Amanda Cook has been fronting the Amanda Cook Band for ten years now, and they have quickly found themselves in the upper echelon of the Bluegrass industry. Join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we chat with cover artist for issue 105, Amanda Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Revive in 25! That's what I plan to do - what about you? After a long, difficult year in 24, I'm ready for some fresh perspective and new manna! Come along for the Journey - join me - better still, take one of your own.By Greg Tutwiler

Joining us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles is Tim Williams, bass player for Appalachian Smoke, a relatively new bluegrass act from Robbinsville, NC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

After a 15 year absence from the touring music scene, Cross Canadian Ragweed agreed to a reunion show. That quickly became four sold out shows with over 180,000 tickets sold, scheduled for April, 2025 in Oklahoma. Lead singer-songwriter, Cody Canada joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles, to talk about the bands history, and the orig…

After landing a publishing deal as a staff songwriter in late 80's, Mike Schikora migrated to Colorado where he could pursue his love of horses and continue to hone his music craft. He now resides in Texas, and is enjoying the fruits of his latest Americana, Roots Rock tinged CD, Outlaw From The South. He our guest on this edition of Americana Musi…

Southern New England is home base for the up and coming bluegrass group, Rock Hearts. Founding member Alex McLeoud joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to let us in on the origins of the band and what makes them unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Something a little different; David Corlew, longtime tour manager for the late Charlie Daniels, joins us for this edition of Americana Music Profiles, to talk about the 10th Anniversary of the passion project he and Charlie shared; The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

After a solid career with bluegrass bands, New Tradition, The Osborne Brothers, and The Farm Hands, Daryl Mosley chose a solo career in 2020 to focus on more attention on his love for songwriting. He joins us here on Americana Music Profiles to talk about his recently released fourth project, Long Days and Short Stories. Learn more about your ad ch…

20 years ago a group of bluegrass musicians formed a band and cut a record. Their producer shared some of the tracks with Dolly Parton who immediately fell in love with their music. So much so that she hired them to tour with her as opening act and backing band. That band, The Grascals, went on to score two IBMA Entertainer of the Year awards, 20 S…

Jeff Christie grew up in the UK in the 50s and 60s listening to the early days of country, and rock and roll. The desire to write songs and make music won him over at an early age, leading him to eventually write the hit song, "Yellow River," which hit the top of the charts in 26 countries and sold 30 million copies world wide. Jeff joins us on thi…

Four-time Grammy-balloted recording artist Luanne Hunt joins me on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about her 24th studio album, Miles and Memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

Canadian/Australian singer-songwriter, Robert Ross now resides in Nashville where he relocated to work on and release his sophomore project, Better With Me. Robert is my guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

San Antonio born Americana artist Jeremy Parsons has three albums already to his credit. Lately, he has been releasing singles in anticipation of his upcoming EP, Life. He joins us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about his career and new music on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ohio Country Music Hall of Famer Richard Lynch has been enriching the country music scene for over four decades. He is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles as we talk about his latest album, Pulling Up The Covers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Greg Tutwiler

North Carolina native Adele Lassiter caught the music bug at a young age, even attending Belmont University in Nashville. After the pandemic, she knew she needed to take her love seriously. The result was her debut EP, American Nomad. Adele is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

After learning to play guitar on a modified bass in high school, Rusty has grown up into a prolific songwriter and recording artist. With nine records to his credit, his latest is set to release later this year. Rusty is our guest on this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Illinois singer-songwriter Marques Morel brings his dust bowl - red dirt - cowboy Americana infused flavor to his latest album, Tales and Tellings. Marques is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles, talking about his unique sound and his musical endeavors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Heather Smith grew up around music her whole life, but it wasn't until her adult years that she realized she wanted to see if she could make it as a singer. After hooking up with a cover band for a few years - Heather went into the studio to finally record her debut project, Stronger. She shares her super encouraging story with us on this edition o…

Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer have been making music together for over 35 years - 53 album to their credit. In 2015 they met Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player, Chao Tian, and quickly recognized a synergy that needed to be explored. The result is their latest offering called, From China to Appalachia. Cathy joins me on this edition of www.Ame…

Costal Americana artist Rik Ferrell loves performing outdoors, splitting his time between Costal Maryland, and Costal Florida. His latest album was sparked by the devastation left in the wake of hurricane Ian. Rik joins is our guest on this edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Ohio, Country Rock Duo, Chris and Angie McConnell make up the group, Eleyet McConnell. After meeting in 2013 - they had immediate music chemistry. They join us on this edition of Americana Music Profiles to talk about their journey and their debut album, Crazy World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Alexa Rose grew up in the Alleghany Highlands of western Virginia. Influenced by stories, one in particular, of her grandfather and Lester Flatts, Alexa was inspired to write, and sing, and eventually record her stories. Alexa is our guest on the next edition of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

At just 28 years old, Sierra Hull has already recorded four full length albums, played the Grand Ole Opry (at 10) and Carnegie (at 12), and received a Grammy nomination. Americana Music Profiles caught up with Sierra for this interview just a few weeks prior to her performance at Merlefest '24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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…