Larry's Country Diner | Country Music Variety Show

A country music variety show in a diner format - where the cameras are always rolling and we don't care!

“Larry's Country Diner,” the wholesome, down-home, nationally-broadcasted 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 the morning of December 3, 2012. Larry Black, 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.
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 appearances by special guest appearances by country music artists of yesterday and today.
This includes great names in country entertainment like Rhonda Vincent, Gene Watson, T. Graham Brown, Ray Stevens, the Malpass Brothers and many others.
Since its initial airing on August 3, 2009, TV show Larry's Country Diner has produced over 100 episodes and has become one of the most popular shows on RFD television, garnering 1.4 million viewers monthly.
Larry's Country Diner is a product of Gabriel Communications. Owned and operated by longtime disc jockey Larry Black, Gabriel Communications was created in 1996 and specialized in “Reunion” videos. The success of these videos 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.
They also do performances in theatres across Branson, Missouri (including upcoming shows on October 3-7, 2022 at the Clay Cooper Theatre). The cast also joins cruises every year for all-star performances with guests from Country's Family Reunion. They recently did a handful of shows at the Western Carribean Cruise in February 23-28, 2022.
Country's Family Reunion, Black's flagship variety show, also hosts a wide range of country music artists popular then and now, including Gene Watson, Rhonda Vincent, Marty Haggard, the Malpass Brothers and many other household names in country entertainment. For more information, visit their site at www.cfrvideos.com.

Renae Johnson | Larry’s Country Diner

Renae “the Waitress” Johnson is one of the stars of Larry’s Country Diner.

Johnson is VP of Operations for Gabriel Communications, the corporate offices of Country’s Family Reunion and Larry’s Country Diner located in Bellevue. However….every Thursday she is "Renae the Waitress" on the hit TV show “Larry’s Country Diner” on RFD-TV.

Serving up food and coffee is not new to Johnson….however not serving it 40,000 feet in the air is. Before joining Gabriel Communications in 1998 she was a flight attendant for America West Airlines/US Airways. Great customer service and communication with fans is second nature to her.

Alongside Johnson are country entertainment icons Nadine (played by Mona Brown), Keith Bilbrey, Larry Black himself, and the late "Sherriff" Jimmy Capps.

Known for its spontaneity and impromptu dialogue, Larry's Country Diner is a unique down-home variety TV show that includes an ensemble cast of country legends, entertainment, interviews, and music in a country diner setting. This also involves special guest appearances by legends in country music, most of which also appear on Country's Family Reunion, including stars like Rhonda Vincent, Marty Haggard, and other popular country singers.

You can find her often on Larry’s Country Diner, Country’s Family Reunion or CFR Cruise's Facebook page posting news and photos. Or if you call the office she may answer the phone.

Who is Renae on Larry's country diner?

Renae Johnson is one of the stars of Larry's Country Diner on RFD-TV. Her role as the waitress has gained her fame and popularity since the TV show first aired in August 2009. She is also currently the VP of Operations for Gabriel Communications owned by Larry Black, who is also the producer of many country music variety shows popular today.

Who is Renae from Larry's diner married to?

Renae the waitress from Larry Black's country diner series is married to Dove award winner and Grammy Award nominee Phil Johnson. The Johnson couple resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

What happened to Larry country diner?

Larry Country Diner has been moved from the Production Sets into the brick-and-mortar restaurants in Bellevue since October 16th 2015. Since August of 2009, the Country variety series was produced in studios in TV production studios.

In June 2020, the cast lost the iconic Jimmy Capps, who passed away at 81 years old. Jimmy, along with Keith Bilbrey, Nadine, "Waitress" Johnson, were adored by fans for their fun and entertaining performances in a fictional diner setting.

Since the show first aired in August 2009, they have amassed over one and a half million monthly viewers.

Where is Larry's country diner filmed 2022?

There was news recently that Larry's Country Diner is coming to the Clay Cooper Theatre on October 3-7, 2022! This Country Diner has produced over 100 episodes as of writing and releases episodes to watch every week. The cast-including Nadine, Keith Bilbrey, Renae Johnson, and Jimmy Capps (before his passing in 2020)-have previously performed at theaters in Branson, Missouri, along with Bellevue, Nashville, and other major cities in Tennessee.

Who owns Larry's country diner?

Larry Black owns, hosts, and produces the hit TV show Larry's Country Diner on RFD-TV. He is also part of an ensemble cast along with country legends Keith Bilbrey, Renae the Waitress, Church Lady Nadine, and the late "Sherriff" Jimmy Capps. Larry Black is also the founder and owner of Gabriel Communications, which specializes in country music variety shows like Country's Family Reunion and his own Country Diner show.

Is Larry's country diner a real restaurant?

No, it's not an actual restaurant with made-to-order food and menus, although audience members do get to actually eat a hot meal while they watch the show. The hit TV show initially aired in August 3, 2009, and airs in front of a live studio audience on RFD-TV with weekly replays.

Is Larry's country diner in Branson?

Yes! They have performed numerous shows in theaters across Branson, Missouri, including an upcoming stint at the Clay Cooper Theatre on October 3-7, 2022. They also do shows in Bellevue, Nashville and other major towns in Tennessee.

Who is Larry Black's wife?

Larry is married to Luann Black. They have been married for nearly 50 years and have made the production of the show Larry's Country Diner TV an entire family affair. Larry's wife and their three sons all work behind the scenes of the country diner.

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