Mike Edwards and WCTT Radio Station

Mike Edwards in 1971

In the 1930's, long before Gary was born, his father, Mike, had his own orchestra, "The Mike Edwards Orchestra." Mr. Edwards also worked for the L & N railroad most of his life and in the early 1950's (when Gary was a very young boy), Mike had a Saturday morning radio show on WCTT radio station in Corbin, KY called the “Mike Edwards Show."Gary's father was a piano player and did "scat singing".  He also was the announcer/MC, introducing the singers, songs and doing the commercials. Gary's early professional experience came during the time his father had the "Mike Edwards" radio show.