"KEN'S COUNTRY PODCAST"

Music is in their DNA. There mother was Loretta Lynn, their aunt is Crystal Gayle, their cousin is Patty Loveless their big sister is Cissy Lynn, all great country singers. The Lynns, Peggy and Patsy…

North Carolina's, Eddie Ray, promoted Country Star, Slim Whitman, wrote a hit song for Red Foley and put British Rocker, Pink Floyd on American Radio. Eddie Ray grew up in North Carolina and worked h…

Roy White was the son of the iconic Pud White of Knotts Island. He continued making decoys the old fashion way. His Decoys and Shore Birds are highly sought after by decoy collectors around the world…

As we Celebrate 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, we honor Country singer Faith Hill, who truly is an international star. She made her debut on the Opry in December of 1993, but is not a member. Opry…

Daniels Day may be one of the oldest family reunions in North Carolina. It is held every August in Wanchese, NC. The honored guest in 2001 was Andy Griffith. Senator Melvin Daniels told Ken Mann all …

From the street lights of Manteo to the spotlights of Nashville and the world, Alex Howard takes to the stage with superstar Jelly Roll. Alex describes his musical journey, like living a dream. #coun…

Glenn Eure was an Artist, a Veteran, A business man and a larger than life resident of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Before his passing Ken Mann sat down with Glenn in his gallery and listened w…

Lorrie Morgan Grew up at the Grand Ole Opry with her dad superstar George Morgan. Her late husband Keith Whitley is in the Country Music Hall of Fame. She tells Ken Mann what the music and The Grand …

The Outer Banks Voice tells the story of Tshombe Selby, singing on his front porch, in his hometown of Manteo and when he wasn’t singing on his front porch, he was singing in the choir at Haven Creek…

2025 marked the 50th Anniversary of Jockey's Ridge as a North Carolina State Park and Kitty Hawk Kites was there, when it all started. Founder and CEO John Harris tells the story of how they have tau…

International Star Kenny Rogers, who sold more than 100 million records and appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, talks about how important it is for an artist to remain current, even more import…

Scott Dawson tells us years of archeological work and diligent research confirms it, Sir Walter Raleigh's Colony was not lost, but was on Hatteras Island. From the University of Bristol, archeologist…

His list of hit records and reputation as a great entertainer led to Stonewall Jackson becoming a member of The Grand Ole Opry and The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. #countryclassics #countrymusi…

Dennis Anderson is The Grave Digger. From the grave to the top, in his own words. Now a family tradition with his boys in the winners circle. #monstertrucks #monsterjam #motorsport #obx #outerbanks #…

Author John Railey ,offers insight into how he wrote, about the mystery surrounding the murder, of a young woman on the beach at Nags Head and how modern science and persistent police work brought he…

As we honor 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry this episode features the country singer known as the Tall Texan. Billy Walker, entertained his fans for 60 years with 30 of his many records, reaching the…

Jockey’s Ridge State Park 50th Anniversary Celebration – June 5-8, 2025 The History and The Story A full itinerary and free tickets are now available at JockeysRidge50.com! Join them for a four day c…

Memorial Day Tribute. Inspired by Johnny Cash, introduction by George Hamilton IV. Narration by Ken Mann.