Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose

Recorded live at Anzie Blue—one of Nashville’s only women-owned and women-run venues—Maggie Rose welcomes three longtime friends and powerhouse artists for a heart-on-sleeve conversation and mini-concert. They trace the origins of Mother, a songwriter-led event uplifting caregivers in music; talk about redefining success on their own terms; and share the unseen logistics (and emotions) of touring,...

In this episode of Salute The Songbird, Maggie sits down with SG Goodman, the critically acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter from Hickman, Kentucky. Known for her fearless storytelling and poetic lyrics, Goodman has earned praise for her albums Old Time Feeling, Teeth Marks, and her latest release, Planting By The Signs. Maggie and SG dive into how growing up in rural Kentucky influences her son...

On this episode of Salute The Songbird, Maggie welcomes powerhouse singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts, a bold voice in the red dirt country scene whose music wields heartbreak, humor, and heritage in equal measure. The two dive deep into Kaitlin’s remarkable journey, unpacking the generational trauma behind her lyrics, her viral success, and the radiant theatricality that sets her apart in a still-ma...

In this episode of Salute The Songbird, Maggie welcomes singer, songwriter, producer, and activist Joy Oladokun for a wide-ranging conversation about the intersections of creativity, identity, and survival. The two longtime friends delve into Joy’s genre-blurring artistry, her self-produced album Observations from a Crowded Room, and the deep introspection that fuels her music. Joy opens up about...

In this special bonus episode of Salute The Songbird, Maggie Rose swaps the host mic for the guest seat in a conversation with Sid Evans on Biscuits and Jam. Born and raised in Potomac, Maryland, Maggie reflects on her roots—blue crabs, Catholic school, and singing in church—and how those early days shaped her journey from Clemson dropout to Nashville powerhouse. With her signature honesty, she op...

In this episode, Maggie welcomes Bluegrass sensation Molly Tuttle to the Songbird stage. Molly discusses her remarkable musical journey, her upbringing in Silicon Valley, and shares how her experience with alopecia has shaped her. This episode celebrates Molly’s significant impact on contemporary bluegrass and her vital role in inspiring both fellow musicians and music fans across the spectrum.  C...

In this episode of Salute the Songbird, Maggie welcomes returning guest Brittney Spencer to the stage to discuss her journey from Maryland to Nashville and how she maintains her authenticity and stays true to her vision. The two discuss navigating genre and identity in the music industry, the struggle to translate visibility into tangible success, and Brittney shares the story of how working on a...

Sunny Sweeney is a fearless, genre-blending songwriter and host of "Sunny Side Up" on Willie's Roadhouse, where her wit and deep musical knowledge shine. A Texas native and Grand Ole Opry veteran, Sunny has left her mark on Nashville with a prolific career spanning seven albums and tours with legends like Bob Seger and Garth Brooks. In this episode of Salute The Songbird, she joins Maggie to talk...

Emily Ann Roberts first captured the world’s attention as a standout contestant on The Voice—even before she graduated high school. Since then, she's built a remarkable career, touring with legends like Blake Shelton and Jamey Johnson, and performing at the Grand Ole Opry over 20 times. In 2023, Emily Ann released her debut album, Can’t Hide Country, blending her deep roots in traditional country...

In the Season 4 premiere of Salute the Songbird, Maggie Rose sits down with 18-year old guitar phenom and bandleader Grace Bowers. Grace shares her journey from learning guitar on YouTube to jamming on Reddit during the pandemic, which helped her build a dedicated following and earn a Gibson endorsement at age 14. She’s since played with icons like Dolly Parton and Tedeschi Trucks and gained prais...

Maggie is fresh off of opening for a band that David Fricke has called “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll big band” - Tedeschi Trucks. In celebration, we’re re-releasing the episode with the great Susan Tedeschi. And there’s a lot going on in Susan’s world at the moment: Fantasy Recordings is re-issuing her breakthrough album, Just Won’t Burn, to mark its 25th anniversary. And, Tedeschi Trucks Band...

Lisa Loeb is a GRAMMY™ Award-winning American singer-songwriter & touring musician, SiriusXM radio host, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling hit song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film Reality Bites. A trailblazing independent artist, Lisa was the first pop musician to have a Number 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. She joins M...

