Y'all Show

The death toll rises following Thursday's collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla.  Today marks exactly six months until December 25.  Tracy Byrd's "Merry Christmas From Texas, Y'all," and tips for early holiday shopping, will get you some much-needed summertime Yuletide cheer.  Plus, deer stand maintenance is discussed on Craig Faulkner's weekly "Fishing Forecast" report.

Dove-winning Contemporary Christian group We The Kingdom do an exclusive interview from a Florida tour stop.  Britney Spears speaks at a conservatorship hearing in California.  Dolly Parton tracks down former Dollywood employee Carly Pearce to extend a membership invitation into the Grand Ole Opry.  Plus, the Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team wins in dramatic form to stay alive in the 2021 College World Series.

Kelly Lang, a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and a longtime singer-songwriter in the Nashville area, discusses her latest album, "Old Soul."  The breast cancer survivor also fills us in on The Comedian XOXO, Lang's comedic alter-ego.  Jonathan Leifheit's ACC Report includes junior season predictions for North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell. Also, several Southern states appear in a listing of the least patriotic states in the nation.

"Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans gets you ready for the Fourth of July with a graduate-level breakdown of what makes a delicious hamburger. He also takes time to update the 2021 College World Series action.  Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville has dozens of locations around the world that serve-up seafood, Cheeseburgers In Paradise, and Caribbean-inspired cocktails.  Also, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a unanimous decision that involves the NCAA. 

Mrs. Pam drops in for a little Southern pick-me-up to get a new week started. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short returns to share his thoughts on the new Juneteenth holiday and Father's Day 2021.  The Atlanta Hawks advance to the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs.  Also, nine kids die in a fiery Alabama car crash as a result of Tropical Storm Claudette passing through South Alabama on Saturday.

Texas, N.C. State and Vanderbilt are among the six teams from the South making it to Omaha for the College World Series.  Matt Heermans previews the chase for the NCAA's next baseball champion.  West Virginia governor Jim Justice has named the Mountain's State vaccination awareness lottery after his own English Bulldog, "Babydog."  A hot new Contemporary Christian act has their No. 1 single ("Holy Water") feted in our salute to great Southern musicmakers.  Plus, a look at the region's most liberal and most conservative colleges.

Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops speaks to media at the inaugural Schlarman Strong golf tournament in Lexington.  Twenty years ago Virginia native Phill Vassar hit the charts with a perfect tune for June, "Six-Pack Summer."  A police officer in Holly Springs, Ga., is killed in the line of duty.  Also, we share tips on how to avoid sunburn when enjoying the summer months.

Kenny Xu, author of "An Inconvenient Minority," discusses his new book that covers the current U.S. Supreme Court case of Asian Americans fighting discrimination from Harvard University's admissions department.  ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit, of 247Sports.com, shares his thoughts on inbound transfers for various members of the conference.  He also talks about N.C. State and Virginia's college baseball fortunes, as both schools have punched tickets to the College World Series.  Also, Google Trends tracks the most searched spelling word in each Southern state.

Barbecue pellets are a convenient way to get smoke-infused taste into your grilling.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains.  The U.S. Postal Service has more than 5,000 letter carriers bitten by dogs each year.  Beyonce releases a birthday greeting for her 4-year-old twins.  Virginia and Mississippi State are the last two college baseball teams punching their ticket to the College World Series in Omaha. Plus, host Jon Rawl's funeral music playlist. 

June 14 is not only Flag Day in the United States, but the date also marks the birthday of the U.S. Army and the 45th President of the United States: Palm Beach, Fla., resident Donald J. Trump.  Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart is weighing in on the likely expansion of 12 teams into the College Football Playoff.  Plus, Jon Rawl shares memories from his weekend drive across Georgia.

Linda Martell, the first black woman to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, is honored Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards.  Baltimore-born, Atlanta-raised David Hasselhoff records a PSA for Germans to get vaccinated. A woman in Florida swears a small dinosaur appeared in her backyard. Plus, a look at inbound transfers to SEC basketball programs.

Caroline Campbell, a South Carolina woman with Down syndrome, finishes hand-writing the entire Bible after a nearly 10-year effort.  U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive Neil Bradley tells Yahoo Finance how the global pandemic has exacerbated the the nation's worker shortage.  Late New Orleans musician Dr. John's 1972 album "The Night Tripper" will have a special vinyl re-release with June 12's Record Store Day across the region. Also, Jon Rawl has the latest softball and baseball news from the ACC.

Missouri actress Ellie Kemper (The Office, Bridesmaids) apologizes for attending a "racist" debutante ball in 1999.  Florida State and Oklahoma bounce back to win four straight and now compete for softball's Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.  Katie Britt announces her run for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat in 2022.  Also, host Jon Rawl has some great memories of Middle Tennessee's Whitt's Barbecue and its tasty sandwich, pickle included.  

Purple Cows and PPP (Payback Protection Program) loans are on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind this week. The Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores are among the NCAA teams advancing to the Super Regionals of college baseball.  Plus, Houston businessman "Mattress Mack" helps out Harris County residents with the donation of a new high-water rescue vehicle.

Nolton has just wrapped fifth grade and is ready for Summer 2021.  The young Southerner co-hosts this special start of the solstice.  HealthyHappyImpactful.com has a summer bucket list for kids, including playing board games.  LSU picks off an offensive assistant from Arkansas for an open slot on Ed Orgeron's staff. Craig Faulkner's fishing forecast includes tips on preparing food plots for fall.  Also, we learn about The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights."

HuffPost.com shares funny, everyday marriage Tweets.  The SEC Spotlight includes audio from three Omaha-hopeful coaches: LSU's Paul Mainieri, Vanderbilt skipper Tim Corbin, and Tennessee coach Tony Vitello.  Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will seek re-election in 2022.  Plus, country music hitmaker Randy Travis will release the album "Storms Of Life" on its 35th anniversary.

Richard V. Battle, an Austin, Texas-based author, discusses his 10th read, "Navigating Life's Journey." Louisiana's deep-Dixie junior senator, John Kennedy, announces he will run for reelection in 2022.  An Advance Local writer pens "Clint Eastwood's 10 Best Movies Ranked," as the 91-year-old acting legend celebrates a birthday this week.  Also, 247Sport.com's Jonathan Leifheit briefs us on a Clemson defensive star's transfer to Georgia; and Duke's capture of the ACC Baseball Championship in Charlotte.

College baseball insider Matt Heermans surveys the field of 64 teams that will be competing for a chance to go to Omaha.  Heermans also relays his rib feast from the long holiday weekend.  Speaking of Memorial Day, host Jon Rawl shares his research of how roughly 75 percent of America's largest companies failed to recognize the country's most solemn day on their respective Twitter accounts. Also, it is the state of Tennessee's 225th birthday – and Gov. Bill Lee and the Oak Ridge Boys are ready to celebrate.

Memorial Day 2021 arrives.  The Statler Brothers' 1989 hit "More Than A Name On A Wall" honors the 58,000 American servicemen that died in the Vietnam War.  Fishing fanatic Craig Faulkner casts a report on Memorial Day Weekend boating safety. Arkansas and Texas are off to great starts their respective college baseball conference tournaments. Plus, a breakdown of Stacker.com's article on the best school districts in each state.

Moe's Original Bar B Que operations manager Hunter Whitfield discusses the 52-franchise barbecue chain founded in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the 1980s.  Joe Holloway drops by Hour 1 to update the SEC Baseball Tournament action – and the first national championship ever earned by one of the Magnolia State's SEC institutions.  Also, we have the fun analysis of "10 Country Summer Songs," which includes Rascal Flatts' "Summer Nights."