Mae and her Son Hoyt Axton both had very successful Songwriting Careers. They hold the distinction of being the only Mother and Son Songwriters too both write songs that Reached Number 1 on the Pop Charts. But each accomplished so much more than songwriting

Tommy Allsup considered by many as one of the best guitar players of all time had a long and very productive musical career. But his longevity was the result of a Flip of a Coin. A most riveting story.

Carl Belew is credited with writing and singing some of the very best "Honky Tonk Weepers" In all his songs were covered by some 60 different artists.

Floyd Tillman born the son of sharecroppers, makes music his mission, writes some of the best know classic songs. He is elected into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. His music was covered by artists in almost every Genre of music.One of his songs was covered 30 plus times.

Story describes how several including one of the favorite Gospel Spiritual Songs was written by a Choctaw Freedman Couple in approximately 1860's, crediting them with its writing and how the song grew from the fields to being loved by millions all over the world.

The beginning Episode of Oklahoma Music Legends. We state our mission, some facts and our goals for the continuing series.