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Sisters In Song
by Bethany Koubsky and Carolyn Helmberger
Ever wanted to write a song? We do too! And we want to share our trials and errors as we struggle, laugh, (cry), learn from others and ourselves. Join us as we travel down the road paved with music. We'll take you on our journey to discovering our inner songwriters. We are two crazy sisters obsessed with what makes a good song tick. Growing up together made us an obvious choice for collaborators. Come along and see where this journey will lead us.
Episodes
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Season 7 Episode 200--Interview with Kimberly Kelly
The sisters visited with the sweet Kimberly Kelly about her upcoming new album “Modern Day Woman,” from her closet in Nashville while her baby was getting a bath! We talked about some of the songs that will be on the project, including “Modern Day Woman,” “Stripper for a Week” and “Forty.” We…
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Season 7 Episode 200: Interview with Karen Waldrup
We had such a wonderful talk with Karen Waldrup about releasing singles that will culminate in her new album “No Way Back,” what its like to work in the “digital space,” and the expectations of others. Karen Waldrup is a BMI songwriter known for her Country Soul music with over 1.3 Million Social...
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Live from AmericanaFest with Casii Stephan
We talk with Casii Stephan about her upcoming debut album called, "Let Her Have Her Flowers " her AmericanaFest, and the music scene in Tulsa, OK.
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Live from AmericanaFest with Izzy Mahoubi
We sat down with Izzy Mahoubi for her first AmericanaFest! We talked about her upcoming projects, including her new single, "Hound of the Strays." Such a great time!
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Live from AmericanaFest with Matt Lorenz of Suitcase Junket
We had the best time talking with Mike about his AmericanaFest about his upcoming project "To Go On" (releasing October 2, 2026), his festival experience, and growing up going to shows.
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Live from AmericanaFest with Bandits on the Run
We loved talking with SSidney Shepherd, Regina Strayhorn, and Adrian Blake Enscoe of Bandits on the run about their latest album "Rough Magic," their AmericanaFest experience, and their origin story!
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Live from AmericanaFest with Ella Hooper
We had such a lovely chat with Ella Hooper at AmericanaFest about her album "Overnight Success" and her amazing career!
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Live from AmericanaFest with Bailey Warren of The Arcadian Wild
We talk with Bailey Warren of The Arcadian Wild at AmericanaFest about their latest album, their time at AmericanaFest and alll things music.
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Live from AmericanaFest with Charissa Hoffman
We sat down with Charissa Hoffman at our hotel to talk about he upcoming album, being a Nashville nativ, and all things music!!!
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Season 7 Episode 196: Interview with Brand New Heartache
We talk with Matt and Eleese of Brand New Heartache about their move from the Bay Area to Nashville, the camaraderie they’ve found in Nashville, their album “A New Alchemy,” and their tough crowd—their kids! Love is a long game and harmony, musical or otherwise, is not something you stumble into....
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Season 7 episode 197: Interview with Greg Amici
We had a great visit with Greg Amici about his return to music after a 16-year hiatus cause by a vocal polyp. We talk about his latest release “Tragiccomic,” his work with Jim Mastro, and how he got back to his true love – making music. Gregory Roncalli Amici, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey,...
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Season 7 Episode 196: Interview with Ruby Dice
We talked with Ruby about her collaborative album “Take Me Back” with fellow Austin artists and the documentary that goes along with it,“Making a Life Out of Art.” The album is available everywhere now and the documentary to follow. Ruby wanted to highlight the wonderful community of Austin…
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Season 7 Episode 195: Interview with Amelia Day
We had such and awesome conversation with Amelia Day about her latest release, playing in the studio for an upcoming project, and writing music to process painful emotions. Amelia Day is a musical jack-of-all-trades. Standing at the intersection of folk, rock, and pop, Day blends heartfelt...
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Season 7-Episode 193: Interview with Deer Fellow
Deer Fellow, made up of husband and wife duo, Alyssa Kelly and Matt Salois were such a pleasure to talk to. We discussed their recent release “Hues,” how the album came to be, and how they started out as a duo and continue to explore and create! This band really is “everything in one!” Since...
