AmericanaMusic.com Podcast

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we’re excited to welcome up-and-coming Nashville sensation Nanseera. Born in London, Nanseera grew up in Uganda and Ethiopia before moving to the US for high school and college. She’s a singer-songwriter with both depth and warmth to her style that draws you in like a moth. April 2026 Bluebird Golden Pick Winner, we are so excited to welcome Nanseera to our show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on Americana Music.com Podcast we are excited to welcome Grammy nominee Tift Merritt. A brilliant songwriter and gifted vocalist Tift blends country, folk, rock, and soul influences in her music. Her song “Traveling Alone” has over 18 million streams on Spotify. She’s an advocate for musicians’ rights with the Artists Rights Alliance. With nearly a decade of life’s vicissitudes to draw from she’s releasing her brand new album, Sugar. Tift Merritt’s  Sugar is full of luscious melodies and sweet signature vibrato that takes you on a journey of authentic vulnerability. The highly anticipated album is one of her finest pieces of work to date and is releasing on June 26th. We are so happy to welcome Tift Merritt to our show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we are excited to have 3-time Americana Music UK award nominee Danni Nicholls.  She’s shared bills with artists such as Lucinda Williams, The Secret Sisters, and Sturgill Simpson. Her fourth full length studio album, Making Moves is set to be released in Summer of 2026. With powerhouse vocals both hauntingly linger with you we are excited to have Danni Nicholls on the show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we have the great pleasure of welcoming Mary Lucey from the Appalachian String Band Tanasi. The Ashville Trio mix global folk and bluegrass with rich harmonies and world class dobro. Their members have performed on well-known stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Ryman Auditorium. Tanasi hails seasoned players drawing from old time classics creating a brand-new sound that hooks you instantly. We’re excited to have Mary on the show with us today. Welcome Mary. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we are excited to welcome Michael Rudd. He’s just released his brand-new album Ways of the World, the dreamy album feels seamless and before you know it you’ve listened to the whole thing. After a waterfall of inspiration through dreams and melodies on the road, Michael wrote 5 albums worth of songs. The journey of writing and recording these songs was only intensified by a cancer diagnosis that Michael talks candidly about with us. We’re so grateful to have Michael Rudd on the show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com, we’re excited to have Grammy nominated Rissi Palmer. She’s shared bills with The Eagles, Chris Young, Taylor Swift, and Charley Crockett.  In 2025 she received the Academy of Country Music Lift Every Voice Award recognizing her ongoing efforts to expand equity and visibility within the genre. She’s been listed by Spin Magazine as one of ten essential albums by black artists in 2024. She’s performed at The White House, Lincoln Center, the Apollo Theater, and the Grand Ol’ Opry. Her album, Perspectives released this past Friday Feb. 6th We are excited to have her on our show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we’re excited to be talking with Producer, Artist, Songwriter Grammy Winner Cam. Her 4x Platinum song “Burning House” reached number 12 in Billboard top 200 and number 2 for Billboard Top Country Albums. She’s written songs for Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, and was a writer on 5 songs for Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter album. Her latest album All Things Light has evolved with even more depth and breadth as a songwriter and artists. We’re privileged to have her on the show today, Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we have the pleasure of interviewing David Powys of The Paper Kites. A mellow blend of harmony rich leaning acoustic folk The Paper Kites are a welcome sound in the chaos of today. With two billion global streams, The Melbourne band’s music has been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us, and Virgin River. With their 7th studio album, If You Go There, I Hope You Find It, coming out January 23rd, 2026. Begining May 1s their 2026 they begin their North American Tour throughout America and a couple Canadian Cities. We’re excited to be talking to David Powys about the band’s American Tour and their new album. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we close out our season with Geoffrey Himes, the author of the book Willie Nelson All of the Albums – the stories behind the music which releases this coming Tuesday. Between 1977 and 2020 Geoffrey wrote weekly music publication for the Washington Post. He has also written for Rolling Stone, Paste, The NY Times, DownBeat, the Smithsonian, and Texas Music Magazine. We are excited to have Geoffrey Himes on our show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on Americana Music.com we have the pleasure of interviewing Ramona Martinez from Ramona and the Holy Smokes.  