Sisters In Song

 We loved talking with Ryan Dart about his new album “Love Don’t Break you” AVAILABLEEVERYWHERE! We even got to see the vinyl before it was released, and yes, we totally geeked out over it!   We chatted about his start as a music engineer and how he became a fulltime musician, how he uses music to process all of the things in his life, and his greatest addiction—songwriting!  Ryan Dart is a Colora...

 We had a wonderful chat with Jaime Lynch lead singer of the band OG8 about their latest two singles “WOMAN” and “Change” and their upcoming album that they are in the studio working on right now!  We also talk a little bit about the upas and downs of the music business and how OG8 keeps it all together working out of several different cities.    OG8 is made up of:  JAIME LYNCH, SONGWRITER & V...

Mel Denise talked with us about her untitled-as-of yet album and some of her singles, reading to get out of that creative block and her nostalgia for the 90’s.    Nashville-based artist and producer Mel Denisse has always leaned into duality. Whether she’s blending left-field pop with jagged alt-rock or threading delicate vocals through dissonant, distorted production, Denisse is drawn to the clas...

 We talk with Clark about his latest releases “Helluva a Heartbeat,” and “Pray For Rain” (hear that ON THIS EPISODE), the way heartbreak took him into music, and his rules for a song to pass the test!    In some ways, Clark will acknowledge, things had come to him too easily. Growing up in northern Florida, on the land his grandparents once called home, he worked on the family farm, planting and h...

 We first chatted with Oakdale Drive--OG’s of the podcast—onepisode 16 season 1. We had a great time catching up with them! We talkedabout their latest album, “The Skylight Inn,” how they work together despitebeing scattered around North Carolina, making the music video for “Long Rides,”and being a 90/10 band. Find out what that means by listening to the episode!  Check them out here:  IG: Oakdale...

 We caught up with Lee Newton, who called in from “North Caro-lacky,” as she called it! Lee is awoman who was born to sing and love doing it! We talked about her many ventures including a new album coming out soon!!  Nashville Recording Artist and Singer/Songwriter Lee Newton comes from humble beginnings in a small town in Western North Carolina. Growing up, she experienced her share of hard times...

We really had a good time talking with Chas about how he went from singing “specials”in church, to Karaoke, to being a national touring artist!  He told us about being in the “people” business and all about his upcoming singles including“Slam Bam” which you can hear on this episode!    Chas Collins is a Southern-born singer-songwriter who has carved out a name in themodern country scene through po...

 We were thrilled to be able to talk with John Mason about his recent audio book release of his book, “Crazy Lucky.” John’s book is full of stories that listeners should absolutely delve into! We talked about thebook, his role in doingcontracts, deal-making, and career guidance, andof course some of his favorite stories!    Named “Entertainment Lawyer of the Year” by Billboard, John Mason is a Los...

 What a great conversation we had with Dylan Stone of the Unfaithful Servants. We got to talk with him on his walk about how he writes a song and brings it to the band, his “Beatles Bible,” and how the band got its name.    The Unfaithful Servants, the acclaimed Folk/Americana band from Vancouver Island will release their sophomore album, Fallen Angel, on October 17, 2025. Labeled as "Canada's mos...

 We had a great time catching up with Iowa Music Hall of fame Inductee and friend, Maxwell Schaeffer. We discussed how he fell in love with music (like so many of us) through the Beatles, how he got inspired to write music after going to a Neil Diamond Concert and his unique perspective as a long-time radio guy on music!  Maxwell Schaeffer is a singer-songwriter, composer, and lyricist whose “song...

 It was great to catch up with Joshua bout his latest release “Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom” which is a tribute to his heroes and influences Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. The album AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE includes songs taken from Holly and Valens unfinished demos and completed by Josue as well as originals, including the one on this episode “Oh Selina.”    Joshua Josue is a rising bilingual sing...

 We talk with Paige King Johnson about her Grand Old Opry debut, where she was invited by the legendary Pam Tillis, her first UK tour, and her great frame of mind!    In a quiet North Carolina town 22 miles south of Raleigh, as a young 9-year-old girl, Paige King Johnson spent her days imitating the styles of Loretta, Patsy, Waylon, and Merle. Having a grandpa as her biggest fan also meant receivi...

