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Texas Longhorns defensive great Rod Babers talks UT football with his fellow "Longhorn Blitz" co-hosts, as we get a sneak peek of the Austin-based show. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans drops by to promote the wonders of crockpots as an alternative to barbecue grilling.  Also, Yall.com editor Clark Shelton previews the website's newest content.

Jerry Short is not a fan of the craziness and unruliness often found at today's commencement ceremonies. We share the findings of the poorest town in each of the 16 Southern states. Also, the NBA Conference Finals are set, the NCAA is considering extending the 3-point line, and we have a recap of the weekend for college baseball's Top 25.

Trey Teague, an All-American offensive lineman for the Tennessee Vols who also played nine years in the NFL, talks about his deer hunting business with "Marsh Land" reporter Cleve Marsh. Country music hitmaker Luke Combs releases a brand new single, "Beer Never Broke My Heart." Plus, host Jon Rawl salutes his "Granny" and the delicious peach pies made by her on this Mother's Day weekend.

Larry Walker pens "Tales From Georgia's Gnat Line," where the former Georgia state representative covers mules, cotton, politics and more. Mike Allison checks in from Lexington, Ky., with a report on all things Kentucky Wildcats. Mark Stoops' football team made great strides in 2018; but can they go further in 2019? Also, host Jon Rawl previews this weekend's West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Carthage Buggy Festival, and North Georgia's Southern Blooms Festival.

Thomas Rhett loves his mama – and his wife (Lauren) – as we prepare for Mother's Day this Sunday. Preshias Harris checks in from Music Biz 2019, held at the new JW Marriott in downtown Nashville. Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.) columnist Gene Sapakoff compares all 28 of the ACC and SEC football coaches. Also, host Jon Rawl shares the latest James Beard Award winners from Dixie.

Lacy J. Dalton, singer of the hits "16th Avenue" and "Black Coffee," discusses her country music career and current work to preserve the country's wild horse population. Matt Heermans and host Jon Rawl have Louisville, Kentucky's top places for pork ribs. Plus, law enforcement officers in Mississippi and Tennessee die in the line of duty.

Maximum Security is disqualified at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The Toccopola Storyteller shares his knowledge of the controversial race; plus we get Jerry Short's 1960s senior class trip memory. Also, host Jon Rawl shares audio released Friday from U.S. economic adviser Larry Kudlow.

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) uses a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken to protest during a Capitol Hill hearing.  A freshman quarterback on the Florida Gators roster finds himself in hot water.  Country music icon Randy Travis turns 60 on Saturday. Plus, Jon Rawl talks collard greens, the Great Southern Beer Fest, and Ducks Unlimited.

Memphis in May International Festival's Robert Griffin previews this weekend's Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest coming May 15-18, and more. Yall.com editor Clark Shelton shares his vast knowledge of thoroughbred racing on the eve of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby. Plus, 19 SEC teams receive invites to the NCAA Tennis Championships.

Chris Young ("I'm Comin' Over") just gave Preshias Harris a big hug. The country music insider explains; plus Darius Rucker is about to honored at Music Biz 2019 in Nashville. Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson and Clemson's Dabo Swinney ink new contracts with their respective schools. Plus, Jon Rawl talks Mountain Dew for breakfast in Dunn, N.C., Churchill Downs, and redheads.

Jewish grilling, including the World Kosher BBQ Championship, is discussed with "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans. Amanda Walker, columnist for AL.com, discusses her recent work highlighting the contrasts of Southern v. Country. Blake Shelton prepares to open an Ole Red in his Oklahoma hometown; while Kid Rock gives a middle finger to Nashville. Plus, Florida tennis star Sloane Stephens will tie the "net" with fellow Floridian and MLS striker Jozy Altidore.

Sturgill Simpson has won a Grammy and sold more than 500,000 records.  Civil War buff Jon Rawl closes out April with a lesson on the 1862 siege of Corinth (Miss.), the Confederacy's produce tax, the 1864 Battle of Jenkins' Ferry (Ark.), and the "Sultana" explosion near Memphis in 1865.  Chase Elliott captures the checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway's GEICO 500.  Plus, Jerry Short is out of the hospital and talks ministrokes (TIA) and 1950s donkeys.

Nashville put on quite a show as it hosts NFL Draft 2019. Jon Rawl is in Middle Tennessee covering the excitement, as Allen, Texas, native Kyler Murray goes first in the draft to the Arizona Cardinals. "Marsh Land" host Cleve Marsh talks hunting, fishing and alligators with South Carolina outdoorsman John Gardenhire. Plus, the fun sound of Buckwheat Zydeco's "Hot Tamale Baby."

The 2019 NFL Draft starts tonight in Nashville and host Jon Rawl has ventured to Music City for all of the madness. We listen in to Tennessee Titans insider Buck Reising's draft talk with RCA Records Nashville artist Ryan Hurd. The West Tennessee city of Paris hosts the "World's Biggest Fish Fry" this week. Plus, debut author Haley Evans discusses her insightful book, "Hung Up: Why You Should Put The Phone Down (And Other Life Advice)."

Georgia Tech and Wake Forest are the latest ACC institutions to garner championship hardware. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit reports. Music insider Preshias Harris has the latest news from Nashville, just hours before this week's NFL Draft. And host Jon Rawl shares the story of a Dyersburg, Tenn., man that just won $2 million and then proudly proclaimed, "I'm still a redneck."

Southern Halo, a sister trio country pop band from Cleveland, Miss., share the new single "Sunshine" with host Jon Rawl. Barbecue insider Matt Heermans talks portable smokers, dual probe thermometers and post-Easter grilling. Also, the mother of retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brenda Jackson, dies at 65.

Dr. Ben Carson visits Little Rock in his role as secretary of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department. Jon Rawl memorializes his friend Rick Davis, who rose from a South Carolina orphanage to Mississippi lawyer. Plus, former Tennessee Volunteers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Reggie Cobb dies at 50.

200th Episode. Jon Rawl wraps a week on location in Oxford, Miss., with comments on Thursday's release of the Mueller Report. LSU recruits Scott Woodward back to his alma mater from his gig running Texas A&M's athletics department. Jason Nall previews this weekend's RBC Heritage golf tournament on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Plus, we take it easy this Good Friday with a second hour encore of the April 12 show.

Oxford, Mississippi hosts the 24th annual Double Decker Arts Festival April 26-27; and event coordinator Lee Ann Stubbs previews the excitement with host Jon Rawl at the Visit Oxford office. As we continue to broadcast this week on location in Oxford, find out about the amazing lineup of authors having signing events at Square Books before April wraps. We get the latest college baseball projection of Oxford's hometown team that plays in the SEC from "Hotty Toddy Hotline" host Acey Roberts and his insider from College Baseball Daily. Plus, two actual children of Civil War veterans share their amazing story.

CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit shares his thoughts on Virginia Tech's new head basketball coach and Zion Williamson's departure from Duke after one season during his ACC Report. Nearly 60 years ago the classic "He'll Have To Go" was a smash for Texas crooner Jim Reeves. Also, while on location in Oxford, Miss., host Jon Rawl's "Hashtag Hullabaloo" report covers #SouthernBaptistProblems, magnolia petals and author Amy Metz.