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Bluegrass Legend Series
The late Country and Bluegrass Hall of Fame Member Mac Wiseman (1925-2019) welcomed friend International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Legend Randall Franks, "Officer Randy Goode" from TV's "In the Heat of the Night," and Share America Foundation, Inc. scholars and mentees at his home on July 29, 2015.
Among the youth performers were Mountain Cove Bluegrass Band - Cody Harvey on banjo, Tyler Martelli on mandolin, Chris Brown on guitar, Eli Beard on bass, and pianist Ryan Stinson, who served as videographer for this clip.
The group rehearsed performances for their WSM appearance later that evening and garnered encouragement and advice from the legendary performer. After performing a few songs for him, Mac asked them to join him on an impromptu performance of "Shackle and Chains" (Jimmie Davis/APRS/BMI).
While many aspects of the day's experiences were featured in the documentary "The Road to Nashville," directed by Randall Franks and also available on Randall Franks TV, this clip is previously unreleased.
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The Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship encourages youth in Appalachian music. Donate to support at www.ShareAmericaFoundation.org or download recordings on Itunes.
The Share America Foundation expresses our sincere thanks to the late Mac Wiseman for his support of our programs. His appearance on the "In the Heat of the Night" "Christmas Time's A Comin'" CD continues to encourage youth to make positive choices in life with its sales. Franks also featured Mac Wiseman in his Encouragers books series www.RandallFranks.com/store . Both appeared as artist on Grand Ole Opry Concert Package Shows together in years past.
Peach Picked Productions, Director Randall Franks for Share America Foundation, Inc.
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