Something a little different; David Corlew, longtime tour manager for the late Charlie Daniels, joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles, to talk about the 10th Anniversary of the passion project he and Charlie shared; The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project.
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Daryl Mosley Interview
After a solid career with bluegrass bands, New Tradition, The Osborne Brothers, and The Farm Hands, Daryl Mosley chose a solo career in 2020 to focus on more attention on his love for songwriting. He joins us here on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his recently released fourth project, Long Days and Short Stories.
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The Grascals Danny Roberts Interview
20 years ago a group of bluegrass musicians formed a band and cut a record. Their producer shared some of the tracks with Dolly Parton who immediately fell in love with their music. So much so that she hired them to tour with her as opening act and backing band. That band, The Grascals, went on to score two IBMA Entertainer of the Year awards, 20 SPBGMA awards, and two Grammy nominations. Founding member, Danny Roberts, joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their 20 year run as a band, their 20 year anniversary tour, and their latest album, 20.
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Jeff Christie Interview
Jeff Christie grew up in the UK in the 50s and 60s listening to the early days of country and rock and roll. The desire to write songs and make music won him over at an early age, leading him to eventually write the hit song, "Yellow River," which hit the top of the charts in 26 countries and sold 30 million copies world wide. Jeff joins us on this edition for Americana Music Profiles to talk about that song, his career, and his latest album due out this September, Here And Now.
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Luanne Hunt Interview
Four-time Grammy-balloted recording artist Luanne Hunt joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her 24th studio album, Miles and Memories.
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Robert Ross Interview
Canadian/Australian singer-songwriter, Robert Ross now resides in Nashville where he relocated to work on and release his sophomore project, Better With Me. Robert is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.
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Jeremy Parsons Interview
San Antonio born Americana artist Jeremy Parsons has three albums already to his credit. Lately, he has been releasing singles in anticipation of his upcoming EP, Life. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career and new music on the horizon.
23 min
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Richard Lynch Interview
Ohio Country Music Hall of Famer Richard Lynch has been enriching the country music scene for over four decades. He is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about his latest album, Pulling Up The Covers.
21 min
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Adele Lassiter Interview
North Carolina native Adele Lassiter caught the music bug at a young age, even attending Belmont University in Nashville. After the pandemic, she knew she needed to take her love seriously. The result was her debut EP, American Nomad. Adele is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles.
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Rusty Gear Interview
After learning to play guitar on a modified bass in high school, Rusty has grown up into a prolific songwriter and recording artist. With nine records to his credit, his latest is set to release later this year. Rusty is our guest on this episode of Americana Music Profiles.
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Marques Morel Interview
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.
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Heather Smith Interview
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.
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Cathy Fink Interview
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.
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Rik Ferrell Interview
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.
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Eleyet McConnell Interview
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.
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Alexa Rose Interview
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.
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Sierra Hull Interview
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.
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Jon Shain Interview
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.
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JigJam Interview
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.
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Racyne Parker Interview
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.
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Kim Brogil Interview
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.
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The Plate Scrapers Interview
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.
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Cliff and Susan Interview
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.
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Bill Abernathy Interview
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.
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A.H. Pettus Interview
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.