Best Sarah Popejoy Podcasts (2025)

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The Zach John King Interview: From Indie Rock to Coming Home to Country Music 23:00

11d ago23:00

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Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Zach John King. He’s recently signed with Sony Music Nashville, and has already performed at the Country to Country which is a huge three-day Country Music Festival in London, Glasgow, and Belfast. Country poet meets his Americana leaning sound that’s hard driving his new EP Slow Down drops today. …

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The Gretchen Peters Interview: Connectivity and Empathy in Songwriting 28:43

30d ago28:43

28:43

Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome two time Grammy nominee singer/songwriter Gretchen Peters. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, she’s a songwriter’s songwriter writing Country hits like “Independence Day” for Martina McBride, “You Don’t Even Know Who I Am” for Patty Loveless, and Faith Hill’s “The Secret of Life”. O…

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The Sam Robbins Interview: 70's Singer/Songwriter Influences and His New Album, So Much I Still Don't See 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

Today on AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we welcome Berklee College graduate and singer/songwriter Sam Robbins. His songs evoke the storytelling styles of James Taylor and Mary Chapin Carpenter by drawing you in while being accompanied by his old worn out martin guitar. He’s shared the stage with Jason Mraz and Liz Longley and has graced the stages of K…

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The Leslie Jordan Interview: Her Debut Americana Album “The Agonist” Based Off Her Grandfather’s Writings 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

Today's interview is with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Leslie Jordan with her first full length solo Americana album, "The Agonist" releasing this Friday, April 25th. Produced by Kenneth Pattengale Milk Carton Kids, the album is a collection of songs adapted from the writings and poetry of her grandfather, Robert S Gott. The album also featur…

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The Tony Kamel Interview: Texas Songwriting, His Grandmother, and the New Album, "We're All Gonna Live" 24:32

2M ago24:32

24:32

On this AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we're excited to have Grammy nominated Tony Kamel frontman and songwriter for the band Wooden Wire, he's releasing his solo album We're All Gonna Live, April 18th. An amazing singer-songwriter who plays a clawhammer banjo, harmonica, and acoustic guitar on the album, his approach of mixing, songwriting, and philos…

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The Jonathan Rundman Interview: The Silos, Recording Analog, and His New Album "Waves" 31:43

2M ago31:43

31:43

Americana artist Jonathan Rundman has been recoding and touring for the last decade with The Silos. On April 11st, 2025 he releases his solo album, Waves where he not only sings and wrote the song, but performs organ, accordion, mandolin, and mandola on the record. Talked About in this Podcast: Jonathan Rundman The Silos "Elizabeth, Don't Waste You…

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The Doohickeys Interview: The New Album, "All Hat No Cattle", The Ryman, and Zombies 24:41

2M ago24:41

24:41

In this episode we're interviewing the duo The Doohickeys consisting of Haley Spence Brown and Jack Hackett. Their debut album, All Hat No Cattle, has charted number one on the Roots Music Report, number 21 on the Americana Music charts, and have songs on Outlaw Country. They've already performed at the prestigious Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN…

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The Sierra Hull Interview: Mandolin, Bluegrass Influences, and "A Tip Toe High Wire" 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we have the priveledge of interviewing Sierra Hull. A 2-time Grammy nominated artist, she's won 6 IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year Awards. She's also performed at Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House and collaborated with Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Brandie Carlile…

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The Kelly Hunt Interview: Ozark Symphony and the Melding of Folk, Jazz, and Bluegrass 24:14

3M ago24:14

24:14

With her latest album Ozark Symphony, Kelly Hunt creates an orchestra of folk acoustic instruments with echoes of ragtime keys and horns to paint an era encapsulated in documentaries and faded black and white photographs. The much anticipated album to her 2019 nominated album of the year by the International Folk Music Awards brings stellar songwri…

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The Jeff Trott Interview: Writing Sheryl Crow Hits and His New Album 30:04

4M ago30:04

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This Grammy Nominated Songwriter has Co-written and recorded some of Sheryl Crow's biggest hits like "If It Makes You Happy", "Soak Up The Sun", and "Every Day is a Winding Road". A previous BMI Songwriter of the Year Award Winner, he also has played in bands for Sheryl Crow and Tears for Fears among many others. This year he's releasing a new albu…

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The Jessica Willis Fisher Interview: Truth, Honesty, and Kindness as a Compass and Recording Her New Upcoming Record, "Bloom" 37:52

4M ago37:52

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In this episode of AmericanaMusic.com we have the privilege of interviewing Jessica Willis Fisher. Her unmistakeable vocal vibrato and amazing fiddle chops are reminiscent of Allison Krauss and Union Station with the storytelling skills of Dolly Parton. Her first solo appearance on the Grand Ole' Opry Stage was her 60th. Her book Unspeakable, Survi…

