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The Broken Spoke: a True Texan Honky Tonk

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

Originally aired in March as part of Radio 2's Texas season,
Mark Lamarr celebrates 40 years of the Broken Spoke, an Austin-area country dance hall whose roster of performers includes Bob Wills , Dolly Parton , George Strait , Willie Nelson , Hank Thompson , Tex Ritter and Kitty Wells. Lamarr discussses the venue's celebrated mythology with founder James White , and meets up with roots-based singer Dale Watson , Austin-based act the Derailers and Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel).

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Mark Lamarr
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Bob Wills
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Dolly Parton
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George Strait
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Willie Nelson
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Hank Thompson
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Tex Ritter
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Kitty Wells.
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James White
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Dale Watson
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Ray Benson
Source: Radio Times

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