Russell Simmons

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He was one of the driving forces behind a big change in American culture when he began producing hip hop music.

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John Fogerty
  

John Fogerty

He wrote "Proud Mary", "Bad Moon Rising" and "Have You…
Benicio Del Toro
  

Benicio Del Toro

Oscar winner and star of the current hit “Sicario” talks…
Willie Nelson
  

Willie Nelson

He's on the road again. Dan catches up with music…
Tanya Tucker
  

Tanya Tucker

She began singing in Las Vegas and had her first…
Russell Simmons
  

Russell Simmons

He was one of the driving forces behind a big…
Big & Rich
  

Big & Rich

Country music’s dynamic duo invite Dan to a party at…
Sammy Hagar
  

Sammy Hagar

The Red Rocker has a life of fame and fortune…
Phil Collins
  

Phil Collins

Legendary singer-songwriter, Phil Collins, sits down with Dan Rather to…
David Hasselhoff
  

David Hasselhoff

The Guinness Book of World Records maintains he’s the most…
Neil Young
  

Neil Young

Music legend Neil Young sits down for a rare and…
Meat Loaf
  

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The multi-talented artist talks about his music, his passion, acting…
Martina McBride
  

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Olivia Newton-John

Still with the magical voice, the star of Grease sits…
Michael Bublé
  

Michael Bublé

Big band crooner and pop superstar, Michael Bublé, opens up…
Gloria and Emilio Estefan
  

Gloria and Emilio Estefan

They brought the Latin beat to mainstream music and were…
Mike Love
  

Mike Love

The original Beach Boy front man goes one on one…
Carly Simon
  

Carly Simon

A visit with legendary artist Carly Simon at her home…
Keith Urban
  

Keith Urban

Dan catches up with country music superstar Keith Urban on…
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Big In Country

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Big In Rock

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Aaron Sorkin
  

Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin is one of the most noted, celebrated and…
Roger Daltrey & Cody Simpson
  

Roger Daltrey & Cody Simpson

An in-depth conversation with one of the greatest rock and…
Merle Haggard
  

Merle Haggard

He was one if the pioneers of The Bakersfield Sound…
Linda Ronstadt & Daryl Hannah
  

Linda Ronstadt & Daryl Hannah

The legendary singer sits down with Dan Rather to discuss…
Melissa Etheridge
  

Melissa Etheridge

Grammy® Award winning singer Melissa Etheridge invites Dan Rather over…

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The Winners [Grammys]

Dan Rather talks to GRAMMY® winners Roger Daltrey, Linda Ronstadt,…
Darius Rucker & Dionne Warwick
  

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Country music star Darius Rucker and singing legend Dionne Warwick…
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Dan Rather sits down with Academy Award winning director Oliver…
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Jane Lynch
  

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Carol Burnett
  

Carol Burnett

Emmy award-winning entertainer Carol Burnett is television royalty. In a…
Alan Alda
  

Alan Alda

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David Simon
  

David Simon

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Dolly Parton
  

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Country music superstar Dolly Parton talks about love, life and…
Darius Rucker
  

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Rising country music star Darius Rucker talks about life before…
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Charlie Daniels
  

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Simon Cowell
  

Simon Cowell

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Loretta Lynn
  

Loretta Lynn

The queen of country music is still going strong but…
Jack White
  

Jack White

What does legendary guitarist Jack White have to say to…
Kenny Rogers
  

Kenny Rogers

He's now a member of the Country Music Hall Of…
Gene Simmons
  

Gene Simmons

He's the most famous member of KISS but Gene Simmons…
Annie Lennox
  

Annie Lennox

She's an Oscar and Grammy® award winning superstar who talks…
Great Conversations Of 2014
  

Great Conversations Of 2014

A look back at some of our 2014 interviews with…

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Wynonna Judd
  

Wynonna Judd

Dan Rather sits down with country music super star Wynonna…
Carlos Santana
  

Carlos Santana

From Las Vegas, Dan Rather catches up with music legend…
Marty Stuart
  

Marty Stuart

Country star Marty Stuart talks about his career, his songs…
Weird Al Yankovic
  

Weird Al Yankovic

A conversation with a comedy and music genius. Al Yankovic…
Daryl Hall
  

Daryl Hall

Hall of Fame singer Daryl Hall talks about his music…
Don Rickles
  

Don Rickles

The legendary comedian known as "Mr. Warmth" sits down with…
Trisha Yearwood
  

Trisha Yearwood

Country music sensation Trisha Yearwood discusses her singing career and…
Vince Gill
  

Vince Gill

At home in Nashville with country music legend Vince Gill.
Lindsey Buckingham
  

Lindsey Buckingham

Rock legend and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham discusses…
Josh Groban
  

Josh Groban

His success happened seemingly overnight when he was a teenager…
Florida Georgia Line
  

Florida Georgia Line

One of the hottest groups in country music sit down…
Frankie Valli
  

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli, the man responsible for dozens of hits as…
Paul Haggis
  

Paul Haggis

Academy Award winning writer, producer and director Paul Haggis discusses…
Emmylou Harris
  

Emmylou Harris

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John Leguizamo
  

John Leguizamo

He is becoming a legendary Latino comedian, but John Leguizamo…
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
  

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Time for a little 80’s rock & roll when the…
Rascal Flatts
  

Rascal Flatts

Dan sits down with the trio as they become the…
Dwight Yoakam
  

Dwight Yoakam

Country music trailblazer takes time from his latest tour to…
Bob Weir
  

Bob Weir

A founding member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir sits…
Heart
  

