Former truck driver Jim Hurst has been named Guitar Player of the Year twice by the International Bluegrass Music Association.Overdrive's streaming music show, which continues Friday, March 19, will include an interview with former truck driver Jim Hurst, twice named Guitar Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
The four-part series, “Overdrive’s Music to Truck By: Today’s tunes from the men and women behind the wheel,” airs from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern time each Friday in March. It's hosted by long-time trucking radio DJ Big Al Weekley on The Bluegrass Jamboree network. Night haulers can catch a re-air in the wee hours Wednesday, March 24, 1 a.m.-3 a.m.
OverdriveOnline.com's Overdrive Radio is a diverse collection of podcasts produced mostly by Senior Editor Todd Dills. The trucking-related music episodes have in part made up Overdrive Radio’s “Music to Truck By” collection.The program presents the music of working truckers who are up and coming or more established singer-songwriters and artists, as well as interviews with them by Weekley, a working CDL holder himself, and Overdrive Senior Editor Todd Dills.
In this week's episode, Weekley said he'll also focus on Canadian trucking music "and a segment I'll call 'Then and now.' We'll look at a song recorded years ago that's been brought back to life in today's music."
Early in his career, Hurst toured and recorded with country and bluegrass artists. In 2010 he began a solo career and now performs solo and with his Jim Hurst Trio. His work also has led to side projects with other bluegrass greats such as Claire Lynch and David Grisman. His seven recordings include "Atlantic Crossing" and "Looking Glass."
“Overdrive’s Music to Truck By” streams with one click from the home page of thebluegrassjamboree.com. You can also listen to it via tunein.com and onlineradiobox.com or those sites' associated mobile apps. It can also be streamed through Bluegrass Jamboree mobile apps for Android and iOS devices, which are available for free download, and on Alexa by saying, "Alexa, play Bluegrass Jamboree."
This broadcast version of “Overdrive’s Music to Truck By” also features full-time drivers who’ve been associated with the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search, such as Paul Marhoefer, Mandi Jo Brown, and Tony Justice. The 2021 Talent Search is accepting entries through March 28.
“My goal is to connect bluegrass and country music with those in the trucking industry,” Weekley said. “This show will provide a place for artists to showcase their talent, with no outside agenda."
Weekley, still a truck driver after more than 40 years, has been in radio broadcasting for 30 years. He’s been around some of the best in the industry, including: Bill Mack, Big John Tremble, Chip Davis (co-writer of the song “Convoy”) and others. He’s produced radio programs, performed himself, and recorded with legends such as Dave Dudley, James King and Leroy Van Dyke.
The Bluegrass Jamboree’s 24/7 programming includes traditional, modern and gospel bluegrass and traditional country. Weekley’s existing show, "The Big Al & Sandy Show," features bluegrass and country music and includes artist interviews. It airs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST each Monday.
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