The program was hosted by Nashville TV/radio personality Ralph Emery and featured performances and interviews with country music artists and other celebrities.

The show was nominated for an ACE Award in 1987 for Music Series.

Emery's sidekick was Shotgun Red, a puppet performed by Steve Hall.

It originated from TNN's studio ("Gaslight Theater") at Opryland USA in Nashville.

The show is now jointly owned by Viacom and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville TN.