How he has matured as a songwriter  Comparisons and contrasts of "Jericho" and "The Crumbs" Influence of Chris Knight and Steve Earle Friendship with Cole Chaney Playing The Shed What Tony Logue songs would he suggest to a new fan? Differences in his acoustic set vs The 184. Who does he look forward to seeing at NSMF 24?

Joined tonight by Dallas Moore, headliner of the NSMF Kickoff Party presented by Mountain View Talent. We talked about: His 25 years in the music business and 18 albums to date Being Known as the hardest working man in honky tonk Awesome stories from playing shows with Waylon and Willie Hank Williams Jr Shooter Jennings  How he got his first vinyl album when he was 5 years old So many great stories from "Uncle" Dallas Moore! Get your tickets to NSMF at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com!   Thank you to my sponsors: Helen's Restaurant Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet Tristar Beverage

Logan Moore & Riley Kerns of Low Water Bridge Band join the pod to discuss: Upcoming North springs Music Fest appearance on Sat. Oct 12 Differences in 2021's "Midnight in Virginia" vs 2023's "Back to the Valley" 2022's single's "Too Stoned to Care" & "High, Blue & Lonesome" 2024's "Call Me" and "The Lasso"  What can first timers at NSMF expect from LWBB? Upcoming loop of shows in Tennessee How did they end up on Mile 0 Fest?   Thanks to my sponsors: Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet Tristar Beverage Helen's Restaurant 

Taylor Hunnicutt joins the show tonight to talk: Upcoming appearance at North Springs Music Festival The success of her debut album "Alabama Sound" Friendships and playing with Them Dirty Roses and Jason Eady The Alabama Music Scene Playing Bonnaroo & CMA Fest Who She is excited to see at NSMF Upcoming EP being released in October. Playing the Ryman Auditorium opening for Red Clay Strays Go Fund ME for Ethan Perkins   Thanks to my sponsors: Tristar Beverage Helen's Restuarant Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet

Joined tonight by up and coming country music artist Waylon Hanel to discus: Debut Album "New Old Outlaws" New Singles: "Blackberry Brandy" and "Georgia on a Fast Train" Opening for Travis Tritt, Trace Adkins, Ashley Mcbryde and more Singing the National Anthem at Donald Trump's Town Hall Meeting Who Is He looking forward to meeting when he performs at North Springs? Waylon is playing NSMF on Saturday, October 12! GEt tickets at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com   Thanks to my sponsors: Tristar Beverage Helen's Restaurant Brenda Keith Don Franklin Chevrolet 

Tonight I talk about: Potential Cross Canadian Ragweed Reunion THANK YOU and Goodbye to the Bull and Thistle in Gainesboro Running into new music friends at The Ryman Titans may be bad.  Hannah Dasher is coming back to Jackson County   Thanks to my podcast sponsors: Tristar Beverage Helen's Restuarant Brenda Keith Don Franklin Chevrolet

If you remember buying cd's from record stores or Columbia house, recording songs off the radio to a cassette tape, VHS tapes, dial up internet, using a Walkman or using MYSPACE, this episode is for you. A look at 80's and 90's technology vs today and which is better.    Thanks to my sponsors Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet and Helen's Restaurant!

Looking at the University of Tennessee on week 1 Titans kickoff next weekend Julie Roberts recap New concert announcement RIP Sid Vicious Thank you to my sponsors Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet and Helen's Restuarant.  Buy tickets for my festival at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com

How did the Davo Roast Go? Julie Roberts is this weekend! You've had Snapchat since 5th Grade? Shawn Michaels autograph has WHAT in it?? A Poor Indianapolis Colts Fan Theo Von is the best! Another trip to Texas in the books Shoutout to the Platinum and Gold NSMF sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Helen's Restuarant in Gainesboro, TN and Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevy in Burkeville, KY

-Did you spend your 4th of July watching a greased pig contest? Cause I did. -4th of July with Shane Keith and Addison Johnson -Carnival Elation was a poor man's ship compared to the Mardi Gras -Cruise Buffets, cruise directors and waiters...FAT Americans on cruises -How I constantly failed winning trophies on the ship -How an 8 year old child robbed me at Country Music trivia -Trolling the Glamour Shot picture police about copyrighted photos -Sturgill Simpson has new music out. -The Roast of DAVO is this Sunday! -Trumpamania is running wild with Hulk Hogan, BROTHER! Maybe the most fun podcast about nothing that I've ever recorded. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen! Thanks to my sponsors Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY and Helen's Restaurant in Gainesboro, TN!

