...This chapter describes the importance of Bristol, Virginia’s WCYB to the career of the Stanley Brothers. Without the regional celebrity they acquired almost overnight on WCYB, Carter and Ralph might have spent years building a following, if they managed to survive in the music business long enough...

...This chapter describes the Stanley Brothers’ successful radio show at WCYB. The popularity of Farm and Fun Time led to a steady flow of requests for personal appearances that the new band—with Lee Stanley as manager—kicked off by arranging what appears to be its first performance...