Musical Miles Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We had the honor of sitting down with Stacie Dagostino of Music Motion a 501C3 Nonprofit Foundation in Saint George, UT. Music Motion's main focus is changing the lives of families with children that are on the Autism spectrum. They have literally helped hundreds of families with kids ranging in age of 2-18 with music therapy paid for by the foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION O...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Musical Miles Podcast, Aaron Ball and his bandmates Dave Bowman and Jared Smith join Byron for a conversation about the journey that has kept them performing together for well over a decade. Aaron and Dave have been touring since 2012, taking their music everywhere from dance halls and honky tonks to cruise ships on the high seas. Drummer Jared Smith later j...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with rising singer-songwriter Avery Soloaga at Jae’s Place in Twin Falls, Idaho, where the setting matched the authenticity of our conversation. Avery, who also serves in the Air National Guard, shared how balancing military service and a growing music career has shaped his perspective and fueled his songwriting. We dove into his early influences, the stories behind h...

Send us Fan Mail Wyoming artist Jared Rogerson joins us for Episode 196, bringing with him the grit, stories, and authenticity of a life lived both in and out of the rodeo arena. A former bareback bronc rider turned Nashville recording artist, Jared has built his music on real-life experiences—blending cowboy country with a rock edge that hits home for anyone who’s ever chased eight seconds and pa...

Send us Fan Mail This episode takes a break from our usual focus on music as we catch up with Trent Schulz, better known as the Free Fall Cowboy, during the electric atmosphere of the National Finals Rodeo at the Rio Roundup. A thrill seeker originally from Queen Creek and now hanging his hat in Riggins, ID Trent shared stories that match the intensity of his lifestyle. Our conversation quickly to...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with Olivia Harms for our second interview, during The Art of the Cowgirl, where she was performing. The ranch-raised artist shared an exciting next chapter in her journey. The daughter of nationally recognized IWMA Entertainer of the Year Joni Harms, Olivia was born into the spotlight—making her stage debut at just two days old—and that lifelong foundation in music h...

Send us Fan Mail Nyhl Henson’s career spans more than four decades across the entertainment industry, marked by influential roles in shaping modern media. From helping pioneer the Home Shopping Network and advancing pay-per-view events to contributing to the development of iconic brands like Nickelodeon, MTV, and CMT, his impact is far-reaching. Now, with his latest venture, Technotainment Streami...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with Heath Wright—founder of Ricochet and a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame—at Stoney's Rockin' Country in Las Vegas, where the energy of classic country filled the room. Heath took us back to the band’s breakout success, including their No. 1 hit Daddy's Money, and shared stories of the road that’s kept Ricochet going strong for decades. Surr...

Send us Fan Mail Whitefish, Montana artist Tim Torgerson—songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and dedicated music teacher—for a laid-back conversation that perfectly captured the spirit of the Flathead Valley music scene. From his passion for teaching the next generation of musicians to his work as a part-time fixture at Slow Burn Records, Tim shared how music weaves through every part of...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with rising “Cali Country” artist Presley Aronson during the high-energy chaos of the Rio Roundup in Las Vegas, where his passion for both music and storytelling was on full display. Presley shared how he’s carving out his own lane in country music, blending West Coast influence with heartfelt, message-driven songwriting. We also dove into his collaboration with count...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down with rising country traditionalist Sterling Drake to dig into a life shaped by contrast, culture, and a calling to roam. Growing up in South Florida with the influence of his family’s ranching roots and his mother’s Miami upbringing, Sterling developed a sound that blends grit, soul, and authenticity. That early foundation sparked a restless journey that took him from...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with Derik Caswell of the Neon Prophets during the Rio Roundup at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where the high-energy 90’s country cover band was headlining and bringing the house down. Derik shared the story behind the band’s rise, their love for the golden era of country music, and how they’ve built a loyal following by delivering spot-on performances of...

