Episodes
We chat with American folk legend Jim Kweskin about his latest album Never Too Late: Duets With My Friends, which features a collection of 18 recordings and storied collaborations with some of his favorite female musicians. The new album stands as a testament to the generation and genre-spanning brilliance that has defined Kweskin's illustrious career for the past six decades.
Published 04/20/24
Nice Horse is a wild, fresh, and fierce pair that has established themselves as one of the most buzzed-about acts in the Canadian music industry. The duo, made up of Katie Rox (vocals/banjo/acoustic guitar) and Brandi Sidoryk (vocals/bass), has garnered significant accolades, including two Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) wins, eight CCMA nominations, and ten Country Music Alberta Awards. They talk about their new album dropping April 19, how they were friends before the group, how Nice...
Published 04/17/24
Discover the captivating sound of Nashville recording artist Jake Bush, a true purveyor of traditional, rug-cutting country music. Tailor-made for the dedicated honky-tonk crowd, Jake Bush has emerged as an authentic craftsman of country music, with crowd-pleasing melodies seamlessly blending the nostalgic essence of ‘90s country with the vibrant spirit of modern country. Jake talks about how he got into music, his journey in the business, how things changed when "Gravity & You" hit the...
Published 04/10/24
Koe Wetzel might just be the last real rebel out there. The Platinum-selling East Texas-born singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer shakes up the status quo, shatters expectations and sticks to his guns with a sound steeped in country storytelling, yet spiked with grunge grit. He’s unapologetic, undeniable and unlike anyone else you’ve ever heard.
Published 04/03/24
Southern-Rock influenced country may seem contradictory in the Great White North, but that's where Devin Cooper hangs his wide-brimmed hat. Kicking off 2024, Cooper was nominated for 5x Country Music Alberta Awards, released his country-rock love anthem “She’s My Religion”, with a highly anticipated album coming later in 2024.
Published 03/28/24
By the age of 16, Dalton Dover had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. We chat with Dalton about his grandfather, growing up in small town Georgia, going on The Voice, getting to play the Opry, travelling, releasing Take Me Home: The Covers, what else is coming in 2024 and so much more.
Published 03/21/24
Amy Sheppard, alongside her siblings George and Emma, is a founding and current member of the indie-pop sensation Sheppard. The band stands as one of Australia's most prominent musical exports of the past decade. Amy has launched the next chapter of her country music career with the release  ‘Overthinking’ from her debut full-length album. In the first 18 months of her solo country music career, Amy has amassed four Top 3 hits on the Australian country airplay chart and was the most played...
Published 03/13/24
Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers.
Published 03/07/24
Born and raised in Toccoa, Georgia, Scoot Teasley has been immersed in the world of music since his earliest days. With a deep-rooted passion for rhythm and melody, he initially found his groove behind the drum kit and in the church pews fostering a lifelong love of music. Drawing inspiration from artists like Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers, Scoot is on a mission to carve out his unique niche within the world of country music. We chat with Scoot about his name, his debut EP Country Back,...
Published 02/29/24
Comprised of newcomers Leo Brooks and Andrew Millsaps, Neon Union is a duo preparing to take country music by storm. Brooks grew up in Miami and has collaborated with artists like Pitbull, Lauryn Hill, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, Cee Lo Green and John Legend. Millsaps grew up in North Carolina and has been writing songs ever since the age of 13. Together as Neon Union, Brooks and Millsaps are bringing a new sound to country music, with 808 kick drums married to a traditional country lyric...
Published 02/22/24
Flat River Band consists of three brothers Andy, Chad and Dennijo Sitze, who grew up in a multi-generational family band. Performing alongside their parents and grandparents, they held residencies at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Throughout their tenure in music, the Missouri natives have charted #1 hits on the bluegrass gospel charts and have opened for The Chicks’ Natalie Maines, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, TG Sheppard...
Published 02/14/24
Late nights (and early mornings) under the influence of a guitar and a bottle, thousand-mile moves for the sake of new love, and a once-in-a-lifetime friendship carried Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy to Lakeview. The Nashville-by-way-of-Pittsburgh duo distill country soul, rock scope, and pop ambition into a singular style rooted in old school storytelling and elevated by modern attitude and production. Jesse and Luke talk about their van breaking down in the desert, how they met, both dating...
