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Playlist for the new show. We wrangled the Roots musics into a magnificent stable. Show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. Next week, we’re gonna salute the brilliant Todd Snider. Wednesday 11/26 @ 8pm CT on WDBX. Until then TTFN
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Playlist for the new show. We wrangled the Roots musics into a magnificent stable. Show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. Next week, we’re gonna salute the brilliant Todd Snider. Wednesday 11/26 @ 8pm CT on WDBX. Until then TTFN
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 11/19/25. In the #1 spot, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. #2 position, ‘Willie Nelson - Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle’. Rounding out the top 5, Rodney Crowell, Joshua Hedley, & It's All Her Fault: The Songs of Cindy Walker.
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altcountrychart.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 11/19/25. In the #1 spot, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. #2 position, ‘Willie Nelson - Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle’. Rounding out the top 5, Rodney Crowell, Joshua Hedley, & It's All Her Fault: The Songs of Cindy Walker.
altcountrychart.com
altcountrychart.com
Playlist for the show. We were smooth-groovy, and groove-smoothy. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 11/19/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
November 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Playlist for the show. We were smooth-groovy, and groove-smoothy. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 11/19/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
Y’allternative! 10pm CT Sat. & Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. Also on 1810 AM Sunday at Noon! Doors open with Lyle Lovett w/Francine Reed, Bottle Rockets, Justin Townes Earle, & Mark Collie.
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Y’allternative! 10pm CT Sat. & Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. Also on 1810 AM Sunday at Noon! Doors open with Lyle Lovett w/Francine Reed, Bottle Rockets, Justin Townes Earle, & Mark Collie.
Playlist for the new show. We rooted through the underbrush and found all the good truffles. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. New show headed your way on WDBX next Wednesday 11/18 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Playlist for the new show. We rooted through the underbrush and found all the good truffles. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. New show headed your way on WDBX next Wednesday 11/18 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
Y’allternative! 8-10pm CT Wed. on WDBX 91.1 FM in So. Il., or on-line @ WDBX.ORG. The finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors open with Lyle Lovett, Bottle Rockets, Justin Townes Earle, & Mark Collie. New stuff: Waylon Jennings, Tyler Childers, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Brandi Carlile, & more.
November 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Y’allternative! 8-10pm CT Wed. on WDBX 91.1 FM in So. Il., or on-line @ WDBX.ORG. The finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors open with Lyle Lovett, Bottle Rockets, Justin Townes Earle, & Mark Collie. New stuff: Waylon Jennings, Tyler Childers, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Brandi Carlile, & more.
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 11/12/25. In the #1 spot this week, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Back up into the #2 position, ‘It's All Her Fault: Tribute to Cindy Walker’. Rounding out the top 5, Willie Nelson, Meredith Moon, and Waylon Jennings.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 11/12/25. In the #1 spot this week, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Back up into the #2 position, ‘It's All Her Fault: Tribute to Cindy Walker’. Rounding out the top 5, Willie Nelson, Meredith Moon, and Waylon Jennings.
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altcountrychart.com
Playlist for the show. We dialed it in sideways, then ran it up the wall. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 11/12/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Playlist for the show. We dialed it in sideways, then ran it up the wall. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 11/12/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
Y’allternative! 10pm CT Sat. & again at Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com, also 1810 AM Sunday at Noon! Doors open with Guy Clark, Con Hunley, Aaron Raitiere, & Radney Foster. Hope to see you there.
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Y’allternative! 10pm CT Sat. & again at Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com, also 1810 AM Sunday at Noon! Doors open with Guy Clark, Con Hunley, Aaron Raitiere, & Radney Foster. Hope to see you there.
Playlist for the new show. We evolved past mere auditory pleasures into euphoric territories. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. New show headed your way on WDBX next Wednesday 11/12 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Playlist for the new show. We evolved past mere auditory pleasures into euphoric territories. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. New show headed your way on WDBX next Wednesday 11/12 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
Y’allternative radio! 8-10pm CT Wed. on WDBX 91.1 FM in So. Ill., or on-line at WDBX.ORG for the finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors open with Guy Clark, Con Hunley, Aaron Raitiere, & Radney Foster. New stuff from Cory Branan w/Tyler Childers, Luke Bell, Margo Price, & more.
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Y’allternative radio! 8-10pm CT Wed. on WDBX 91.1 FM in So. Ill., or on-line at WDBX.ORG for the finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors open with Guy Clark, Con Hunley, Aaron Raitiere, & Radney Foster. New stuff from Cory Branan w/Tyler Childers, Luke Bell, Margo Price, & more.
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 11/05/25. Holding in the #1 spot, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Big jump to the #2 position for ‘Rosy Nolan - Main Attraction’. Rounding out the top 5, Meredith Moon, Hayes Carll, & Margo Price. Top 20 playlist in comments.
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altcountrychart.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 11/05/25. Holding in the #1 spot, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Big jump to the #2 position for ‘Rosy Nolan - Main Attraction’. Rounding out the top 5, Meredith Moon, Hayes Carll, & Margo Price. Top 20 playlist in comments.
altcountrychart.com
altcountrychart.com
Playlist for the show. We were scandalous in our murdery multitudes. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 11/05/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
November 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Playlist for the show. We were scandalous in our murdery multitudes. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 11/05/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
Y’allternative HALLOWEEN show! (Clinging tenaciously!) 10pm CT Sat. & again Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. Also 1810 AM Sun. at Noon! Opening with Tom Waits, Steel Blossoms, Johnny Cash, & Backsliders.
November 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Y’allternative HALLOWEEN show! (Clinging tenaciously!) 10pm CT Sat. & again Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. Also 1810 AM Sun. at Noon! Opening with Tom Waits, Steel Blossoms, Johnny Cash, & Backsliders.
