Playing in Branson

1.) Where are you originally from?
Jasper, Alabama

2.) What are the 3 most played songs on your iPod/phone?
I don’t have an iPhone or carry an iPod but I do have Lionel Ritchies Greatest Hits in my car CD player right now.

3.) What are you currently reading?
The Bible

4.) When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A Musician

5.) How long have you been in Branson?
18 years

6.) Where is your favorite place to eat in Branson?
Pancho Villa

7.) When your friends come to Branson, what do you tell them that they have to do?
Do as much and see as much as you can while you are here…try to experience everything that Branson has to offer…but take some time out so that we can meet for lunch!!

8.) What is your favorite thing about being a Branson entertainer?
Being able to meet so many wonderful people.

1.) Where are you originally from?
Well I am from Highlandville Mo., just a little north of Branson and very close to Wolfe Creek Preserve home of Branson Zipline Canopy Tours

 2.) What are the 3 most played songs on your iPod/phone?
I like to listen to up-beat music and Gospel. You know I should probably get me one of those i-pod things…

3.) What are you currently reading?
Currently I am between books, however I do love books about local history and the flora and fauna of the Ozarks.

 4.) When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to a Locomotive engineer.

 5.) How long have you been in Branson?
Since I’ve grown up and always lived in the area Branson has always been an important part of my life.

 6.) Where is your favorite place to eat in Branson?
All of them, I love food!

 7.) When your friends come to Branson, what do you tell them that they have to do?
Well, of course, discovering the secrets of Wolfe Creek Preserve is top of the list! It is so much fun sharing something I’m passionate about with my friends and loved ones. I also suggest that my friends check out all of the great live shows, The Landing and Silver Dollar City.

8.) What is your favorite thing about being a Branson entertainer?
In my role as a Nature Guide here at Wolfe Creek Preserve I have the opportunity to meet thousands of visitors. I love greeting and meeting all of these interesting people, sharing the wonders of Wolfe Creek Preserve with them and being a part of their vacation and memories. 

1.) Where are you originally from?
Spartanburg, SC …but I’ve been everywhere, in fact Roy Clark and me were the first country music artists to tour the USSR.

2.) What are the 3 most played songs on your iPod/phone?
Gene Watson’s Farewell Party, Connie Smith’s Once a Day, and George Jones’ Grand Tour

3.) What are you currently reading?
My buddy Evil Knievel’s bio and a biography on Elvis

4.) When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Always a Musician/Entertainer

5.) How long have you been in Branson?
Well I’ve been performing in Branson since 1971 with Porter and Dolly, and then in 1981, 1982, and 1983 with the Hee Haw Theatre (which is now Mickey’s Theatre), then in 1987 with ChiSai at her Starlite Theatre (which is now gone), and then in 1988 at the Lowe’s Theatre (which is now Jim’s Theatre) and then we actually moved to Branson in 1990 and open all the shows at Mickey Gilley’s and then started our morning show in 1991.

6.) Where is your favorite place to eat in Branson?
Well that’s tough, we like so many of the different restaurants ….there’s Billy Bob’s, Danna’s, Cracker Barrel, Golden Corral, Olive Garden, The Shack, Rocky’s, and to be honest…when she’ll cook for me (or really when time allows) I like my wife Jean’s restaurant at home the best!

7.) When your friends come to Branson, what do you tell them that they have to do?
See my show! And golf…and see all the other great shows in town – we love taking our friends to see all the other good shows in town.

8.) What is your favorite thing about being a Branson entertainer?
Having the fans come to us. I really like getting to visit with them and I’ve made some great friends over the years. It’s great not having to travel and being able to do a show for the fans in the morning and then play golf in the afternoon.

We are 101 years old! So here at 101 things we love about summertime in
Branson:

