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Chava Sanderson interviews Johnny Preston, part 3.
Tape 2 Side A: Preston talks about today's radio programming and its politics. He describes how he enjoys the support of fans and how much fun he has. He explains how difficult traveling can be, especially after 9/11/2001. He describes his time in Sweden and talks about his family's musical interests. He talks about gigs he's going to do currently and complains about allergies for a bit. They finish the interview and then talk casually.
SIde B is blank.

Chava Sanderson interviews Johnny Preston, part 2.
Side B begins with minutes of silence.
Side B: Johnny continues talking about the fans in Europe. He then talks about the Big Bopper and his family. He discusses what the Swamp Pop book contains. He talks about what he doing with his career currently. Then he gives advice to young people wanting to get into the music industry. Lastly, he shares his thoughts on the future of Texas music and its artists.

Chava Sanderson interviews Johnny Preston, part 1.
Tape 1 Side A: Preston begins with his memories of his childhood and the musical influences he had growing up. In college, he had a band that ended up having a hit song one year into their career. He talks about being on the road for touring and how hard it can be. He discusses the music business and how he was making money. He discusses working with labels and producers, and the politics behind it. He describes his time in Europe as a musician.

Jeannene Herber interviews Tommy Foote, part 2.
Side B: Tommy gives his thoughts on the social political impact on country music. He talks about his favorite musicians and why he admires them. He then shares a story about George Jones. He finishes the interview with laying out a timeline of his career and life.

Jeannene Herber interviews Tommy Foote, part 1.
Side A: Foote begins by discussing his childhood background and musical influences he had as he grew up in Texas. He talks about the Texas music scene in the earlier days of his career and working with George Strait. He describes the rise to fame with Strait and talks about his memories of that time. He states that drug and alcohol use did not have a negative affect on him and his band members. He talks about today's music industry and gives advice for those in it. He gives his opinions on Texas music and what the future may hold. Foote shares his opinions on musicians moving to Nashville and about the city itself.

Jeannene Herber interviews Darrell Staedtler, part 3.
Tape 2 Side A: Staedtler continues to talk about Texas music and his song writing tips. He gives his opinions on recording music today as technology is advancing and how it’s affecting Nashville. He describes some of his personal achievements and interesting experiences in his career. He explains how drugs have affected his fellow musicians and its influence in music. He then describes a conflict he had with Willie Nelson. Staedtler concludes by showing the interviewer his wood flutes, playing for her, and describing the time in his life when he made them.
Side B is blank.

Jeannene Herber interviews Darrell Staedtler, part 2.
Side B: Staedtler talks about his trip to Nashville with George Strait and Kent Finlay. He discusses country music artists who have recorded his songs, including Strait. He shares opinions on current music, and discusses the awards on his wall. Staedtler finishes the interview with how social change influenced his music and the future of Texas music.

Jeannene Herber interviews Darrell Staedtler, part 1.
Tape 1 Side A: Staedtler discusses growing up and the musical influences he had, specifically Texas music. He speaks of his summers in Nashville and singing at the Grand Ole Opry. He shares his approach to song writing. He also discusses his experience with Kent Finlay on Cheatham Street. Interviewer mentions several people who have been influenced by Darrell's song writing. Darrell gives advice to people pursuing music and talks about the politics in music.

Barbara Thibodeaux interviews Anthony Lucky Tomblin.
Anthony (Lucky) opens with his childhood, family, and earliest memories of music. He discusses how he decided to go to law school and become an attorney while balancing being a musician. He talks about his diverse music taste and how Texas has affected it. He discusses developing the Fire Station Recording Studio and the musicians who used the studio. He talks about the music community in Austin, and explains the Health Alliance and the Musicians Helping Musicians communities. He shares a story about a phone call he had with John Lennon. He goes on to talk about how happy he is and grateful he is for Texas State University.

Jack Kinslow interviews Aaron Allan, part 4.
Side B: Aaron Allan talks about charisma in famous country artists and how socio-politics have affected his music in regard to his controversial songs. He finishes the interview by speaking about his relationship with God, religion, and the concept of time in the universe.