Today is the birthday of guitarist-vocalist Joe Don Rooney (b. September 13, 1975) of the award winning Rascal Flatts. youtu.be/8-vZlrBYLSU

Today is the birthday of the Father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe (09/13/1911 – 09/09/1996). He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as an "early influence") . youtu.be/_vOOyJz3b50

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Tune in Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for an hour of the best in bluegrass music on Bluegrass From the Holler with Porkchop. In addition to the great music, we will talk about the lineup for the Grits-N-Grass Mountain Music Festival in Pickens, SC.

#TDIH – September 14, 2010 – Jamey Johnson releases ‘The Guitar Song’ album. The album was recorded as a double album is sometimes referred to as the Black and White album. youtu.be/AAplw9CIXuk?si…

Happy Birthday to singer, John Berry (born September 14, 1959). He is known for his songs "Your Love Amazes Me", "You And Only You", "She's Taken A Shine", and "What's In It For Me". youtu.be/2fW0dpv_g-g?si…

Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman (born September 14, 1958). She wrote many country hits, including Faith Hill's "This Kiss", Alabama's "Here We Are", Lorrie Morgan's "Five Minutes", and Trisha Yearwood's "You Say You Will". youtu.be/dls_cBmUt7Q?si…

Be sure to check out our Community Calendar online for upcoming events happening in the 921 WLHR Lake Hartwell Radio listening area. 921wlhr.com

#TDIH – September 15, 1956 – Elvis' double sided single "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" hit's number 1 on the Billboard Country charts. The song also reaches the top spot on the Pop and R & B charts. youtu.be/M_Lv6cHgnjo

Today is the birthday of Roy Acuff (September 15, 1903 – November 23, 1992). Acuff became an early country music star with recordings such as "The Great Speckled Bird" and "The Wabash Cannonball". Acuff is a member of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. youtu.be/aIsVCEZHLs0

Don't forget to tune in Monday for the Champ Racing Update with Charles Head at 9:35 am! We'll take a look at the results from our local racing and NASCAR action.

#TDIH – September 16, 1946 – Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs recorded for the first time with Bill Monroe. Along with Chubby Wise and Howard Watts aka "Cedric Rainwater", the Bluegrass Boys recorded songs that become bluegrass standards. youtu.be/DHJn5GIjCgk

Today is the birthday David Bellamy (b. September 16, 1950). He and his brother, Howard, make up the group the Bellamy Brothers. They charted twenty Number One singles and more than fifty hits overall on the country charts. youtu.be/BQYS0QeaCbU

Happy Birthday to Terry McBride (b. September 16, 1958). He is the lead singer of McBride & the Ride, and was a member of Brooks & Dunn's touring band. youtu.be/bThJUGSdCjo

Happy Birthday to bass player Sonny Lemaire (b. September 16, 1947) of the group Exile. youtu.be/6HznDgt75b8

The Breakfast with Porkchop Show is rolling through the morning with music from Jo Dee Messina, Bellamy Brothers, Billy Currington, Lonestar, Merle Haggard, Eric Church, Exile, Cody Johnson, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Ronnie Milsap, and Bill Monroe. #BWPC

The Breakfast with Porkchop Show continues with music from McBride & The Ride, Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Randy Travis, Bellamy Brothers, and Zach Top. #BWPC

Coming up on the Breakfast with Porkchop Show is music from Tyler Childers, @Garthbrooks, and ALABAMA. #BWPC

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