In 1934, WBT radio announcer Charles Crutchfield formed a spur-of-the-moment musical group to satisfy a potential sponsor looking for a "hillbilly" radio program to showcase its products. Known as the WBT Briarhoppers, this group went on to become the longest lasting bluegrass/country ensemble in America. Compiled from firsthand interviews, this work tells the story of the WBT Briarhoppers, analyzing the bands history and its connection to the growth of American radio and radio advertising.
In 1934, WBT radio announcer Charles Crutchfield formed a spur-of-the-moment musical group to satisfy a potential sponsor looking for a "hillbilly" ra...