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Season 6 Episode 192: Interview with Kevin Blackwell of Sassparilla
We really nerded out talking with Kevin about punk rock and the evolution of Sassparilla. He told us about their latest release “Honey I’m Using Again“ and its new sound. On the album,Blackwell reunited with longtime associates alongside family, featuring: Dan Power – Acoustic guitar, backing...
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Season 6 Episode 191 Interview with Maya de Vitry
We talk with Maya de Vitry about her JUST RELEASED album, “All My Faith.” When we chatted, she was amidst getting the albums ready to ship out. She told us about growing up at bluegrass festivals and how music has always been a part of her and how much it serves as community and connection....
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Season 6: Episode 190 Interview with Stunt Drummer
We chatted with Eric Becker and Marty Buckenmeyer of Stunt Drummer and they told us how they cleverly got their name and their formation post-Covid. We also talked about their recent release “Warm Up, Tiger the band’s most feral, focused, and experimental release yet! We had some good laughs and...
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Season 6 Episode 189: Interview with Alex Hall
We talked with Gainesville, Florida born-now Nashville talent Alex Hall about his latest EP “Turn This Love Around” We chatted with him about how his love of music started with his love of Elvis and how music is now just a part of who he is. We were fascinated in hearing about how he writes a…
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Season 6 Episode 188: Interview with Sarah Sharp
We had a lovely time talking with Sarah Sharp about her latest album release “Déjà Vu” which includes so many great American Songbook favorites including single “Don’t Think Twice” (which you’ll hear on this episode). We talk about her experience growing up in a musical family, her residency at...
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Season 6 Episode 187: Interview with Angie K
From El Salvador to Georgia to Nashville, Angie K talks with us about having a reckless belief as an artist to make music, her 5th record “Whiskey and Hemingway”, and how she sees a song start to finish. We talk about “The Artists Way” and how Angie uses this and how we SHOULD! Angie’spragmatism…
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Season 6 Episode 186: Interview with Gina Zo
From dancing on her bed with a microphone at 5-years-old to pop-rock heavy-hitter, Gina Zo is a ray of sunshine! We chat about her time on “The Voice,” how she writes a song, and co-writing in Los Angeles. And of course, we talked about her latest release, the deluxe version of her album “Burn Me...
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Season 6 Episode 185: Interview with Ismay
We had the best time chatting with Avery Hellman—Ismay—about how ranching and how that was the segway into their music career. We talk about re-writing folk songs, the Woollystar music festival (curated by Avery), and of course Ismay’s latest album “Half Truth” Avery Hellman has been a rancher…
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Season 6: Episode 184: Interview with Brooke and Darin Aldridge
Brooke and Darin called in to chat from the road on the way to play Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. We talked about their brand new gospel album, “Soul Condition,” how they make a great writing team, still getting jitters and the Nashville numbering system. Acclaimed bluegrass and gospel duo...
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Season 6 Episode 183: Interview with Amber Westerman
From farming in Hawaii to writing songs, Amber Westerman is the real deal! We chatted with her about her start about her experiences being an artist in Nashville and in Austin, the hardest part about being a career musician, and keeping her dream alive! From the limestone hills of Marble Falls,...
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Season 6 Episode 182: Interview with Ryan Dart
We loved talking with Ryan Dart about his new album “Love Don’t Break you” AVAILABLEEVERYWHERE! We even got to see the vinyl before it was released, and yes, we totally geeked out over it! We chatted about his start as a music engineer and how he became a fulltime musician, how he uses music to...
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Season 6 Episode 181: Interview with Jaime Lynch of OG8
We had a wonderful chat with Jaime Lynch lead singer of the band OG8 about their latest two singles “WOMAN” and “Change” and their upcoming album that they are in the studio working on right now! We also talk a little bit about the upas and downs of the music business and how OG8 keeps it all...
