Free Range Conversations

About Free Range Conversations

Free Range Conversations is just that! Conversations with no limitations from Cleveland County and the southern region of the state of Arkansas. Hosted by the Cleveland County Herald.

Publisher

Cleveland County Herald

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jun 2024

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

98 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Episode 98: Singer-Songwriter Ward Davis Returns to Arkansas as Guest for Rison in the Fall Festival

   Monticello native and singer-songwriter Ward Davis will return to South Arkansas as a special guest at the annual Rison in the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10. Davis, whose career spans more than 25 years, has co-written songs with Cody Jinks and Paul Cauthen and contributed to recordings by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. Known for his unscripted performances, Davis tailors his setlist to each audience. He said he is excited to reconnect with friends and appreciates the community spirit of small-town festivals. Davis will perform before headliner Bryan White, with additional performances by Whoa Dakota, Cori Kennedy and Wyatt Putman.

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Episode 97: Country Music Icon Bryan White Talks No. 1 Songs, Arkansas Memories & More Ahead of Fall Festival, PLUS Exclusive Scavenger Hunt Details!

   The annual Rison in the Fall Festival returns Saturday, October 10, headlined by '90s country star Bryan White. On the Free Range Conversations podcast hosted by Douglas Boultinghouse and Keden Shrum, White shared memories of his Arkansas family roots, his first number-one hit "Someone Else's Star," and his iconic duet with Shania Twain. White will perform hits and new music, including his single "Glory of Love," and plans to meet fans after the show. The festival includes afternoon musical acts, fitness events, and the returning "Drop the Mic" scavenger hunt.

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Episode 96: Viral Star Cori Kennedy to Make Arkansas Debut at Rison in the Fall Festival

   Country music artist Cori Kennedy will wrap up her debut tour season at the Rison in the Fall Festival in downtown Rison. Kennedy’s career skyrocketed after her song “Hey, Who Shot the Water Tower?”—inspired by a bullet shot through Kingsland's Johnny Cash water tower—went viral with 12 million views. The track propelled her to NBC’s The Voice, a Nashville move, and a deal with William Morris Endeavor. Visiting Cleveland County for the first time, Kennedy plans to see the infamous water tower in person with her band. "It's super special that I get to come back to this town," she shared. Taking the stage at 2:30 p.m., Kennedy will deliver a mix of original songs and classic country covers before hosting a fan meet-and-greet at her merch table. The festival lineup also features Whoa Dakota, Wyatt Putman, Ward Davis, and headliner Bryan White.

Who has been a guest on Free Range Conversations

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr John Austin Beatty
• Kim Bradley
• Malinda Berry
• Mark Peterson
• Les Walz

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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