Some people would be embarrassed to stick their proverbail neck out like I do, but when I hear what I think is a hit record, I say it. Ten years ago, the group Parmalee was just getting started with a song called "Carolina." I LOVED it and told them, NO QUESTIONS it would go to #1on the chart. For a brand new act, that is anything but a lock. However, It did.

Now a decade later, it's been a minute since I've had a chance to talk with Matt, Scott, Barry and Josh so I wanted to see if they still remembered that prediction !

Find out if they did AND the guys describe another unforgettable moment early in their career when they were held up at gunpoint after a club gig and a GUN FIGHT broke out! Find out who was killed and who survived being shot THREE TIMES! I'll say it PARMALEE has PAYED THEIR DUES.

A crazy story you'll only hear about here on the Michael J Pod-cast.

I've been a HUGE fan of Country singer and GREAT American, Craig Morgan from the very first time I heard him sing. His ability to connect with the listener through his music is just one of Craig's talents. From hunting to riding dirt bikes to serving our country in the military, Craig does it all with passion and excitement. If you've never had the change to see him perform, look for your next chance.

Great news too from Craig in this edition of the Michael J Podcast. He's been busy recording with the BIGGEST stars in Country music today on his next project. From Jelly Roll to Lainey Wilson and Luke Combs! You'll hear all about it when you hit PLAY on this podcast! Enjoy! Michael J

Brett Young is exactly who he sounds like he is. Nothing pretentious, just a super nice and very talented guy who's just released his fourth studio album, 'Across The Sheets' and is on the road supporting it with shows all over the USA, Catch him when you can and keep in touch with him at BrettYoungMusic.com

I love to tease him about livng with three women. He has a house full with his wife Taylor and two young daughters that he'll tell you all about on this edition of the Michael J Pod!

Clint Black is into year TWO of his "Mostly HIts and the Mrs." tour with wife Lisa Hartman Black and daughter Lily Pearl. He's got so much great Country music to play. Remember he surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of '89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin' Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in MyShoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the '90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits,including "A Better Man," "Where Are You Now," "When My Ship Comes In," "A Good Run of Bad Luck," "Summer's Comin'," "Like the Rain" and "Nothin' But the Taillights,"part of a catalogue that produced 22 #1 singles and made him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era. Along the way, Clint has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada including a GRAMMY, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Clint continues to tour throughout North America in 2019 as he celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Killin’ Time.

Now lets see if Clint can guess correctly his TOP three videos of ALL TIME? Let's Go Michael J

A super talented artist, composer and actor - Lukas Nelson is destined to be a star in his own right in Country music or whatever he decides to do. Fun conversation.

Brett Eldredge IS Mr. Christmas. Literally no one in Country music is more synonymous with with the season than Brett. FRom his Favorite Christmas song to tv special to best Christmas gift ever, Brett covers all of them here!

I've been telling Jackson Dean from the moment his first radio single dropped, that he'll remember these moments climbing the Country chart for the first time for the rest of his life! Having seen how hard Jackson and his family have worked to get this far, I'm happy to do everything I can to help. Garth Brooks peaked at #8 with his first hit "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)". George Strait got to #6 with his first hit , "Unwound". That's some great company for a hard working, focused and determined young rising star. I say let's help him make history. What do you say?

Jackson Dean is on his way to the TOP of the Country chart. Can he go ALL THE WAY? He will if I can have anything to say about it. Join my movement! Our campaign to take "Don't Come Lookin'" to #1. Who's with me? Where would Jackson like to go to celebrate IF and WHEN this happens? That and much more this time on the Michael J Pod.