Bob Pickett Radio

He had no idea what they were talking about when they told him he was going to be a inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.....then Tim McGraw realized what they were saying.....listen to Tim's reaction. Also Bob and Tim talkabout "1883" and how Tim ventured into movie making. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Tim McGraw and Bob Pickett and please follow Bob on Instagram @Bobpickettradio.

She's back with a new album and it's hard to believe, but Jo Dee Messina is marking her 30th year in this crazy business....Let's catch up with her now!

He is on Bob's list of favorite country singers and he has just released a book about his rise to fame. Clint Black "Killing Time...My Life and Music"....let's dive into the book and explore new territory that you have NEVER heard before. You will be surprised like Bob was surprised.

He is back working on a new album which he describes as "adult" songs with a new producer. Did you know that Gary lives in Conway Twitty's old house? Listen for some cool stories about the place.

What's up with Aaron Watson?

It's been a fun year for Flatland Cavalry. They haved just released their 5th album "Work of Heart" and they spoke to Bob ahead of their upcoming appearance at Rodeo Austin.

What a great visit with Tracy Byrd. Did you know Tracy won a couple of awards for line dancing........plus you will love the story of Tracy, Mark Chesnutt and Johnny Paycheck. Dive in!

Clay Walker has got a cool movie project that he will start filming in 2026. He will play the "middle" Randy Travis. What does "middle" mean? Listen and find out.

Craig has his own locker at the Grand Ole Opry? What's in it? Also Craig was a demo singer before he got his record deal. Amazing stories as Bob visits with Craig Morgan.....listen in!

When Bob first started in radio in 1977, one of his first airshift was playing Gospel Music on Sunday mornings. That's where Bob first heard the Oak Ridge Boys. Later the Boys dove into Country Music and they have been there making history. It's taken nearly 50 years, but Bob finally got to visit with Oak Ridge Boy member Duane Allen. Here's the conversation!

Sawyer Brown is coming to Cedar Park! Let's catch up with Hobie Hubbard of Sawyer Brown. This band has been together for over 40 years. Anyone remember watching the band on "Star Search"? They won the grand prize!

One of the biggest movies during the summer of 1980 was "Urban Cowboy." Want to know more about the history of this legendary movie? Bob talks with the legendary Sanford Brokaw about his role in country music history including the legendary movie "Urban Cowboy." Here's part one of this insight into one of country music's most influential movies.

Don't you wish you had a voice as rich as Josh Turner? Want to find out how Hank Williams Sr is responsible for introducing the world to Josh......just listen.

When I was a kid growing up, I would plan my mornings around a radio broadcast on my hometown radio station KXOX in Sweetwater, Texas. I would always make sure that I was by the kitchen radio at 7:30 each morning so I would not miss Tumbleweed Smith and the "Sounds of Texas." Now over 50 years later, I finallly meet, on phone, and visit the man whose stories made me want to become a radio boradcaster. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Texas Radio Legend Tumbleweed Smith!

You know the songs "You've Lost That Loving Feelin"" "Unchained Melody", now meet the man and voice behind radio's most played songs Bill Medley. Bill is touring and has just released a country album called "Straight From The Heart"........and see the Righteous Brothers in concert. Go to RighteousBrothers.com for dates.
PS do you know what famous Icon sang background vocals on "You've Lost That Loving Feelin'"?
Listen now!

It's fun going back in time and discovering these old interviews before the artists became superstars. Here's Eric Church right before his breakout album "Chief" from early 2011.

I treasure these old interviews that I've been finding. Here's one from the legendary Loretta Lynn from 2020.

Bob sat down with Billy Currington in April 2009 to talk about island life and also Billy's new song "People Are Crazy" a song that Billy had to fight for to record. You will not believe who originally had the song on "hold" to record but decided no to record it. Listen in!

Next week is my birthday and I get to celebrate with a special concert from the Frontmen. Tim Rushlow, Larry Stewart and Richie McDonald April 10th at the Haute Spot. Let's jump back and catch up with Tim as we talk about some of the biggest country hits from the 90's.

Superstar is his middle name! Here's an interview from 2024with Tim talking about the early days of the Strait tour and also what's next when it comes to his acting career.