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Episode 139 - Samantha Crain Nov 13, 2020

Singer/songwriter Samantha Crain discusses the journey she's take to get to her latest release, A Small Death. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 138 - Mark Erelli Oct 09, 2020

Singer/songwriter Mark Erelli discusses the making and breaking of his latest release, Blindsided, amidst a world in turmoil. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 137 - Old Sea Brigade & Luke Sital-Singh Oct 02, 2020

Old Sea Brigade and Luke Sital-Singh talk about flying solo and teaming up for a new collaborative EP, All the Ways You Sing in the Dark. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 136 - Kathleen Edwards Sep 25, 2020

Canadian singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards talks about her triumphant return to music with Total Freedom after taking an six-year break. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 135 - Caleb Caudle Sep 04, 2020

Americana singer/songwriter Caleb Caudle discusses being forced to find ways other than touring to support his latest album, Better Hurry Up. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 134 - Kris Delmhorst Aug 28, 2020

Singer/songwriter Kris Delmhorst delves into the emotional wonder and wilderness she captures on her latest release, Long Day in the Milky Way. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 133 - Lizzie No Aug 21, 2020

Singer/songwriter Lizzie No gets us up to speed on how her life and work are evolving in the challenging time we currently find ourselves in. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 132 - David Ramirez Aug 14, 2020

Americana provocateur David Ramirez talks about blowing down various artistic boundaries on his new album, My Love Is a Hurricane. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 131- Eliot Bronson Aug 07, 2020

Americana singer/songwriter Eliot Bronson digs through the avalanche of emotions that inspired his latest album, Empty Spaces. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 130 - Grayson Capps Jul 31, 2020

Alabama singer/songwriter Grayson Capps reminisces about the life he's lived and written into the songs that comprise his new retrospective album, South Front Street. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 129 - Joy Oladokun Jul 24, 2020

Singer/songwriter/producer Joy Oladokun dissects the othering, code-switching, and micro-aggressions that factor into her life and work, including her new album, In Defense of My Own Happiness. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 128 - The Wood Brothers Jul 17, 2020

Americana stalwarts the Wood Brothers share the secrets behind their live and recorded chemistry, as evidenced on their latest release, Kingdom in My Mind. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 127 - Rissi Palmer Jul 10, 2020

Singer/songwriter Rissi Palmer talks through a career's worth of racism and what she's doing about it with her music and other projects. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 126 - John Craigie Jun 19, 2020

Singer/songwriter John Craigie discusses the evergreen issues of social justice that populate some of the songs on his new album, Asterisk the Universe. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 125 - Lilly Hiatt Jun 12, 2020

Singer/songwriter Lilly Hiatt fills us in on the big and small moments from the past few years that comprise the songs on her most recent release, Walking Proof. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 124 - The Lone Bellow Jun 05, 2020

Americana trio the Lone Bellow discusses the individual and collective evolutions that led to a huge creative step forward on their latest set, Half Moon Light. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 123 - The Secret Sisters May 29, 2020

Americana duo the Secret Sisters dig into the songs, sounds, and life experiences that fill their wonderful new album, Saturn Return. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 122 - BJ Barham (American Aquarium) May 22, 2020

American Aquarium frontman BJ Barham talks about what it takes to clear a career-high bar as he did on the band's new Lamentations LP. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 121 - Christopher Paul Stelling May 15, 2020

Singer/songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling wonders aloud about the creative process on either side of his latest release, Best of Luck. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 120 - The Lowest Pair May 08, 2020

Americana duo the Lowest Pair discuss the philosophical and musical influences that power their new album, The Perfect Plan. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 119 - Jill Andrews May 01, 2020

Singer/songwriter Jill Andrews talks about the evolution of her career from the early days with the Everybodyfields through the current release of Thirties. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 118 - Chely Wright Mar 13, 2020

Singer/songwriter Chely Wright talks about changing her tune from commercial country to rootsy Americana, including with her 2019 Revival EP. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 117 - Sweet Honey in the Rock Mar 06, 2020

Gospel legends Sweet Honey in the Rock talk about how they continue to stay relevant even, if not especially, during turbulent times. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 116 - Séamus Egan Feb 28, 2020

Multi-instrumentalist Séamus Egan discusses his lengthy career on the vanguard of Irish music and taking a turn into a new solo project with his new album, Early Bright. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 115 - Jack Broadbent Feb 21, 2020

British singer/songwriter/guitarist Jack Broadbent talks about being more than just a slide guitar player which he proves quite well on his latest release, Moonshine Blue. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 114 - Courtney Hartman Feb 14, 2020

Singer/songwriter Courtney Hartman discusses going solo from Della Mae and on the Camino de Santiago trail, both of which figure prominently on her latest release, Ready Reckoner. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 113 - Sam Reider Feb 07, 2020

Accordion master Sam Reider talks about what it takes to break down the boundaries of genre between folk, jazz, and world music as he does on his new Human Hands EP. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 112 - Tré Burt Jan 31, 2020

Singer/songwriter Tré Burt uses his latest release, Caught It from the Rye, to make a case for how he fits into the folk lineage downstream from Richie Havens and Bob Dylan. Hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 111 - Jontavious Willis & Jerron Paxton Nov 29, 2019

Blues men Jontavious Willis and Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton discuss how the broad roots of the blues tree reach into so many different styles, times, and lives. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 110 - The Oshima Brothers Nov 15, 2019

The Oshima Brothers talk about building their careers one song and one show at a time as they tour around in support of their 2019 EP, Under the Same Stars. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 109 - Jonah Tolchin Nov 01, 2019