Send us Fan Mail “From Wyoming Bars to Montana Roots: The Tomara Conrad Story”We had the pleasure of sitting down with Montana singer-songwriter Tomara Conrad during the Whitefish Songwriter Festival at Slow Burn Records, where her authentic storytelling and raw, heartfelt delivery truly stood out. Tomara took us back to her early days growing up in Pinedale, cutting her teeth playing in local bar...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with rising Australian singer-songwriter Lily Grace during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, and her journey is as impressive as it is inspiring. From busking on the streets of the Gold Coast to making the leap to Nashville, Lily shared what it takes to chase a dream halfway across the world. We talked about her early start in music, the influence of both Austra...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down for our second interview with Nashville No. 1 hitmaker Kat Higgins, and this conversation was as heartfelt as it was powerful. Kat opened up about the recent loss of her close friend and co-writer Brett James, who tragically lost his life in a private plane crash, and how that loss has given the song “Knowing You”—a No. 1 hit for megastar Kenny Chesney—an entirely new...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with the multi-talented Hollywood Yates during the National Finals Rodeo while he was headlining the Rio Roundup at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Known for living a life that sounds like a country song, Hollywood shared stories from his days as a fearless bull fighter in the rodeo arena, protecting riders and working the dirt during some of rodeo’s biggest ev...

Send us Fan Mail During our Coffee and Conversations session at the Whitefish Songwriter Festival, we had the chance to sit down with singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen for an honest and powerful conversation about the journey that shaped her as an artist. Haley shared how music was woven into her life from an early age, heavily influenced by her parents—especially her dad, a drummer who helped spark...

Send us Fan Mail During the Rio Roundup, part of the National Finals Rodeo experience held each December in Las Vegas, we caught up with headliner Matt Farris, an Arizona native whose musical journey has come full circle. Matt shared how winning a singing contest in college unexpectedly launched his career and led him to Nashville, where he spent nearly a decade honing his craft where he was signe...

Send us Fan Mail Kalyn Beasley joins us once again for Round 3 on the Musical Miles Podcast, this time during the Whitefish Songwriter Festival in Whitefish, Montana. The Cody, Wyoming singer-songwriter sits down with us to talk about his latest single from his album Ranchin Rich, a project that captures the grit, humor, and authentic Western storytelling that Kalyn has become known for. Growing u...

Send us Fan Mail Jeffrey “Danger” Krantz, a dynamic artist known for his electrifying stage presence and rock-driven sound. During our time in Las Vegas, we caught up with this high-energy musician and performer who we were introduced through a mutual friend, Jonathan Adamson. Jonathan happens to be from my hometown in Idaho—another reminder of how small the music world can be. Jeffrey shared stor...

Send us Fan Mail During our sit-down with Wyatt McCubbin in Whitefish, Montana, he opened up about a journey that started in small-town Ohio and led him straight to the heart of Nashville’s songwriting community. He talks about how he traveled from home to Nashville every other week from a very young age to develop his songwriting skills and build relationships.  Wyatt shared how cutting his teeth...

Send us Fan Mail During the electric energy of the NFR in Las Vegas and the excitement surrounding the Rio Roundup, we caught up with Nashville singer/songwriter Justin Andrews for a conversation that perfectly matched the spirit of rodeo week. With boots on the ground and country music pouring out of every venue, Justin shared his journey from Oklahoma roots to grinding it out in Nashville honky-...

Send us Fan Mail In our second sit-down with Washington State native turned Nashville singer/songwriter Jess Jocoy, we caught up on just how far she’s come since our first conversation. This time, the spotlight was on her powerful new album Cul-de-Sac Kid—a deeply personal project that she quite literally built from the ground up. Jess shared how she courageously launched a Kickstarter campaign to...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down with Texas-born blonde bombshell Caroline Woodfill to talk about her bold leap from the Lone Star State to Nashville, where she’s chasing her dream of becoming a touring headline artist. With undeniable charisma, striking stage presence, and a relentless work ethic, Caroline shared what it takes to leave home, bet on yourself, and grind it out in Music City. Our conver...

Send us Fan Mail Even Stevens is a legendary Nashville songwriter whose career spans decades, with thousands of songs written, numerous No. 1 hits, and a Grammy Award to his credit. He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, a distinction reserved for writers whose work has significantly shaped the fabric of American music. One of Even Stevens’ most notable co-writers was Eddie Rabb...