In depth opinions and audio playback from the final night of NSMF '24 featuring Ward Davis, Them Dirty Roses, Taylor Hunnicutt, Tim Goodin, Tony Logue & The 184, Addison Johnson, Low Water Bridge Band, Bill Taylor & The Appalachian Heatherns, Parker Barrow, Waylon Hanel & Bayker Blankenship. I go in depth about how the blown transformer was handled and also coverage from "Hillbilly Hippie Music Review."

North Springs Music Fest 2024 has come and gone, and in this part one episode I talk about all the days leading up to the event, all the folks who stepped in to help out and some challenges. I talk about the kickoff party and go through each individual performance including some live video from everyone I have footage from. Shoutout to everyone who helped in advance and on day one. Be sure to download Part 2 after you listen to this one!

Hunter Flynn joins the show to talk about his performance this Friday night at North Springs Music Fest. He also talks playing the Sturgill Simpson Preparty at Rupp Arena and the influence Sturgill and other KY musicians have had on him. Who he's looking forward to seeing at NSMF. What can the crowd expect from his set on Friday? His thoughts on the KY music scene and much more!

Wes Shipp joins the show to talk about North Springs Music Fest 2024, his favorite memories from the past 2 years including moments with Jason Eady and Cody Canada. "My Old Man' hitting milestones, writing songs with Whey Jennings, his cover of "I've Been Down.' Differences in his acoustic vs band show, Billy Don Burns, Beyonce or KAne Brown and who does he look forward to watching as a fan at NSMF 2024?

Ward Davis joins me tonight to talk about being the Saturday headliner for the North Springs Music Festival on 10-12. Ward talks about some of his favorite memories of living in Jackson Co Playing the Ryman as an opener vs headliner Upcoming Dec 11 show with Cody Jinks at The Ryman His close relationship with Jinks Getting sober and slowing down touring Great Kristofferson story Who he is looking forward to seeing at NSMF 2024  

Tony Logue joins me tonight to talk: North Springs Music Fest How he has matured as a songwriter  Comparisons and contrasts of "Jericho" and "The Crumbs" Influence of Chris Knight and Steve Earle Friendship with Cole Chaney Playing The Shed What Tony Logue songs would he suggest to a new fan? Differences in his acoustic set vs The 184. Who does he look forward to seeing at NSMF 24?

Joined tonight by Dallas Moore, headliner of the NSMF Kickoff Party presented by Mountain View Talent. We talked about: His 25 years in the music business and 18 albums to date Being Known as the hardest working man in honky tonk Awesome stories from playing shows with Waylon and Willie Hank Williams Jr Shooter Jennings  How he got his first vinyl album when he was 5 years old So many great stories from "Uncle" Dallas Moore! Get your tickets to NSMF at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com!   Thank you to my sponsors: Helen's Restaurant Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet Tristar Beverage

Logan Moore & Riley Kerns of Low Water Bridge Band join the pod to discuss: Upcoming North springs Music Fest appearance on Sat. Oct 12 Differences in 2021's "Midnight in Virginia" vs 2023's "Back to the Valley" 2022's single's "Too Stoned to Care" & "High, Blue & Lonesome" 2024's "Call Me" and "The Lasso"  What can first timers at NSMF expect from LWBB? Upcoming loop of shows in Tennessee How did they end up on Mile 0 Fest?   Thanks to my sponsors: Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet Tristar Beverage Helen's Restaurant 

Taylor Hunnicutt joins the show tonight to talk: Upcoming appearance at North Springs Music Festival The success of her debut album "Alabama Sound" Friendships and playing with Them Dirty Roses and Jason Eady The Alabama Music Scene Playing Bonnaroo & CMA Fest Who She is excited to see at NSMF Upcoming EP being released in October. Playing the Ryman Auditorium opening for Red Clay Strays Go Fund ME for Ethan Perkins   Thanks to my sponsors: Tristar Beverage Helen's Restuarant Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet

Joined tonight by up and coming country music artist Waylon Hanel to discus: Debut Album "New Old Outlaws" New Singles: "Blackberry Brandy" and "Georgia on a Fast Train" Opening for Travis Tritt, Trace Adkins, Ashley Mcbryde and more Singing the National Anthem at Donald Trump's Town Hall Meeting Who Is He looking forward to meeting when he performs at North Springs? Waylon is playing NSMF on Saturday, October 12! GEt tickets at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com   Thanks to my sponsors: Tristar Beverage Helen's Restaurant Brenda Keith Don Franklin Chevrolet 

Tonight I talk about: Potential Cross Canadian Ragweed Reunion THANK YOU and Goodbye to the Bull and Thistle in Gainesboro Running into new music friends at The Ryman Titans may be bad.  Hannah Dasher is coming back to Jackson County   Thanks to my podcast sponsors: Tristar Beverage Helen's Restuarant Brenda Keith Don Franklin Chevrolet

If you remember buying cd's from record stores or Columbia house, recording songs off the radio to a cassette tape, VHS tapes, dial up internet, using a Walkman or using MYSPACE, this episode is for you. A look at 80's and 90's technology vs today and which is better.    Thanks to my sponsors Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet and Helen's Restaurant!

