Podcast

Behind The Crown Podcast

Music, Music Interviews

Join Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin as they talk with current Kingsmen & Kingsmen alumni about their experiences & memories while touring with The Kingsmen Quartet!

Episodes
70
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr
On air since
2025
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

70 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep.70: Kenyon Maynard

    Season 7, Episode 70

    Show notes

    Our special guest on Behind The Crown Podcast this week is Kenyon Maynard! Kenyon is the son of legendary Kingsmen vocalist & bass guitarist, Wayne Maynard! Kenyon is an excellent steel guitarist, who has played several times on stage with the Kingsmen over the years! Listen as Kenyon talks about his favorite Kingsmen lineup, his memories of playing steel guitar with the Kingsmen, & also what it was like growing up having Wayne Maynard as his dad!

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    1 hr 12 min
  2. Ep.69: "Still Jesus" with Brady Jones

    Season 7, Episode 69

    Show notes

    This week's guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Brady Jones! Brady is the bass vocalist for the Kingsmen Quartet! Listen as Brady talks with Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin about picking & recording the songs on the Kingsmen's new album Still Jesus: A 70th Anniversary Celebration!

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    56 min
  3. Ep.68: Jordan Hamby

    Season 7, Episode 68

    Show notes

    In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin talk to the extremely talented musician, Jordan Hamby! Jordan hails from the great state of Tennessee! Listen as Jordan talks about his Southern Gospel Music experiences with The Diplomats & playing lead guitar for the Kingsmen Quartet in the "Big & Live Band"!

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    50 min
  4. Ep.67: Danny Jones(pt.2)

    Season 7, Episode 67

    Show notes

    This week's episode concludes our conversation with Danny Jones! Danny is the vice president of Singing News! Listen as Danny shares some great stories about his time in Southern Gospel Music with hosts Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin!

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    1 hr 9 min
  5. Ep.66: Danny Jones(pt.1)

    Season 7, Episode 66

    Show notes

    This week's guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Danny Jones! Danny currently serves as the vice president of Singing News! In part one of our conversation, Danny shares with Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin, his journey in Southern Gospel Music! Starting out as fan of the music, then a Gospel DJ, & then working alongside Eddie Crook & Eldridge Fox before ultimately ending up at Singing News!

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    1 hr 13 min
  6. Ep.65: Andrew Ishee(pt.2)

    Season 7, Episode 65

    Show notes

    This week on Behind The Crown Podcast, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin finish up their conversation with former Kingsmen Quartet pianist, Andrew Ishee! Listen as Bryan Hutson & Andrew Ishee reminisce about their tenures together on the Kingsmen Quartet bus!

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    1 hr 13 min
  7. Ep.64: Andrew Ishee(pt.1)

    Season 7, Episode 64

    Show notes

    This week's episode features an in depth conversation with Andrew Ishee! Andrew talks about how he was introduced to The Kingsmen Quartet & how his love for them started at an early age! Listen as Andrew tells some great road stories and also about some of this favorite songs that he got to play with The Kingsmen Quartet!

    This episode is part one of a two part series with Andrew Ishee!

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    1 hr 7 min
  8. Ep.63: Decades-A Musical Journey with The Kingsmen Vol.2

    Season 7, Episode 63

    Show notes

    This week on Behind The Crown Podcast, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin reminisce about the songs of "Decades: A Musical Journey with The Kingsmen Vol.2"! This great compilation of hits includes "Justified", "I Call On Jesus", "The Next Cloud" & many more great Kingsmen hit songs!

    This great album can be purchased here: https://kingsmenstore.square.site/product/decades-vol-1-2/58?cs=true&cst=custom

    or from wherever you stream your music from!

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    46 min
  9. Ep.62: Decades-A Musical Journey with The Kingsmen Vol. 1

    Season 7, Episode 62

    Show notes

    This week on Behind The Crown Podcast, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin talk about Decades-A Musical Journey With The Kingsmen Vol. 1 , tracks 1-16! Listen as Bryan shares some great stories about recording songs such as "After The Sunrise", "God Saw A Cross" and also listen as Josh shares his thoughts, as a fan, of some of the great Kingsmen classics as "Child, Child" & "I Will Rise Up From The Grave"!

    Be sure to join us on the next episode Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin discuss about the track list of Decades-A Musical Journey With The Kingsmen Vol.2, tracks 17-32!

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    52 min
  10. Ep.61: Chris Jenkins(pt.2)

    Season 7, Episode 61

    Show notes

    We’re back with Part Two of our conversation with former Kingsmen tenor vocalist Chris Jenkins — and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.

    In this episode, Chris opens up about his unforgettable years on the road with Ray Dean Reese & The Kingsmen, sharing stories from the bus, the stage, and the ministry that shaped him. He also dives into his exciting journey with Gold City, reflecting on what this new chapter means to him both personally and professionally.

    It’s a candid, heartfelt, and joy-filled continuation of a conversation that celebrates Southern Gospel history, legacy, and the voices that carry it forward.