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The Bayker Blankenship and Lilly Hiatt Interviews: Lilly's New Album and Her Dad's Influence; and Bayker's Touring with the Band and Co-Writing 28:34

4M ago28:34

28:34

Welcome back to Season 2 of the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast. In this first episode we have the great privilege of interviewing two phenomenal singer-songwriters, Lilly Hiatt and Bayker Blankenship. Lilly Hiatt talks about releasing her new album, "Forever" and the vulnerability of the journey taken to get there. Bayker Blankenship humbly talks about…

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The Suzy Bogguss Interview: TV Dinners w/ Roy Rogers, Finding the Perfect Song, & Songwriting 32:10

6M ago32:10

32:10

Season 1's final interview is with none other than Grammy Award winner Suzy Bogguss. She's sold over four million records, with top country hits like "Outbound Plane", "Aces", "Letting Go", "Someday Soon", "Drive South", and "Hey Cinderella". Her latest album "Praying for Sunshine" consists of 10 songs all written by Bogguss. Suzy's talent is not j…

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The Tim Easton Interview: Busking in Europe, Music Cities, and Guitar Names 31:06

6M ago31:06

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Tim Easton is a confessional storyteller who has lived a thousand lives in one, having lived and played in London, Dublin, Paris, Prague, and Madrid. After returning to the States, the singer-songwriter with the vagabond heart moved to New York City and then Los Angeles before making his way to settling down in Nashville. Tim's latest album, "Find …

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The JM Stevens Interview: Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, and Getting Back to Mississipi Roots 24:36

7M ago24:36

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Today's guest is an Americana artist out of Austin, Texas, JM Stevens. Former lead singer of the Retro-rock band Moonlight Towers. Stevens has performed at the prestigious SXSW and Folk Alliance Showcases since striking out solo. He's owner of East Austin Recording Studio and most recently released his second solo album, "Nowhere to Land" with a mi…

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The Jesse Ray Smith Interview: That Bay Area Sound, Music as a Way to Cope, and the Definition of a Great Album 27:18

7M ago27:18

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Today we have Jesse Ray Smith. He’s a singer-songwriter out of California. His sound is reminiscent of those famous crossovers from the 70s like Fleetwood Mac, Joe Cocker, Eagles, and Jackson Browne with a fresh take. It’s not a carbon copy of that sound, but a resurgence with creative compositions, lyrics, melody and production good enough to riva…

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The Matt Joe Gow Interview: Early Americana Influences, Collaboration, and Songwriting 23:08

7M ago23:08

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Somewhere in the Southern Hemisphere, in a city known for its gothic style architecture, a singer-songwriter was born whose life would change forever hearing a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album which grew into a love for bands like The Jayhawks, Wilco, and Whiskeytown. Native of Dunedin, the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealan…

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The McKinley James Interview: The Advice His Dad Gave Him, "Working Class Blues" Album, and Motown, Stax, & Chicago Blues 23:19

7M ago23:19

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Opening for ZZ Top throughout multiple dates on their tour to opening up for the Mavericks at The Ryman Auditorium their’s something universal that connects McKinley James‘s music to playing for these two diverse audiences. That universality is blues meets old school rock meets a straight forward songwriting style. His latest album, Working Class B…

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The Wesley Dean Interview: Australian Roots, Crazy Hearts, and the Creative Mindset 23:28

7M ago23:28

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Dubbed "The Psychedelic Cowboy", Wesley Dean is an Aussie with the spirit of the American West. His latest album, Music from Crazy Hearts, with the title track, video featuring two performers from the Nashville Ballet, dancing around Wesley. His sound is reminiscent of Joe Cocker meets Tom Petty meets outlaw country. Moving to Nashville in 2021, al…

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The Edie Carey and Sarah Sample Interview: Songs of Comfort, Recording, and Balancing Touring w/ Motherhood 23:15

8M ago23:15

23:15

With gentle piano melody, a soft strum on the guitar, and floating vocals In My Arms is more than a lullaby. It is a love song that only two experienced songwriters writing about motherhood can so eloquently express. The first of Edie Carey and Sarah Samples single releases for the new album, Lantern In The Dark: Songs of Comforts and Lullabies. Th…

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The Crys Matthews Interview: LGBTQ+ Preacher's Kid, Ted Talk, and Reclaiming Country Music 23:34

8M ago23:34

23:34

An in-depth conversation with singer/songwriter Crys Matthews about the importance of having candid conversations to those in your community and how she uses music intentionally to educate through story and emotion. Her sound is a mixture of Country, Blues, and Folk. This preacher's kid from North Carolina'a songs are message driven and she has a n…

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The Teresa Knox Interview: Renovating The Church Studio, Leon Russell's Legacy, and The Tulsa Sound Revival 27:46

