The Jigme Kelsang Show

In this newest episode, Hannah and I explore her new singles Through The Motions, Intervention, quitting 9 to 5 job to pursue music full time, the current state of the music world, performing live music in Montgomery Alabama, her career in volleyball, american idol experience and MORE! #hannahnicolaisen #american #singersongwriter #artist #folk #country #pop #music #americanidol #contestant #podca...

In this newest episode, Casey and I explore her new album “In It’s Time’, navigating through grief and loss, how she’s coping from the passing of her dad, feeling empowered by emotive vocals, love for captivating melodies, songwriting school of Los Angeles, experience on NBC's Songland and MORE! #caseycook #american #pop #edm #singersongwriter #songland #podcast #episode #interview #conversati...

In this newest episode, Emma talks with me about her mom being the driving influence for her career, feeling encouraged by the experience on American Idol,  whether she finds moments to ground herself, toughest demons she’s facing, happiest point in her life, guilty pleasures, who the winner of American Idol season 21 will be and MORE! #emmabusse #canadian #singersongwriter #artist #actor #dancer...

In this newest episode, Tammy joins me for an in-depth discussion about her newest EP “Electric Love”, love for 50’s/60’s music, performing in Josh Groban’s chorus on the Stages tour at the sony centre, receiving honors in bachelor of music at Wilfrid Laurier University, admiration for Wanda Jackson, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis,  her hope to revitalize retro sounds, and MORE! #misstammydarling #can...

In this newest episode, Raymond joins me for an in-depth discussion about Canada’s got talent, career start out, how he handled rejection on American Idol, his popularity on tik tok, his reaction to being praised by artists such as Demi Lovato, Sam Smith, Olivia Rodrigo, the importance of identity, admiration for 90’s diva's music, love for Michael Jackson, and MORE! #raymondsalgado #canadian...

In this newest episode, Lynn sits down with me to have an in-depth chat about her new album “Tumbleweedy World”, gravitation towards the dobro, enjoyment of performing live, affection for co-writing, being empowered by wilderness, becoming a voice teacher, experience teaching 14 year old Alanis MorIssette, tribute song to Merle Haggard, admiration for Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, importance of...

In this newest episode, Charly talked about newest single “Flowers”, creation behind the song One Day At A Time, where her open book of honesty comes from, 2023 CMT Music Awards, auditioning for American Idol + The Voice, whether she sees herself doing idol again, first ever release concert,, admiration for Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, laying roots down in Nashville, how she overcomes the feeli...

In this newest episode, Kennedy talked about being inspired by her grandfather, folkabilly musical style, upcoming first solo project produced by Mo Pitney, admiration for Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris, three times a lady trio, the creation of caroline pine duo, first vinyl she ever owned, social media’s influence on music, a battle that she’s fighting but hasn’t told anyone, what younger self wo...

In this newest episode, Kendra talked about hometown of Elkhorn Manitoba, life on the ranch, first ever performance, career altering trip to nashville with her parents, single “Better Off”, working alongside, what it means to be a woman in music, importance of female artists representation, canadian country artists she looks up to, signing development deal with Willing Records/Universal Music Cana...

In this newest episode, James talks about his experience studying journalism at Carleton University, first radio gig at Carleton’s station CKCU, falling into doing TV, early days in news, most important lesson he has learned in his career, toughest interview he’s done, who cracks him up the most on the tsn hockey panel, Jeff O Neil’s iconic jaw drop moment, importance of having curiosity, whether...

In this newest episode, Cay talks about motherhood, the importance of her family, late father Nolan Neal, working in social media marketing, struggles with musical ambitions, whether she feels happy today, american idol experience, dream of moving to Nashville, newest single “Steady Girl” and MORE! #cayaliese #american #singersongwriter #artist #music #americanidol #contestant #podcast #episode #i...

In this newest episode, Bre talks about the experience on American Idol, duet with Lionel Richie, connecting with music early on, time as environmental organization volunteer in New Zealand, moving to Los Angeles, whether she feels revitalized and eager, growing into a compelling live performer, being a duelling pianos player, newest single + music video “Rather Be Alone” and MORE! #brepodgorski #...