With Texas roots, based out of Virginia their music contains memorable lyrics, steel guitar licks, and a toe taping beat that is reminiscent of 50’s and 60’s Country music hits by artists like Buck Owens and Patsy Cline. Their debut self-titled album, Ramona and the Holy Smokes releases September 26th. We’re excited to have Ramona Martinez on our show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast with fall rolling in and football on many American television screens and devices, it’s only fitting that we start today’s podcast introducing a  first draft pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was also part of NFL’s elite All Pro in 72 and 73. He later retired from football in 1980 to pursue songwriting. That songwriter is Mike Reid, half of the duo we are interviewing today which also includes Joe Henry. Besides his own number one hit of “Walk on Faith”, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, Mike Reid, has written countless monster hits for country music artists including Ronnie Milsap, Conway Twitty, Don Williams, The Judds, Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Tim McGraw, the gigantic hit for Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”, and that’s only scratching the surface. The other half of the duo Joe Henry has penned 16 critically acclaimed solo albums and is a GRAMMY-winning producer and has produced for artists Solomon Burke, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Julian Lage, and Bonnie Raitt. Together through the label Thirty Tigers they have just released a collaborative album called “Life and Time” and we are so excited to have them on our show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we are interviewing Maia Sharp. She’s written songs for Keb Mo, Cher, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Art Garfunkel, and Trisha Yearwood including Trisha’s recent single “The Wall or the Way Over”. Maia's new album Tomboy  is a catchy collection of songs that hit close to the bone, from one of the best songwriters around. Tomboy releases Friday, September 12th.  We are excited to welcome Maia Sharp to our show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Grammy nominated vocalist and mandolin player CJ Lewandowski. He's the founder of The Po' Ramblin' Boys, but his most recent project is both a celebration of the life and music of Bobby Osborne and Bobby's last studio recording. Bobby Osborne was one half of the group the Osborne Brothers. In this episode, we talk with CJ about his friendship with Bobby and his family, and how artists like Vince Gill and Billy Strings came together to finish a Bluegrass icon's album. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we welcome James Kee from the bluegrass sensation East Nash Grass. Highly acclaimed by the 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association as New Artist of the Year, they consist of a supergroup of musicians who’ve payed behind artists such as Dan Tyminski, Tim O’Brien, Sierra Hull, and Rhonda Vincent. Jerry Douglas from Union Station whom we’ve recently interviewed calls them “a band of ringers”. Their album All God’s Children comes out August 22nd of this year on Mountain Fever Records. We’re excited to have James Kee on our show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we welcome country singer/songwriter Greyson Jenkins' work has been featured in American Songwriter. With a quarter million miles logged touring his songs tell stories that are time honored but not antiquated. An amazing songwriter and lyricist, we are excited to welcome Greyson Jenkins to the show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we welcome Alaina Stacey. Formally part of the country trio Maybe April which garnered accolades from Rolling Stone and Billboard, Alaina has created a collection of 19 songs in 3 separate EPs titled, “Dawn”, “Day”, and “Dusk”. Her EP “Dusk” releases Friday, July 15th. We are excited to have her on our show. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on the Americana Music.com Podcast we have the privilege of welcoming James McMurtry. Texas Monthly calls him “a songwriter’s songwriter” and Rolling Stone says he’s "One of America's greatest living songwriters". James McMurtry’s ability to tell a story, write great lines that hit in the right places, and create memorable characters is the best in the business. His new album The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy released on New West Records June 20th of this year. It is a pleasure to welcome James McMurtry on the show. You Tube Video of Ann Compton Reporting with Peter Jenningshttps://youtu.be/sTG-cegVlW0?si=9mzuSMr5GpR7-ysfSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast, we welcome Jerry Douglas. He’s a world renowned Dobro and lap steel player. He’s  won 16 Grammy Awards, 3 CMA Awards, and Numerous IBMA awards, including multiple Dobro Player of the Year Awards. A member of the band Union Station since 1998, he’s also performed with Billy Strings, Phish, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, and Elvis Costello. He’s produced records for Maura O’Connell, Molly Tuttle, Jesse Winchester, and Eric Clapton to name a few. We are excited to have Jerry Douglas on the show today. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we’re excited to have Kai Crowe-Getty. With his new album The Wreckage, releasing this Friday, June 27th it echoes of Mellencamp, Petty, and Springsteen storytelling with driving guitar grooves. Kai is no stranger to touring as the frontman for the rock band Lord Nelson. We’re happy to have him on the show with us today.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Cat Terrones. She’s a singer-songwriter from California whose songs, vocal presence, and harmonies wrap you up in their sound. I first met Cat at the Folk Alliance Conference International in 2024 and have been a fan of her music ever since. She’s recently released her album, Shelter in Our Beauty. We’re excited to have Cat Terrones on our show today.  Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Zach John King. He’s recently signed with Sony Music Nashville, and has already performed at the Country to Country which is a huge three-day Country Music Festival in London, Glasgow, and Belfast. Country poet meets his Americana leaning sound that’s hard driving his new EP Slow Down drops today. Currently playing on The Highway XM and high-profile playlists we are excited to have Zach John King. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today 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 Association. We are privileged to have Gretchen Peters on our show today.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today 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 Music