Jonah Tolchin talks about how artists from Jackson Browne to Muddy Waters influence the rootsy, bluesy blend of folk music that makes up his latest release, Fires for the Cold. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 108 - Michaela Anne Oct 25, 2019

Singer/songwriter Michaela Anne makes a strong case for feminism's place in country music in both conversation and song, including her latest release, Desert Dove. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 107 - Waylon Payne Oct 18, 2019

Country songwriter Waylon Payne tells his story in all its broken and bruised glory as he readies to release his second solo record, The Prodigal, in early 2020. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 106 - The Steel Wheels Oct 11, 2019

Americana quintet the Steel Wheels look back over their 10-year career and delve into their new sound, as evidenced on their latest release, Over the Trees. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 105 - Steve Forbert Oct 04, 2019

It's songwriting icon Steve Forbert discussing a lengthy, highly acclaimed career that has no end in sight. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 104 - Robert Randolph Sep 27, 2019

It's pedal steel pioneer Robert Randolph talking about where he came from, where he's going, and the Brighter Days album that marks where he is. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 103 - The Ballroom Thieves Sep 20, 2019

It's folk-rock trio the Ballroom Thieves who have relentlessly played more shows and released more records over the past eight years than most other working bands in Americana. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 102 - Live from the Americana Music Honors & Awards Sep 13, 2019

We're live on the red carpet at the 2019 Americana Music Honors & Awards show in Nashville talking to Brandi Carlile, Rhiannon Giddens & Our Native Daughters, Amanda Shires, I'm With Her, Mark Erelli, and more. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 101 - Wallis Bird Sep 06, 2019

It's Irish powerhouse Wallis Bird taking time out of her first-ever US tour to discuss her passions and pursuits, including her new album, Woman. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 100 - Natalia Zukerman Aug 30, 2019

It's singer, songwriter, painter Natalia Zukerman talking about the inspirations and influences behind her latest multi-media performance piece, The Women Who Rode Away. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 99 - Hawktail Aug 23, 2019

Roots music foursome called Hawktail — comprised of Brittany Haas, Paul Kowert, Jordan Tice, Dominick Leslie — discusses what happens when four stellar players join forces, as on their latest release, Unless. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 98 - Red Molly Aug 16, 2019

Roots music trio Red Molly talks about what goes into keeping a band in harmony over the years, on the road and on the record, including their latest One for All & All for One EP. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 97 - Eilen Jewell Aug 09, 2019

Singer/songwriter Eilen Jewell has made a career out of exploring the roots of early American music, from folk to blues to country, and continues to do so on her new album, Gypsy. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 96 - Live from Newport Folk Festival Jul 31, 2019

It's a “Live from Newport Folk Festival” episode featuring Our Native Daughters, Amy Ray, Angie McMahon, Charley Crockett, Devon Gilfillian, and many more. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 95 - Best of... Blues Rockers May 13, 2019

It's a “Best of” collection featuring enlightening rounds and performances by some of our favorite blues rockers, including Larkin Poe, Fantastic Negrito, Cedric Burnside, and more. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 94 - Best of... Songwriting Heroes May 02, 2019

It's a “Best of” collection featuring enlightening rounds and performances by some of our favorite songwriters, including Indigo Girls, Kim Richey, Mary Gauthier, and more. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 93 - Amelia White Apr 22, 2019

Singer/songwriter Amelia White talks about the natural and emotional inspirations that fill her most recent release, Rhythm of the Rain. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 92 - Courtney Marie Andrews Apr 15, 2019

Singer/songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews stops by and catches her breath after a whirlwind year on the road supporting her latest release, May Your Kindness Remain. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney.

Episode 91 - John Paul White Apr 08, 2019

Singer/songwriter John Paul White crashes the classic country gates with his Roy Orbison-infused new album, The Hurting Kind. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 90 - Ron Pope Mar 25, 2019

Singer/songwriter Ron Pope talks about stripping it all down to revisit his debut album on its 10-year anniversary with an acoustic tour. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 89 - Emily Scott Robinson Mar 18, 2019

Singer/songwriter Emily Scott Robinson talks about real-life stories and inspirations behind her new release, Traveling Mercies. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 88 - Tommy Emmanuel & John Knowles Mar 04, 2019

Guitar masters Tommy Emmanuel & John Knowles talk about finally fulfilling their long-time dream of collaborating on their new release, Heart Songs. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 87 - Larkin Poe Feb 25, 2019

Roots rock duo Larkin Poe talk about the swaggering sound that infuses all of their work, including their most recent release, Venom & Faith. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 86 - Liz Brasher Feb 18, 2019

Southern soul singer Liz Brasher reveals and reckons with the multitude of influences that come together in her music, as evidenced on her most recent release, Painted Image. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 85 - Kim Richey Feb 11, 2019

Singer/songwriter Kim Richey digs deep into her own songwriting process and how it has evolved into what can be heard on her most recent release, Edgeland. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 84 - Will Hoge Feb 04, 2019

Singer/songwriter Will Hoge lays out the thinking and passion behind his latest collection of protest songs, My American Dream. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 83 - Maya de Vitry Jan 28, 2019

Singer/songwriter Maya de Vitry who came up in the folk world as a member of the Stray Birds, is now taking a solo flight with her wonderful new album, Adaptations. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

Episode 82 - Ryan Culwell Jan 18, 2019

Singer/songwriter Ryan Culwell moved from Texas to Tennessee to dive into a music career that has led to the release of a couple of stunning albums, including his latest, The Last American. Produced and hosted by music journalist Kelly McCartney in Nashville, Tennessee.

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