In this newest episode, Mary Kate talks about her hometown of Ashburn Virginia, experience with broadway musicals, the voice experience, working with coach blake shelton, dealing with intimidation, whether or not she feels a great responsibility to make it in the music industry, what she looks for in collaborations, dream duets, her happy place and MORE! #marykateconnor #american #ashburnvirginia...

In this newest episode, Martina talked about being fresh off of shooting a movie musical feature Verona, her newly released show on Roku “ Most Dangerous Game: New York”, supernatural western horror television series Wynonna Earp, experience as the first ever official Toronto Maple Leafs anthem performer, her special night at Canada's walk of fame awards show, upcoming music projects/performances,...

In this newest episode we discussed her life growing up in New Zealand, being immersed in a diverse catalog of music early on, environmental influences, performing experiences, seeing prince on tour, rise of social media platforms, cover songs, vinyl collection, pop roots, gratitude towards supporters, plus music organizations, importance of embracing her career, and MORE! #nikikennedy #pop  ...

In this newest episode, Ashley and I chat about her hometown of Phoenix Arizona, being the youngest of seven siblings, love for playing instruments, the kick off to her career, memories with her late father, how the brain affects music, what she looks for in collaborations, when she feels reinvented and reignited, building relationships, when she’s most at home when creating music, typical routine...

In this newest episode, Hannah joins me for an in depth chat about her birthplace of Arkansas, being raised in Alaska, leaving Eden's Edge, chasing a solo career, journey to Nashville, Three Times A Lady trio, musical idols, returning to her country americana roots, the importance of airplay, powerful, personal, immersive out of body experience in music, passion for collaborating, who she would pl...

In this newest episode Kyndal talks about her hometown of Indianapolis Indiana, journey to Nashville, The Voice, experience meeting and being guest mentored by Taylor Swift, importance of her faith, battle with anxiety and depression, songhouse, collaborating with others, building relationships, behind singles “Honest”, “Parachute”, the making of Song House Sessions EP, newest release "Friends Tha...

Genevieve joins me on the show for an in-depth conversation. We touch on her hometown of London Ontario, motherhood, chasing new goals, overcoming obstacles, fascination with Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, “You Are My Sunshine” performance at the Ilderton fair, the importance behind her indigenous heritage, her first hit song July, playing the Boots and Hearts music festival, the first concert she had...

In this new episode Cristina talks about hometown and birthplace of Turin Italy, being raised between England, France, Italy, participating in choirs, playing banjo, guitar, discovering slide guitar, fascination with Skip James Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Rory Block, move to the United States, relocating to Nashville TN, American Idol experience, her debut album “Nowhere Sounds Lovely” a...

Danni talks about her hometown of Perth Australia, living in the country side of Los Angeles, musical inspirations, nostalgic childhood songs, playing Sydney Opera House, dream of performing at the Grand Ole Opry, snippet of new single “17 Stars”, defining her style of music, vinyl records collection, the ability to channel soulful storytelling and MORE! #dannistefanetti #countrymusic #singer #son...

David talks his first radio show in Kermit Texas, experiences with iconic artists such as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash etc, relationship with brother Lefty, signing with Columbia records, song ‘I Just Can’t Help Believing”, regular appearances on Buck Owens all american tv show, recording for capitol records, behind the creation of duet song “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma” featuring Shelly Wes...

Paige talks hometown of Angier North Carolina, moving to Nashville, songwriter rounds, experiences of opening for established artists such as Kane Brown, Joe Nichols, Gabby Barrett, Jimmie Allen, Scotty McCreery, James Otto, fascination with Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, recent album “Honky Tonk  Heart", creation behind her song “Famous Enough”,  and MORE! #paigekingjohnson #countrymusic #s...

Lee talks favorite memories of the late Lisa Marie Presley what it means for her to be a mother, hometown of Canton North Carolina, living out the dream of country music, chasing the goal of playing the Grand Ole Opry, visioning a future appearance on the Bobby Bones Show, fascination with Patsy Cline, Lorrie Morgan, Bonnie Raitt, Merle Haggard, the Judds, behind her song “Strength of a Women”, &n...

Sasha talks her hometown of Dallas Georgia, importance of commitment, labor of love, experiences on The Voice, American Idol, Lionel Richie, feeling reborn as an artist, exploring her newest single “Going Through The Motions”, and MORE!