Today'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 Music

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 AmericanaMusic.com PlaylistAmericanaMusic.com Playlist Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

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 Colvin "Sunny Came Home"Rod Stewart "Maggie May"The Tulsa Music SceneThe SwampersSteve EarlSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

In 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 ParkWill Roger's HomeRyman Auditorium"Can't Beat My Old Beater""This Town Sucks""Rein it In Cowboy"Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

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 Wire this past Friday, March 7, 2025. This will be an interview you don't want to miss. https://www.sierrahull.com/Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

With 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 Music

This 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 Music

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 Source for Americana Music

Welcome 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 Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Season 1's final interview is with none other than Grammy Award winner Suzy Bogguss. She's sold over four million records, with top country hits like "Outbound Plane", "Aces", "Letting Go", "Someday Soon", "Drive South", and "Hey Cinderella". Her latest album "Praying for Sunshine" consists of 10 songs all written by Bogguss. Suzy's talent is not just in her smooth vocal delivery, but in the way she pulls you into a story and makes you feel like you're listening to a friend tell it. We're excited to share this interview with Suzy Bogguss. Season 2 is set to begin January of 2025.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Tim Easton is a confessional storyteller who has lived a thousand lives in one, having lived and played in London, Dublin, Paris, Prague, and Madrid. After returning to the States, the singer-songwriter with the vagabond heart moved to New York City and then Los Angeles before making his way to settling down in Nashville. Tim's latest album, "Find Your Way" was released this past May on the Oklahoma label, Black Mesa Records. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today's guest is an Americana artist out of Austin, Texas, JM Stevens. Former lead singer of the Retro-rock band Moonlight Towers. Stevens has performed at the prestigious SXSW and Folk Alliance Showcases since striking out solo. He's owner of East Austin Recording Studio and most recently released his second solo album, "Nowhere to Land" with a mixture of blues, country, and folk. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Today we have Jesse Ray Smith. He’s a singer-songwriter out of California. His sound is reminiscent of those famous crossovers from the 70s like Fleetwood Mac, Joe Cocker, Eagles, and Jackson Browne with a fresh take. It’s not a carbon copy of that sound, but a resurgence with creative compositions, lyrics, melody and production good enough to rival. Basically they’re just good songs. We’re ecstatic to have Jesse Ray Smith. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Somewhere in the Southern Hemisphere, in a city known for its gothic style architecture, a singer-songwriter was born whose life would change forever hearing a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album which grew into a love for bands like The Jayhawks, Wilco, and Whiskeytown. Native of Dunedin, the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, Matt Joe Gow has lately been touring the Northern Hemisphere in Europe and the United States. With a sound reminiscent of Counting Crows meets Life is a Highway’s Tom Cochrane, he’s opened for Chris Isaak. Matt Joe Gow has already been a two time winner of the Music Victorian Awards, New Zealand Country Music Honors, and most recently he landed the esteemed title of official showcase artist at Americana Fest in Nashville. Here’s our interview with Matt Joe Gow.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Opening for ZZ Top throughout multiple dates on their tour to opening up for the Mavericks at The Ryman Auditorium their’s something universal that connects McKinley James‘s music to playing for these two diverse audiences. That universality is blues meets old school rock meets a straight forward songwriting style. His latest album, Working Class Blues, highlights catchy songs with only him and his Dad,(see drummer in below photo) a touring musician, playing live in their recording studio. The sound is so full, that you’ll never notice it. Listen to McKinley James's music on the AmericanaMusic.com Playlist of Artists You Should KnowSupport the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Dubbed "The Psychedelic Cowboy", Wesley Dean is an Aussie with the spirit of the American West. His latest album, Music from Crazy Hearts, with the title track, video featuring two performers from the Nashville Ballet, dancing around Wesley. His sound is reminiscent of Joe Cocker meets Tom Petty meets outlaw country. Moving to Nashville in 2021, along with the the Crazy Hearts album release, Dean's 'Crazy Hearts: The Documentary', premiers in early 2025. Here's our interview with Wesley Dean.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

