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Shady Ladies Of Music City

Ebie McFarland

Season 3, Ep. 7

The evolution of publicity in the music industry is front and center with special guest and PR powerhouse Ebie McFarland.

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    31:31||Season 3, Ep. 10
    In the season three finale, Susan and Evelyn talk the women of country music who have changed the game. How have Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift and others made an impact in music, fashion and beyond?
  • 9. Mickey Raphael

    36:27||Season 3, Ep. 9
    Go inside Willie Nelson's world this week with the Shady Ladies and their special guest Mickey Raphael. The harmonica player and longtime member of Willie's band The Family takes us on a musical journey, spilling details from behind the scenes of "We Are the World," the first time he met Bob Dylan, his wild encounter with Hells Angels and more.
  • 8. Reflections on the Good Times

    32:26||Season 3, Ep. 8
    The Shady Ladies take us through tales from sunrises in Masada to shrimp at the White House. No matter what the journey, the ladies keep up with wild adventures. 
  • 6. Shelby Lynne

    38:50||Season 3, Ep. 6
     A conversation with Grammy Award winner Shelby Lynne. Smoking and storytelling about times backstage and times of stardom during Shelby Lynne’s journey. 
  • 5. Buffy Cooper

    47:48||Season 3, Ep. 5
    Does Country radio still rule? The Shady Ladies welcome industry veteran and radio maven Buffy Cooper to dive deep into the value of radio in Music City. Plus, get insight on Kenny Chesney's legendary rise and how artists today are navigating the new music landscape.  
  • 4. Vice President Al Gore

    49:39||Season 3, Ep. 4
    Vice President Al Gore talks climate change and his optimism about what is being done to combat it. He also reminisces about his days as a reporter and, then, as a young Congressman whose constituents included Johnny Cash. “I’m proud to be able to say I’m the only candidate for President that Johnny Cash ever went out on the trail and campaigned for," Vice President Gore says.
  • 3. Trey Fanjoy

    50:34||Season 3, Ep. 3
    Superstar director Trey Fanjoy joins the Shady Ladies to share the untold stories of the music video business. The first female director to win CMA Video of the Year shares her experiences collaborating with Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, George Strait and many more and which superstar female's music draws parallels to her own life. Plus, get the scoop behind the music icon who made a shocking arrival to set and how the TikTok generation has impacted the industry. 
  • 2. Tracy Gershon & Beverly Keel

    55:39||Season 3, Ep. 2
    How are women faring in country music? The Shady Ladies pose the question with two special guests who have paved their own path in the business, entertainment industry veteran Tracy Gershon and journalist and Dean of MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment Beverly Keel.