Nashville Connection Radio Show

10/01/2025

I'm back with Rob this week on Nashville Connection. Lots to talk about in the new year. If you missed it this morning, click the link!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

20/12/2024

This week we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with our last Nash Connection of 2024. Lot's of stuff to cover with Rob on Clay County Country!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

13/12/2024

if ya missed the Connection this morning, no worries. Click the link. Rob and I take a little tour Nashville. We start with at big show at Bridgestone Arena, then just down the street to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Then, Centenial Park for fireworks and the NYE Bash. Plus, try out to be Dolly on Broadway, Lots of birthdays and cool country history too!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

06/12/2024

We talked a bit out the Rock Bluegrass of Hayseed Dixie. Here is some history on the guys!
Thanks Rob!

Short documentary film from 2005 telling the story and origins of Hayseed Dixie, the creators of the Rockgrass music genre. Oh, they were so young and pretty...

06/12/2024

This week on the connection with Dave Lenahan and Rob Calhoun we talk about CMA Christmas, Dolly gifts galore, Chris Young's new label, A/C - Hayseed DIxie, The Official Chirstmas song of Tennessee. Plus Cool Country History and more!
If ya missed it, click the link.

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

28/11/2024

22/11/2024

This week on the Connection. Rob and I wrap up the CMA awards show. Plus Christmas at Ga***rd Opryland Resort. More on Jelly Roll's Lower Broadway bar. And as always a little cool country history.

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

15/11/2024

If ya missed the show this morning, I got you!
Rob and I talk a little CMA awards, Songwriter Hall of Fame nominations, Blake Shelton's new singing competition show, Dolly's donation and hotel, Brooks and Dunn Reboot II and more, plus Arrivals, one departure and cool country history too! Click the link.

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

08/11/2024

This week on the Connection; I share my experience playing at the Bluebird and Rob and I have all the news from Nashville. Cody Johnson, The Country Hall of Fame, We check the charts for new #1's, the Sawyer Brown Documentary, Take This Job and Shove it and more!! If ya missed it, click the link!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

01/11/2024

Nov 1, 2024 Nash Connect. Rob and I talk about how Nashville and Country Music pitches in to help hurricane victims. Plus, Morgan Wallen's new chart success, Dan and Shay say it's officially Christmas time. A new Oak RIdge Boy, TG Shepherd 50 years in Counry Music. Cool Country history and lots of birthdays to celebrate! If ya missed it, click the link!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

25/10/2024

New this week on the Connection! Rob and I talk about the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony. Also, Post Malone's show. Luke Comb's Category 10 Lower Broadway Bar, Luke Bryan's new Nashville business. A Beatle with a new Country record and a show at the Ryman. Arrivals one important departure on this date. Cool country history too! If ya missed it click the link.

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

18/10/2024

This week on the Connection. New Music City Walk of Fame members, Opry 100 is coming. Another Country star with a bar. Brantly Gilbert and Riley Green in the news. Birthdays and cool country history too! If ya missed Rob and I, click the link.

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

11/10/2024

This week on the Connection! Rob and I talk about the Hurricane relief shows inclduding Taylor Swift's big donation. A couple of big Holiday shows taking shape. The BMI honors Randy Owen and a lot of Birthdays and cool Country history too!
If ya missed it, click the link!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

04/10/2024

This week on the Connection we talk about Kris Kristofferson, Hugh Prestwood, the flood devistation and how our community is pitching in to help, Plus, another host added to the CMA Award show, Luke Combs latest milestone. Lots of arrivals and cool Country history too. If ya missed on WNOI, click the link!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.

30/09/2024

RIP to one of the greats.

https://apnews.com/article/kris-kristofferson-dead-47becf20fecd41aba66840af2e1275db

27/09/2024

We went to press before the results of the People's Choice Country Awards last night. So here are the results. Congrats to Morgan and Luke!

Morgan Wallen was the top winner at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, followed by Luke Combs. Here's a complete list of winners with analysis.

27/09/2024

So, I reported one of those T-shirt scammers pretending to be me. And this is the response I got from Facebook. Crazy!!

27/09/2024

This week on the Connection. Rob and I see if Dolly when slowed down really sounds like Hozier. Plus, does Morgan Wallen sped up sound like Miley Cyrus? And, Dolly and Miley discover they are really realated. MGK, another pop star going country? Tootsies, B-day celebration and a whole lot more. if ya missed it click the link!

Dave is a passionate songwriter who spent 30 years in country radio. He currently hosts the Nashville Connection radio show and the popular Songwriter Connection podcast.