With gentle piano melody,  a soft strum on the guitar, and floating vocals  In My Arms is more than a lullaby. It is a love song that only two experienced songwriters writing about motherhood can so eloquently express. The first of Edie Carey and Sarah Samples single releases for the new album,  Lantern In The Dark: Songs of Comforts and Lullabies. The second is  a gorgeous Beatles cover of Blackbird and the most recent is the moving, reasurring lyrics and soaring harmonies for the song "I'm Here". Lantern in the Dark is a the followup to the duos debut album 2014, 'Till The Morning: Lullabies and Songs of Comfort. On the two's Kickstarter page they reveal that, "Much to our surprise, it didn't just stay in the nursery, but moved into birthing rooms, hospice care, grief work and regular old romantic heartbreak healing, too." The previous album won Best Children's Album in the 2014 Independent Music Awards, the Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner 2014, NAPPA Gold Award Winner 2014, Family Choice Gold Award 2015, and A 2014 Top 10 Debut Children’s Album - Zooglobble (NPR Kid’s Music Critic). Edie Carey and Sarah Samples are two seasoned artists with over a dozen individual albums released between the two. Thave created a sound together that is not only kid friendly, but adult friendly as well. So much so that even childless cat ladies such as myself are sure to enjoy. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

An in-depth conversation with singer/songwriter Crys Matthews about the importance of having candid conversations to those in your community and how she uses music intentionally to educate through story and emotion. Her sound is a mixture of Country, Blues, and Folk.  This preacher's kid from North Carolina'a songs are message driven and she has a new album coming out this month. We talk about her Ted Talk and about the new movement of Country Music to represent all its patrons. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Within The Church Studio walls if you listen close you can hear the stories of those who've hallowed it, including Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, JJ Cale, Freddie King, Tom Petty, Phoebe Snow, and Willie Nelson to name a few. The studio once owned by Leon Russell has since been not only restored, but also made a world class music studio where most recent studio recordings include Elle King, The Dropkick Murphys, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Webb, and Kristen Chenoweth. As long as no one is recording you can tour the studio in the attached museum with all kinds of memorabilia including gold records and more with a majority of the collection being those of Leon Russell. This world class studio is a gem in Oklahoma, trusted by world class artists. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, The Church Studio’s history of legends who have graced its doors would be reason enough to record there, but how it’s been updated to compete with any Nashville or New York Studio is what is most impressive. They also provide the option to record in Analog or Digital, and they have four isolation booths. Our Interview is with Teresa Knox, owner of the famous studio. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

This week’s Artists You Should Know is a treat to introduce, because she’s one of my favorite songwriters, Kim Richey. She’s had her songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Jim Lauderdale, Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss, Terri Clark, Brooks and Dunn, and Radney Foster. She’s recorded harmony vocals on songs for Jason Isbell, Reba McEntire, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ryan Adams, Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, and Trisha Yearwood. Most recently, her 10th studio album, Every New Beginning, reached number 10 on the Billboard Americana/Folk chart. One of the best writers in the business, with impeccable timing and soaring vocals that melt like butter, here’s our interview with Kim Richey. Also, stick around for the last half for our interview with special guest Jillian Matundan. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Willie Watson's debut self-titled album was released this past Friday. Since leaving Old Crow Medicine Show, founding member Willie Watson, has been forging together an album that really reflects himself as an artist. After two solo albums, the self titled third album finally feels like the solo expression he’s been seeking. To Willie, it’s epic poetry, the journey from stereotypical excess to being sober, from the traumas of childhood to the hard learned habits that lead to destruction and/or an awakening. These stories have blended into the storytelling he’s learned from Old Crow and collaborating with David Rawlings and Gillian Welch, now find themselves on a nine song album named after the man whose journey they are about. With an unmistakable voice that lingers long after you’ve heard it, and melodic earworms in songs like “Real Love”.Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music

Here’s AmericanaMusic.com's podcast interview with the Americana band, The Young Fables. With Laurel’s powerhouse vocals, Wes’s smooth electric guitar lines, and the band’s amazing songwriting chops you’ll be hooked instantly. Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford live in Nashville, but are originally from Maryville, TN. With 3 full length albums under their belt, their sound is a blend of Classic Country and Americana. With praises sung from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain, and Travis Tritt, it is evident after listening to songs like “Drive”, “She Was Mine”,”Daddy’s Girl”, and their latest release “Fighter”, what the “buzz” is all about. You can also read the additional written interview with The Young Fables. Since this interview was recorded the two have signed with BMG Nashville and have released their documentary, The Fable of a Song. Listen as we go deep into the process of songwriting and the stories behind them. Support the showAmericanaMusic.com Your Source for Americana Music