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AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Gretchen Peters Interview: Connectivity and Empathy in SongwritingToday on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome two time Grammy nominee singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, she’s a songwriter’s songwriter writing Country hits like “Independence Day” for Martina McBride, “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” for Patty Loveless, and Faith Hill’s “The Secret of Life”. Other elite artists who’ve cut her songs include Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Bryan Adams, The Neville Brothers, and George Strait. She’s received International Album of the Year for her album Blackbirds and Song of the Year by the UK Americana Associatio...2025-05-0628 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Sam Robbins Interview: 70's Singer/Songwriter Influences and His New Album, So Much I Still Don't SeeToday on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Berklee College graduate and singer/songwriter Sam Robbins. His songs evoke the storytelling styles of James Taylor and Mary Chapin Carpenter by drawing you in while being accompanied by his old worn out martin guitar. He’s shared the stage with Jason Mraz and Liz Longley and has graced the stages of Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music2025-04-3032 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Leslie Jordan Interview: Her Debut Americana Album “The Agonist” Based Off Her Grandfather’s WritingsToday's interview is with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Leslie Jordan with her first full length solo Americana album, "The Agonist" releasing this Friday, April 25th. Produced by Kenneth Pattengale Milk Carton Kids, the album is a collection of songs adapted from the writings and poetry of her grandfather, Robert S Gott. The album also features The Milk Carton Kids, Brittney Spencer, and Sarah Watkins.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music2025-04-2227 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Tony Kamel Interview: Texas Songwriting, His Grandmother, and the New Album, "We're All Gonna Live"On this AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we're excited to have Grammy nominated Tony Kamel frontman and songwriter for the band Wooden Wire, he's releasing his solo album We're All Gonna Live, April 18th. An amazing singer-songwriter who plays a clawhammer banjo, harmonica, and acoustic guitar on the album, his approach of mixing, songwriting, and philosophy stem right out of the Woody Guthrie playbook. Links to Topics on the ShowTony Kamel We'r All Gonna Live John Hartford Stoicism Clawhammer BanjoListen to the...2025-04-1524 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jonathan Rundman Interview: The Silos, Recording Analog, and His New Album "Waves"Americana artist Jonathan Rundman has been recoding and touring for the last decade with The Silos. On April 11st, 2025 he releases his solo album, Waves where he not only sings and wrote the song, but performs organ, accordion, mandolin, and mandola on the record. Talked About in this Podcast: Jonathan RundmanThe Silos"Elizabeth, Don't Waste Your Breath"WavesLucinda WilliamsChuck Berry "Promised Land"Aimee Mann "Mr. Harris"Ani DifrancoSimon and GarfunkelShawn Co...2025-04-0831 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Doohickeys Interview: The New Album, "All Hat No Cattle", The Ryman, and ZombiesIn this episode we're interviewing the duo The Doohickeys consisting of Haley Spence Brown and Jack Hackett. Their debut album, All Hat No Cattle, has charted number one on the Roots Music Report, number 21 on the Americana Music charts, and have songs on Outlaw Country. They've already performed at the prestigious Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. This band mixes comedy with country music in a refreshing way that doesn't compromise on its songwriting and studio chops. The DoohickeysChastain Horse Park2025-04-0124 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Sierra Hull Interview: Mandolin, Bluegrass Influences, and "A Tip Toe High Wire"Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we have the priveledge of interviewing Sierra Hull. A 2-time Grammy nominated artist, she's won 6 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year Awards. She's also performed at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House and collaborated with Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Brandie Carlile, and Billy Strings. She has a unique way of taking bluegrass music and blending in outside elements of pop, jazz, blues, rock, and gospel creating a really unique sound that's all her own. She released her 4th studio album A Tip Toe High...2025-03-1329 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Kelly Hunt Interview: Ozark Symphony and the Melding of Folk, Jazz, and BluegrassWith her latest album Ozark Symphony, Kelly Hunt creates an orchestra of folk acoustic instruments with echoes of ragtime keys and horns to paint an era encapsulated in documentaries and faded black and white photographs. The much anticipated album to her 2019 nominated album of the year by the International Folk Music Awards brings stellar songwriting with Memphis and New Orleans sounds to life. kellyhuntmusic.comSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music2025-03-0424 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jeff Trott Interview: Writing Sheryl Crow Hits and His New AlbumThis Grammy Nominated Songwriter has Co-written and recorded some of Sheryl Crow's biggest hits like "If It Makes You Happy", "Soak Up The Sun", and "Every Day is a Winding Road". A previous BMI Songwriter of the Year Award Winner, he also has played in bands for Sheryl Crow and Tears for Fears among many others. This year he's releasing a new album called Orphans, of songs he's written that never found a home. Jeff TrottSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music2025-02-1130 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Jessica Willis Fisher Interview: Truth, Honesty, and Kindness as a Compass and Recording Her New Upcoming Record, "Bloom"In this episode of AmericanaMusic.com we have the privilege of interviewing Jessica Willis Fisher. Her unmistakeable vocal vibrato and amazing fiddle chops are reminiscent of Allison Krauss and Union Station with the storytelling skills of Dolly Parton. Her first solo appearance on the Grand Ole' Opry Stage was her 60th. Her book Unspeakable, Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice followed her debut solo album, Brand New Day with songs like "My History". She is releasing a new single on the 31st of this month called, "Honest". Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your So...2025-01-3037 min
AmericanaMusic.com PodcastThe Bayker Blankenship and Lilly Hiatt Interviews: Lilly's New Album and Her Dad's Influence; and Bayker's Touring with the Band and Co-WritingWelcome back to Season 2 of the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast. In this first episode we have the great privilege of interviewing two phenomenal singer-songwriters, Lilly Hiatt and Bayker Blankenship. Lilly Hiatt talks about releasing her new album, "Forever" and the vulnerability of the journey taken to get there. Bayker Blankenship humbly talks about his quick rise to country music fame via TikTok with the song he wrote, "Maxed Out" and the wisdom and support he's gained from his Mom and Dad that have kept him grounded. Bayker BlankenshipLilly HiattAmericanaMusic.com's Playlist ...2025-01-2228 min