Looking at the University of Tennessee on week 1 Titans kickoff next weekend Julie Roberts recap New concert announcement RIP Sid Vicious Thank you to my sponsors Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet and Helen's Restuarant.  Buy tickets for my festival at www.northspringsmusicfestival.com

How did the Davo Roast Go? Julie Roberts is this weekend! You've had Snapchat since 5th Grade? Shawn Michaels autograph has WHAT in it?? A Poor Indianapolis Colts Fan Theo Von is the best! Another trip to Texas in the books Shoutout to the Platinum and Gold NSMF sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Helen's Restuarant in Gainesboro, TN and Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevy in Burkeville, KY

-Did you spend your 4th of July watching a greased pig contest? Cause I did. -4th of July with Shane Keith and Addison Johnson -Carnival Elation was a poor man's ship compared to the Mardi Gras -Cruise Buffets, cruise directors and waiters...FAT Americans on cruises -How I constantly failed winning trophies on the ship -How an 8 year old child robbed me at Country Music trivia -Trolling the Glamour Shot picture police about copyrighted photos -Sturgill Simpson has new music out. -The Roast of DAVO is this Sunday! -Trumpamania is running wild with Hulk Hogan, BROTHER! Maybe the most fun podcast about nothing that I've ever recorded. Be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen! Thanks to my sponsors Brenda Keith at Don Franklin Chevrolet in Burkesville, KY and Helen's Restaurant in Gainesboro, TN!

The Hawk Tuah girl goes viral and shows up at Zack Bryan and Shaq's DJ Set The moral police vs the people who are celebrating her What's the truths behind Hailey Welch? How did I handle the boys on Lindsey's 5 day weekend trip? UT Baseball made people say that cringy "Feels Like 98" Kane Brown still makes bad music. People killing Hardy in a comments section. Are you team low socks or high socks? Matthew Stafford's wife is an embarrasment. Bronny James is a Laker. THe goal is to wake up with 10 fingers and a friendly reminder nonbody wants to see your 5 minute story of fireworks. Also, Shooter Jennings is cool every day, not just on the 4th of July. 

On this post Father's Day edition, I cover what that day means to me and a history of Kennedy men before me and how I handle my kids now. Grecian Steakhouse is the new Ruth's Chris. You the hell turned on the heat? My review of being a platinum ticket holder at Railbird Music Festival, Jason Eady and Taylor Hunnicutt in Nashville, Waylon went on a low cost shopping trip then splurged on a dog, which makes me reflect on an old Rick-Dustin moment.  North Springs Music Fest is getting a ton of coverage including a podcast where I sounded like the American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Rye Davis Album release, Shooter teases us with new Waylon Jennings music, Who the hell is Johnny Blue Skies? I'm with Dale Jr on the hate of craft beer, RIP Jerry West, Where will Bronny James get drafted and The Roast of DAVO is coming?! LET'S GO!!! Thanks to Brenda Keith with Don Franklin Chevy and Helen's Restaurant for sponsoring The North Springs Sessions Podcast!

I graduated one of the 3 Kennedy boys, Watching my pathetic male cat chase the female cat around the yard and why they are just like humans. Julie Roberts is coming to Gainesboro! How was your Mother's Day? Farce The Music's Worst Music Festival Lineup, Blaine Bailey and Bayker Blankenship added to NSMF, new music from Jayce Turley and Braden Wall. Other music festivals coming up. Shout out to WSKY radio. Jack Kennedy makes an appearance. Inside the NBA must continue at all costs. Thanks to Brenda Keith-Don Franklin Chevy and Helen's REstaurant for sponsoring our podcast. 

