What really inspired “The Ride” — one of the most haunting songs in country music history?Songwriter Gary Gentry (“The Ride,” “The One I Loved Back Then,” and more) tells the unbelievable true story behind the song that has puzzled and fascinated fans for decades. After a night of heavy drinking, drugs, and reckless curiosity, Gary and a group of friends held a seance to provoke the spirit of Hank Williams.What happened next would stay with Gary forever.In this podcast, Gary recounts seeing what he believes was Hank Williams’ ghost — an encounter that later shaped the writing of “The Ride,” a song that feels less like fiction and more like a message passed down from country music’s past.This is not a rumor.This is not a legend told secondhand.This is the story straight from the songwriter himself.If you love:• Country music history• Nashville songwriting stories• Hank Williams folklore• Dark, strange, and unforgettable moments in music…this conversation is for you.Gary Gentry, The Ride song, Hank Williams ghost, Hank Williams seance, The Ride Gary Gentry, country music folklore, songwriting stories, Nashville songwriter, paranormal country music, haunted country music, Hank Williams legend, outlaw country history, The One I Loved Back Then, David Allan Coe songwriter, country music podcast, Drifting Cowboy podcast, strange country music stories, music history podcast, Hank Williams mystery, supernatural songwriting

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