Ani DiFranco, songwriter, activist, Grammy winner, inspiration for musicians and women everywhere, joins Maggie on this episode of Salute The Songbird. Ani tells Maggie about the creative process she went through when writing her memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream and the importance of having the freedom to experiment with her art in public. Maggie and Ani dive into a conversation about iden...

Salute The Songbird is back with a groundbreaking artist whose songwriting threads personal storytelling with observation of our collective history - Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray. Amy joins Maggie from her home in Georgia to talk about her latest solo album If It All Goes South. Maggie and Amy talk about the making of the record and the dazzling lineup of guest musicians who appear, her relationship with...

Singer-songwriter, actress, author, poet, activist, and mental health advocate all describe Maggie’s guest this week - Jewel. She joins Maggie to share the story of her life, the lessons learned from her experiences, and the perspective gained that threads through her music. Never one to mince words, Jewel reflects on some of the most difficult moments in her journey that have given her wisdom and...

Grammy-nominated, CMA-winning musician Ashley McBryde joins Maggie on this episode of Salute The Songbird to talk about her latest release, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindiville. Ashley tells Maggie about the creative process behind the project, and how she and her collaborators created the characters on the record. Ashley explains why she chose to release Lindiville as her 3rd album, how it’s chang...

Rita Wilson, a beloved musical force, sits down with Maggie to talk about her ambitious new album, Now & Forever: Duets. The album is an ode to the songs that made her fall in love with music - a collection of classic, timeless songs from the Seventies, arranged as duets. Rita tells Maggie about her move into music after a successful acting career, and what's she's learned about songwriting from s...

Susan Tedeschi Trucks is a blues guitarist and singer-songwriter who leads the Tedeschi Trucks Band along with Derek Trucks. Susan is known for her guitar playing and her incredible voice, blending R&B, Rock, and Gospel into a soulful combination, which she talks about with Maggie on this new episode of Salute The Songbird. Susan explains why right now is a particularly important time for the fema...

In this bonus episode of Salute The Songbird, Maggie chats with indie musician Bre Kennedy backstage at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, where they were both performing. Maggie and Bre discuss what it feels like to be back and Bonnaroo after 3 consecutive cancellations, as well as back on the road. Bre discusses the introspection she did during and emerging out of the pandemic, and how she got he...

Wanda Jackson is celebrated as the Queen of Rockabilly, one of the first women to break into the boys club of rock and roll. Discovered at the age of 14, she wasn’t afraid to step outside of the lines musically, and her original sound mixes up rhythm & blues with country & western. Wanda is Maggie’s guest on this week’s episode, and she tells Maggie about the early days of her career, what it was...

Singer-songwriter Erin Rae joins Maggie on this episode to talk about her new album Lighten Up, which has been called “a timeless amalgam of classic pop, cosmic country and indie rock”. Erin tells Maggie about the inspiration behind the songs on the album, which capture newfound self awareness and offer commentary on some of the issues we’re currently grappling with as a society. Erin and Maggie d...

Legendary Melissa Etheridge joins Maggie on this episode and things get deep very quickly. Maggie and Melissa talk about loss, navigating through illness, and how critical it is to talk openly about difficult things. Melissa discusses the work she’s doing through her foundation, along with the many other organizations she supports. She revisits her early days, when she was discovered by Chris Blac...

In this special episode, Maggie and Lzzy talk about Lzzy’s new signature guitar, the Explorerbird by Gibson. Lzzy tells Maggie about dreaming up the concept for the guitar and what went into making it. Maggie asks Lzzy to explain how she continues to evolve as a guitar player, her approach to practicing, and the two discuss the unwavering support they get from their Gibson family. Lzzy Hale, Gibso...

Lzzy Hale, front woman and guitarist for the band Halestorm, joins Maggie on the heels of releasing her band's new album, Back From The Dead. Lzzy tells about confronting the anxiety she felt during the pandemic, a theme that threads through the songs on the new record which she describes as her most personal yet. Lzzy and Maggie discuss the power of surprise a woman in music can hold, what it mea...

Award-winning journalist Marissa Moss joins Maggie on this week’s episode to talk about her new book, Her Country, a “full and unbridled inside story of the last twenty years of country music through the lens of Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves”. Maggie and Marissa discuss country music’s complex history and finding hope, despite knowing that certain things will never change. Maris...