Karen Waldrup, a rising country music singer from Louisiana, discusses the business aspects of the music industry; as well as her new CD, "Justified."  Preshias Harris reports on Blake Shelton's twofer No. 1 party held Tuesday night.  And ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit returns to analyze Clemson's quarterback situation, as well as transfers into the N.C. State program.

MSNBC's "Morning Joe" travelled to Mississippi on Friday and political strategist Howie Morgan appeared on the broadcast.  We hear Morgan's take on President Trump and Republicans' battle in the South; as well as a snippet of his appearance this week on sister show "Hotty Toddy Hotline."  Plus, the barbecue barrister is back to discuss grilling alligator meat and to spotlight Owensboro, Kentucky's unique style of barbecued mutton.

MSNBC's "Morning Joe" travelled to Mississippi on Friday and political strategist Howie Morgan appeared on the broadcast.  We hear Morgan's take on President Trump and Republicans' battle in the South; as well as a snippet of his appearance this week on sister show "Hotty Toddy Hotline."  Plus, the barbecue barrister is back to discuss grilling alligator meat and to spotlight Owensboro, Kentucky's unique style of barbecued mutton.

Cracker Barrel used a "war room" to strategize when Hurricane Florence was headed to the South.  At least 17 people have died in the storm that hit the Carolinas over the weekend.  No.1 Alabama cruised to an easy win, while Florida State was spanked at Syracuse in NCAA Football action.  And storyteller-in-chief Jerry Short returns with his own insight of hurricanes past.

"General Gridiron" returns with his Week 3 predictions for college football.  We have a firsthand report from Wrightsville Beach, N.C., where the eye of Hurricane Florence passed Friday morning.  And host Jon Rawl shares info on onion sausage, a delicacy in his native Saxe Gotha.

"General Gridiron" returns with his Week 3 predictions for college football.  We have a firsthand report from Wrightsville Beach, N.C., where the eye of Hurricane Florence passed Friday morning.  And host Jon Rawl shares info on onion sausage, a delicacy in his native Saxe Gotha.

Carolinians are bracing for Hurricane Florence to storm ashore.  WIS-TV (Columbia, S.C.) meteorologist Tim Miller and his counterpart from WAVE-TV (Louisville, Ky.) Kevin Harned work extra to inform residents of the forecast and precautions.  Jon Rawl previews a pair of forthcoming literary festivals in the region.  Plus, Jeremiah Short talks Mississippi State Bulldogs football, as the Bullys are off to an impressive start.

Carolinians are bracing for Hurricane Florence to storm ashore.  WIS-TV (Columbia, S.C.) meteorologist Tim Miller and his counterpart from WAVE-TV (Louisville, Ky.) Kevin Harned work extra to inform residents of the forecast and precautions.  Jon Rawl previews a pair of forthcoming literary festivals in the region.  Plus, Jeremiah Short talks Mississippi State Bulldogs football, as the Bullys are off to an impressive start.

Luke Bryan's new Nashville restaurant draws a crowd of 30,000 for its opening.  Preshias Harris has the Luke's 32 Bridge details;, plus more on her "Nashville Music Line" report.  As Hurricane Florence approaches, some Southerners try and bring a little chuckle to the tense event.   And Fort Valley, Georgia's Lane Southern Orchards has some dang good Chow Chow.