Playlist for the Halloween show. We dropped bodies all night long. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. New show headed your way on WDBX next Wednesday 11/05 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
October 30, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Playlist for the Halloween show. We dropped bodies all night long. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. New show headed your way on WDBX next Wednesday 11/05 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
Big Y’allternative HALLOWEEN show! 8-10pm CT Wednesday on WDBX 91.1 FM in Southern Illinois, or on-line at WDBX.ORG for the finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors creak open this eve with Tom Waits, Steel Blossoms, Johnny Cash, & The Backsliders. A spooky good time. Hope to see you scare! 😉
October 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Big Y’allternative HALLOWEEN show! 8-10pm CT Wednesday on WDBX 91.1 FM in Southern Illinois, or on-line at WDBX.ORG for the finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors creak open this eve with Tom Waits, Steel Blossoms, Johnny Cash, & The Backsliders. A spooky good time. Hope to see you scare! 😉
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 10/29/25. Back in the #1 spot, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Into the #2 position, ‘Hayes Carll - We're Only Human’. Rounding out the top 5, Rodney Crowell, ‘It's All Her Fault: A Tribute to Cindy Walker’, and Margo Price.
altcountrychart.com
altcountrychart.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 10/29/25. Back in the #1 spot, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Into the #2 position, ‘Hayes Carll - We're Only Human’. Rounding out the top 5, Rodney Crowell, ‘It's All Her Fault: A Tribute to Cindy Walker’, and Margo Price.
altcountrychart.com
altcountrychart.com
Playlist for the show. We straightened the pillars of country, with multi-angled braces. The Big HALLOWEEN show heading our way this coming Wednesday 10/29/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, …BWAHAHAHAHAAA….
October 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Playlist for the show. We straightened the pillars of country, with multi-angled braces. The Big HALLOWEEN show heading our way this coming Wednesday 10/29/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, …BWAHAHAHAHAAA….
Y’allternative! 10pm CT Sat. & Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. Also 1810 AM Sunday at Noon! Opening with Bonnie Raitt & Randy Newman, Dwight Yoakam, Calexico, & Glen Campbell. Hope to see you there.
October 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Y’allternative! 10pm CT Sat. & Noon Sun. Alt. Country & Roots Music on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. Also 1810 AM Sunday at Noon! Opening with Bonnie Raitt & Randy Newman, Dwight Yoakam, Calexico, & Glen Campbell. Hope to see you there.
Playlist for the new show. We cooled the sun and warmed the ice, leveling on the level. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. Big Halloween show on WDBX next Wednesday 10/29 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Playlist for the new show. We cooled the sun and warmed the ice, leveling on the level. This show will re-air this Saturday at 10pm CT, and again Sunday at Noon CT on ShotgunRadio971, as well as AM 1080. Big Halloween show on WDBX next Wednesday 10/29 @ 8pm CT. Until then TTFN.
The Y’allternative! 8-10pm CT Wed. on WDBX 91.1 FM in So. Ill., or on-line at WDBX.ORG. The finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors open with Bonnie Raitt & Randy Newman, Dwight Yoakam, Calexico, and Glen Campbell. New stuff from Robbie Fulks, Sunny Sweeney and more. Hope to see you there.
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The Y’allternative! 8-10pm CT Wed. on WDBX 91.1 FM in So. Ill., or on-line at WDBX.ORG. The finest in Alt. Country & Roots Music! Doors open with Bonnie Raitt & Randy Newman, Dwight Yoakam, Calexico, and Glen Campbell. New stuff from Robbie Fulks, Sunny Sweeney and more. Hope to see you there.
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 10/22/25. In the #1 spot, ‘It's All Her Fault: A Tribute to Cindy Walker’. down to #2, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Rounding out the top 5, Dylan Earl, Otis Gibbs, & Margo Price. Playlist in comments.
altcountrychart.com
altcountrychart.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Alt. Country Specialty Chart for 10/22/25. In the #1 spot, ‘It's All Her Fault: A Tribute to Cindy Walker’. down to #2, ‘Brennen Leigh - Don't You Ever Give Up On Love’. Rounding out the top 5, Dylan Earl, Otis Gibbs, & Margo Price. Playlist in comments.
altcountrychart.com
altcountrychart.com
Hey Bands, Artists, Musician types, and merry revelers. If you plan to release HOLIDAY MUSIC this year, now is the time to start making your radio plan. I'm the kinda guy who can help you with that. Reach out to me at: joeswank@thejoeswank.com. 🎄🎼
October 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Hey Bands, Artists, Musician types, and merry revelers. If you plan to release HOLIDAY MUSIC this year, now is the time to start making your radio plan. I'm the kinda guy who can help you with that. Reach out to me at: joeswank@thejoeswank.com. 🎄🎼
Playlist for the show. We enveloped the righteousness into a pure perfect auditory ball. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 10/22/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
October 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Playlist for the show. We enveloped the righteousness into a pure perfect auditory ball. New show heading our way this coming Wednesday 10/22/25 @ 8pm CT (barring any incidentals) on WDBX 91.1 FM, and will re-air on ShotgunRadio971 next weekend. Until then, TTFN.
Y’allternative is re-airing in just a few! Noon-2pm CT Sundays on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM & 1810 AM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. New stuff from Waylon Jennings, Kelsey Waldon, Alex Williams, Willi Carlisle, Margo Price w/Tyler Childers, & Paul Carrack.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Y’allternative is re-airing in just a few! Noon-2pm CT Sundays on ShotgunRadio971! That’s 97.1 FM & 1810 AM in the Sikeston, MO area, or on-line at ShotgunRadio971.com. New stuff from Waylon Jennings, Kelsey Waldon, Alex Williams, Willi Carlisle, Margo Price w/Tyler Childers, & Paul Carrack.