Tess Frizzell, granddaughter of Dottie West and daughter of Shelly West, returned to the show (and first time in studio) to talk about her family's musical heritage ahead of the dedication ceremony of the Dottie West mural on the side of the Park Theater in downtown McMinnville. Justin served as the emcee for the event.
Learn more at tessfrizzell.net.

Learn more about the Dottie West mural in this free article from the Main Street Journal. Below: Justin Reed photo of the mural which doesn't do it justice and should be seen in person. This photo was taken right after a rain on May 22, 2026, while working a show at the Park.

Jesse Bellamy of Jesse and Noah called in to the show to promote their new single with Riders in the Sky "Old Cowboy," talk the forthcoming album (out Friday 5/29/26) The Sunshine Shop, and discuss favorite music of the Bellamy Brothers.
Learn more at jesseandnoah.com.

Joe Rucker dropped by the show to play some great tunes live - including a song from his mentor Hank Locklin, and talk about his new duest project on Heart of Texas records. Lots of laughs were had!
​Leanr more at joerucker.com.

Jeff Bates dropped by the studio to debut a new single from his recent album "Don't Hold it to Me," talk about 25 years of meth sobriety, discuss his new Gospel album "Hymns from the Church in the Wildwood," plus sings two songs live (including his hit "Long Slow Kisses"). 
Learn more at jeffbates.net.

Katelyn Ingardia of Backline joined the show to promote the group's upcoming appearance at the Park Theater, discussing their new single "Just Country," the hit "Dark Rolling Deep," and how it has been 8 years since Backline has been on the show!
Learn more at backlinesc2016.com.

Karen Waldrup called into the show to talk about her new single from her upcoming album that was born from a hard year - "Keeping the Faith." She discusses how music has helped her, the success of her "Blue Cowboy Boots" song last year, and how she has yet to watch the finale of Season 25 of The Voice where she placed fifth. 
Learn more at karenwaldrup.com.

Silas called in to the show to discuss his new book Beyond Suceess, what is is like playing in two World Cups, and maintaining priorities in life. Our first guest to play in  World Cup!
Learn more and purchase the book at beyondsuccess.info.

Chris Malpass of The Malpass Brothers called into the show to discuss their hit TV show on RFD-TV and their upcoming Gospel album on the Gaither Label.
Learn more at themalpassbrothers.com.

When Justin says on air that the door is always open, this visit proves it! In an impromptu visit, McMinnville legend Barry Medley - "the Singing Judge" - and hit songwriter and performer Jacky Jack White stopped by the studio to share some songs and stories ahead of Medley's signing to White's music publishing company. A fun time was had by all! Five songs performed and lots of laughs!

Smilin' Bobby Marquez made his return to the show (first visit since being on WOW Country) to promote his upcoming St. Jude benefit show during CMA Music Fest (formerly Fan Fair) on June 6. 
For tickets and to learn more, visit bobbymarquez.com.