Andy May and Curtis McPeake
One of my favorite months is here—happy May! My reasoning for this is my birthday is on the 11th! This month has a great lineup of artists scheduled on The Justin Reed Show, Thursday mornings, 6 to 10 a.m. on 88.3 FM WMTS and at thejustinreedshow.com.
May 3, 2018 – Episode 229: The show welcomes Rebecca Rae at 8 a.m. Originally from Chicago, Rae moved to Nashville in 2011 to pursue her career in music. Since that time, she has been playing all over town in writer’s rounds, with a full band and more! Her new single, “Beyond the City Lights,” is on radio now; more information can be accessed at rebeccaraemusic.com. At 9 a.m., 90-year-old banjo legend Curtis McPeake, along with guitar virtuoso Andy May, will appear on the show to promote their new project, The Good Things (Outweigh the Bad), available now. Throughout his 70-year career in bluegrass, McPeake has been a member of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys and stood in for Earl Scruggs. For more information on the project, please see andymay.com.
Gene Watson
May 10, 2018 – Episode 230: “The Singer’s Singer,” Gene Watson, will visit at 8 a.m. to discuss his newest project, My Gospel Roots. In his 50-plus year career in country music, Watson has etched his name among the greats with standards such as “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Fourteen Karat Mind” and signature song “Farewell Party.” This is an interview not to miss! To purchase the new album, visit genewatsonmusic.com.
May 17, 2018 – Episode 231: Frequent favorite on the show, Erin McLendon returns to co-host from 8 to 10 a.m. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, McLendon now resides in Nashville and is an alumnus of Belmont University. She will return to play songs off her newest album Making It Up as We Go and catch up on life. (An aside: I’m really excited to talk about life; since her last visit on the show, Erin has gotten married—and I officiated the ceremony!) To purchase Erin’s album or see her tour schedule, see erinmclendon.com.
Erin McLendon
May 24, 2018 – Episode 232: Julie Richardson will make her debut on the show at 8 a.m. This singer from Golden, Colorado, has been making quite a name for herself in the world of country music for many years. She is a frequent guest on the Dewdrop Jamboree and has had great success on the charts. She recorded a duet of “Slippin’ Away” with Jean Shepard herself and most recently recorded a duet of “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma” with MLB umpire Joe West. Richardson recently released her first book, John A. Hobbs: The Life and Times of Music Valley’s Visionary and she recently won an IPPY award for this book. Find more information at julierichardsonmusic.com.
May 31, 2018 – Episode 233: We will preview the upcoming “Next Generation: Sons & Daughters of Country Legends” show at 3rd & Lindsley on June 7 during Fan Fair . . . I mean CMA Fest.
Thank you for listening to the show and making it so successful! I would be nowhere without you!
Peace, Love and Ernest Tubb,
Justin Reed
