Illinois singer-songwriter Marques Morel brings his dust bowl - red dirt - cowboy Americana infused flavor to his latest album, Tales and Tellings. Marques is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles, talking about his unique sound and his musical endeavors.

Heather Smith grew up around music her whole life, but it wasn't until her adult years that she realized she wanted to see if she could make it as a singer. After hooking up with a cover band for a few years - Heather went into the studio to finally record her debut project, Stronger. She shares her super encouraging story with us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have been making music together for over 35 years - 53 album to their credit. In 2015 they met Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player, Chao Tian, and quickly recognized a synergy that needed to be explored. The result is their latest offering called, From China to Appalachia. Cathy joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to share some of their story from this award winning musical journey.

Costal Americana artist Rick Ferrell loves performing outdoors, splitting his time between Costal Maryland, and Costal Florida. His latest album was sparked by the devastation left in the wake of hurricane Ian. Rik joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Ohio, Country Rock Duo, Chris and Angie McConnell make up the group, Eleyet McConnell. After meeting in 2013 - they had immediate music chemistry. They join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their journey and their debut album, Crazy World.

Alexa Rose grew up in the Alleghany Highlands of western Virginia. Influenced by stories, one in particular, of her grandfather and Lester Flatts, Alexa was inspired to write, and sing, and eventually record her stories. Alexa is our guest on the next edition of Americana Music Profiles.

At just 28 years old, Sierra Hull has already recorded four full length albums, played the Grand Ole Opry (at 10) and Carnegie (at 12), and received a Grammy nomination. Americana Music Profiles caught up with Sierra for this interview just a few weeks prior to her performance at Merlefest '24.

Exposure to Piedmont Blues while in college at Duke University, and a chance opportunity to play behind Big Boy Henry left a lasting impression on Americana singer - songwriter, Jon Shain. He is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

One of Irish Bluegrass band, JigJam's founding members, Offaly Jamie McKeogh, joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the progression of their music and their latest album, Across The Pond.

Denver, CO based Racyne Parker has been enjoying introducing her indie-folk-Americana original tunes to her fan base, on the way to her first full length album later this summer. Racyne is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Successful songwriter Kim Brogil learned of her potential as a singer when a producer reached out to her over an Instagram post. That led to the production of her debut EP. Kim is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about that experience.

Born out of a Sunday tradition of potlucks and Bluegrass jams, this Maryland based Bluegrass band has graduated into seven successful albums including the forthcoming, Artifacts, set for June '24. Banjo player, Derek Kretzer is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Little Rock Arkansas's married duo of Cliff and Susan have been on the road an average of 200 dates a year since they met in 2016. Along the way they created a music production company, and launched a music festival. The couple join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their career in music and their most recent album, Fiddle & Keys.

On the heals of his recent success, Kansas City, Country/Americana, Singer-Songwriter, Bill Abernathy recently released his fourth CD, More. Bill is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

How The West Was Once is the new album from multi-talented artist/musician A.H. Pettus. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his experience of creating this new project.

Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee make up the duo commonly know as Sugarcane Jane. Called "one of the best duos since Johnny and June" by the Washington Times, Anthony and Savana join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their amazing career, and their 11th studio album, On A Mission.

Dave Lebental found himself immersed in the rock music scene in SoCal in the 80and 90s before stepping out of music to raise a family. 25 years later, he rediscovered his musical roots and just released his debut album, The Long Player. Dave is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Multi-instrumentalist, Lolly Lee enjoy some musical success in the 80s before bowing out to raise a family. However it was never far from her heart. Fast forward to 2023, she's just created and released here self titled debut project. Lolly joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about her musical journey and debut record.

Nashville, TN is home base for the Americana, Folk, Roots, Country infused band, The Close. Listen in to Americana Music Profiles as they talk about talk about their origins, and their latest recorded project, Orbit.

Although Eddie Witz came into his musical journey later in life, he's making up for lost time with his Americana based, Caribbean flavored musical endeavor. He's even collaborated with the talented Bryan Adams on a song. Eddie joins us on Americana Music Profiles to chat about this interesting career and his new record.

Corpus Christi Bay is the birth place for Americana, Country Roots Rock musician, Jack Nelson. After picking up his first guitar at four, Jack finds himself celebrating a new album, Going Places. He is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Ashley Jane Holland, also known as, Little Jane & The Pistol Whips formed her band in 2008. With three albums to their credit, the latest being Long Road Ahead, Ashley is my latest guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.

Sands Hall is a published author, teacher, and a compelling stage actor. And, she's an incredibly talented songwriter and singer as well. She joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to discuss her exciting life and an artist, and her latest album, Sturdy Boots.

Carrie Newcomer has released 20 albums over the course of her career, published her poetry, and earned an Emmy for her PBS special, An Evening with Carrie Newcomer. In this episode of Americana Music Profiles, we chat with Carrie about her amazing life in music, and her latest album project, A Great Wild Mercy.

It was piano lessons at age four that was ultimately the spark that launched Charlotte Morris's musical journey. A theater major initially, Charlotte moved to Nashville in 2020 to focus on her music - she joins Americana Music Profiles to talk about her life story and her 2nd studio release, Wild Child.