Trevor Lawrence and the defending national champion Clemson Tigers are poised to do great things again on the gridiron in 2019.  Jon Rawl shares the latest scoop in country music – including issues with Taylor Swift, Billy Ray Cyrus makes history, and Charlie Daniels does an amazing thing for the veterans of Middle Tennessee.  Also, we get you ready for the Fourth of July festivities across the South. 

"The Barbecue Barrister" has the perfect Fourth of July preview – including tips on preparation, savory hot dog pointers, and a spare rib extravaganza.  Mississippians go to the polls Aug. 6 for a primary to select the finalists for governor, attorney general, and more.  We set the political stage in the Magnolia State; and relay the best-run and worst-run cities in the South.

Worthpoint.com CEO Will Seippel is this week's featured Southern businessman.  Discover how the Virginian moved to Atlanta to create a business recognized as an Inc. 500/5000 company.   Jerry Short returns to share a laugh with host Jon Rawl about how past generations in Toccopola would have adapted to Facebook; plus he shares stories of noodling for catfish around the Fourth of July.  Also, we learn about mimosa trees and mullet fish and mullet roe.  

Alan Jackson signed his first record deal 30 years ago this week; and to help celebrate we play one of the best punch-the-clock songs ever recorded, the Jimmy Buffett duet "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere." Several movies hit theaters as the country prepares for the long Fourth of July week.  Also, Chathom Ford in Alabama has to modify its successful "God and glory" giveaway to boost truck sales.   

Vanderbilt wins the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., giving the SEC program and coach Tim Corbin its second national championship.  Fred Allen is a world-renowned pianist from Thomasville, Ga.; and his grandson, Allen Cheney, has just penned "Crescendo," a touching tribute to his grandfather and grandmother (Winnie).  Also, disgraced "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is spotted in an Atlanta Smoothie King.

Kelsea Ballerini celebrates another No. 1 with "Miss Me More."  Preshias Harris attended the party; and she relays info on '80s hitmaker Exile and its new CD release.  CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit weighs in on the comments by Florida State athletics director Dave Coburn's about former head football coach Jimbo Fisher.  Also, Southern manners dictate that you're not supposed to wear ballcaps inside restaurants. 

Waffle House's jukebox songs are a scattered, smothered mix of Southern fun.  Presidential hopeful Joe Biden injects deceased Southern senators into the 2020 campaign and our Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short actually has to take a stand for "Sleepy Joe."  He also discusses a Supreme Court decision from June 21.  Also, Vanderbilt and Michigan duel in the College World Series' championship series in Omaha, Neb.

Louisville eliminates Mississippi State at the College World Series.  Dangerous winds swept across the South and killed two on Thursday.  Eartha Kitt (1927-2008) was a multitalented star from South Carolina – and likely kin to host Jon Rawl.  And as we wrap our expedition to the eighth state admitted to the union, we review the Palmetto State's beach and barbecue offerings.