Roots Rednecks and Radicals

Are you familiar with Red Dirt Country? The subgenre has produced some of America’s most prolific musicians. Including Cody Canada, who joins me today to chat about his astounding music career.

5 Songs I’m Digging Vol. 5 Old School Edition! Featuring music by Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, Jerry Garcia/David Grisman, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash/June Carter.

Channeling the spirit of Woody Guthrie and the Beat poets, Average Joey is a folk-punk singer with a unique style and message. Join me for a conversation and live performance of his music.

Blending funk, bluegrass, old time, and string band sounds The Sweet Lillies are making waves in the Jamgrass scene with their new album ”Equality!”

Jason Isbell’s seminal album ”Southeastern” was released 10 years ago this month. On today’s episode we take a look at this outstanding record and the impact it had on his career.

Was Jesus a radical? Would he have hung out with drag queens, trans kids, and feminists? Melody Walker and Mercy Bell discuss their new protest song Jesus Was a Drag Queen!

Looking for some chill, jazz-inspired music? Robert Ellis explores relaxed, sparse, and dialed back sounds on his new album ”Yesterday’s News.”

5 Songs I’m Diggin’ Vol. 4 featuring the music of Jason Isbell, Charley Crockett, Marty Stuart, Flatland Calvary, and Nikki Lane!

An outdoor music festival in the winter? WinterWonderGrass was an absolute blast! Join me for a behind the scenes look at this festival featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus King, and Molly Tuttle.

What do Carrie Underwood, Kasey Musgraves, and Tim McGraw all have in common? Songwriter Luke Laird, who discusses his new project with Lori McKenna and Barry Dean ”The Songwriter Tapes.”