 We chat with cousin country duo Magnolia Rising and what a blast! These ladies, who came from a huge family talk about how they became a duo, their unique songwriting process, and having your own personal wordsmith. We also talk about the Kazoo!    Magnolia Rising is on fire! Devynn Hart and Trea Swindle (formerly of Chapel Hart) follow their breakout debut with “Hit The Ground” , a gritty, high-...

 So many exciting things happening for this episode’s guest Bailey Cole! She told us about her reimagining of the Gnarls Barkley hit “Crazy” (AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE) and her debut album that just dropped called “Chapter One.” Bailey talked about how she came out of her shell, thepower of YouTube and the message of light she wants to share with her music!     Bailey Cole doesn’t just sing—she exhales...

 We sat down with West Virginia/ Nashville/ New York-based Olivia Ellen Lloyd and had an amazing conversation. We chatted about Olivia’s most recent release “Do It Myself” which was released in 2025 and was very much a DIY project for her. We discussed how her music has evolved and how she trusts her mind and gut when songwriting.   Olivia Ellen Lloyd will try anything once. From flight attendant...

 We had a very interesting and touching conversation with Courtney Hartman about her latest release, “With You,” which conveys the theme of giving and receiving care. Courtney talksabout balancing being a mom and a career musician and the fulfilling feeling of“I made something.” Courtney’s 3-year-old even makes a guest appearance.   Courtney Hartman, a Wisconsin-based, Colorado-born guitarist, sin...

 In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with CannonPence, who performs under the name Twilark. We find out how the moniker Twilarkcame to be (through a dream!), and more about his debut release “The TamingTies Create.”  We get insider information about the nuances of working inthe studio as a new artist, and more about the importance of Bandcamp!    The Taming Ties Create, the debut album...

 Talking with Lex Lashaun was such a pleasure! She's a go-getter who has taught herselfguitar—left handed and still holds down a fulltime teaching gig! We discussedher excellent idea for how to get out of writers block and the importance of therapy.  Lex LaShaun is a rising voice in modern country music whose songs blend heartfelt storytellingwith a soulful, down-to-earth style. Rooted in authenti...

 In this episode, we had the unique opportunity to chat with musician/ author Dennes Sims about his recently released novel, “Neckbeard the Awesome Pirate.” We also chat about how being a musician transitioned him into being an author, a voice artist, and a composer for audiobooks.    Both of Dennes’s parents were professional musicians; his mother Barbara was a singer, and his father was a bassis...

 We had such a good time catching up with Kevin Johnston aka Stan Lang! On this episode, learn why Kevin uses the stage name, how he earned a chocolate bar on his first-ever gig, and what inspired this “simple country” doctor to get back into making music and performing. He also gives us the best-yet answer to “describe your sound in 3 words!    Stan Lang is the alias under which Oregon native Kev...

 We really enjoyed talking with Natalie Del Carmen on this episode. And we’re really looking forward to her new album “Pastures,” which drops January 30, 2026. Natalie describes it as a ‘coming of age album,’ and Natalie seems wise beyond her years! We talk about how to deal with writer's block, writing from observation, and studying the music that you love.   Raised amongst the pavement and pop r...

We chatted with Kate and Brendan about their debut album, "One Year Since," How they make the band work while living bi-coastally, and what's coming up next for them. This was a really interesting conversation and we learned so much! Kate (fiddle) and Brendan (cello) first started talking about making an album together during the bright, shimmery post-pandemic summer days of 2021. Despite living o...

 We had some great conversation and great laughs with Kashena Sampson, who started out how we did—singing with her sisters and putting on shows for her parents! She told us about her third studio record (released October 2025), “Ghost of Me,” and what went into making the album. We also talk about the elephant in the room—the hardest part about being a musician.    Already celebrated by Rolling St...

 What an amazing conversation we had with Cole Quest of Cole Quest and the City Pickers.  We talked about their latest album “Home Grown,” how Cole serves as the band leader and band member, and their performance on the famous Mountain Stage!  Rooted in tradition yet driven by a restless New York energy, Cole Quest and The City Pickers are carrying bluegrass forward with wit, warmth, and originali...

 We had a great time chatting with Hannah DeLynn about her album “Trust Fall” available everywhere! We learned how this record cam from learning from her own hardships andfacing the things that were keeping her stuck. Hannah also gave us great advice about learning guitar and slowing down.    Hannah Delynn , a Nashville-based vocalist/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, independently released her de...