A podcast that will feature in depth interviews with the current & former musicians in Southern Gospel Music! Our goal is to bring these musicians to the forefront, so that people will recognize them & their efforts!
Les Butler shares his extensive experience in Southern Gospel music, including radio hosting, publishing, and performing with renowned groups, revealing his significant impact behind the scenes in this interview.
19 May 2025
Episode 15: David Owen
Episode 15 features David Owen! David was an original member of Karen Peck & New River(1991-1999)! With David being the original bass guitarist for Karen Peck & New River, he played many great Karen Peck & New River songs nightly! Listen as David talks about the bass guitars, bass amps, & bass guitar strings that he used while touring with Karen Peck & New River.
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5 May 2025
Episode 14: Scoot Shelnut
The guest for Episode 14 is Scoot Shelnut! Scoot plays bass guitar & sings the bass part in the legendary, Dixie Echoes! Scoot also sang the baritone position before moving to the bass vocal position. Scoot is a very talented musician, playing the bass guitar, drums, & piano!
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24 Mar 2025
Episode 13: Nick Bruno
The guest for Episode 13 is Nick Bruno! Nick is a legendary pianist & producer for several Southern Gospel groups! The list of groups that he toured with is The Keystone Quartet, The Rebels, Coy Cook & The Senators, JD Sumner & The Stamps, and The Kingsmen! Nick produce several albums for The Kingsmen . Nick also produced the hit song, "Excuses" & also produced Squire Parsons' "Beulah Land"! Nick now works at Daywind Records as a consultant & producer!
Listen as Nick talks about his live album experiences with The Kingsmen, his days on the road with The Keystone Quartet, The Rebels, Coy Cook & The Senators, & his experience being Elvis' personal pianist!
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24 Feb 2025
Episode 12: Adam Borden
Episode 12 features Adam Borden! Adam was my guest for Episode 1 in August 2024, but during that interview, we never talked about his bass gear that he used when touring with Gold City. We went back & recorded a new episode & did a "walk thru time" discussing the bass guitars & gear that Adam used while on the road! Adam played bass guitar with Gold City from April 5, 1995 thru 2005!
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10 Feb 2025
Episode 11: Tim Surrett
The special guest for Episode 11 is Tim Surrett! Tim played bass, acoustic guitar & sang lead/baritone for The Kingsmen(1989-1996)(2002-2005), The Isaacs(in the late 90’s), & now Balsam Range! Tim is a very talented multi-instrumentalist & also does studio work! Surrett’s musical history includes projects with a diverse range of bluegrass, country, and gospel musicians. He has performed or recorded with Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, and Tony Rice; with the Primitives and the Isaacs; and with Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, and Keith Urban-among many others. During his years with the Kingsmen, the quartet received the Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Band of the Year for seven straight years, from 1989 to 1995. Surrett himself was voted Favorite Musician by the Singing News readers in both 2004 and 2005. Tim is best known for recording “Wish You Were Here” & “Rise Up From My Grave” while with The Kingsmen!
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27 Jan 2025
Episode 10: Jeff Tolbert
Jeff Tolbert is the featured guest on Episode 10 of Behind the Music Podcast. Jeff is a popular musician & singer in Southern Gospel & Bluegrass Gospel Music! Jeff currently owns & tours with Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road! Jeff is a former member of the Primitive Quartet, for nearly 30 years! Jeff also toured with The Easter Brothers, Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Isaacs, & Ricky Skaggs!
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13 Jan 2025
Episode 9: Randy Miller
Grammy-nominated musician Randy Miller shares his remarkable journey from playing music at 14 to performing on iconic stages worldwide, inspiring listeners with his faith-driven artistry.
30 Dec 2024
Episode 8: Luke Vaught
Episode 8 of Behind the Music Podcast features Luke Vaught, of The Inspirations! Luke is the pianist, guitarist, fiddle player, mandolin player, & baritone vocalist for The Inspirations! Luke has been with The Inspirations since 2009! Luke has played upright bass, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, & steel guitar for The Inspirations before becoming the fulltime pianist & baritone vocalist!
Listen as Luke talks about his time with The Inspirations & about his love for musical instruments!
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16 Dec 2024
Behind the Music Podcast Episode 7: Terry Wooten
Terry Wooten, pianist for Gold City, shares insights on his time with the group, musical influences, and favorite Southern Gospel artists.
2 Dec 2024
Behind the Music Podcast Episode 6: Rob Novell
Rob Novell shares his journey as a musician, producer, and minister, highlighting the intersection of music and faith in his life and work.
18 Nov 2024
Behind the Music Podcast Episode 5: Trevor Conkle
Today's guest for Episode 5 of Behind the Music Podcast is Trevor Conkle! Trevor currently serves as the pianist for the Mark Trammell Quartet!
Trevor has been touring with the Mark Trammell Quartet since July 20, 2017! Listen as Trevor talks about his road gear, his experiences traveling & playing piano for The Hoppers, whom he started his Gospel music career, & the Mark Trammell Quartet!
Trevor has a new solo piano recording available at his website, as well on all major streaming sites!
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23 Sept 2024
Behind the Music Podcast Episode 4: Nick Succi
Nick Succi is the guest for Episode 4 of the Behind the Music Podcast! Nick resides in Hamilton, Ontario Canada!
Nick played piano for the Carolina Boys Quartet(September 2001-2003) & The Kingsmen(2004-2007)!
Listen as Nick tells how he got hired with The Carolina Boys & his experiences in Southern Gospel Music!
9 Sept 2024
Behind the Music Podcast Episode 3: Greg Fox
Today's guest is Greg Fox! Greg played drums for The Kingsmen, from 1977-2001! In the 1990's, Greg also became the road manager for The Kingsmen. Greg's father, Eldridge Fox, owned & managed The Kingsmen from 1957-2001.
Greg Fox now travels with The Hoppers, Balsam Range, & plays the drums on occasion with Carolina.
27 Aug 2024
Behind the Music Podcast Episode 2: Richie Works
This week's guest is Richie Works! Richie plays piano for Phil Cross & Poet Voices and The Kingsmen, when his schedule allows! Richie originally joined Phil Cross & Poet Voices in the late 1990's & stayed there until 2002.
Richie just released a new instrumental album titled, 30 Southern Gospel Piano Favorites. This album is available on CD & on all of the streaming sites!
If you would like to contact Richie, his email address is drrichieworks@gmail.com
5 Aug 2024
Behind the Music Podcast Episode 1: Adam Borden
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Behind the Music Podcast! Today's guest is Adam Borden! Adam Borden is a former bass guitarist for Gold City! Adam is currently the lead singer/bass guitarist for The Old Time Preachers Quartet as well as an evangelist! Adam also plays and sings with his two daughters when they are evangelizing!
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Les Butler
Randy Miller
Terry Wooten
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