country music

Phil Vassar Talks Life Off The Road, Recording in His Wine Cellar, Singing with Family and Friends, Songwriting, and Country Hits, Plus Binge TV with Joel Madison – Episode 535

Multi-platinum selling artist Phil Vassar joins Nancy to discuss his country music journey, life off the road in Nashville, family time and creative projects during the pandemic, and recording from his wine cellar for Circle Network’s ‘Phil Vassar’s Songs from The Cellar’. Plus, Nancy trades binge TV reviews, comments, and suggestions with comedy writer and sitcom producer Joel Madison.

Read More »

Mickey Gilley Talks Country Music History and Hits, Famous Relatives, Urban Cowboy, and Why He’s Not Slowing Down, Plus Rarified Heir Podcast Hosts Talk Kids of Celebrities – Episode 534

Country music artist and ‘Urban Cowboy’ legend Mickey Gilley joins Nancy to discuss his music journey, famous relatives Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, the bar and film that influenced his career, mechanical bulls, television career, and chart-topping success. Plus Josh Mills and Jason Klamm share the story behind the new podcast Rarified Heir featuring grown children of celebrities…

Read More »

John Oates Talks Inspiration, Music Roots, ‘Live in Nashville’, and The Good Road Band, Plus Songwriting Advice – Episode 518

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey from Hall & Oates to his latest solo project ‘Live in Nashville’. Plus, John shares his creative projects and process during the pandemic and how Nashville, his life beyond music, including his love of history, have helped shape his work. And in our second segment, songwriting professor Billy Seidman fills us in on his book ‘The Elements of Song Craft’.

Read More »

Jamie O’Neal Talks Songwriting, Country Music, and The Story Behind ‘Wreck Me’, Plus How To Get Your Weekend Dose of the Opry From Home – Episode 510

Platinum-selling recording artist Jamie O’Neal joins Nancy to discuss her country music journey, songwriting process, and mega-hits including “There Is No Arizona” and “Somebody’s Hero”, her upcoming album and powerful new single “Wreck Me”. Plus, Nancy fills you in on where to get your virtual summer country concert….

Read More »

Danny Griego Talks Music, Creative Shifts, and Racing, Plus Novel Insights with Dr. Stephanie Newman – Episode 506

Country music artist Danny Griego joins Nancy to discuss his latest single, “Inevitable,” his upcoming release “At The Crossroads,” a duet with his music idol the late Waylon Jennings, and why staying in your lane isn’t always the best creative decision. Plus, Nancy talks with novelist and psychologist Stephanie Newman about parenting and bullying, her new novel…

Read More »

Remembering Country Music Legend Kenny Rogers – Episode 495

Nancy remembers country music icon Kenny Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) and shares her 2015 conversation with the legend when he joined her on the podcast to discuss his farewell tour, new album, Grammy Award-winning career, collaborations, and happiness.

When it comes to music, Rogers told Nancy, “You need to…

Read More »