Nashville Connection Radio Show

12/12/2025

If you missed Nashville Connection this morning, no worries — click the link and we’ve got you covered in Music City! 🎧🌆

This week we dive into:

✨ A brand-new Opry member and his emotional reaction to the big invitation
💔 Saying goodbye to another great one — Raul Malo
🎤 A fresh Taylor Swift pop-up exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame
🤠 Maddie & Tae going their separate ways
👑 The King of Country honored at the Kennedy Center, where Garth even sang a Kiss song
🎄 A look at The Wizards of Winter
🎙️ And tonight: the Songwriter Connection LIVE podcast from The Local in Nashville with Randy Brooks, the guy who wrote Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Plus, some cool country history — including the story behind Merle Haggard’s first #1 hit.

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Tune in now and stay connected to everything happening in Music City! 🎶📻

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

10/12/2025

Sad news out of Nashville. RIP Raul Malo!

Genre-blending visionary Raul Malo, frontman of band The Mavericks whose velvety baritone and versatile songwriting defined the '90s, died at 60.

05/12/2025

If you missed Nashville Connection on Clay County Country, you missed a LOT this week! 🎙️🎶

Rob and I brought you all the nitty-gritty straight from Music City — including the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Birthday celebration, a heartfelt goodbye to the legendary Steve Cropper, and Lainey Wilson’s latest milestone.

We also spotlighted a couple of brand-new Christmas films coming out of Nashville that deserve a spot on your holiday watch list. 🎄🎬

Plus:
✨ ACM Awards heading back to Vegas
✨ HARDY raises $3.5 million for the American Cancer Society
✨ Lady A drops a new Christmas album and hits the road
✨ More cool country history and stories you don’t want to miss

👉 Click the link and catch up now!

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Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

21/11/2025

In case you missed the last Nashville Connection before Thanksgiving, here’s your chance to catch up! 🎧🎙️

Rob and I break down all the big news from Nashville — CMA Award winners, surprises, and standout performances. Plus, we talk about Clint Black’s new Icon Award, Garth Brooks’ Anthology Volume VI on the way, and even a possible new theme park coming to Nashville (and you won’t believe who’s behind it!). 👀🎢

We’ve also got some Cool Country History, including the story behind a song inspired by a Johnny Carson putdown!

Catch the episode at the link below — and thanks for listening! 🤠🎶

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Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

14/11/2025

In case you missed it… click the link!

This week on The Nashville Connection with Dave & Rob we’re talking all things CMA’s ahead of Wednesday’s big night. Plus:

• Vince Gill to receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
• Jelly Roll continues to give back in a big way
• Inside the new Ryman exhibit
• An AI artist hits #1
• Arrivals & Departures
• And of course… Cool Country History

Tune in and catch up on all the latest from Music City! 🎶📻

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

07/11/2025

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If you missed Nashville Connection, by golly, no worries! 🎙️
Click the link and catch up as Rob and I dive into the latest from Music City — great shows this month, American Idol judges spotted in town with a new twist for this year’s season, Kenny Chesney’s upcoming memoir, the AI Don Williams, plus holiday and New Year’s celebrations already in the works. 🎄🎆

And don’t miss our Cool Country History segment! 🤠

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

05/11/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎶
This week on The Songwriter Connection, I’m honored to be joined by the incredibly talented Ana Cristina Cash!

Ana Cristina not only carries forward her own unique artistic voice, but also plays an inspiring role in preserving and honoring the legendary Cash family legacy. We talk songwriting, storytelling, and the power of staying true to your roots.

✨ Don’t miss this one — streaming everywhere now!
🎧 Tune in and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ana-cristina-cash-the-cash-legacy-and-her-own-niche-ep-232/id1550803747?i=1000735356182

Podcast Episode · Songwriter Connection · 11/05/2025 · 50m

04/11/2025

https://savingcountrymusic.com/beloved-country-singer-john-wesley-ryles-has-died/

John Wesley Ryles passed away on Sunday, November 2nd at the age of 74, leaving behind a huge, if somewhat unheralded legacy from being the other singer on so many timeless country classics.

04/11/2025

🎙 New Episode Wednesday!

This week on The Songwriter Connection, we sit down with the amazing Ana Cristina Cash — powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and proud member of the legendary Cash family.

Ana shares her journey in music, her creative process, and how she continues to honor and carry forward the Cash legacy with her own voice and artistry. It's a beautiful blend of tradition, heart, and fresh inspiration.

Don’t miss this special conversation — streaming everywhere Wednesday! 🎶🤠

31/10/2025

If ya missed Nashville Connection today on WNOI — no worries, we’ve got ya covered right here in Music City! 🎶👇 Click the link to catch up!

We’re talkin’ about:

🏟️ A brand-new Nashville venue called The Truth coming soon
🏈 The Country Sports Report — because we love our teams as much as our tunes
🎤 The beautiful Anne Murray tribute at the Opry House
⭐ New names headed to the Music City Walk of Fame
🎄 And of course — Reba’s Christmas!

It’s all inside — so grab a coffee and join us for your Nashville fix! ☕🤠

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Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

26/10/2025

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/26/nashville-grand-ole-opry-20-iconic-moments-100-years/86627475007/

As the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th year, The Tennessean is taking a look back. Here are some of the renowned radio show's most iconic moments.