8M ago27:46

27:46

Within The Church Studio walls if you listen close you can hear the stories of those who've hallowed it, including Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, JJ Cale, Freddie King, Tom Petty, Phoebe Snow, and Willie Nelson to name a few. The studio once owned by Leon Russell has since been not only restored, but also made a world class…

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The Kim Richey Interview: Album Inspiration, Girls Just Wanna Weekend, & Songwriting Heroes; w/ special guest Jillian Matundan 24:37

8M ago24:37

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This week’s Artists You Should Know is a treat to introduce, because she’s one of my favorite songwriters, Kim Richey. She’s had her songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Jim Lauderdale, Patty Loveless, Suzy Bogguss, Terri Clark, Brooks and Dunn, and Radney Foster. She’s recorded harmony vocals on songs for Jason Isbell, Reba McEntire, Mary Chapin Car…

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The Willie Watson Interview: Real Love, Creative Outlets, and Meeting One of The Beatles 23:02

9M ago23:02

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Willie Watson's debut self-titled album was released this past Friday. Since leaving Old Crow Medicine Show, founding member Willie Watson, has been forging together an album that really reflects himself as an artist. After two solo albums, the self titled third album finally feels like the solo expression he’s been seeking. To Willie, it’s epic po…

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The Young Fables Interview: The Songwriting Process and the Stories Behind Them 39:12

9M ago39:12

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Here’s AmericanaMusic.com's podcast interview with the Americana band, The Young Fables. With Laurel’s powerhouse vocals, Wes’s smooth electric guitar lines, and the band’s amazing songwriting chops you’ll be hooked instantly. Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford live in Nashville, but are originally from Maryville, TN. With 3 full length albums under th…

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The Zach John King Interview: From Indie Rock to Coming Home to Country Music 23:00

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The Gretchen Peters Interview: Connectivity and Empathy in Songwriting 28:43

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The Sam Robbins Interview: 70's Singer/Songwriter Influences and His New Album, So Much I Still Don't See 32:41

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The Leslie Jordan Interview: Her Debut Americana Album “The Agonist” Based Off Her Grandfather’s Writings 27:00

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The Tony Kamel Interview: Texas Songwriting, His Grandmother, and the New Album, "We're All Gonna Live" 24:32

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The Jonathan Rundman Interview: The Silos, Recording Analog, and His New Album "Waves" 31:43

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The Doohickeys Interview: The New Album, "All Hat No Cattle", The Ryman, and Zombies 24:41

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The Sierra Hull Interview: Mandolin, Bluegrass Influences, and "A Tip Toe High Wire" 29:14

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The Kelly Hunt Interview: Ozark Symphony and the Melding of Folk, Jazz, and Bluegrass 24:14

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The Jeff Trott Interview: Writing Sheryl Crow Hits and His New Album 30:04

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The Jessica Willis Fisher Interview: Truth, Honesty, and Kindness as a Compass and Recording Her New Upcoming Record, "Bloom" 37:52

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The Bayker Blankenship and Lilly Hiatt Interviews: Lilly's New Album and Her Dad's Influence; and Bayker's Touring with the Band and Co-Writing 28:34

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The Suzy Bogguss Interview: TV Dinners w/ Roy Rogers, Finding the Perfect Song, & Songwriting 32:10

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The Tim Easton Interview: Busking in Europe, Music Cities, and Guitar Names 31:06

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The JM Stevens Interview: Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, and Getting Back to Mississipi Roots 24:36

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The Jesse Ray Smith Interview: That Bay Area Sound, Music as a Way to Cope, and the Definition of a Great Album 27:18

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The Matt Joe Gow Interview: Early Americana Influences, Collaboration, and Songwriting 23:08

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The McKinley James Interview: The Advice His Dad Gave Him, "Working Class Blues" Album, and Motown, Stax, & Chicago Blues 23:19

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The Wesley Dean Interview: Australian Roots, Crazy Hearts, and the Creative Mindset 23:28

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The Edie Carey and Sarah Sample Interview: Songs of Comfort, Recording, and Balancing Touring w/ Motherhood 23:15

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The Crys Matthews Interview: LGBTQ+ Preacher's Kid, Ted Talk, and Reclaiming Country Music 23:34

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The Teresa Knox Interview: Renovating The Church Studio, Leon Russell's Legacy, and The Tulsa Sound Revival 27:46

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The Kim Richey Interview: Album Inspiration, Girls Just Wanna Weekend, & Songwriting Heroes; w/ special guest Jillian Matundan 24:37

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The Willie Watson Interview: Real Love, Creative Outlets, and Meeting One of The Beatles 23:02

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The Young Fables Interview: The Songwriting Process and the Stories Behind Them 39:12