On this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome Don Cusic, one of the premier historians of country music, a prolific writer, and a 2022 inductee into the Western Music Hall of Fame.

Cusic has been actively involved in the music business since 1973 as an author, teacher, historian, songwriter, producer, and executive. With over 25 books published, his works cover icons like Gene Autry, Eddy Arnold, Roger Miller, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Reba McEntire, and Randy Travis.

In this interview, we dive into:

The roots of country and gospel music

Don’s journey as a music biographer and historian

Stories behind legends like Gene Autry, Roger Miller & Merle Haggard

His induction into the Western Music Hall of Fame

Don Cusic’s books can be found here:

Don’s website: https://www.doncusic.com

Facebook:  / doncusic 

Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks...

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