Children of Song

The always entertaining David Frizzell sits down with the Children of Song podcast and talks about growing up and touring with his older brother, the honky-tonk legend Lefty Frizzell. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode we get a more complete picture of the great Lefty Frizzell. Known for his hard drinking and quick temper, a gentler Lucky seems to have protected and nurtured his younger brother. "Lefty never made me feel like I was in the shadows of him," says the younger Frizzell in the podcast. This episode is filled with music including David's famous novelty song, Gonna Hire a Wino, Goodbye, and of course Lefty's If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time. Robert K. Oermann hosts this entertaining episode with the series producer Brad Newman by his side. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

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This week the Rock & Roll and Country Music hall of famer Brenda Lee joins the series for a wide-ranging interview that looks back at her childhood, her incredibly long career and the mentor she's become for young female artists like Taylor Swift, Lauren Alaina and LeAnn Rimes. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, Ms. Lee shows why she's one of the most likable stars of her generation. Down to earth and generous to a fault, you'll hear how this amazing talent took care of her family after her father's death and though she was short in stature, her voice rang out like the size of her heart touching the world for generations. Great stories abound in this segment, including one about the Beatles who opened for Ms. Lee on a tour through England, a gem about Patsy Cline who once rescued Brenda after getting stiffed from a gig in Texas and a very funny tale about her chain-smoking Mama. Robert K. Oermann hosts this wonderful look back with a musical giant and the series producer Brad Newman comes along for the ride. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

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This week the feisty and uber-talented Cherish Lee joins the podcast and reveals what it was like growing up with her famous parents. Her daddy Johnny Lee, who's also featured in this episode was a legendary honky-tonk hero and her mother Charlene Tilton, was the sexy siren who turned heads and broke hearts on Dallas, one of biggest television shows of all time. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. In this episode, Cherish tells some great stories including the time her father gave her a famous Martin guitar, which she promptly painted with glitter nail polish. You'll hear Johnny Lee describe what it was like raising his little songwriter/poet and hear the pride in his voice as he talks about his daughter following him on stage and into this often uncertain profession. Cherish reveals that even though she had the backing of her famous dad, she's still suffered her share of set-backs in the music industry, but perseverance and drive along with a winning personality have kept her dreams alive. Cherish talks about how she made her latest album, Tequila Cowgirl for just 15-hundred bucks, a sum so low it doesn't seem possible by today's standards. But as she says, "where there's a will, there's a way" and Cherish is not the type who's gives up easily. This "can do" attitude serves her well as she carves out a new career in Nashville while raising her young son with her husband, Chase Christopher. Robert K. Oermann hosts this interesting look at an up-and-coming artist with the series producer Brad Newman by his side. As you'll hear in this episode, Cherish Lee is a real spitfire who's poised to take the country music industry by storm. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

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This week the legendary singer Larry Gatlin invited us into his man cave to talk about his long, colorful journey inside the country music industry. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. The Grand Ole Opry star shared moments from the time he and his brothers beat out Roy Orbison in a talent contest as children, to almost singing with the Imperials and backing up the king, Elvis Presley. Never shy and always with a flair for the dramatic, Larry talks about helping Kris Kristofferson find Jesus, touring with Dottie West and personally surviving an addition to drugs and alcohol. He's also not immune to controversy. As we'll find out, Larry wrote a song paying homage to the homeless and some of the offended burned Gatlin Brothers records in Arkansas. But he and his brothers have always bounced back into the spotlight, where their blood harmonies have mesmerized fans for generations. Our host, Robert K. Oermann and the series producer, Brad Newman guide us through this candid, revealing look into one of country music's most entertaining stars. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

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Singer/Songwriter Ben Danaher is a survivor. A big talent with a soulful voice, he's endured unimaginable tragedy and somehow, he's found a way with his music to the other side; a little bit stronger, more resilient and still feeling lucky. In this episode, Ben opens up and shares the heart-wrenching story of when his brother was shot and killed at his own three-year-old's birthday party. The senseless act of violence grabbed the attention of major news outlets who covered the tragedy for a stunned national audience. Subscribe and download on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Tune In, Stitcher. Ben sings some of the very best songs from his first album "Still Feel Lucky," including My Father's Blood, Over That Mountain, Jesus Can See You and the title track of this exciting first effort. Producer Brad Newman hosts this interesting look at an up-and-coming artist, who's collaborated with some of the best in his field, including Maren Morris and Jason Isbell. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We want to know what you think. Pitch us an artist, or simply spread the word and find out more about the series. #childrenofsong

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