1.) Tributes to timeless artists like Patsy Cline, Hank Williams and Neil Diamond.
2.) Camping at Indian Point Campground on Table Rock Lake
3.) Special Bluegrass Music Cruises on Showboat Branson Belle
4.) Hanging out in a Cabana at White Water
5.) Enjoying Memorial Day Fireworks at Chateau on the Lake
6.) Pausing to honor America’s fallen heroes
7.) Posing for “Old Time” photos with the whole family
8.) Shopping for unique handmade items at area craft malls
9.) Strolling along the Lakeshore Trail on Table Rock Lake at sunset
10.) Free tastings at area wineries
11.) Frozen Custard!
12.) Sunday Gospel Services at area theaters
13.) Taking a kayak from Table Rock Dam to Branson Landing
14.) Watching the Branson Landing Fountains
15.) Watching the kids’ eyes get wide shopping at the Silver Dollar City Hospitality House
16.) Fly fishing at the headwaters of Lake Taneycomo
17.) Taking a Duck Tour on Table Rock Lake
18.) KidsFest at Silver Dollar City
19.) Free fishing weekend in Missouri
20.) Summer Concert Series at Branson Landing
21.) Magic shows like Kirby VanBurch, Hamner Barber and Taylor Reed
22.) Ziplining!
23.) Meeting Polar at the Titanic Museum Attraction
24.) Riding the free trolley in Historic Downtown Branson
25.) The Late Show with David Letterman casting call for Stupid Human & Pet Tricks
26.) Showing love to our fathers on Father’s Day
27.) All the photo ops at the Hollywood Wax Museum
28.) Going horseback riding
29.) Getting turned upside down on the new Outlaw Run coaster at Silver Dollar City
30.) Taking a sight-seeing cruise on the Lake Queen
31.) Beating Dad at racing go-carts
32.) Jerry Springer hosting The Price Is Right Live at The Welk Resort for the whole month of June!
33.) Feeding the trout at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
34.) Touring unique museums like Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the World’s Largest Toy Museum
35.)  Panning for Eli Wolfe’s lost treasure at Ol’ Blue Gemstone Mining
36.) The four-course meal at Dixie Stampede
37.) The view from Inspiration Tower, the highest point in Southwest Missouri
38.) The kids feeding the sea turtle at Branson Wild World Aquarium
39.) Girls spa day… Ahhhhh….
40.) Getting Mom soaking wet at bumper boats
41.) Vocal bands like SIX and Cats Pajamas
42.) Traffic Jam Pie at McFarlain’s Family Restaurant
43.) Boating on Table Rock Lake and watching the kids hang onto an inner-tube
44.) Branson Landing Liberty Light Up
45.) International shows like Acrobats of China and Shoji Tabuchi
46.) Racing to the finish line at Kalani Towers at White Water
47.) Cooling off while taking a cave tour
48.) Having a post show snack at Cakes-n-Cream and Dreami Creames
49.) Country music shows like Baldknobbers and Clay Cooper
50.) Hitting a hole in one at miniature golf
51.) Helicopter tours of the Ozarks at sunset
52.) Paddle-boarding on Table Rock Lake
53.) Taking the dog for a walk on the Branson RecPlex trails
54.) Pancakes on Sunday mornings
55.) The view from Dewey Short Visitors Center
56.) Iced coffee and a picnic table
57.) Late-night card games… Go fish!
58.) Finding a quiet cove on Table Rock Lake and swimming for hours
59.) Getting dressed up for a nice dinner and night on the town
60.) Finding fun Branson T-Shirts
61.) Tributes to the decades shows like #1 Hits of the 60s and 70s Music Celebration
62.) Geocaching
63.) Riding ATVs
64.) Sending postcards to everyone back home
65.) Barbecue!
66.) Variety shows like Pierce Arrow, Magnificent 7 and Red, Hot & Blue
67.) Getting stars’ autographs after the show
68.) Sleeping late!
69.) Watching crafters at area craft malls
70.) Getting chocolate by the “foot” at The Fudge Shop
71.) Musical comedy shows like Jim Stafford and Paul Harris and the Cleverlys
72.) Back to school shopping at Tanger Outlet mall
73.) Missouri’s tax-free weekend shopping
74.) Spending hours shopping for knick-knacks at Dick’s 5 & 10
75.) Watching planes land at the Branson Airport from the Flight Deck while eating Famous Dave’s BBQ
76.) Animal shows like Amazing Pets and Todd Oliver
77.) Taking a ghost tour in Historic Downtown Branson
78.) Taking a picnic lunch at one of Branson’s city parks
79.) Sharing a piece of Dino’s 24 Karrot Cake with your sweetheart
80.) Getting caught up on everything to do in Branson by watching the visitor TV channels
81.) Production shows like Joseph and the Adventures of Marco Polo
82.) Golf! Golf! Golf!
83.) Stopping by the Official Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center for free brochures and maps
84.) Taking the kids to see the exotic animals at the Promised Land Zoo, Dixie Stampede and Sight and Sound
85.) Playing disc golf at Alexander Park
86.) Getting lost in the Emerald Forest Mirror Maze at the Butterfly Palace
87.) Beating the heat by taking a tour of Table Rock Dam
88.) Eating Grandma Ruth’s Cinnamon Rolls
89.) Sharing your vacation photos with Explore Branson on Instagram and Twitter using #ItsMyShow
90.) Using the color-coded routes to save time getting around town
91.) Gospel and bluegrass shows like Grand Country and The Petersen Family
92.) Getting some sun at the hotel pool
93.) Roasting marshmallows over a campfire
94.) Bass fishing on two of the top bass lakes in the country, Bull Shoals and Table Rock Lake
95.) We love tenors, like the 12 Irish Tenors, The Texas Tenors and the 3 Redneck Tenors
96.) We love indoor water parks like the Welk Splash-A-Torium, Splash Country and Castle Rock.
97.) Checking the official Branson Facebook page for tips and discounts
98.) Getting to touch the iceberg at the Titanic Museum Attraction
99.) Flying to Branson on Southwest Airlines
100.) Have we mentioned that we love Branson shows?!?
101.) Calling your friends and family back home and saying “Na-na-nie-boo-boo! We are in Branson!”

1.) Where are you originally from?
Crawfordsville, Indiana

2.) What are the 3 most played songs on your iPod/phone?
1. Perfect Symmetry by Keane
2.  On the Other Side by Augustana
3.  Feeling the Pull by Swell Season

3.) What are you currently reading?
 Born to Run

4.) When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?  Professional Golfer

5.) How long have you been in Branson?
2 years.

6.) Where is your favorite place to eat in Branson?
Billy Gails

7.) When your friends come to Branson, what do you tell them that they have to do?
People watch.

8.) What is your favorite thing about being a Branson entertainer?
 My favorite part about being an entertainer is that the audience comes to us rather than us touring and traveling to our audiences and meeting new people everyday.