This episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast takes a heartfelt look at country legend Joe Diffie. From his Oklahoma upbringing to the stories behind “Ships That Don’t Come In” and “Pickup Man,” we explore the songs, struggles, and...

In this final chapter of our two-part journey through 5th Generation Country, host Michael Pezent unpacks the decade that took country music global and personal. From Tim McGraw’s heart-wrenching “Live Like You Were Dying” to Carrie Underwood’s...

 In this special two-part episode, host Michael Pezent pulls back the curtain on the decade that transformed country music. From the honky-tonk swagger of Garth Brooks to the global rise of Shania Twain, we explore how the 1990s launched a...

 In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, host Michael Pezent dives into the trailblazing story of The Mavericks—a band that reshaped 90s country music with a sound all their own. From Miami roots to Nashville fame, we expl...

In this week’s episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, host Michael Pezent takes a deep dive into the life, artistry, and legacy of Mary Chapin Carpenter, one of the most poetic and influential voices of the 1990s. Known ...

 On this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, host Michael Pezent traces the meteoric rise and lasting legacy of rock & roll pioneer Buddy Holly. From his Texas roots to international stardom, we uncover the stories behind ...

In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, host Michael Pezent takes us back to 1989, when a young Texas songwriter named Clint Black redefined country radio with two unforgettable singles: “A Better Man” and “Killin’...

In Memphis, tiny Stax Records grew into a soul powerhouse by ignoring the color line, Black and white musicians collaborated at this studio even as segregation gripped the South. They crafted anthems like Sam & Dave’s jubilant “Soul Man”&nb...

After breaking from FAME, the Swampers’ own Muscle Shoals Sound Studio drew music’s unlikeliest pilgrims – from British rock stars to gospel legends. The Rolling Stones even rolled into Alabama to cut “Brown Sugar”, while The Staple Singer...

 In tiny Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Rick Hall’s FAME Studios gave birth to a new soul sound. Hear how a scrappy rhythm section nicknamed “The Swampers” and Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler transformed FAME into a hit factory. From Percy...

 The 1980s were a decade of reinvention for country music — from the rhinestone glow of the Urban Cowboy craze to the roots revival of the neo-traditionalists. In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, host Michael Pezent expl...

In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, brought to you by 2nd Round Music, host Michael Pezent takes you back to the 1970s — a decade when country music broke every rule in the book. From the rise of the Outlaw movem...

 Michael dives into Gordon Lightfoot’s twin masterworks—“Sundown” (his lone U.S. #1) and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” (a modern folk memorial). Hear the stories behind the songs: the late-night tension that powers...

In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, we take a deep dive into the extraordinary yet brief life of Gram Parsons—the visionary who blended country, rock, gospel, and soul into what he called Cosmic American Music

In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, Michael Pezent of 2nd Round Music takes you deep into the story of the Bakersfield Sound—the raw, electrified California-born answer to Nashville’s polished style of the 1960s.From...

 In 1981, a young Texan named George Strait released his debut album, Strait Country, and changed the direction of country music forever. In this episode, Michael Pezent of 2nd Round Music dives deep into Strait’s early career, th...

 In this episode of Two for Tuesday, Michael Pezent of 2nd Round Music takes you back to the 1950s and early ’60s — the birth of modern country’s 3rd generation. From the stripped-down grit of Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line”

On this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, we take a trip back to Jacksonville, Florida and explore the origins of one of Southern rock’s most legendary bands — Lynyrd Skynyrd. We dive deep into the making of t...

 In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Vern Gosdin — the man they called The Voice. From his humble gospel-singing roots in Alabama to his rise as one of country music’s most soulful storytellers, we exp...

Sam Cooke revolutionized American music as a pioneering artist who shaped soul music while building an unprecedented business empire during the segregation era. His distinctive tenor voice, songwriting genius, and business acumen made him a tra...

We dive into the 1930s and 1940s to explore what music historians call the second generation of country music, when the genre began to split into distinctive styles with their own culture, instrumentation, and emotional DNA.• The second...

Vince Gill has crafted some of the most heartfelt music ever recorded, with two songs in particular standing out for their deeply personal inspiration and lasting impact. We explore the stories behind "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and "Whenev...

The Marshall Tucker Band defied genre lines by fusing country, jazz, blues and jam band sensibilities into a distinctive Southern rock sound that continues to influence musicians today. Their formation in Spartanburg, South Carolina and unusual...

Dive into the rich history of country music in this episode of "Two for Tuesday" with host Michael Pezent of 2nd Round Music. Explore the roots of this genre, delving into its Appalachian and blues influences. Discover how Fiddlin’ John Carson'...

Join host Michael Pezent of 2nd Round Music as he recounts the Eagles' dramatic reunion in 1994, spearheaded by Glenn Frey and Don Henley's newfound harmony. Discover the unexpected catalysts behind their comeback, including the video productio...