3D Body Scans at my new gym RIP Keith Whitley How do you feel about AI Generated Randy Travis song? FGL breaks up for good?! Tiny Lips Is Feral a "new word" Stop using military time when talking to normal people. My kid is about to graduate. 8-25-24. First edition of "Never Have I Ever"    

OJ Simpson died, Morgan Wallen threw a chair, Stone Cold lost a cat, and I almost lost a dog. Car jacking at Mcdonald's, Lebron tries to punk out a woman, Xavier Leggette is already a legend, Old Grey cancels show, North Springs Music Fest chatter, plenty of other music talk. Why are we so mad at Beyonce when plenty of other non country artists sucked long before her. Also, nobody ask Hardy to destroy Gin and Juice, but thank God the legend he don't deserve, DAVO saves the day. 

Back after taking a month off following the Shane Keith Epiosde. I cover: Addison Johnson Album Release Show Rye and Brandy Davis Cole Chaney in Knoxville Hank Jr in Alabama Riley Green in LExington Cody Jinks in Texas Dallas Cowboys fans are delusional. North Springs Music Festival additions Music Festival Pet Peeves Ole 60 was confirmed for NSMF for like 5 minutes & much more! Thanks to my sponsors: Brenda Keith: Don Franklin Chevrolet Helen's Restuarant

Joined tonight by my ole friend Shane Keith to talk about Hank Williams Jr, his musiscian buddy Bandit Earl, Local sports from 2024, Sting's retirement from wrestling, stories from his days growing up in North Springs and so much more. Long episode but well worth it if you love the story telling format vs an old boring interview!

This week's show I talk about the passing of Toby Keith, The Orlando Magic retiring Shaq's jersey & how they got it wrong. But also why he deserves it. Quick trip to Gatlinburg, Did you know lady bugs sting/bite? Waylon's Senior night, My opionion on the Cody Cry babies with the Rock on WWE. Steve McNair would've just celebrated a birthday and we lost Waylon Jennings 22 years ago this month. I spend some time talking about both guys.  The North Springs Sessions Podcast is brought to you by: Brenda Keith: Don Frankin Chevrolet Helen's Restaurant North Springs Music Fest tickets go on sale Friday, Feb 23 at 11AM on Eventbrite!

"Davo" sings Fancy Like after the feud between Zach Bryan and Walker Hayes escalates. I give details about the Cody Jinks private rehearsal to 30 Fam Club members in an empty arena. Taylor Swift gets a reaction whether its good or bad, and we look at the Vince McMAhon drama.  Brought to you by Brenda Keith and Don Franklin Chevrolet and Helen's Restaurant in Gainesboro, TN. 

Back at it after a 2 week hiatus. Topics discussed: How bad I hate cold weather when my driveway sucks. New NSMF additions Jason Kelce is ripping off Jeremy Mackie. My family hates when I talk to people in public, and I think they're crazy. WWE RAW is headed to Netflix.

Tonight I give my personal top 10 Chris Knight songs from his first 3 albums. We talk about the show he played for me in Celina, TN back in 2021. What his legacy in Americana music should be. I also give you a preview of the 4 artists announced so far for North Springs Music Fest 2024...Ward Davis, The Comancheros, Low Water Bridge Band and Waylon Hanel!

Anniversary of the Music City Miracle, Mike Vrabel is fired. What's next?

How did the 40th Birthday party go? Recaps of gifts and performances from Jason Eady, Justin Wells, Addison Johnson & Rye Davis. At what age do you decide to stop caring what people think or say about you if they aren't in your life? Gen Z folks are having "Menu Anxiety" in public? Make it STOP!! Surprise collaboration from DJ DAVO(Kinda) and DK to end the show with a RAP classic. And it's still somehow countrier than Kane Brown and Walker Hayes. 

We had so much fun on Whiskey Riff's list of "Worst Country Songs of 2023" last week that I decided to review Saving Country Music's list of Bad Country Music of 2023 this week. My voice hurts from singing one of these gems. Plus much more! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Whiskey Riff announced their Top 5 Worst Country Songs of 2023 so I give them a listen for the first time. On the flip side, I give a review of Cole Chaney and Charles Wesley Godwin from their 2 nights at The Ryman. Titans upset the Dolphins in Miami. What's that odd smell in the man cave? And thanks to Helen's Restaurant and Brenda Keith-Don Franklin Chevrolet for sponsoring this podcast. 

Bayless had a big night getting autographs, and I eventually had to handle the internet trolls. Much more stuff!   Big thanks to 

At almost midnight, recording began. I circled back on the last episode with all feedback about the loud wife encounter. Newstalk 94.1 is covering the egg epidemic in Celina, are Alani's a girl drink? Recap of Clint Black at The Bluebird as well as the SOLD OUT show with Deana Carter that I hosted over the weekend. James Hatcher offers to make a bet regarding the Titans and Packers that you need to hear and much more!