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Season 6 Episode 180: Interview with Mel Denisse
Mel Denise talked with us about her untitled-as-of yet album and some of her singles, reading to get out of that creative block and her nostalgia for the 90’s. Nashville-based artist and producer Mel Denisse has always leaned into duality. Whether she’s blending left-field pop with jagged…
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Season 6 Episode 179: Interview with Clark Hill
We talk with Clark about his latest releases “Helluva a Heartbeat,” and “Pray For Rain” (hear that ON THIS EPISODE), the way heartbreak took him into music, and his rules for a song to pass the test! In some ways, Clark will acknowledge, things had come to him too easily. Growing up in northern...
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Season 6 Episode 178: Catching up with Oakdale Drive
We first chatted with Oakdale Drive--OG’s of the podcast—onepisode 16 season 1. We had a great time catching up with them! We talkedabout their latest album, “The Skylight Inn,” how they work together despitebeing scattered around North Carolina, making the music video for “Long Rides,”and being…
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Season 6 Episode 177: Interview with Lee Newton
We caught up with Lee Newton, who called in from “North Caro-lacky,” as she called it! Lee is awoman who was born to sing and love doing it! We talked about her many ventures including a new album coming out soon!! Nashville Recording Artist and Singer/Songwriter Lee Newton comes from humble...
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Season 6 Episode 176 Interview with Chas Collins
We really had a good time talking with Chas about how he went from singing “specials”in church, to Karaoke, to being a national touring artist! He told us about being in the “people” business and all about his upcoming singles including“Slam Bam” which you can hear on this episode! Chas Collins…
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Season 6 episode 175 Interview with John Mason
We were thrilled to be able to talk with John Mason about his recent audio book release of his book, “Crazy Lucky.” John’s book is full of stories that listeners should absolutely delve into! We talked about thebook, his role in doingcontracts, deal-making, and career guidance, andof course some…
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Season 6 Episode 174 Interview with Dylan Stone of the Unfaithful Servants
What a great conversation we had with Dylan Stone of the Unfaithful Servants. We got to talk with him on his walk about how he writes a song and brings it to the band, his “Beatles Bible,” and how the band got its name. The Unfaithful Servants, the acclaimed Folk/Americana band from Vancouver...
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Maxwell Schaeffer Interview
We had a great time catching up with Iowa Music Hall of fame Inductee and friend, Maxwell Schaeffer. We discussed how he fell in love with music (like so many of us) through the Beatles, how he got inspired to write music after going to a Neil Diamond Concert and his unique perspective as a...
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Season 6 Episode 172 Catching up with Joshua Josue
It was great to catch up with Joshua bout his latest release “Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom” which is a tribute to his heroes and influences Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. The album AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE includes songs taken from Holly and Valens unfinished demos and completed by Josue as well…
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Season 6 Episode 171 Interview with Paige King Johnson
We talk with Paige King Johnson about her Grand Old Opry debut, where she was invited by the legendary Pam Tillis, her first UK tour, and her great frame of mind! In a quiet North Carolina town 22 miles south of Raleigh, as a young 9-year-old girl, Paige King Johnson spent her days imitating the...
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Season 6 Episode 170 Interview with Magnolia Rising
We chat with cousin country duo Magnolia Rising and what a blast! These ladies, who came from a huge family talk about how they became a duo, their unique songwriting process, and having your own personal wordsmith. We also talk about the Kazoo! Magnolia Rising is on fire! Devynn Hart and Trea...
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Season 6: Episode 169: Interview with Bailey Cole
So many exciting things happening for this episode’s guest Bailey Cole! She told us about her reimagining of the Gnarls Barkley hit “Crazy” (AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE) and her debut album that just dropped called “Chapter One.” Bailey talked about how she came out of her shell, thepower of YouTube and...
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Season 6 Episode 168: Interview with Olivia Ellen Lloyd
We sat down with West Virginia/ Nashville/ New York-based Olivia Ellen Lloyd and had an amazing conversation. We chatted about Olivia’s most recent release “Do It Myself” which was released in 2025 and was very much a DIY project for her. We discussed how her music has evolved and how she trusts...
