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Season 1

Nov. 6, 2023

The Indian Buckarette (Richa Nagendra)

"The Indian Buckarette" is the alter ego of Richa Nagendra, a blogger, promoter, and lover of country music born and raised in Bangalore, India. We discuss being a country fan from across the world, her first trip to Nashvill...

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Oct. 19, 2023

Emma Rowley

Now in Nashville with a brand-new alt-pop record, Emma Rowley was first a star on Broadway as a kid, with a professional debut alongside stage icon Patti Lupone in Gypsy, followed by a run of Bye Bye Birdie starring John …

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Oct. 9, 2023

Radio Personality Hannah B.

Now a vibrant radio personality on three radio stations in the Chicago area, Hannah B. has been on our radar since her first podcasting venture while still a college student with a dream of being in radio; Hannah invited McMa...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Christie Huff

With over 6 millions streams, Christie Huff is a prolific singer-songwriter balancing gracefully between pop and country. In this interview, we discuss her songwriting session with hitmaker Mark Irwin ("Highway Don't Care" fo...

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Sept. 21, 2023

Krystal King

Krystal King launches her latest project, “Red Wine and White Lies,” and sets the table for new releases, talks about her new gig with Jimmy Buffett’s “Radio Margaritaville,” shares the downside of wearing overalls on a yach...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Taylor Hughes

From both behind-the-scenes and behind the piano, McMahon has watched as Taylor Hughes works to carve out her place in the music business. Taylor loves her songs, her friends, her bourbon...and laughter. They talk through the...

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Sept. 10, 2023

Troy Castellano

Troy Castellano has covered a lot of ground as a Nashville songwriter, musician, and producer. He has left his mark on songs with Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe, been recognized as a writer on "Take the Trailer" by The Heels …

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Aug. 17, 2023

Jeff McMahon

The tables are turned this week as Zach Stone jumps behind the mic to interview our host, Jeff McMahon. What does it feel like to play on a hit record? How did McMahon get started in country music? What led …

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Aug. 8, 2023

Sheridan Gates

"Bambi-footed" is how Sheridan Gates describes those young female talents that step tentatively through the scary music industry. An artist herself with he own music and experiences, she helps them navigate the threats and po...

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July 27, 2023

Maddye Trew

Maddye Trew is the real deal - both as a country music singer and as a human. This interview shines a light on her sparkling personality, soulful vocal and country flair as she and McMahon talk tour buses, concert stages, …

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July 20, 2023

J.D. Shelburne

J.D. Shelburne was flipping through his copy of "Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors: This is Ours" well before releasing his own music and seeing his own songs on the charts. In this episode, J.D. and Jeff dig into both, …

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July 14, 2023

Gabrielle Metz

Gabrielle Metz had a mission as a child: GET TO NASHVILLE. After an early graduation, she did just that – gathering up singles, spins, and songwriting skills with focus, deliberation, and persistence beyond her years. Her lat...

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July 7, 2023

Dave Wilbert

Dave Wilbert is a country singer with a passion for the clever, relatable and heartfelt lyrics that typified 90s country; this candid conversation reveals Wilbert’s new music as well as the common path that Dave shared with M...

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June 29, 2023

Lindsey Fish

Still a college student at Texas A&M, Lindsey Fish has already released seven original songs and is not waiting until graduation to go after the dream — becoming a working singer and songwriter. With her mix of talent, enthus...

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June 22, 2023

American Blonde

American Blonde. Natalia and Tinka. As you might expect, (or probably not), they talk playing dilapidated juke joints and dive bars before they were teenagers. One sings while riding behind the drum kit. One is your typical ...

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June 15, 2023

Turk McNamara

Nashville first fell in love with Turk McNamara as he filled the room, night after night, performing traditional Irish music. Soon, Nashville songwriters came to recognize the talent and truth in Turk’s own lyrics and perform...

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June 9, 2023

Caroline Kid

Finding your way through the music business when you are just getting started can be a bit puzzling. When Caroline Kid met McMahon at a songwriter panel a few years ago, the two quickly became friends as well as musical …

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May 31, 2023

McMahon on Keys (Trailer)

After a career of concert tours (Tim McGraw, Chris Cagle), numerous hits as a studio keyboard player, and an Academy of Country Music award nomination, Jeff McMahon brings his casual experience to the table for live performan...

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