Guy sounds like a newscaster with a TBI. Completely unlistenable. Why in the world would you decide that's a way that you should speak

A great deep dive into country music. Many times it demystifies the genre and relates it back to the workings of the industry. I love how much of it puts focus on the songwriters, an essential component especially to the nature of country music itself.

This is simply the most well put together piece of country music history audio that I have ever heard. And I’ve been digging all my life. I wish I had found it back when it was active. I’d have signed up to be a patron!

I’m not even a country fan but I listened to both seasons and I will play them again. Looking forward to season 3

Bobbie Gentry deep dive as ep. 3 really seals my opinion that this is worthy as a good piece of media. I should listen to more, but this has a similar vibe to Andrew Hickey’s 500 Songs podcast. I added it to my podcast line up immediately.

Stumbled upon this podcast while searching for a song “Harper Valley PTA”. Weeks later I have listened to every episode, and now I have a new appreciation of everything country music. Informative, entertaining, and authentic, you can’t do better than TMC.

I love this podcast - it reminds me of you must remember this but about country music instead of Hollywood. If you have even a passing interest in country music give it a chance!

Love this pod. Interesting, funny, freaky, and inclusive of all my heroes… and then some.

What does the Louisiana Purchase and Buffalo Bill have to do with George Jones or Tammy Wynette in the first episode?!?!? And why do u sound like a robot when you talk?? Almost unlistenable. I hope the next episode is better….

Where have I been? I am totally late to this amazing podcast and started when Andrew was on episode 170 or so. I had read his LA book, but not a clue about this comprehensive and entertaining history. I am catching up quickly listening to 5 or 6 episodes a week. Which is actually a good way to keep the connections going between shows. If you are into popular music at all, listen to Andrew.

I am currently listening to "Cocaine & Rhinestones" for a second time. It is entertaining and informative. If you love country music, this is a must-listen podcast. Each episode tells a story from the last century, providing insight and fascinating details about people you have heard of and many you have not, all of whom have had a tremendous influence on the development and growth of country music. What we listen to now is connected to these stories, lending considerable insight into the music we love.

This is a really great podcast. Thank you for bringing some dry humor, wit, empathy, and knowledge to the classic country world.

I don't care for most podcasts. I have listened to ones by a favorite tv show cast members, it was a snooze. I have tried to listen to ones intended to be educational and there was too much filler. I preordered the audiobook "Cocaine and Rhinestones" because I am a big George and Tammy fan. Because of that order, I found this podcast. I have basically been binge listening since I found it. The shows are extremely well written, well researched, and really hold my interest. I am admittedly a huge country music fan, and just a few exceptions, the era Tyler covers is my era. My father was raised on artists like Hank Williams, and Web Pierce. As he got older he continued like country music like Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline and George Jones. I was born in 1967 and like many kids love the music I was raised on. I can't recommend the show enough!

Last night at a taping of a Dolly Parton upcoming TV show, a gentleman and I struck up a conversation and he recommended this podcast. 2 episodes in and I’m HOOKED! Keep it up Tyler!

Love the format, topic choices and delivery. So interesting and very well researched. Great delivery. Thanks for the podcast!

an episode about the great "Hank Snow "please .

Excellent all around. Best podcast I’ve ever heard on our classic country music & ⭐️ stars! Keep up the great work. 😊👍

Seriously. Of ANY genre. Coe spills the Tea. All over those nice white doilies of “official” Country Music History. This is ESSENTIAL listening for history buffs, of music, or of American culture. Whatever that means to you.

Amused by the negative reviews. Maybe this is a podcast for people not really into podcasts, because I am not into podcasts but listen to all these episodes over and over again. I tell anyone who will listen to me to listen to this. Pardon my digression, but my favorite philosophy professor would go on for weeks creating context for the reading material. It wasn’t a “this is how you pass the quiz” substitute for reading the material, but it deepened my appreciation for what was in the books.

I’m a big fan of REAL country music. The behind the scenes takes are funny and disturbing. Coes story telling is great and mysterious enough to keep you thinking about the real story.

Listen to this series! If you have any interest in music -- country or not -- you will see all the connections between rock, country, blues et al. Well done! Thank you for your dedication to telling these stories. ❤️

Please come back with more phenomenal history on our country music artists!! You are a wonderful and thorough host!

Wow, both seasons were phenomenal. I learned so much about the music and the country singers that I grew up listening to. I can’t wait for season three.