    Listen now and go Behind the Crown with Chris Jenkins.

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    1 hr 10 min
  11. Ep.60: Chris Jenkins(pt.1)

    Season 6, Episode 60

    Show notes

    This week’s episode of Behind The Crown Podcast is part one of a two-part interview with former Kingsmen tenor, Chris Jenkins!

    Chris takes us back through his time with the legendary Kingsmen Quartet, sharing memories, stories, and experiences from his days on the road and on the stage. From unforgettable moments to the people and music that made those years so special, this is a conversation Kingsmen fans won’t want to miss!

    Be sure to listen to part one of our interview with Chris Jenkins, and stay tuned for part two next week!

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    1 hr 1 min
  12. Ep.59: Memories from the 70th Anniversary Celebration Stage

    Season 6, Episode 59

    Show notes

    Episode 59 of Behind The Crown Podcast takes you inside a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment: the 70th Anniversary Hometown Celebration of the legendary Kingsmen, held Friday, July 10, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, NC.

    In this special commemorative episode, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin gathers stories, reflections, and heartfelt memories from current and former Kingsmen who returned home to celebrate seven decades of music, ministry, and brotherhood. You’ll hear candid moments from the men who helped shape the Kingsmen’s unmistakable sound — from stage highlights to personal testimonies that reveal what this group has meant to them across the years.

    This episode is more than nostalgia; it’s a living scrapbook of Kingsmen history, told by the voices who lived it. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the legacy anew, Episode 59 captures the spirit, laughter, gratitude, and faith that have carried the Kingsmen through 70 remarkable years.

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    46 min
  13. Ep.58: Memories of the 70th Anniversary Celebration

    Season 6, Episode 58

    Show notes

    Welcome to part two of our conversation, reliving the Kingsmen's 70th Anniversary Hometown Celebration! Listen as Josh Griffin & Bryan Hutson shares their memories of the second half of the concert from Friday July 10, 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, NC!

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    47 min
  14. Ep.57: Memories of the 70th Anniversary Celebration(pt.1)

    Season 6, Episode 57

    Show notes

    This week on Behind The Crown Podcast, we start a 3 part series reminiscing about the Kingsmen's 70th Anniversary Hometown Celebration that took place on Friday July 10, 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, NC! Listen as hosts, Josh Griffin & Bryan Hutson talk about this epic concert!

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    45 min
  15. Ep.56: Nick Succi(pt.2)

    Season 6, Episode 56

    Show notes

    This week's special guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is pianist, Nick Succi! Listen as we continue our conversation from last week about Nick's tenure with the Carolina Boys Quartet & Kingsmen Quartet! Also, listen as Nick shares about how God has helped him with overcome some difficulties!

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    57 min
  16. Ep.55: Nick Succi(pt.1)

    Season 6, Episode 55

    Show notes

    This week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast is part one of a two part series. Our guest this week is Nick Succi! Nick is the only Kingsmen that hails from the great country of Canada! Listen as Nick shares his journey from being a fan of Southern Gospel Music in Canada to playing piano for the mighty Kingsmen Quartet!

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    45 min
  17. Ep.54: Dr. Richie Works

    Season 6, Episode 54

    Show notes

    This week's guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is pianist, Dr. Richie Works! Richie previously played piano for Phil Cross & Poet Voices in the late 1990's to early 2000's. Richie still plays with Poet Voices some, when his schedule allows. Richie started playing for the Kingsmen Quartet on occasions in 2022 & is now playing with the Kingsmen Quartet on their 70th Anniversary Tour! Listen as Dr. Richie Works talks about his time with the Kingsmen & Poet Voices!

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    1 hr 22 min
  18. Ep.53: Grant Barker

    Season 6, Episode 53

    Show notes

    This week on Behind The Crown Podcast, we’re honored to welcome former Kingsmen Quartet bass guitarist Grant Barker as our special guest! Grant traveled and performed with the Kingsmen Quartet from late 2006 through late 2007, contributing to an exciting chapter in the group’s history.

    Listen as Grant shares memories, stories, and insights from his time with the Kingsmen Quartet!

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    1 hr 24 min
  19. Ep.52: Wendi Gregg(pt.2)

    Season 6, Episode 52

    Show notes

    In this week's episode, we conclude our conversation with The Kingsmen Quartet's secretary, Wendi Gregg! Wendi tells about a hilarious prank that Mrs. Carolyn(Ray's late wife) & herself play on Ray Dean Reese! Wendi also tells about her history with working with Ray Dean & Brandon Reese & how they have steered the Kingsmen Quartet into the future!

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    53 min
  20. Ep.51: Josh Davis

    Season 6, Episode 51

    Show notes

    In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, we talk with the new Kingsmen Quartet lead vocalist, Josh Davis! Josh is 29 years old & is from Asheville, NC! Listen as he talks about his life, how Arthur Rice helped him in becoming the new lead vocalist of the mighty Kingsmen Quartet, & about how he grew up attending church at Trinity Baptist Church with several former Kingsmen Quartet members!

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    1 hr