This week I had some buddies have their hunting get interrupted by someone (my wife) yelling for our dog in the yard. You get that story and more loud Lindsey instances. Does your wife make you wear terrible colors in family pictures? What's on the agenda for NSMF 2024? Did I catch any crap for mkaing fun of egg throwing in Celina? Titans move to 1-2 with Will Levis & much more!

Happy Halloween! People are still throwing eggs at cars in 2023! I beat that topic into the ground once again this year. A look back at my past Beetlejuice costume and winning contests with the infamous Groping Granny costume! Tennessee Titans have possibly come alive with new rookie QB Will Levis. Does cold weather cause road rage and also a tip for turning your road rage into happiness. Basketball season broadcasting is near, it's Deana Carter concert month in Livingston, all you need to know about my 40th birthday party coming up featuring Jason Eady and Addison Johnson. Also Jack listens to better music at age 4 than Bayless and Waylon did. Thanks for listening! 

From the Kickoff Party at Roaring River Distillery to the Saturday night on the farm, I'm here to cover it all. Cody Canada. Them Dirty Roses, Cole Chaney and all the talented acts of the weekend!!

Rye Davis talks to me tonight about his new single "Real Woman" co written with his wife Brandy. Talks about the growth of his song writing from his first album in 2018 to all the new unreleased music, and when we can be expecting it. Rye talks about how important independent country music is, what he is looking forward to the most at North Springs Music Fest and he talks great detail about each artist!222

Joined by Tim Goodin to discuss the success of his EP "Son of Appalachia" in 2022 and his follow up full length debut album "True Stories and Flat Out Lies" from this year.    We also talked who he is most looking forward to hearing at North Springs Music Fest, how he got The Food Stamps to play on his album, how Tik Tok motivated him to restart his career and his memories of playing Gainesboro, TN back in March, which was his first sold out solo show! 

Joined by Hannah Dasher to talk about North Springs Music Festival, her Tik Tok series "Stand By Your Pan," her string of sold out shows lately, Cornbread Cowboi, and opening shows for Hank Jr, Skynyrd and Reba. WE talk about the frustrations of Nashville and what we can expect for her new record 'The Other Damn Half" coming on Oct 20!

Addison Johnson joins us tonight to talk about his new single "Highway" as well as the anticipation of a new record in early 2024. He talks about his love of playing shows in Jackson County, Tn and how fired up he is to play North Springs Music Festival 2023. We talk where he finds influences for his song writing and his personal song writing growth as an artist. Addsion talks about Jason Eady, George Jones and the expectation I have of him having the coolest attire on all the NSMF roster. 

Joined tonight by Cole Chaney who will be performing at the North Springs Music Festival on 10-14-23 in Whitleyville, TN. we talked about: His first time playing The Grand Ole Opry, his upcoming sold out shows at The Ryman opening for Charles Wesley Godwin, being at an after party for an iconic rap group last week in Nashville, his feelings about Nashville and also he reflects back on his first time playing in JAckson County back in 2021 and what he appreciates about the fan base at the North Springs Music Fest!

DK watches two acts for NSMF-Cole Chaney & Them Dirty Roses last night at The Exit In in Nashville. New music is out. Caught up on a missed sponsor and reading all sponsors. What do you want to hear on future shows?

Tonight, we go behind the scenes to discuss how North Springs Music Fest was created. Why did it almost not happen? What were the backup plans due to bad weather? DK also talks about: Update on Oliver Anthony playing in Knoxville Adding Local act Braden Mitchell Wall to NSMF Finding old embarassing family photos for Facebook RIP Charlie Robison & more

As soon as I published the last episode of North Springs Sessions Podcast, the Cotton Eyed Joe dropped their version of the accounts between themselves and Oliver Anthony! Find out how much Oliver was charging The Joe. Was The Joe justified in making ticket prices this high if this was truly Oliver's asking price? We talk about it now!

Drama today as Oliver Anthony cancels his upcoming show at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville on the same day tickets went on sale. Who was right and wrong? How hard have people online been working to get Oliver to come to North Springs Music Fest? Let's look at what we think we know about Oliver Anthony in this first month. Why did The Joe think they had to charge such a high price? LEt's talk about it!!

Dustin Kennedy talks about former podcast One Lane Road and moving forward with the new "North Springs Sessions." Dustin talks about his upcoming North Springs Music Festival in Whitleyville, TN on October 14 and what to expect in upcoming episodes.