The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast

Born and raised in central Illinois, singer-songwriter Rylie Bourne grew up surrounded by music. Some of her earliest memories include tagging along with her dad, a guitar and mandolin player, to countless weekend bluegrass festivals, jams and rehearsals. Rylie absorbed the harmonies and rhythms from the sidelines, quietly building the foundation for what she now credits as the source of her vocal...

Molly Clair Corman is the 18 year old daughter of Gene and Anna Corman. Molly Clair was raised a farm girl in the Missouri Ozark Mountains. Her deep roots in that Ozark music has helped make her a rising star in bluegrass, country, and gospel music. Molly has been playing the Mandolin and singing lead vocals with her band, Molly Clair & Co., in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, North Carolina, Ken...

On this episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, I sit down with Jamie "Grascal" Johnson of The Grascals for a conversation filled with bluegrass memories, music history, and stories from a remarkable career. As a 3-time Grammy nominee, 2-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year winner, and performer with more than 200 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry stage, Jamie has spent decades helping shape the sou...

On this episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, I sit down with Brandon Lee Adams—Emmy Award-winning television host of Life of a Musician, singer, songwriter, and passionate advocate for the music community. Brandon shares his journey through the music industry, from performing and songwriting to telling the stories of artists across the country through his award-winning television show. We talk...

Donna is an award-winning songwriter whose music has been recorded by some of the biggest names in bluegrass. During our conversation, we discovered we have quite a bit in common—from being North Carolina natives to working as Real Estate Agents and licensed contractors! We also dive into the story behind one of her most well-known songs, "Poor Old Heart," and how it found its way onto the iconic...

Brad Kaylor and Mineral Bluff Review started in 2025. Brad and Chris also founded and promote Ridge Jam Bluegrass Festival in Blue Ridge GA, and attended IBMA in 2025 to promote the festival. Ridge Jam held a showcase on Friday and had bands throughout the day and they threw their Band in to fill one of the slots. That show caught some attention of several people and the following week, they had a...

For over two decades, NewFound Road has been known for powerful harmonies, world-class musicianship, and songs that reach deep into the heart of American roots music. Founded in 2001, the band quickly carved out a reputation as one of the most dynamic groups in bluegrass and acoustic music. With a sound built on soulful vocals, tight arrangements, and instrumental firepower, NewFound Road became a...

Retro 78 formed in October of 2021 and hasn't looked back since! What started as a good jam is now a band with a mixture of modern & traditional bluegrass, gospel and country music. Retro 78’s goal is to revisit and refresh some classic bluegrass music while bringing a high energy experience to the audience. The band is made up of powerhouse vocals and one of a kind musicianship. Lead vocalist...

Adam Poindexter is a Bluegrass musician, song composer & long time banjo player for The James King Band. He is also the Dad of Jet Poindexter Hatu. Listen to hear stories of life on the road, how he started in the industry and how he met his idols. 

In the very first episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, Jet Hatu shares the story behind the name, the brand, and the music that shaped her life. Raised on a tour bus by a professional bluegrass musician, Jet takes you back to her roots—growing up surrounded by banjo strings, long road trips, and the culture that helped raise her. From dancing beside her dad while he played, to stepping away an...