The Ozark Jubilee was a live, nationally broadcast country-western variety show originating from the Jewell Theater -- “the heart of the Ozarks” -- in downtown Springfield from 1955 through 1960. Many ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Once upon a time, only three cities in the United States produced national, network programming. New York City, Hollywood, and Springfield, Missouri. “It was a big deal,” ...

Today, Si Siman is popularly recognized for helping establish "Ozark Jubilee," the first regularly-broadcast live country music show on network television, produced in Springfield. But Siman, an area ...

Ozark Jubilee is the first U.S. network television program to feature country music's top stars, and featured performers located in Springfield, Missouri which has long emulated Nashville, Tennessee ...

For six seasons starting in 1955, Springfield was home to a live, weekly TV show featuring the top country music singers and musicians. The nationally syndicated show was regularly watched by more ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – “Sharing Stories of the Crossroads” is a history radio program created by The History Museum on the Square on 92.3 FM. Stories of the Crossroads reveals the history behind the ...

Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a deal. Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a record ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Herschel "Speedy" Haworth Jr., who played lead guitar on the 1950s country music show "Ozark Jubilee" and had hits with the original Porter Wagoner Trio, has died at age 85.

They buried Red Foley in 1968. Foley found his peace in the valley. Eight years prior, Mr. Country Music ended his five year run as host of ABC-TV’s popular “Ozark Jubilee.” Fifty-three years later, ...