Larry Black Named “Ambassador of Good Will’ For State of Tennessee by Senator Haynes

“Larry’s Country Diner,” the wholesome , down-home, nationally-broadcast variety show known for its spontaneity, impromptu dialogue and live-to-tape performances by the best country music artists of yesterday and today, had a surprise guest on set this morning. Larry Black, host and creator of the series, known for telling his famed guests, “once the tape starts rolling, it’s not stopping—you get yourself in trouble, get yourself out,” found the tables turned with an unexpected, on-set visit by Tennessee State Senator Joe M. Haynes. Haynes walked through the diner door, presented Black with a flag and read an official proclamation, naming the beloved host the “Ambassador of Good Will for the State of Tennessee.”

“I never saw this coming,” said an astonished Black. “What an incredible surprise! I’m completely humbled!” he stated as the cameras continued to roll.

In just over three short years, “Larry’s Country Diner” has become a favorite “eatery” of country fans everywhere, pulling a growing audience of 1.4 million viewers monthly as one of the top-rated shows on the RFD-TV network. The show has recently been added to the FamilyNet lineup — proving that America is “hungry” for this type of programming. For more information on “Larry’s Country Diner,” please visit larryscountrydiner.com.

ABOUT LARRY’S COUNTRY DINER:
Larry’s Country Diner is a unique down-home variety show which integrates entertainment, interviews and music in a weekly format, taped LIVE in front of a studio audience in a country diner setting. The show features regular characters including Black, Keith Bilbrey, Sheriff Jimmy Capps, waitress Renae and avid church lady Nadine, along with special guest appearances by country music artists of yesterday and today. Since its initial airing on August 3, 2009, Larry’s Country Diner has produced 100 episodes and has become one of the most popular shows on RFD-TV, garnering 1.4 million viewers monthly and growing. For more information, please visit www.larryscountrydiner.com.

Larry’s Country Diner is another product of Gabriel Communications, started in 1996. Owned and operated by long-time disc jockey, Larry Black, the company specializes in “Reunion Videos.” The success of this series spurred the creation of more than a dozen more projects featuring hundreds of songs and stories as well as Country’s Family Reunion News, a monthly newspaper which highlights the music of yesteryear. For more information on Country Family Reunion products, please visit: www.cfrvideos.com.