Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose

In this special episode of Salute the Songbird singer, songwriter and radio host Elizabeth Cook joins Maggie for a live episode. Elizabeth and Maggie discuss Elizabeth’s journey as a country singer in Nashville, how she turned adversity into songwriting inspiration, and what it’s like to perform at The Grand Ole Opry over 400 times. Elizabeth Cook has lived the country music lifestyle since she wa...

This week, we're sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, Biscuits & Jam from Southern Living. In this episode, host Sid Evans talks to the legendary Dolly Parton about her latest holiday album, her mama’s cooking and the gift giving tradition she and her husband continue that started with her parents. Subscribe to both Salute The Songbird and Biscuits & Jam on Apple Podcasts...

In this final episode of Season One, musician, songwriter and author Kathy Valentine joins Maggie to talk about growing up in Austin as the only child of a single mom, becoming the bassist for The Go-Go’s, and the process of writing her memoir, ‘All I Ever Wanted.’ Kathy shares some of her earliest musical influences and memories, what it was like to be a female in the rock industry in the 80s, an...

This week, Maggie is joined by CMT SVP of Music Strategy Leslie Fram to talk about what’s changing in the music industry, women in country music, and life in Nashville. Leslie walks Maggie through her expansive career, from her early days in radio to becoming a successful music media executive. At the end of the episode, you'll hear the song "Black Like Me" by Mickey Guyton, an artist who Leslie d...

Singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson joins Maggie on this week’s episode to talk about her life in and out of music, navigating the challenges of the music industry, and the making of her latest record, It’s A Beautiful Day And I Love You. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear “Many Moons” from the album. Pianist and singer/songwriter Jillette Johnson makes melodic, ruminative contemporary pop musi...

In this episode, singer-songwriter Kalie Shorr joins Maggie to talk about her path as an independent artist, how she’s approaching the next phase of her career, and why she’s never had a Plan B.  Kalie Shorr’s debut album Open Book, was the #7 Best Album of 2019 alongside Taylor Swift, Lana Del Ray and Ariana Grande. Shorr burst onto the Nashville music scene in 2016 with her self-penned hit “Figh...

In this episode, singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins joins Maggie to talk about how she put together the band and the music for her latest record, Italian Ice, and the creative projects she’s been working on during the pandemic. Nicole tells Maggie about the early days of her career and the major life transitions behind songs like Goodnight Rhonda Lee, explains how she stays connected to her Jersey ro...

Singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm joins Maggie from her home in Nashville to talk about leaving California and the intense personal changes that influenced the music on her latest record, To Rise You Gotta Fall. Nicki talks about making the shift from being a teacher into a full time musician, why she decided to release a visual album of Cher songs, and the tools she uses to maintain her health and we...

Heart’s Nancy Wilson joins Maggie for this episode of Salute the Songbird to talk about carving out a place for women in rock music, how dramatic changes in the music industry affected her career over the years, and how she worked through the challenges of life on the road. Nancy tells Maggie about taking time away from music to start a family, the creative energy she’s found while being a home du...

Emmy-nominated actress and singer Chrissy Metz joins Maggie on this week’s episode to talk about her work on the acclaimed series This Is Us, recording her first album, and her book, “This Is Me”. Chrissy tells Maggie about growing up in Japan, her journey as an actress and the road to self-acceptance, and the time she had brunch at Oprah’s house.  Emmy and two-time Golden Globe nominee Chrissy Me...

Megan and Rebecca Lovell, the talented sisters behind the roots rock band Larkin Poe, join Maggie on this episode of Salute the Songbird. They tell Maggie about the making of their latest record, Kindred Spirits, the origin of the name Larkin Poe, and making the decision to self-produce their music. The trio discuss the power of being an independent artist, the work ethic of Bob Seger, and the pos...

In this episode, Maggie welcomes Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mickey Guyton. The two discuss how she got her start and the epiphany moment she had watching LeAnn Rimes perform the National Anthem that led her on the path to country music. Mickey discusses growing up in an era when women reigned supreme on country radio, the pivotal moment that changed the course of her career, and why she’s...

In this episode, multiple Grammy® nominee Martina McBride joins Maggie to talk about the early days of her career, the positive impact she has on the women in her audience, and what she’s doing to change the ratio in the music industry. The two discuss the story behind her song “Independence Day” and get real about managing the inequities they’ve encountered in their careers. Martina explains the...

Trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick joins Maggie to talk about her extraordinary career, which began when she was in high school and was hand-picked to record, then perform, with Trey Anastasio. Jenn tells Maggie about growing up in a musical family, who gave her the confidence to follow her path; what she’s learned during her time off the road, and why she is unapologetic in her call for mo...

Grammy-nominated songwriter Ruby Amanfu joins Maggie on the first episode of Salute the Songbird to talk about her career, the wide spectrum of musical influences that thread through her work, writing through the difficulty of the pandemic and the issues that arose in 2020. Ruby tells Maggie about allowing herself to take a creative break, why being an immigrant led to her fearlessness, and how sh...

Launching in January 2021, Maggie Rose hosts “Salute the Songbird," candid conversations with her female musical heroes about their lives in and out of music, challenging the status quo, and changing the game for those coming up behind them. Guests include songwriters like Ruby Amanfu and Jennifer Hartswick, independent artists like Nicki Bluhm, and legendary musicians like Nancy Wilson of Heart,...