Arizona's Official State Balladeer pt. I (Guest Dolan Ellis)
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Friday, June 19, 2026
The Seth Leibsohn Show is joined by a very special guest; Arizona's Official State Balladeer Dolan Ellis, live and in-person! Dolan discusses his journey toward being proclaimed Arizona’s Official State Balladeer by Governor Sam Goddard. He shares his incredible life story, from his early days as a folk singer to his rise as a national star. Dolan takes listeners on a journey through his experiences, including his time with The New Christy Minstrels, his friendship with Kenny Rogers, and his experiences with other notable musicians, such as Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Estes, President of CMI Gold & Silver. Want to hear more of Dolan’s life stories? Check out his newly released book, Adventures of a Balladeer, available at https://dolanellis.com/books/.
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