In Search of a Song: "Big Kenny" Alphin
Series: In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
From: ISOAS Media
Length: 00:59:56
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Piece Description
Musician/Host Jason Wilber interviews singer/songwriter Big Kenny Alphin. Big Kenny found fame as a songwriter in Nashville, and rose to stardom as half of the duo "Big and Rich". B&R were hugely successful commercially, producing four straight Top 40 Country hits; "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)", "Comin' to Your City", "8th of November", and "Lost in the Moment ". Big Kenny also charted with solo hits, such as "Long After I'm Gone". This piece is "EVERGREEN", i.e. the show can be run anytime as the content is not date specific.
Topics discussed include: Big Kenny's early memories of music and his influences, what led him to leave his family farm and try his luck in Nashville, becoming a songwriter with his band "luvjOi", founding (through Big & Rich) the "MuzikMafia", an association of singer-songwriters which also included Shannon Lawson, Gretchen Wilson and Cowboy Troy, and how he got started performing.
Musical selections include: Free Like Me, Less Than Whole, Be Back Home, Under The Sun, Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) and Wake Up.
For more information, visit In Search of a Song.com
Broadcast History
WFHB - Bloomington, Indiana
WNKU - Cincinnati / Kentucky / Ohio / West Virginia
WHEE - Martinsville, Virginia
Timing and Cues
Intro Billboard 00:00 - 00:59 / News Break (or guest intro with song) 00:59 - 03:59 Newscast 1 / Newscast 2 03:59 - 05:59 / Music Bed0 5:59 : 06:29 / Segment A 06:29 - 18:59 / Music Bed 18:59 - 19:59 / Segment B 19:59 -38:59 / Music Bed 38:59 : 39:59 / Segment C 39:59 - 58:59 / Music Bed 58:59 - 59:59
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Like Me | Big Kenny Alphin | The Quiet Times of a Rock n Roll Farm Boy. | Bigger Picture | 2009 | 04:45 |
| Less Than Whole | Big Kenny Alphin | The Quiet Times of a Rock n Roll Farm Boy. | Bigger Picture | 2009 | 04:23 |
| Be Back Home | Big Kenny Alphin | The Quiet Times of a Rock n Roll Farm Boy. | Bigger Picture | 2009 | 03:17 |
| Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) | Big and Rich | Horse of a Different Color. | Warner Bros. | 2003 | 03:20 |
| Under The Sun | Big Kenny Alphin | The Quiet Times of a Rock n Roll Farm Boy. | Bigger Picture | 2009 | 03:50 |
| Wake Up | Big Kenny Alphin | The Quiet Times of a Rock n Roll Farm Boy. | Bigger Picture | 2009 | 03:53 |
| Indian Summer (In Search of a Song Theme) | Jason Wilber | Behind The Midway. | Flat Earth | 2000 | 00:30 |
| You Don't Know What You're Getting Into (Break Music) | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | WilberTone | 2006 | 00:59 |
| Northern Lights Seen Over Lewisberg Tennessee (Break Music)" | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | WilberTone | 2006 | 00:59 |
| Your Destiny (Break Music) | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | WilberTone | 2006 | 00:59 |
Additional Credits
Executive Producer - Rich Reardin
Host - Jason Wilber
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Posted on September 16, 2010 at 02:10 AM | Permalink
Big Kenny, Give Us More Ballad-like & Quiet Melodies
Great Interview! I grew up with the Alphins and often went swimming in their pool as a youngster. I felt the interview was honest and only wish he had more time to talk about what made him the way he is today. He seems to want to give back and you almost got to his heart, but not quite. You never asked him about his true faith and if he ever returned to the church or the God that gave him his start in music. Where does his true talent really come from...God or just himself? Adoring fans really want to know. Some people give back out of guilt, while others give back because they can, while others because God gives them the desire within to just keep on giving, no matter what. If you ever get another chance, you should ask Big Kenny and all guests why they do what they do.