Mark shares how singing Nashville demos led to his record deal, the story behind passing on a future hit, and his memories of “19 Somethin’.” He also discusses Grand Ole Opry membership, earning your craft onstage, and why great songs don’t have an expiration date.

The guys preview Tennessee–Alabama, debate the Vols’ quarterback situation and defensive concerns, and revisit Alabama–Georgia, including the officiating and Kalen DeBoer’s sideline reaction.

Gary LeVox and Neil Thrasher perform “Take Me There,” bringing the Rascal Flatts hit into an intimate setting on the Try That in a Small Town Podcast.

Mark shares how singing Nashville demos led to his record deal, the story behind passing on a future hit, and his memories of “19 Somethin’.” He also discusses Grand Ole Opry membership, earning your craft onstage, and why great songs don’t have an expiration date.

2026-10-18

President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday ahead of next week’s elections. Trump hailed Netanyahu, whose party is facing a tough race, as the right partner for the US to have against Iran as he called for Israelis to flock to the polls to support the prime minister.

Pope Leo XIV will appear in public on Oct 18 for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery as the 71-year-old pontiff shows steady improvement and is able to work and do normal daily activities independently, the Vatican said on Oct 16.