Exposure to Piedmont Blues while in college at Duke University, and a chance opportunity to play behind Big Boy Henry left a lasting impression on Americana singer - songwriter, Jon Shain. He is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

One of Irish Bluegrass band, JigJam's founding members, Offaly Jamie McKeogh, joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the progression of their music and their latest album, Across The Pond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Denver, CO based Racyne Parker has been enjoying introducing her indie-folk-Americana original tunes to her fan base, on the way to her first full length album later this summer. Racyne is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Successful songwriter Kim Brogil learned of her potential as a singer when a producer reached out to her over an Instagram post. That led to the production of her debut EP. Kim is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about that experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Born out of a Sunday tradition of potlucks and Bluegrass jams, this Maryland based Bluegrass band has graduated into seven successful albums including the forthcoming, Artifacts, set for June '24. Banjo player, Derek Kretzer is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Little Rock Arkansas's married duo of Cliff and Susan have been on the road an average of 200 dates a year since they met in 2016. Along the way they created a music production company, and launched a music festival. The couple join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their career in music and their most recent album, Fiddl…

On the heals of his recent success, Kansas City, Country/Americana, Singer-Songwriter, Bill Abernathy recently released his fourth CD, More. Bill is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

How The West Was Once is the new album from multi-talented artist/musician A.H. Pettus. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his experience of creating this new project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee make up the duo commonly know as Sugarcane Jane. Called "one of the best duos since Johnny and June" by the Washington Times, Anthony and Savana join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their amazing career, and their 11th studio album, On A Mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

Dave Lebental found himself immersed in the rock music scene in SoCal in the 80and 90s before stepping out of music to raise a family. 25 years later, he rediscovered his musical roots and just released his debut album, The Long Player. Dave is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

Multi-instrumentalist, Lolly Lee enjoy some musical success in the 80s before bowing out to raise a family. However it was never far from her heart. Fast forward to 2023, she's just created and released here self titled debut project. Lolly joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about her musical journey and debut record. Learn more about you…

There’s a version of life that co-exists with the one you most often live – a life rooted in the Kingdom of God where things actually make sense – where you win more than you lose – where you can actually find some peace in the crazy storms raging around us. One where your destination in life is clear, and the journey taking you there is worth waki…

You don’t belong here – you’re only passing through, and as such, if we can learn to put things in proper perspective, we’ll be less inclined to get sideways over the small, daily, mundane mud holes we keep stepping into.By Greg Tutwiler

Helen Keller wrote, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.” A new year brings so many opportunities to reach your fullest potential. The old year is gone – a distant memory, good or bad. So what …

As long as we live in a (albeit struggling) democracy with most of our freedoms still in tact – we actually do still have the freedom of choice. Yet, the vast majority of the time we blame someone, or some situation, or some institution – not taking responsibility for our own actions – it’s really us – our choices, or unwillingness to choose – that…

There's a lot of SAD people right now. The holidays are tough on a lot of people. If you’re having a fairly calm, normal holiday time – count your blessings – really. There are so many that are struggling. Some people are just SAD, and don’t know why? Is that you? SAD can also stand for – Seasonal Affective Disorder. One of the first best ways to d…

Get alone with God and re-group. Don’t keep sitting with the chaos, holding onto the heartache, and burying the disappointments of this season. Life is hard enough as it is. If we're going to win this war for our souls, we need all of the resources we can get our hands on.By Greg Tutwiler

What’s holding you back? What’s in the way? What has to go? What’s between you and the “you” you hope to be? Want to be? Finding the answers to questions like these require effort – participation – a process. Time to sit with God and ask; What are you after – where do you want to take me? God loves our questions; but are we willing to receive His a…

Nashville, TN is home base for the Americana, Folk, Roots, Country infused band, The Close. Listen in to Americana Music Profiles as they talk about talk about their origins, and their latest recorded project, Orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Although Eddie Witz came into his musical journey later in life, he's making up for lost time with his Americana based, Caribbean flavored musical endeavor. He's even collaborated with the talented Bryan Adams on a song. Eddie joins us on Americana Music Profiles to chat about this interesting career and his new record. Learn more about your ad cho…

Corpus Christi Bay is the birth place for Americana, Country Roots Rock musician, Jack Nelson. After picking up his first guitar at four, Jack finds himself celebrating a new album, Going Places. He is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In order for change to happen – we have to get outside of our comfort zones. The world is not going to conspire to change your life for you. Here’s my challenge – for you, and for me, for 2024 – let’s get outside of our comfort zones. Look within yourself and decide if you’re willing to commit to this journey of change – whether you’re 34 or 84. If…

Ashley Jane Holland, also known as, Little Jane & The Pistol Whips formed her band in 2008. With three albums to their credit, the latest being Long Road Ahead, Ashley is my latest guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Sands Hall is a published author, teacher, and a compelling stage actor. And, she's an incredibly talented songwriter and singer as well. She joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to discuss her exciting life and an artist, and her latest album, Sturdy Boots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Carrie Newcomer has released 20 albums over the course of her career, published her poetry, and earned an Emmy for her PBS special, An Evening with Carrie Newcomer. In this episode of Americana Music Profiles, we chat with Carrie about her amazing life in music, and her latest album project, A Great Wild Mercy. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

