May 14, 2026 | 7 pm @ Birthplace of Country Music Museum
BRISTOL, TN-VA-The Birthplace of Country Music presents Radio Bristol’sFarm and Fun TimeMay 14 at 7 p.m., with musical guests Joshua Ray Walker and Chancellor Lawson in the intimate Performance Theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Hosted by Kris Truelsen and Country Casserole,Farm and Fun Timeis a re-imagining of the classic WCYB Radio program of the same name that aired in the 1940s and 1950s. Radio Bristol’sFarm and Fun Timebroadcasts live before a studio audience and recorded for television syndication on more than 143 PBS stations across the United States. It can be accessed on 100.1 FM in the Bristol area, or online atListenRadioBristol.organd on Radio Bristol’s free mobile app. Viewers may also tune in to watch throughRadio Bristol’s YouTube or Facebook page.
Joshua Ray Walkeris one of Americana’s most arresting new voices. A Texas singer-songwriter whose powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp writing, and magnetic stage presence have earned praise fromRolling Stone,NPR,Billboardand fans around the world. Known for his humor, heartbreakand once-in-a-generation vocal range, Walker’s solo “Stories & Songs” shows pull back the curtain on the characters, placesand moments behind his prolific and acclaimed discography. On stage, he’s warm, hilariousand disarmingly honest — moving from roaring laughter to pin-drop-quiet confession in a matter of seconds. These intimate solo performances reveal Walker at his very best: raw, vulnerableand unforgettable.
Singer songwriterChancellor Lawsonis a well-traveled wordsmith. Playing shows across the U.S. the past decade, the 2022 Tennessee Songwriters Week finalist has been gaining momentum in theaters as of late, opening for acts such as Kashus Culpepper and 49 Winchester.His newest full studio session singles are available on all streaming platforms. His 2025 releases include several fresh studio singles, a live album from the Dothan Opera House, and an EP release featuring 2023 IBMA Guitarist of the Year and 2025 Grammy winner Trey Hensley. Also soon to be released is the new self-titled full length album from his group Donnie and the Dry Heavers.
Kris Truelsen has spent the better part of the last two decades touring across the U.S., honing his craft as a songwriter and performer. With his latest project frontingCountry Casserole, he leans into the rock n’ roll side of country music. It’s rowdy, loose and unmistakably Kris. The band features an all star lineup including JP Parsons (guitar), Rebecca Branson Jones (pedal steel), Sarah Griffin (bass)and Levi Trent (drums).
Tickets to the live show are $48.69 (includes applicable taxes and fees) and may be purchased through the Events page atBirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org.
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