Americana means many things to many people. For some, it's music; for others, it's a way of life. The goal is to take you on a journey of Americana's music, people and places, especially as it relates to the South. Recorded in the scenic community of Leiper's Fork, TN, we'll bring you in-depth interviews that help you better connect to the Americana lifestyle.
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In mid-January 2026, I crossed paths with Kassie and Ben Wilson, the married Nashville duo known as Goldpine , after their unforgettable set at the 30A Songwriters Festival. Their acoustic performance, alive with electrifying vocals and seamless harmonies, was nothing short of captivating. From the first note, their passion for both their craft and each other radiated through the room. The…
Sarah Clanton is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, cellist, and creative catalyst whose music bridges the worlds of folk-pop, jazz, and classical with soul-stirring authenticity. Known for her "cello-brations" — joyful, genre-bending performances that invite audiences to laugh, feel, and heal — Sarah's sound combines the lyrical sensitivity of Norah Jones with the bold charm of Amy Winehouse,…
Caylee Hammack , originally from Ellaville, Georgia, is a Nashville-based Country artist who is opening for Eric Church on his 2026 spring tour. Her Capitol Records sophomore album, Bed of Roses , will be released on March 7th. In addition to her performing career, she hosts The Caylee Hammack Show each Friday at 2 p.m. on SiriusXM radio channel 58. Kurt Ozan , a talented multi-instrumentalist,…
Megan Gorman, an attorney and managing partner at Chequers Financial Management, is the author of All the Presidents' Money , an in-depth and engaging examination of how our presidents have managed their financial resources. For the first twelve years of her career, Megan worked for Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company. She also served as Vice President at BNY Mellon Wealth Management before launching…
Tristan Tritt is a Georgia-based singer-songwriter forging his own musical path. He comes from a lineage rooted in Americana outlaw music, with his father, Travis Tritt, and sister, Tyler Reese, both achieving their own successes. Growing up alongside his dad, watching him perform with some of country music's biggest hitmakers, Tristan discovered his own style. He found inspiration in the works of…
Liza Graves, along with her husband, Jay, own StyleBlueprint , one of the South's best lifestyle websites. The site began as a blog in 2009. Today, StyleBlueprint reaches over 210,000 daily email subscribers with a 55 percent open rate. They also reach over 2.5 million annual readers, focusing on the South's best places, events and lifestyle. We discussed the site's origin and how social media and…
Flagship Romance is composed of the husband and wife team of Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson. The Louisville, KY based duo has traveled over 300,000 miles delighting fans with their unique Americana mix. I sat down with Shawn and Jordyn at Shack's Art Gallery in Grayton Beach after they performed in Seaside, Florida. Listen to their road stories and how the miles enhance their songwriting and…
Charlie Starr is a founding member of the Atlanta-based southern rock band Blackberry Smoke. Guitarist Benji Shanks joined the band in 2018 as a multi-instrumentalist. In addition to embarking on their new tour, "Rattle, Rumble & Roll," this duo performed at the 2025 30A Songwriters Festival. We sat down in the podcast studio at Shacks Art Gallery in Grayton Beach, FL, to discuss their musical…
Richard Turner is a founding member of the southern rock group Blackberry Smoke. Together with his brother Brit, their longtime drummer, they joined forces with guitarist and lead vocalist Charlie Starr to form the iconic band, which has been touring since 2000. His bass lines play a crucial role in establishing the band's steady rhythm. In this episode, he discusses growing up in a…
University of Arkansas alum and Razorbackology founder Ben Larsen is a life-long Arkansas Razorback sports fan. Ben discusses the latest happenings withing the Razorback sports program, along with tailgating suggestions for fans visiting Fayetteville.