Heart

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Patti LaBelle
  

Patti LaBelle

The “Godmother of Soul” talks with Dan about what keeps…
Gregg Allman
  

Gregg Allman

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Bryan Adams
  

Bryan Adams

Rock star and singing legend won’t slow down until he…
Charley Pride
  

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Quentin Tarantino
  

Quentin Tarantino

Dan is invited to the private screening room of one…
Great Conversations Of 2015
  

Great Conversations Of 2015

Enjoy the most insightful discussions and warmest moments with Dan…
Nashville Special
  

Nashville Special

Dan Rather sits down with Connie Britton in an exclusive…

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Kid Rock
  

Kid Rock

The original American badass, Kid Rock sits down with Dan…
Ice Cube
  

Ice Cube

One of the pioneers of gangster rap, Ice Cube is…
Kix Brooks
  

Kix Brooks

Dan Rather sits down with country music hitmaker, Kix Brooks…
Crystal Gayle
  

Crystal Gayle

Crystal Gayle talks about her hit-making career and her induction…
Billy Gibbons
  

Billy Gibbons

The legendary frontman for ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons joins Dan…
Norah Jones
  

Norah Jones

One of the top jazz artists of our time, Norah…
Clint Black
  

Clint Black

Clint Black is an incredibly talented songwriter and musician. But…
Roger Waters
  

Roger Waters

Rock and roll legend and one of the founders of…
Sheryl Crow
  

Sheryl Crow

Dan visits Sheryl Crow at her Nashville recording studio where…
Sharon Osbourne
  

Sharon Osbourne

What a life Sharon Osbourne has led. The celebrity judge…
The Doobie Brothers
  

The Doobie Brothers

Still rockin’ down the highway after all these years, The…
Rush's Geddy Lee
  

Rush's Geddy Lee

A fascinating conversation with one of rock & roll’s all-time…
Jewel
  

Jewel

From growing up in the wilds of Alaska, to living…
Kiefer Sutherland
  

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland’s talents go far beyond acting and he’s got…
Steve Miller
  

Steve Miller

A conversation with legendary bluesman, jazz musician, and pioneer of…
Peter Frampton
  

Peter Frampton

Classic Rock legend Peter Frampton describes the ups and downs…
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe & Mike Mills
  

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe & Mike…

R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and Michael Stipe discuss their lives, careers,…
Steven Van Zandt
  

Steven Van Zandt

Dan Rather sits down with New Jersey's own rock and…

The Big Interview with Dan Rather - Season 6

Robert Plant
  

Robert Plant

Dan Rather sits down with Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin's legendary…
The Doors
  

The Doors

The two surviving members of The Doors, John Densmore and…
Eddie Money
  

Eddie Money

80s hitmaker Eddie Money tells Dan Rather about his new…
Shania Twain
  

Shania Twain

Dan Rather sits down with Shania Twain, the best-selling female…
Billy Ray Cyrus
  

Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus opens up about the highs and lows…
Styx
  

Styx

Dan Rather joins three of Styx's legendary members for a…
John Mellencamp
  

John Mellencamp

Legendary Rocker John Mellencamp sits down with Dan Rather for…
Oak Ridge Boys
  

Oak Ridge Boys

Dan Rather sits down with 5x Grammy® Award-winning country music…
Ringo Starr
  

Ringo Starr

In the 100th episode of The Big Interview with Dan…
Rod Stewart
  

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart is still rocking out fifty years into his…
Toby Keith
  

Toby Keith

Country's $500 Million Man, Toby Keith, celebrates the 25th anniversary…
Lynyrd Skynyrd
  

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Dan Rather meets with legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd…
Kansas
  

Kansas

Dan Rather sits down with 3 members of the progressive…
Joan Baez
  

Joan Baez

Dan Rather sits down with folk trailblazer and human rights…
Dan Aykroyd
  

Dan Aykroyd

Comedic genius Dan Aykroyd talks with Dan Rather about everything…
Buddy Guy
  

Buddy Guy

Guitar legend Buddy Guy reflects on his life, career, and…
Brian Setzer
  

Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer sits down with Dan Rather to discuss the…
Ricky Skaggs
  

Ricky Skaggs

Few country and bluegrass musicians are as revered as Ricky…
Kenny Loggins
  

Kenny Loggins

Dan Rather sits down with 70s superstar and 80s "Soundtrack…
Dickey Betts
  

Dickey Betts

Dickey Betts is responsible for some of the Allman Brothers…
Best of Classic Rock
  

Best of Classic Rock

Sit down with Dan Rather as he talks with the…

The Big Interview with Dan Rather - Season 7

Steve Perry
  

Steve Perry

Former lead singer of Journey, Steve Perry, opens up to…
Paul Stanley
  

Paul Stanley

Dan Rather sits down with legendary frontman Paul Stanley of…
Cyndi Lauper
  

Cyndi Lauper

Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning musician Cyndi Lauper chats with…
Foreigner
  

Foreigner

In their first interview together in over 20 years, Foreigner’s…
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REO Speedwagon

REO Speedwagon (Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato,…
Billy Bob Thornton
  

Billy Bob Thornton

Academy award-winning actor, writer, director and musician Billy Bob Thornton…
Carl and Rob Reiner
  

Carl and Rob Reiner

Iconic father-and-son filmmakers Carl and Rob Reiner share stories from…
Travis Tritt
  

Travis Tritt

Dan Rather talks to country music superstar Travis Tritt about…
Boz Scaggs
  

Boz Scaggs

Dan Rather gets the lowdown on the life and career…
Paul Shaffer
  

Paul Shaffer

Musician, television personality, and radio host Paul Shaffer, best known…
Brian Johnson
  

Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson, the former lead singer of AC/DC, sits down…

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