sentences:  The program begins with an opening hymn (sung by a choir, which includes audience members during live performances, accompanied by a reed organ), followed by an advertisement for upcoming events at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center; this is followed by a listing of listeners' birthdays and anniversaries (limited to those 75 years or older or married 50 years or longer).The remainder of the program is themed, with the host reading short stories and monologues between folk, gospel and old-time country music performed by the show's house band.Most songs are vocal; an instrumental will sometimes close out the show.