Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford answered the many questions facing the conference during a media avail this week.  Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter, Maggie, is helping lead a COVID-19 benefit being broadcast on CMT.  Music Row insider Preshias Harris has the details from Music Row.  Also, what exactly is a gardenia?

Memorial Day grilling is an American tradition, and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans gets us ready for the big holiday with tips for the grill and what his meat choice will be: Spatchcock chicken. The Southern Political Report includes new polling numbers showing a tight race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Plus, the Furman Paladins baseball program falls victim to coronavirus cutbacks.

Kevin Harvick wins his 50th NASCAR race at Sunday's 2020 reboot at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.  Jon Rawl shares a few jokes to get things kicked off with a smile. Two Southern legends died over the weekend: Phyliss George and Fred Willard. Also, Jerry Short talks about Elvis Presley and some of his favorite shoes. 

Missouri Bootheel native Sheryl Crow stormed on the Rock and Roll scene in the 1990s.  We hear the first No. 1 song for the Mizzou alumnae and former music teacher.  NASCAR revs up again Sunday afternoon at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.  Plus, a "ICMYI: In Case Y'all Missed It" snippet from World War II author Dean Reuter and his book, "The Hidden Nazi."

Alabama Mountain Lakes – from Florence to Scottsboro, Huntsville to Cullman – is our third "Spring Swing" virtual tour stop.  We hear from North Alabama personalities Chris Lilly, of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q; Brenda Cantrell, of Unclaimed Baggage Center; Judy Hood, of GunRunner Boutique Hotel; and Melea Hames, of VisitNorthAlabama.com.  Plus, host Jon Rawl shares the latest headlines from across the South.

Clemson spent $85,000, mostly on food, for a football recruiting weekend.  ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit weighs in on the high cost of today's major college athletics.  Maren Morris has a new baby boy, a new song at radio, and hopes to tour to summer.  Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports on the talented Texan and other happenings in Nashville.  Also, what states in the South have an official Confederate Memorial Day?