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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 access to our musical pasts, shouldn’t country music be even more diverse than it was in its infancy? Supergroup Western Centuries is all of those things. 

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. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with American blues, country and Americana singer-songwriter Charley Crockett. They discuss his roots busking on the streets of New Orleans and all over the world. Hopping trains, and the value of keeping roots music alive and well. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Grammy-nominated Americana singer-songwriter and musician John Fullbright. They discuss his creative process, producing the latest American Aquarium release. And of course his passion for the craft of songwriting.  

Host Jason Wickens sits down with BJ Barham of alternative country roots band American Aquarium. They discuss his new record, the challenges of keeping a band out on the road. And his unique ability to push through adversity against all odds.  

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Americana, country, folk artist Courtney Patton. They discuss her early struggles getting into the business and how she was able to overcome not being taken seriously as a songwriter and performer. The realities of of being a mother of two on the road and the joy she gets from sharing the stage with her musical confidant and husband Jason Eady. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the folk singer-songwriter and modern day troubadour John Craigie. They discuss his experiences as a young touring artist in the Rocky Mountain West. The value of spending ten years doing it yourself on the road. And some great advice about the craft of songwriting. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Americana singing and songwriting duo The Secret Sisters. They discuss what it's like to write and perform as siblings. And their unlikely rise from working nine to five jobs to getting signed to a major label record deal. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with hit songwriter, artist, radio host and roots movement advocate Jim Lauderdale. They discuss how he got his start as an artist and songwriter and how his hard work and determination lead him to be an industry wide taster maker for both country and traditional roots music. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer-songwriter and drummer of Bon Iver, S. Carey. They discuss fly fishing in Montana, making records in bedrooms and the importance of having a strong work ethic for songwriting on the road. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer-songwriter and daughter of American music royalty, Amy Helm. They discuss her life long love for soul singing and how artists like Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding continue to inspire her as a songwriter and performer. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with indie-soul recording artist AHI. They discuss the very moment he decided to pursue music full time and his personal mission of bringing joy and encouragement through song to his listeners. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Nashville based singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin. They discuss the importance of staying true to yourself as an artist. Her inspiring career as a songwriter, independent artist and publisher. And her life long passion for country music traditions. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with alternative country singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and long-time Chicago resident Robbie Fulks. They discuss his 30 plus years as a champion for alternative country and roots music. His long standing relationship with independent record label Bloodshot Records. And his desire to keep genre labels off of his music.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the traveling, singing, song-writing mama Jamie Lin Wilson. They chat about her long time association and influence on the Texas music scene. Life experiences as an artist, mother and band member. And the sometimes harsh realities of managing the day to day tasks of an independent artist. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Canadian singer-songwriter from Swift Current, Saskatchewan Colter Wall. They discuss his childhood connection with Montana, his path from being a DJ at a local radio station to being an international touring recording artist. And some of his motivations for diving deep into the heritage of traditional Western music. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas singer-songwriter and producer Jonathan Tyler. They discuss his hard earned and storied journey as a major label recording artist and ultimate transition back to being independent. His enjoyment of producing records for himself and others and some of his earliest memories singing in church. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with country music singer-songwriter and artist Nikki Lane. They chat about how a break up lead her on a career path as a artist, tastemaker and entrepreneur. And an unlikely story about her connection with a cabin just outside of Bozeman, MT. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Fort Worth-based troubadour Red Shahan. They chat about how Red got his start as a singer-songwriter in the competitive Texas music scene. The challenges and joys of balancing family life with life on the road. And some straight talk for the developing songwriter.