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BILL BLOG Friday, July 10, 2026    Good morning from Cincinnati, Ohio. Also known as “The Queen City” and “Porkopolis.” They used to drive pigs down the street. Don’t ask.   I’m in Cincinnati for this.      She’ll be signing a bunch of her books, and we’re hoping to see a bunch of friends on Saturday.   YESTERDAY My wife and I made the trip from Nashville to Cincinnati, and this was our first stop.   It’s the law. Had to have a three-way and a cheese coney before we ever checked into our room. Shortly after check-in,  I was sitting by the Pete Rose statue at Great American Ballpark.     And I was waiting for my friend from Dayton, Mark Bondurant, to join me.     Mark is a retired pharmacist, owned his own shop, and these days he writes songs for the same publishing company I do, Billy Blue Publishing . On the way up to Cincinnati, I called him at the last second to see if he wanted to jo...

BILL BLOG Thursday, July 9, 2026   Thursday morning has arrived, with a road trip ahead today. 89 with rain in Nashville today, and the rain is going to hang around all weekend.   YESTERDAY I had an open day on my calendar, but my wife Kathy and I spent some of Wednesday high-fiving over her getting a little recognition for her book “Subtle Frequency.’   And this certificate as well.   Happy for her and the book!   If you’re a reader? Grab a copy anywhere online for your summer read this year.       “LIVE” SONG Last night, Texas artist Payton Howie was part of an all-girl songwriter round at the Listening Room Café here in Nashville. And she sang her current single, “ Truck Bed, ” which I wrote with her and Brady Seals . Looks like it went over big with the crowd. Take a LOOK .      #1 ON THE CHART How about this?   The song “ Moon Shines on the Still ” just went #1 on the Banjo Radio Chart f...