Y'all Show

A tropical storm has formed off the Florida Gulf Coast and is approaching Mississippi and Alabama. Jon Rawl reports on the opening weekend of college football, including Virginia Tech's thumping of Florida State on Monday Night Football. Was it too hot for spectators to enjoy pigskin's return? Plus, we rewind to portions of last Tuesday's show.

Labor Day encore. We rewind to the Aug. 27 show, where South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham saluted his close friend John McCain upon his passing. Fox News reporter Ellison Barber finally made into The Clayton Tribune. And we honor the heavy workload of storyteller Jerry Short as Labor Day 2018 approaches.

Jon Rawl morphs into "General Gridiron," as he puts a fun spin on picking the weekend's big college football games. NASCAR fans will enjoy Labor Day Weekend's Bojangles' Southern 500 in Darlington, S.C. Plus, canning fruits and vegetables is a great Southern tradition.

Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival director Darby Ratcliff previews this weekend's 83rd celebration in Morgan City. Auburn insider Taylor Jones, of PowerOfDixieland.com, glances forward to project the Tigers' 2018 success. And host Jon Rawl relays the latest best-selling books available for Labor Day weekend perusal.

Nashville Music Line's Preshias Harris reports on the Jason Aldean-Miranda Lambert "Drowns The Whiskey" chart-topping collaboration. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit discusses the decisions by Clemson and Florida State to stick with veterans as the starting quarterback. And this week marks the 55th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington.

Maryland is known for more than crab cakes and football. Barbecue barrister Matt Heermans tells us about Baltimore's Chaps Pit Beef. Floridians go to the polls to select Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and U.S. Senate. Plus, we hear from Houston Cougars football coach Major Applewhite.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., dies at the age of 81. South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham saluted his close friend upon his passing. Fox News reporter Ellison Barber finally made into The Clayton Tribune. And we honor the heavy workload of storyteller Jerry Short as Labor Day 2018 approaches.

Reality Winner, the Georgia woman convicted of leaking classified information, is sentenced to five years in jail. The Rice Owls are amongst the first teams in the country to start college football on Aug. 25. Also on this 50th episode of "Y'all," the sons of Tejano and 1990s country music singer-songwriter Emilio release a new tribute in honor of their late father.

Niles Reddick, Southern humorist and author, co-hosts the show alongside Jon Rawl. The Georgia native spoke earlier in the week at an event in Tennessee, and live audio is included of Reddick's humorous presentation. South Carolina Gamecocks football is previewed by "Carolina CrowLine" host Tyler Garrett. Plus, we get the Southern author's take on new book releases across the region.

Protesters topple the "Silent Sam" statue on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and host Jon Rawl is furious. The Miami Hurricanes will don eco-friendly uniforms in their opener against LSU. Plus, Preshias Harris reports on country music legend Bill Anderson releasing his 72nd album.

James C. Cobb, Southern historian and Time Magazine contributor, shares his thoughts on a changing region. Tuscaloosa's Dreamland and Decatur's Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q are top 'cue joints in Alabama. And former Old Dominion Monarchs pitcher Justin Verlander notches his 200th career win in MLB.

The Nashville Network (TNN) was a leading cable TV channel from 1983-98. Jon Rawl had a mini-reunion Saturday with two of his former work colleagues at TNN; and seeing "Bo Duke" had to be postponed. Georgia had a record year for TV and movie production during the last fiscal year. And Jerry Short returns with Missouri Civil War history, and his experience driving Jeeps.

There are "5 Foods You Must Try In The Lowcountry" when visiting Bluffton, S.C.  Former Vanderbilt duffer Brandt Snedeker shoots a 59 in the first round of this week's PGA Tour stop in Greensboro, N.C.  Plus, Memphis-born singing "queen" Aretha Franklin dies at the age of 76.

Texas A&M insider Gabe Bock reports from College Station. The TexAgs.com staffer reports on the impact new coach Jimbo Fisher is having in Aggieland. Leanne Morgan is Southern comedian on the rise, and we've got a sample of her standup act. Plus, a South Carolina woman stuffs a bevy of illegal drugs into a chocolate drink bottle.

Dan + Shay's "Tequila" goes platinum, duo hosts concert on Music Row.  Preshias Harris reports the details from Nashville.  Who are the Top 5 quarterbacks this fall in the ACC?  And what midday meal combo is most Southern?

The Texas Tribune political editor Aman Batheja discusses the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke. Barbecue barrister Matt Heermans is back with a report on great eateries in Mississippi. Plus, Lee jeans is moving its corporate headquarters to North Carolina's textile corridor.

Brooks Koepka captures the 100th PGA Championship, his second major of 2018. Jon Rawl gives high praise to the West Palm Beach, Fla., golfer. Jerry Short returns with his memories of the 1977 death of Elvis Presley, including a trip to the visitation at Graceland. And we have #Hashtag Hullabaloo.

Livermush is explained. Stephen Curry is shooting low scores at a Web.com Tour stop in California. The NFL preseason is off and going. And we hear a special writing session work tape of Carrie Underwood's 2008 smash, "Last Name."

Inman Majors discusses his fifth book, "Penelope Lemon." The Virginia author's humor shines in this latest "Buy The Book" feature. We hear from various offensive and defensive coordinators across the SEC. And host Jon Rawl pays tribute to the Doughboys of World War I.

Country music takes center stage today, as Mel Tillis is saluted on what would have been his 86th birthday.  Nashville Music Line's Preshias Harris talks Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and more.  And we get the latest in ACC Country from conference insider Jonathan Leifheit, of 247Sports.com.