Thank you Tyler

I wasn’t sure after the first episode but I always give podcasts 3-4 episodes to find their feet. This one found its feet by the middle of its second episode. Host seems super invested in the stories and he’s more relaxed than the first episode. Plus, this stuff is interesting! Looking forward To more episodes!

It is with great sadness, but the wait for the second series was not worth it. And I fear it’s just going to go downhill from here. I hope Tyler gets some help because I think he needs to be extracted at times from his research and just start producing content. Hopefully this doesn’t come off as too negative but I guess it probably does and I apologize.

Cocaine and Rhinestones is a labor of love for the Host, Tyler Mayan Coe, and one can tell by the painstaking research and anecdotes he provides for key things in the history of country music. Eminently listenable for walks and jogs, long drives, or any other activities. Afterwards listening, the compulsion to download the songs and albums to get a better idea of the story told on the cast. One of my new faves in my Podcast library!

I just found this podcast and I really love it. Tyler I think you are very emotionally intelligent in your story telling. I’m on season one and I love to hear you grow as you go. Thank you.

C’mon Tyler we all chomping at the bit! I sure hope you’re recording multiple seasons and just a waiting to release them all. 2 years in between does not inspire patrion

Only wish I had found it sooner. I love the deep story, and I’m excited to see how the host settles into the narration, because I really like the after comments. I thought I knew a lot about the history of county music and these stories are so deep. I can’t wait to hear more.

We’ve only listened to a few, but love this show! Wish we discovered it sooner!

This podcast is a superb look not just at the music and the artists but at the social history of the times in which the music was made. That might sound like it could be dry but Tyler Coe makes it all come alive with his commentary. Highly recommended. He combines deep knowledge of the music with the context to make each episode a riveting story. Even if you don’t know who any of these musicians are, you’ll find you love the stories (and then are probably motivated to listen to more of the music).

Hey Tyler big fan of the show and man do I miss it as do many others! There’s a ton of stories I’d like to see you cover! I know it ain’t cheap to do but I bet myself and your other loyal listeners could help out with some donations. Thanks buddy! From a real country fan fa

Fantastic historical review of country music performers. Tyler must put in a lot of work for these stories. I appreciate his work and zeal for country music history. Well done

If you love roots country and 40s 59’s 60’s country… listen to All of this podcast and support it with $

This podcast is amazing. Coe covers so much ground and does it effortlessly. You can tell he has done his research and is passionate about the subject. Don’t miss it!

Forget country music, if you just enjoy popular music and well researched history about it, then you need this podcast in your life. Mr Coe knows the stories behind the music and often he has first hand knowledge of many of the personalities who created it. Cocaine and Rhinestones is engaging, informative, accurate and often highly entertaining! Subscribe today!

Claims to be a podcast on the history of country music, but almost every episode includes 20 minutes of rambling on a random subject. What is up with that? I would consider paying money if I didn’t have that crap in the front.

I am really a country music fan yet I love this podcast. Well done!

Awesome history of country music!

U2 is easily the greatest band of all time.

I never enjoyed Country until I listened to this podcast. Great work indeed. I even wrote about No Show Jones in my sci-fi novel: When the Cows Come Home, (available on Amazon) and I didn’t realize the awesomeness of George at the time. These stories improved my life. Thanks.

I wish it was more precise and protracted. Engineered. The ad-libbing makes me wonder if more ruthless justice were possible with more planning. A meaner world is possible. These bands are my enemies, and my enemies must be destroyed. Five stars.

This is the first podcast that I’ve ever listened too. So much fun to learn more about the legends that I have been listening to for years. Highly recommended.

As far as I’m concerned, this is the gold standard of what podcasting is. It has changed my life, and its existence has truthfully made the world a better place. Nothing really more to be said.

This has slowly become my favorite podcast. I have to admit that I didn’t really like Tyler’s voice at the start, but the substance was so interesting I kept listening. After two seasons, I like Tyler’s voice a lot. And I don’t know what in the world that other review is talking about “angry host”!? I think the Host sounds like a kind, honest, genuine, human being. Keep up the good work.

The content is outstanding and well-researched but the robot style presenting is unbearable.

Really good and informative podcast. Unfortunately the host is a angry jack-weasel that prefers to belittle people using his FB page. Maybe his Dad didn’t love him enough as a child? Be better, man.

Once I started listening to this, It’s been difficult to function in my everyday life as I want to drop everything and listen to the next episode. Even if you aren’t a fan of country music, the stories told here are still extremely interesting and entertaining. And if you are a fan of country music, this is mandatory listening.

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