Wow! It is hard to believe that we have already made it to August! First, let me express, on behalf of my wife and myself, our gratitude for the outpouring of love shown to us at our wedding. It was truly a magical day we will remember for the rest of our lives.
Life has been great—changing some things and modifying others. The Justin Reed Show is currently on hiatus, but I am still interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world of country and bluegrass music as a part of two new projects I am honored to be a part of.
The first project, a video series titled Song Stories With Justin Reed, began in February of this year. In each episode, we examine a hit song and look at the writers, performers and other interesting tidbits that make each song unique.
Each episode is posted at 2:15 p.m. every Wednesday on the Facebook pages for The Justin Reed Show and me, Justin D. Reed. Previous episodes include such classics as “You Are My Sunshine,” “Tennessee Waltz,” “Hey Good Lookin’” and “I’m My Own Grandpa.” Some of the episodes even feature my interviews with the stars who cut the songs: “Farewell Party” features my visit with Gene Watson, “Elizabeth” features my visit with former Statler Brothers vocalist Jimmy Fortune and “Riding With Private Malone” includes an exclusive performance of the song by David Ball. The entire series can be seen at thejustinreedshow.com/songstories.
August’s Song Stories Schedule:
Aug. 1: Is the Grass Any Bluer? – Rhonda Vincent
Features an interview with Rhonda on her bus, the Bluegrass Express
Aug. 8: Kentucky Borderline – Rhonda Vincent
More interview with Rhonda on her bus, the Bluegrass Express
Bellamy Brothers
Aug. 15: Let Your Love Flow – Bellamy Brothers
Features an interview with Howard and David, the Bellamy Brothers, discussing their signature song
Aug. 22: Kiss You All Over – Exile
Features an interview with Exile as they recall discovering that Adam Sandler sang their song in the film Happy Gilmore
Aug. 29: Nobody – Sylvia
Features Sylvia singing her hit song and a full discussion of the history of this hit
The second series is Justin Reed’s Wheels on the Bus Tour, for which I visit with country and bluegrass stars in some very cool locations. We have just started filming this show, but so far Sylvia and Rhonda Vincent have joined us for this documentary-style show. Sylvia mentions her new album Second Bloom, the Hits Reimagined, and the Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent, discusses her new project, Bluegrass Legends Live at the Ryman Auditorium. Rhonda’s episode was filmed during Uncle Dave Macon Days aboard her tour bus—the Bluegrass Express. These episodes will be available through Amazon Prime in the near future and I will be the first to let you know more about this. I am having so much fun and it is showing through in the interviews!
Peace, Love and Ernest Tubb,
Justin Reed
