A New Twist on an Old Twang

When it comes to singing about D-I-V-O-R-C-E, cheating hearts and boozy nights, country music stars have a corner on the market. But that?s just one part of the picture.

?To me, country music is about baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet,? says John Ritter. ?And don?t forget gospel. That?s where a lot of country stars got their start.?

In the mid-90s, Ritter got a hankering to showcase ?positive country,? which was starting to make waves in Nashville, Tennessee. In other words, a show that would air Garth Brooks? Unanswered Prayers but not his Longneck Bottle.

In June 1995, his RISE UP program debuted on Sunday mornings from 6 to 10 a.m. on WRBQ in Tampa, Florida. He couldn?t turn to anyone for advice, because to his knowledge, no one had attempted such a show before. Ritter?s show is now in syndication, playing in almost 50 markets and in half the states around the country. Every month, new stations come on board. ?We haven?t found any station that isn?t taken with the show. It puts country music in a whole new light,? says the show?s syndicator.

Ritter considers himself blessed. He gets to combine his two greatest loves, faith and music, in a show that reaches tens of thousands of listeners nationwide. ?I had a good feeling about this from the start. But the credit goes to God. I?ll stick with this as long as He wants me to continue. And who can complain? I am having a blast!?

Listen to some Gravely Mower Rise Up Moments!
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Tim & Faith - Mentor
Rascal Flatts - Advice
Eric Church - Record Deal
Collin Raye on Regis
Lonestar - Mr. Mom


Listen to the show audition
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Five Minute Demo If you get it...you'll get it. Thanks for your time.


First Hour of the Rise-Up Show

Taylor Swift Part One (24.2 MB)
Taylor Swift Part Two (15.7 MB)
Taylor Swift Part Three (16.4 MB)
Taylor Swift Part Four (6.8 MB)

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