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Adapted from Thomas Keneally’s novel The Playmaker, Our Country’s Good tells the true story of the convicts and marines sent to Australia as part of the first penal colony. An eloquent argument for the redemptive power of theatre, Wertenbaker’s classic drama celebrates the beauty of language – in the slang of the criminal classes and the poetry of the play – and at the same time examines how it is used as an instrument of power.

My podcast will feature traditional country music the way it was in the 50's, 60's and 70's along with my personal stories about the artists who I appeared with on tour and at the Grande Ole Opry. I've even got music from as far back as the 40's. I have created the podcast through my "Not For Profit Foundation", Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation Inc. in order to promote awareness regarding the challenges our veterans face regarding PTSD.

In 2021, Texas Country Reporter celebrates its fiftieth season on the air. Broadcast every week on stations across Texas, it focuses on "ordinary people doing extraordinary things." In this memoir, Phillips tells his own story, from his early days as a reporter and his initial pitch for the show while a student at SMU to his ongoing work at the longest-running independently produced television show in American television history.

"This book is a terrific tribute, from a son to his father."---Willie Nelson "I'm so excited about Terry's new book."---Dolly Parton From the Foreword by Ken Mansfield "There are many stories about Waylon . . . the family man, the creative genius man, the quiet man, the...

The book follows the career of Hugh Paret from youth to manhood, and how his profession as a corporation lawyer gradually changes his values. The book received positive reviews, and was the second best-selling novel in the United States in 1915. View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribeThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain.

Journey into the heartfelt narrative of "A Far Country - Part 1." This story captures the struggles and aspirations of its characters, painting a vivid picture of their lives and the challenges they face. It's a poignant exploration of human resilience and hope.