Published 02/08/24
Singer-songwriter Annie Bosko pairs a sound anchored deep in the organic twang of ‘90s country with simple songs told from the heart, preaching equal parts healing and honky-tonk hope. We chat with her about her busy start to 2024, dropping her self-titled EP, how she got her first guitar, getting into music professionally at a young age, rediscovering her sound, meeting Vince Gill, playing the Opry, what's next and more!
Published 02/01/24
A look back at Bourbon and Beyond Day 3. We talk about finally checking out the Bluegrass Stage, including checking out Della Mae, and another great day with standouts Old Crow Medicine Show and The Black Keys.
Published 01/27/24
Wesley and Aaron Smith, the brothers at the heart of Brother Smith, are shapeshifters of the highest order. Wes shreds guitar, plays beautiful piano, lays down a rock-solid rhythm guitar, and even occasionally breaks out a horn. Aaron switches back and forth between fiddle and drums. We chat with both about how they got into music, how their sound has evolved over the years, playing so many different instruments, their latest releases, what's coming in 2024 and more.  Jonathan's pouring:...
Published 01/17/24
Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra write music steeped in 20th-century American traditions—jazz, folk, country, blues, and rock—but tackle modern subjects with urgency, humor, and a well of deep feeling. The quartet has released four studio albums with their fifth album "Did You Do The Thing We Talked About?" dropping Feb. 16. We chat with Ethan about the album, the group's name, what else is happening in 2024 and more.
Published 01/10/24
A look back at Bourbon and Beyond Day 2, including the bad and good. Mostly good, like performances by Bastille, The Killers, Hozier, Brittany Howard, Wayne Newton and so many more.
Published 01/06/24
We take a look back at Day 1 of Bourbon & Beyond 2023. We talk about the setup, the food and, of course, the lineup. Some standouts include Buddy Guy, Midland, Train, Brandi Carlile, and Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors.
Published 01/05/24
Formed in their teens, Boy Named Banjo includes Barton Davies (banjo), Ford Garrard (bass/standing bass), Sam McCullough (drums) Willard Logan (mandolin, acoustic/electric guitar) and William Reames (acoustic guitar/harmonica). We chat with the guys about their major label debut album Dusk, being able to capture all the band's personalities on it, making their Opry debut, being from Nashville, how the group came together, why they're a five-way partnership, what's coming up and more.
Published 12/20/23
A Nashvillian by way of Philadelphia, Vinnie Paolizzi has spent the better part of the last decade in the songwriting trenches, making a name for himself as a rising singer-songwriter to watch. Vinnie talks about his new album Vinnie Paolizzi LP, growing up in Pennsylvania, ending up in Nashville, writing music, working with talented artists, favorite song to perform on stage, what folks can expect in 2024 and more.
Published 12/13/23
The tapestry of Southern music in America is rich, vivid and diverse. Adam Hood is an artist who exudes that substantial musical lineage each time he straps on his Telecaster for a show or picks up his pen to write a song. The roots of his Opelika, AL upbringing inform his musicality and guide his soul-stirring lyrics. Adam talks about re-recording his album Different Groove, hitting the road with Whiskey Myers this year and Drake White in 2024, performing at the Opry, still trying to perform...
Published 12/06/23
Made up of Logan Moore (guitar, vocals), Alex Kerns (bass, vocals), Riley Kerns (drums, background vocals), James Montgomery (lead guitar), Justin Carver (pedal steel, banjo), and Rudy Bzdyk (fiddle, trumpet, keyboards), Low Water Bridge Band have made their career by furthering their sound; forged by firelight picking and ramped up into a romping, stomping on-stage energy. We chat with Logan and Riley about their new album Back to the Valley, how the group came to be, their unique hobbies,...
Published 11/30/23
Emmet Stevens Jr. stands as a testament to the profound impact that music, faith, and personal resilience can have on shaping a life of purpose and accomplishment. Born and raised in Dade City, Florida, his narrative is a seamless intertwining of his deep-rooted faith, musical prowess, and unyielding commitment to sharing his songwriting and melodies with the world. Emmet talks about his debut single “Dunn With You”, working with his mentor Craig Campbell, playing local bars at age 20, now...
Published 11/16/23
James Barker Band -- made up of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals), Connor Stephen (drums), and Bobby Martin (bass) -- have fueled an incredible story over the last eight years, largely on their own, from opening for local bands in dive bars to charting multiple No. 1 singles and hundreds of millions of global streams to headlining festivals and playing stages across North America and Europe. James join us to talk about the band's unique pre-show...
Published 11/08/23