Jerry Cupit was an American musician, producer and songwriter known for his contributions to the country music genre. He gained recognition for his work in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly for writing songs that were recorded by various artists. Cupit worked with Johnny Cash, Lainey Wilson, George Jones, Tim McGraw and others. His style often blended traditional country elements with contemporary sounds, making his music appealing to a wide audience. He was also an actor and inventor.
Frederick Douglas Kirkpatrick was a minister from Haynesville, Louisiana. In the mid '60s he was a co-founder of the Deacons for Defense. The group protected the black community from white violence in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He recorded albums with Smithsonian Folkways and was a favorite of Pete Seger.
Doyle Jeter from the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail joins Cory Crowe to talk about marker celebrations for Cupit and Kirkpatrick in Baskin and Grambling, Louisiana.