The Hawk Tuah girl goes viral and shows up at Zack Bryan and Shaq's DJ Set The moral police vs the people who are celebrating her What's the truths behind Hailey Welch? How did I handle the boys on Lindsey's 5 day weekend trip? UT Baseball made people say that cringy "Feels Like 98" Kane Brown still makes bad music. People killing Hardy in a comments section. Are you team low socks or high socks? Matthew Stafford's wife is an embarrasment. Bronny James is a Laker. THe goal is to wake up with 10 fingers and a friendly reminder nonbody wants to see your 5 minute story of fireworks. Also, Shooter Jennings is cool every day, not just on the 4th of July. 

On this post Father's Day edition, I cover what that day means to me and a history of Kennedy men before me and how I handle my kids now. Grecian Steakhouse is the new Ruth's Chris. You the hell turned on the heat? My review of being a platinum ticket holder at Railbird Music Festival, Jason Eady and Taylor Hunnicutt in Nashville, Waylon went on a low cost shopping trip then splurged on a dog, which makes me reflect on an old Rick-Dustin moment.  North Springs Music Fest is getting a ton of coverage including a podcast where I sounded like the American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Rye Davis Album release, Shooter teases us with new Waylon Jennings music, Who the hell is Johnny Blue Skies? I'm with Dale Jr on the hate of craft beer, RIP Jerry West, Where will Bronny James get drafted and The Roast of DAVO is coming?! LET'S GO!!! Thanks to Brenda Keith with Don Franklin Chevy and Helen's Restaurant for sponsoring The North Springs Sessions Podcast!

I graduated one of the 3 Kennedy boys, Watching my pathetic male cat chase the female cat around the yard and why they are just like humans. Julie Roberts is coming to Gainesboro! How was your Mother's Day? Farce The Music's Worst Music Festival Lineup, Blaine Bailey and Bayker Blankenship added to NSMF, new music from Jayce Turley and Braden Wall. Other music festivals coming up. Shout out to WSKY radio. Jack Kennedy makes an appearance. Inside the NBA must continue at all costs. Thanks to Brenda Keith-Don Franklin Chevy and Helen's REstaurant for sponsoring our podcast. 

3D Body Scans at my new gym RIP Keith Whitley How do you feel about AI Generated Randy Travis song? FGL breaks up for good?! Tiny Lips Is Feral a "new word" Stop using military time when talking to normal people. My kid is about to graduate. 8-25-24. First edition of "Never Have I Ever"    

OJ Simpson died, Morgan Wallen threw a chair, Stone Cold lost a cat, and I almost lost a dog. Car jacking at Mcdonald's, Lebron tries to punk out a woman, Xavier Leggette is already a legend, Old Grey cancels show, North Springs Music Fest chatter, plenty of other music talk. Why are we so mad at Beyonce when plenty of other non country artists sucked long before her. Also, nobody ask Hardy to destroy Gin and Juice, but thank God the legend he don't deserve, DAVO saves the day. 

Back after taking a month off following the Shane Keith Epiosde. I cover: Addison Johnson Album Release Show Rye and Brandy Davis Cole Chaney in Knoxville Hank Jr in Alabama Riley Green in LExington Cody Jinks in Texas Dallas Cowboys fans are delusional. North Springs Music Festival additions Music Festival Pet Peeves Ole 60 was confirmed for NSMF for like 5 minutes & much more! Thanks to my sponsors: Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet Helen's Restuarant

Joined tonight by my ole friend Shane Keith to talk about Hank Williams Jr, his musiscian buddy Bandit Earl, Local sports from 2024, Sting's retirement from wrestling, stories from his days growing up in North Springs and so much more. Long episode but well worth it if you love the story telling format vs an old boring interview!