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Season 6 Episode 167 Interview with Courtney Hartman
We had a very interesting and touching conversation with Courtney Hartman about her latest release, “With You,” which conveys the theme of giving and receiving care. Courtney talksabout balancing being a mom and a career musician and the fulfilling feeling of“I made something.” Courtney’s...
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Season 6 Episode 166 Interview with Twilakr
In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with CannonPence, who performs under the name Twilark. We find out how the moniker Twilarkcame to be (through a dream!), and more about his debut release “The TamingTies Create.” We get insider information about the nuances of working inthe studio…
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Season 6 Episode 165 Interview with Lex LaShaun
Talking with Lex Lashaun was such a pleasure! She's a go-getter who has taught herselfguitar—left handed and still holds down a fulltime teaching gig! We discussedher excellent idea for how to get out of writers block and the importance of therapy. Lex LaShaun is a rising voice in modern country...
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Season 6 Episode 164 Interview with Dennes Sims
In this episode, we had the unique opportunity to chat with musician/ author Dennes Sims about his recently released novel, “Neckbeard the Awesome Pirate.” We also chat about how being a musician transitioned him into being an author, a voice artist, and a composer for audiobooks. Both of…
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Season 6 Episode 163 Interview with Stan Lang (Kevin Johnston)
We had such a good time catching up with Kevin Johnston aka Stan Lang! On this episode, learn why Kevin uses the stage name, how he earned a chocolate bar on his first-ever gig, and what inspired this “simple country” doctor to get back into making music and performing. He also gives us the...
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Season 6 Episode 162 Interview with Natalie Del Carmen
We really enjoyed talking with Natalie Del Carmen on this episode. And we’re really looking forward to her new album “Pastures,” which drops January 30, 2026. Natalie describes it as a ‘coming of age album,’ and Natalie seems wise beyond her years! We talk about how to deal with writer's block,...
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Season 6 Episode 161 Interview with Kate and Brendan
We chatted with Kate and Brendan about their debut album, "One Year Since," How they make the band work while living bi-coastally, and what's coming up next for them. This was a really interesting conversation and we learned so much! Kate (fiddle) and Brendan (cello) first started talking about...
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Season 6 Episode 160 Interview with Kashena Sampson
We had some great conversation and great laughs with Kashena Sampson, who started out how we did—singing with her sisters and putting on shows for her parents! She told us about her third studio record (released October 2025), “Ghost of Me,” and what went into making the album. We also talk about...
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Season 6 Episode 159 Interview with Cole Quest
What an amazing conversation we had with Cole Quest of Cole Quest and the City Pickers. We talked about their latest album “Home Grown,” how Cole serves as the band leader and band member, and their performance on the famous Mountain Stage! Rooted in tradition yet driven by a restless New York...
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Season 3 Episode 158 Interview with Hannah DeLynn
We had a great time chatting with Hannah DeLynn about her album “Trust Fall” available everywhere! We learned how this record cam from learning from her own hardships andfacing the things that were keeping her stuck. Hannah also gave us great advice about learning guitar and slowing down. Hannah...
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Season 3 Episode 157 Interview with Jake Cassman
It was a great time talking with Jake about his transition from Political Science to music, how he puts a song together, and he had a really good take on when a song is truly finished. He also told us about how doing improv comedy lends itselfto songwriting, and of course, his new album “Idling...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ever wanted to write a song? We do too! And we want to share our trials and errors as we struggle, laugh, (cry), learn from others and ourselves. Join us as we travel down the road paved with music. We'll take you on our journey to discovering our inner songwriters. We are two crazy sisters obsessed with what makes a good song tick. Growing up together made us an obvious choice for collaborators. Come along and see where this journey will lead us.
HOSTED BY
Bethany Koubsky and Carolyn Helmberger
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Ever wanted to write a song? We do too! And we want to share our trials and errors as we struggle, laugh, (cry), learn from others and ourselves. Join us as we travel down the road paved with music. We'll take you on our journey to discovering our inner songwriters. We are two crazy sisters...
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