From small-town jam sessions to international festival stages, bluegrass musician and multi-instrumentalist Robbie Morris joins host Shane Gray to share the story of the Grasstime Band and the meaning behind their newest single, “Cotton, Corn, and Hay.” Robbie dives into the band’s origin, their creative process, and how bluegrass music continues to celebrate rural life and farming communities.

Episode Highlights:
1:01 – Live performance of “Cotton, Corn and Hay”
2:00 – The story behind the Grasstime Band
3:20 – Growing up around rural community pickers
4:30 – Touring internationally & bluegrass culture
5:25 – Why “Cotton, Corn, and Hay” feels so authentic
6:15 – Multi-generational farm stories reflected in music
7:00 – Bluegrass instruments & what makes the genre
9:00 – Which legend Robbie would choose for his dream lineup
11:00 – How “Bluegrass” got its name
11:50 – Not to Be Corny segment
12:20 – Closing performance

Tune in to hear how bluegrass music preserves stories of the countryside and brings generations together through sound.

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