The life of Marcia Campbell is a story of miscellaneous endeavors, ambition and success.
Her broadcasting career started in the early 90’s, in her hometown of Dickson, TN. She created “The Muleskinner Bluegrass Show” a unique weekly bluegrass show, which
featured artists that set the bar for Bluegrass music: Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse McReynolds and the Osborne Brothers
as well as new stars of Bluegrass such as Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, The Del McCoury Band
and Rhonda Vincent. The program aired every Thursday on AM 1260 WDKN.
Marcia thanks Chuck Daulphin, Program Director and long time friend for giving her the opportunity to get behind the mic. The funny thing is, she did the program each
week without pay and used her own music library from home. Marcia remembers “It was all for the love of music and sharing it with the community.” Little did she know
this would be a new beginning, a new career for her.
That experience lead to hosting the overnight trucking program on the Interstate
Radio Network (IRN) which aired nightly on more than 25AM/FM stations nationwide, including WSM 650 AM, home of the Grand Ole Opry. The experience and responsibilities
lead her to become Program Director, Music Director as well. Marcia’s co-host, Keith Bilbrey, gave her the title “America’s Truckin’ Sweetheart.” She has a host of well-known
artists on her list of interview credits: Vern Gosdin, Connie Smith and Jim Ed Brown Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs and Carl Jackson and songwriters Larry Cordle, Paul
Overstreet and Shawn Camp.
That’s not even half the story.
Marcia started square dancing and clogging at the age of six. She has won several
competitions and state championships with her solo performances. She traveled to Peru with the dance group “The Tennessee Flatfooters”, to represent the USA during a
folk festival where more than 15 countries came together to exhibit their dance. Marcia graced the stage of The Grand Ole Opry with the Melvin Sloan Dancers the first time
at the age of twelve. At the age of thirteen she was asked to join the troupe, becoming a permanent member of the Melvin Sloan Dancers. Since then, Marcia has danced
and entertained at the Opry every Saturday night. In October 2004, Marcia celebrated twenty years of "kicking up her heels " on the Grand Ole Opry stage. “I have
made many friendships during my years at the Opry. We truly are like family,” stated Marcia.
You never know who Marcia will coax out on stage to dance with her. Marty Stuart,
Daryl Worley, Buck White, Steve Wariner, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless and Rebecca Lynn Howard have all joined in the fun and danced a jig with her.
Marcia has taught dance in the past and has given private lessons to Reba McEntire,
Aaron Tippon and Janie Fricke.
Marcia has danced on records too! Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder CD The Future of the Pas - “Shady Grove”.
Dolly Parton CD- Little Sparrow- “He’s Gonna Marry Me”. Leland Martin CD - song “Wayfaring Stranger”. You can also see Marcia in the new Alan Jackson music video “Too Much Of A Tood Thing”.
Marcia credits her family's love and support for her success. “My mother, Joyce, is my biggest fan and will always be.
She says I am living out her dream. My father, Bobby, always encouraged me to be the best I can be. Both encouraged me to be happy in what I am doing and to use the talent the Good Lord gave me.
If I can make someone laugh, brighten someone’s day or entertain them with a dance, I believe I am doing my job, my purpose” says Campbell
Marcia is a musician, singer and songwriter. She is the mother of two sons, Brandon and Casey. Marcia states
“I love spending time with my boys around the house playing music as a family. We write songs together and it doesn’t take much to have a jam session in our living room
almost nightly. I have been so blessed in my life with wonderful opportunities, great family and friends, but being “Mom” is the coolest gig God has given me! My boys,
Brandon and Casey bring so much love and joy to my life.
Dave Nemo and Michael Burns went on a mission last year to find Marcia Campbell, s
igning her to Dave Nemo Entertainment. She has stirred up quiet a ruckus and is accused of having too much fun! Marcia has shown dedication and determination in bringing
fun and laughter to all who are in her presence, whether you are in the audience watching her dance or if you are listening to her on the radio.
