Calling to the Good

Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on interviews with inspiring personalities - as well as celebrities, who bring insight meant to make you smile and encourage your heart! Content that is unapologetically positive and most definitely Calling to the Good!
#TheSmilesAreAlwaysFree
*Formerly the Osagin' It tourism podcast

Contributors

Host

Kelly Hurd

Kelly Hurd is known from Texas to Oklahoma for her ability to "get it said" and make it entertaining in the process. Know for her ability to "call to the good, rather than shout at the bad," she brings a positive perspective along with an encouraging word across many media platforms.

When she's not on the road, you'll find her in Osage County, Oklahoma where she was known as The Tourism Gal - for her role as Executive Director of Osage County Tourism from 2017 - 2022.

Speaking life, spreading smiles, and carving out a legacy - one good word at a time - that's Kelly.

In addition to hosting Calling to the Good, you can her on the "Coffee with John & Kelly" podcast - and you can find her monthly articles in the Bartlesville Monthly Magazine.

https://hurdcattleco.com/kelly-hurd-consulting-llc

Host

Kelly Hurd

With a degree in Communication, Kelly Hurd has been consulting since 2017. She has worked extensively with destinations and rural communities to promote tourism and contribute to economic development, as well as developed targeted advertising and creative marketing strategies for rural businesses.

Known across multiple platforms and states for her creativity, writing ability, podcast productions, and high level of professionalism, Kelly is also a well-known public speaker with an effervescent word of encouragement and visionary insight.

From digital media marketing, website construction, and promotional material development, Kelly Hurd Consulting can help get your business, event, or rural community noticed!

https://hurdcattleco.com/kelly-hurd-consulting-llc

Guests

Guest

Alison Arngrim

You'll remember Alison Arngrim as Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie!

http://bonnetheads.com/

Guest appearance on:

Nellie Oleson of Little House on the Prairie - Actress Alison Arngrim

Guest

Billy Mata

Celebrating 50 years of music making, Billy Mata & The Texas Tradition bring their authentic Western Swing to dancehalls all across Texas, with true traditional country music. Billy started his recording career in the 1970’s, singing Billboard charted, Top 40 Country music. He has been named Academy of Western Artists Western Swing Vocalist of the Year three times and has received the Academy’s Entertainer of the Year Award.

https://billymataentertainer.com/

Guest appearance on:

Fifty Years of Music with Billy Mata

Guest

Carolyn Wills

Daughter of the King of Swing and now an award-winning chidlren's book author!

BobWills.com

Guest appearance on:

The Daughter of the King of Western Swing - Carolyn Wills - Glory Be! It's Punkin's Story!

Guest

Cary Ginell

Cary Ginell is a Grammy-nominated author of 12 books on American music

Guest appearance on:

Western Swing - The Wide-Open Spaces of Music with Cary Ginell

Guest

Dave Alexander

http://davealexandermusic.com/

http://davealexandermusic.com/

Guest appearance on:

From the Saddle to the Symphony with Dave Alexander

Guest

Dean Butler aka Almanzo Wilder

For all you Little House on the Prairie fans out there, you'll remember Dean Butler and Halfpint's love, Almanzo Wilder!

Enjoy this candid and insightful visit with Dean and host, Kelly Hurd.

Guest

Jake Hooker and Tommy Hooker

https://www.jakehookermusic.com/

https://www.jakehookermusic.com/

Guest appearance on:

Talking About the Fire - with Jake Hooker and Tommy Hooker

Guest

Jody Nix

http://www.jodynixmusic.com/

http://www.jodynixmusic.com/

Guest appearance on:

"For the Last Time" - with Jody Nix

Guest

Joey McKenzie of The Western Flyers

from TheWesternFlyers.com:

Joey McKenzie is a musician of remarkable versatility. Besides being recognized as one of the finest rhythm guitarists of our time, Joey is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, band arranger, singer, and producer. His unique ability to blaze new trails within traditional music without losing its rich heritage has gleaned praise from some of the finest musicians in the country.

https://thewesternflyers.com

Guest appearance on:

Fiddling His Way from Oregon to Texas - A Visit with Joey McKenzie of The Western Flyers

Guest

Kurt Ryle

Following high school, Curt Ryle worked with many country music legends, including Mel Tillis, George Jones, and Vern Gosdin to name a few.

As a studio musician, Curt Ryle played guitar on recordings for many artists including Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn, Trisha Yearwood, Marty Stuart, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Paul Overstreet, Steve Holy, Hal Ketchum, Mark McGuinn, Pam Tillis and Mel Tillis.

After decades of working with studios in Nashville, such as Warner Brothers, and Mel Tillis Enterprises, Ryle-one of Nashville’s most prolific musicians/songwriters & producers, finally tired of the daily commute - opened Big Matador Recording at his Clarksville home near Dunbar Cave.

In 2021, he and Steve Markwardt of Markwardt Enterprises, Ft. Worth, Texas partnered together to create Clarksville Creative Sound. Today it is the fastest rising star on the horizon and the return of REAL traditional Country music is on the near horizon.

https://www.clarksvillesound.com/artists/curt-ryle/

Guest appearance on:

American Country Network and Western Swing - A Visit with Steve Markwardt and Curt Ryle

Guest

Morey Sullivan - Hank Thompson's Brazos Valley Boys

Morey Sullivan is an accomplished musician who began playing with his father at the age of 13, and later went on the create what Hank Thompson dubbed as the Brazos Valley Boys.

https://brazosvalleyboys.com/

Guest appearance on:

There's Only Two Kinds of Music - Good & Bad! A Visit with Morey Sullivan, Director of Hank Thompson's Brazos Valley Boys

Guest

Oklahoma Swing

Western Swing band in Oklahoma bringing you the best of Bob Wills and country music!

OklahomaSwing.com

Guest appearance on:

Henry, Are You Listening? Talking Western Swing with Oklahoma Swing!

Guest

Red Steagall

Known across the cowboy world for his music, iconic voice, and for his poetry - western legend Mr. Red Steagall joins host, Kelly Hurd, for an interview you don't want to miss!

https://www.redsteagall.com/

Guest appearance on:

A Little One-On-One with Mr. Red Steagall

Guest

Steve Markwardt

Steve Markwardt is an investor, creative writer, musician, and singer - as well as deeply involved in the American Country Network (ACN). T

https://www.clarksvillesound.com/

Guest appearance on:

American Country Network and Western Swing - A Visit with Steve Markwardt and Curt Ryle

Guest

The Honkytonk Wranglers

Josh, Sethro, Clayton, Spencer, and Scooter are creating some of the BEST BONE STOCK HONKYTONK MUSIC in the business!!

https://www.facebook.com/HonkyTonkWranglers/

Guest appearance on:

Talking Bone Stock Honkytonk with The Honkytonk Wranglers

Guest

Wendi Lou Lee

If you're a Little House on the Prairie fan, you may remember Wendi Lou Lee and her twin sister, Brenda, as they jointly played Grace Ingalls in the show.