NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 9, 2025) – SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville and No Shoes Radio collaborated on a moving tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett with a special episode of Songlines & Stories: Reflections on Jimmy Buffett with Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney. In this exclusive conversation, music icons, songwriters and good friends Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney share offstage memories, onstage stories and the enduring impact of their friendship with the freewheeling Jimmy Buffett. From insights into songwriting and music to shows and off-the- laughs, this celebration of legacy, love, and laid-back living offers a few surprises during this session of one of Radio Margaritaville’s best loved programs. Listeners can hear the special on-demand here: sxm.app.link/SonglinesStories
Radio Margaritaville Air Dates & Times (EST):
May 9 – 9 AM, 2 PM & 8 PM
May 10 – 12 PM & 10 PM
May 11 – 8 AM & 5 PM
May 12 – 1 PM
May 13 – 10 AM
May 14 – 3 PM
May 15 – 6 PM
No Shoes Radio Air Dates & Time (EST):
May 9 – 9 AM, 2 PM & 6 PM
May 10 – 3 PM & 9 PM
May 11 – 8 AM & 5 PM
May 12 – 7 AM & 7 PM
May 13 – 3p & 10 PM
May 14 – 10 AM
May 15 – 1 PM
To honor the memory and music of Jimmy Buffett through the voices of those who knew him best. Don’t miss this rare and heartfelt conversation celebrating one of the most influential figures in American music.
About Mac McAnally
Mac McAnally’s journey is one of divine providence and musical mastery. With an astonishing 10 Country Music Association Musician of the Year awards and a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall, the Mississippi Musicians Hall and the Alabama Music Hall of Fames, McAnally’s contributions to the world of music are nearly unparalleled. Born into a family of Gospel musicians in a dry county, McAnally’s early years were steeped in the rich traditions of Southern music, sacred and secular. Those humble beginnings paved the way for a career marked by extraordinary talent, deep humility and unwavering dedication. As a songwriter, McAnally has penned chart-topping hits for Alabama, Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffett, while his musical abilities have enriched albums by Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Toby Keith, Dolly Parton, Keith Whitley and George Strait. Despite the numerous accolades and collaborations with music royalty, McAnally remains grounded in his love for the art itself. For the soft-spoken creative force, music is not a career, but a calling—a testament to the joy of melody and the power of storytelling. With each note he plays and every lyric he writes, McAnally continues to inspire and uplift people around the world, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of American music. For additional information, visit MacMcAnally.com.
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