Franz Family hasn’t lost touch with Nebraska roots

Randy, Emmett talk about their days traveling as a family bluegrass band
 

Randy (left) and Emmett Franz pose for a picture after their interview with ANR News Editor Ron Burtz at the Little Opry Theater in Branson, Mo. where Emmett plays dobro and Randy is the sound man for the Petersen Family.
Randy (left) and Emmett Franz pose for a picture after their interview with ANR News Editor Ron Burtz at the Little Opry Theater in Branson, Mo. where Emmett plays dobro and Randy is the sound man for the Petersen Family.

From Hampton area farmer to traveling family bluegrass band leader hitting the road with his wife and children to perform concerts across America, Henderson native Randy Franz has had quite a journey over the years. And now he and his youngest son, Emmett, are a part of one of the most popular shows in Branson, Mo.  ANR had the opportunity recently to interview the father and son following a …