Host Jason Wickens sits down with Elizabeth Cook to discuss the craft of songwriting. They discuss her early childhood influences and her incredible journey as a major label artist, published songwriter and current voice beloved voice of XM's O

Kevin Galloway on Songwriting

Nov 18th, 2021 43m 32s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas based singer/songwriter Kevin Galloway. They discuss his early musical influences as a child growing up on the Texas Gulf Coast, and his journey from frontman of Uncle Lucius to his much anticipated solo

Sean McConnell on Songwriting

Sep 9th, 2021 37m 12s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Sean McConnell. They discuss his multi faceted career as an international touring artist and published songwriter, his thoughts on streaming services. And his advice for anyone looking to get

Tim Bluhm on Songwriting

Aug 22nd, 2021 45m 22s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Tim Bluhm. They discuss the last time Tim and his band the Mother Hips played at The Divide and how his songwriting has shifted over the years.

Jason Hawk Harris on Songwriting

Aug 9th, 2021 37m 25s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Jason Hawk Harris to discuss the craft of songwriting. They discuss his unlikely journey from Classic composition to Americana roots music.

Brent Cobb on Songwriting

Jun 2nd, 2021 33m 38s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Brent Cobb to discuss the craft of songwriting. They chat about how he first got started playing guitar, his reluctance to be out on the road and an amazing story of sharing the Grande Ole Opr

Zane Williams on Songwriting

Apr 27th, 2021 36m 32s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas singer/songwriter Zane Williams. They discuss his passion for authentic country music and how Bruce Springsteen inspired him to take his music more seriously.

Charley Crockett on Songwriting 2.0

Apr 7th, 2021 42m 19s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with troubadour and American music traditionalist Charley Crockett. They discuss how he got into busking in Europe and a health scare that landed him in open heart surgery.

Talbott Brothers on Songwriting

Mar 22nd, 2021 42m 25s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Nick and Tyler Talbott of the Talbott Brothers. They discuss what it was like growing up in rural Nebraska and the ups and downs of writing and performing music with your borther.

Adam Carroll on Songwriting

Mar 12th, 2021 36m 29s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas troubadour Adam Carroll to discuss the craft of songwriting. They discuss how the discovery of John Prine's music led Adam through a life's mission of story telling through song. And how his wife and col

Emily Scott Robinson on Songwriting

Feb 22nd, 2021 38m 23s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Emily Scott Robinson. They discuss her upbringing with classic music and how her desire to be a therapist helped her to create music helps people in the same way.

JP Harris on Songwriting

Feb 13th, 2021 43m

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Nashville, TN based roots artist JP Harris. They discuss his journey as a hard working blue collar carpenter to his unlikely journey to Nashville and everything in between.

Mike McClure on Songwriting

Jan 25th, 2021 38m 22s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Oklahoma based artist Mike McClure. They discuss his journey as a front man of band The Great Divide to independent artist and everything in between. The phrase "Red Dirt" is widely known across many regions of

Holly Williams on Songwriting

Jan 3rd, 2021 46m 6s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the incredible Holly Williams. They discuss her journey as an independent artist and what it was like growing up as grand daughter of the iconic Hank Williams and daughter of Hank Williams Jr.

Wylie Gustafson on Songwriting

Dec 28th, 2020 44m 22s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Montana native Wylie Gustafson. They chat about his passion for Montana ranch culture, horses, songwriting and his incredible journey as a professional musician.

Michigan Rattlers on Songwriting

Aug 29th, 2020 28m 30s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with lead of Michigan Rattlers Graham Young. They discuss his roots of growing up in the small town of Petoskey, Michigan, the value of endless touring. And what it was like to open for the legendary Bob Segar in fr

Alice Wallace on Songwriting

Aug 29th, 2020 40m 28s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with California-based Americana singer-songwriter Alice Wallace. We discuss how listening to artists like Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris helped her shape her vocal style. And how a bootleg recording of Jewel turn

Carrie Rodriguez on Songwriting

Aug 29th, 2020 38m 49s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Austin, Texas singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez. They chat about her first gigs playing with her dad and the importance of incorporating Chicana and Spanish influences into her music. Oboz Footwear Presents O

Dom Flemons on Songwriting

Aug 29th, 2020 42m 16s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and historian Dom Flemons. They discuss his early influences and passion for uncovering the forgotten cultural history and musical lineages of black cowboys in the Am

Jesse Dayton on Songwriting

Aug 29th, 2020 43m 49s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with East Texas native, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and author Jesse Dayton. They discuss his storied journey in the industry and how he has been able to use his many talents to sustain himself for decades in the

Lilly Hiatt on Songwriting

Aug 28th, 2020 37m 15s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt. They discuss her early desire to be a songwriter and what it's like to be the daughter of the iconic John Hiatt. Oboz Footwear Presents Oboz Footwear pr

Parker McCollum on Songwriting

Aug 28th, 2020 39m 21s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalists Parker McCollum. They discuss when he first started playing music, what he learned from his mentor Randy Rogers, and what advice he has for the aspiring singe

Tyler Childers on Songwriting

Apr 18th, 2020 30m 8s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers. They discuss when he first started playing out, what he learned from his mentors and what advice he has for the aspiring singer/songwriter.

Western Centuries on Songwriting

Jan 18th, 2020 30m 37s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the Western Centuries. Believe it or not this group of songwriters bring Appalachian string-band music, Texas fiddle traditions, cowboy songs, delta blues and more to their sound. In an era of unprecedented acc

Tim Easton on Songwriting

Jan 8th, 2020 36m 56s

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the folk singer-songwriter and modern day troubadour Tim Easton. They discuss his newly found love for fly-fishing and how traveling the world has influenced his songwriting.