It was piano lessons at age four that was ultimately the spark that launched Charlotte Morris's musical journey. A theater major initially, Charlotte moved to Nashville in 2020 to focus on her music - she joins Americana Music Profiles to talk about her life story and her 2nd studio release, Wild Child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

Paul J Bolger has been involved in the music industry since the late 80s - as a songwriter, and a performer. The Irish writer, and film producer joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about Irish Americana music, and his latest project, "Beware Of Trains." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Tallahassee native, Jason Byrd, a third generation fire fighter, and long friend of the late, great, George Jones, joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his music career, song writing, working with George and Nancy Jones, and his most recent project releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

If Rock-A-Billy music is your thing, then you'll wanna listen to this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Bruce Humphries joins us to talk about the Rockabilly music scene, his original music band The Rockabilly Rebels, and their latest album, Live It Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Alternative-outlaw-country-rock and Americana artist Marc Miner hails from Vienna, Austria where he is somewhat of an Americana music pioneer. With a storied career behind him, Marc joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career and 2nd official studio album, Last Heros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

Hailing from the foothills of the North Georgia Appalachian Mountains, Americana singer-songwriter Charlsey Etheridge says she wrote her first song at age seven. She released her first studio album in 2013. She joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her career in music and her most recent album, Scares Of Mine. Learn mor…

Although Kevin Slick's music has crossed several genres in his career, he's most recently settled in on Bluegrass. The former president of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career, and his band, Orchard Creek's latest album, Listening For Your Call. Learn more about your ad …

Louisville, KY is where this four-piece, grass-roots, Americana band originates from. Seven years together, they've won some awards, and logged a lot of miles. They are my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Jill Riley is a 4th generation member of a Texas cattle ranching family - and long time songwriter - musician. Her life long career, and her latest CD project, Common Ground, are the topics of conversation for this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Daryl Mosley brings more than 30 years of success to his third solo CD, A Life Well Lived. Join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles and Daryl and I talk about his decades of musical success and his latest project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Guitarist, Nick Russo, and vocalist, Betina Hershey head up this Americana, Folk, Jazz group now simply referred to as, The Scoochies. They join me for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their latest LP, Lift You Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Kentucky born, Dean M. Collins melds his songwriting memories and life experiences into his latest project, Land Where The Wishes Come True. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to chat about his life journey with music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

American Idol favorite, Murphy, joins us again on Americana Music Profiles, for a career update, and a conversation about life - music - and making people happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Johnstown, PA singer-songwriter, Jake Dryzal joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest project, Great American Racer - a folk rock concept album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Charles Humphrey III, co-founder of the Western North Carolina, award winning, grass-Americana collaborative, joins us on Americana Music Profiles to chat about their latest project, Pay Your Dues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

At 55, RC Hall got to check another item off his bucket list when he recorded his first album, Wood, Wire and Whiskey. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his long, interesting journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Marty Falle's first Bluegrass album was received so well that he decided to do it again. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his latest Bluegrass album; Kentucky Bluestar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Danny Paisley and The Southern Grass is hard at work keeping the six decade tradition alive of this great band. Danny is a three time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year winner. He joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about the history of this band, and their new CD, Bluegrass Troubadour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Tim Raybon got his musical start at 11 years old with his dad and brothers in the family band, The American Bluegrass Express. In 1997, he and his brother Tim netted a CMA Duo of the Year nomination. In 2019 he hit the road with his band, Merle Monroe. And now he's doing it again with the Tim Raybon band, and a new album, and he's our guest on this…

From the rural mountains of Kentucky, to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Dale Ann Bradley has carved a music career that consists of two Grammy nominations, a Kentucky music Hall of Fame, and six IBMA awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Dale Ann joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her career and new album, "Kentu…

Jerry Andrews created Crandall Creek in Moundsville, WV in 2015. Born out of his desire to write and share songs inspired by childhood experiences, Jerry and the band are enjoying the fruits of that labor with their new song, "Refrigerator Homemade Picture Show," Jerry Joins us for this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad …

Colorado based Americana / Blues singer / Songwriter David Starr joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to chat about his long musical career and his most recent project, the EP, Better Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

25 year old Jake Ybarra recently made the move to Nashville to focus on his music - and the result is his debut (Americana, Alt. Country, Folk) CD, Something In The Water. Jake joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his musical journey and his debut CD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Dorrigo, New South Wales is home for alternative country singer and songwriter, Morgan Tucker. After fronting a band for most of his musical career, Morgan joins us on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his debut solo project, For Better Or Worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Jason Barie began playing fiddle when he was just 10 years old. By 15 he was working on stage as a freelance fiddler, and by his late teens he had won the Florida State Fiddle Championship. Now a member of Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers, he also just released his fourth solo project - Radio Active. Jason is my guest on this edition of Americana Mus…