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- From the Backroads to the Breakout Charts: An Interview with Randy Cobb
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Michael “Doc” Studard is a Southern storyteller, radio host, and frontman for the Americana rock band Stateline Saints. As the voice behind Mornings with Doc on Kickin Kountry 101, he brings humor, honesty, and heart to the airwaves—mixing interviews with rising country artists, music reviews, and stories from life below the Mason-Dixon line.
A lifelong writer and musician, Doc’s work blends grit and soul, covering everything from outlaw country to Southern rock legends and today’s independent trailblazers. He’s passionate about giving new artists a real platform and keeping authentic country music alive on the air and online.
When he’s not behind the mic or writing about music, Doc’s probably with his wife Leafy and their pack of rescue dogs somewhere in North Mississippi—proof that love, loyalty, and a good story never go out of style.
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By Doc – Kickin’ Kountry 101 When you talk about real country, you’re talking about grit, scars, hard miles, and songs written because they had to be written. That’s exactly what you get with Lower Alabama’s own Randy Cobb. Born in Pensacola and raised on hunting, fishing, and figuring life out the hard way, Randy’s…
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By Michael “Doc” Studard – Kickin Kountry 101 Some artists chase the spotlight early. Others live a full life first — and that’s exactly why their music hits harder. Jeff Taylor, this week’s Indie Spotlight Artist on Kickin Kountry 101, is the latter. A lifelong musician, tech professional, and father, Jeff is stepping back into…
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If you’ve been anywhere near a country music comment section lately, you’ve seen the shouting match:“Chase Matthew ain’t country!”“BigXThaPlug doesn’t belong at the CMAs!”“Country music is dead!” Every few months, the same fight comes back like clockwork — someone new rises in the genre, and another section of the internet decides they’ve been personally appointed…
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Some weekends just hit different. Some trips remind you exactly why you do what you do, why you get up before dawn, why you chase these crazy radio dreams, why you fight for artists, and why you believe in music the way you do. This CMA weekend was one of those trips for me—and I…
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By Michael “Doc” Studard – Kickin Kountry 101 Before he ever held a microphone under the bright lights of Nashville, Charley Pride was gripping a baseball bat under the Mississippi sun. Born in Sledge, Mississippi, in 1934, Pride’s first dream was to play in the big leagues — and for a while, he did. He…
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