Thomas Rhett loves his mama – and his wife (Lauren) – as we prepare for Mother's Day this Sunday.  Preshias Harris checks in from Music Biz 2019, held at the new JW Marriott in downtown Nashville.  Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.) columnist Gene Sapakoff compares all 28 of the ACC and SEC football coaches.  Also, host Jon Rawl shares the latest James Beard Award winners from Dixie.

Lacy J. Dalton, singer of the hits "16th Avenue" and "Black Coffee," discusses her country music career and current work to preserve the country's wild horse population.  Matt Heermans and host Jon Rawl have Louisville, Kentucky's top places for pork ribs. Plus, law enforcement officers in Mississippi and Tennessee die in the line of duty.

Maximum Security is disqualified at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.  The Toccopola Storyteller shares his knowledge of the controversial race; plus we get Jerry Short's 1960s senior class trip memory.  Also, host Jon Rawl shares audio released Friday from U.S. economic adviser Larry Kudlow.

Memphis in May International Festival's Robert Griffin previews this weekend's Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest coming May 15-18, and more.  Yall.com editor Clark Shelton shares his vast knowledge of thoroughbred racing on the eve of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby.  Plus, 19 SEC teams receive invites to the NCAA Tennis Championships.

Jewish grilling, including the World Kosher BBQ Championship, is discussed with "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans.  Amanda Walker, columnist for AL.com, discusses her recent work highlighting the contrasts of Southern v. Country.   Blake Shelton prepares to open an Ole Red in his Oklahoma hometown; while Kid Rock gives a middle finger to Nashville.  Plus, Florida tennis star Sloane Stephens will tie the "net" with fellow Floridian and MLS striker Jozy Altidore.

Nashville put on quite a show as it hosts NFL Draft 2019.  Jon Rawl is in Middle Tennessee covering the excitement, as Allen, Texas, native Kyler Murray goes first in the draft to the Arizona Cardinals.  "Marsh Land" host Cleve Marsh talks hunting, fishing and alligators with South Carolina outdoorsman John Gardenhire. Plus, the fun sound of Buckwheat Zydeco's "Hot Tamale Baby."

The 2019 NFL Draft starts tonight in Nashville and host Jon Rawl has ventured to Music City for all of the madness.  We listen in to Tennessee Titans insider Buck Reising's draft talk with RCA Records Nashville artist Ryan Hurd.  The West Tennessee city of Paris hosts the "World's Biggest Fish Fry" this week.  Plus, debut author Haley Evans discusses her insightful book, "Hung Up: Why You Should Put The Phone Down (And Other Life Advice)."