The Morning Show Mavericks: Voices That Shaped Radio and Beyond with Devon O’Day

Send us a text This week on Here"s What We Know, Gary sits down with the remarkable Devin O’Day, a beloved voice in country music radio whose career has touched countless lives. Together, they reminisce about their early days in small-town stations, swapping stories filled with humor, resilience, and a genuine love for community connection. Devon opens up about her journey from aspiring careers to becoming a full-time broadcaster, author, audiobook narrator, and hit songwriter. Tune in and discover what it means to honor your passions, no matter where the road takes you. In This Episode:Why local radio is a lifeline for so many communitiesHear behind-the-scenes stories of radio life and insights into the art of audiobook narrationDevon’s songwriting successes with George Strait, Trace Adkins, and Lee Ann WomackThe joys (and mishaps) of early broadcasting in Louisiana and AlabamaEmbracing new media without losing your roots This episode is sponsored by: Sterling Oak Cabinetry (Bring your dream cabinet to life!)  Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!)  License #: 679261  Bio: Devon O"Day is a storyteller at heart, a seasoned radio personality, speaker, author, voice actor, and champion for creatives. With a career of over 30 years in broadcast, Devon has hosted nationally syndicated shows, voiced thousands of commercials, and written books that inspire and uplift. Beyond the mic, she’s a proud advocate for kindness, purpose-driven living, and the power of faith. Whether sharing her journey or elevating others, Devon brings warmth, grit, and heart to every conversation. Website: https://devonoday.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devonoday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devonodaysnashville/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devonoday Connect with Gary: Gary"s Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary"s Tiktok Gary"s Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!