Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsNashville-based rock and soul singer Maggie Rose invites the listener into her world as an independent artist in the male-dominated, often volatile, music industry. Maggie hosts candid conversations with her female musical heroes about their lives in and out of music, challenging the status quo, and changing the game for those coming up behind them.
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Best of Salute The Songbird: Susan Tedeschi
September 27, 2023 15:15 - 54 minutes - 822 MBMaggie is fresh off of opening for a band that David Fricke has called “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll big band” - Tedeschi Trucks. In celebration, we’re re-releasing the episode with the great Susan Tedeschi. And there’s a lot going on in Susan’s world at the moment: Fantasy Recordings is re-issuing her breakthrough album, Just Won’t Burn, to mark its 25th anniversary. And, Tedeschi Trucks Band is about to play two landmark arena shows - their first performances ever at Boston’s TD Garden...
Grace Potter
September 13, 2023 14:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBGrammy-nominated musician Grace Potter joins Maggie to talk about her latest album, Mother Road, which marks a turning point in her creative journey. Maggie and Grace discuss what it means to commit to a life in music, vulnerability in songwriting, and advocating for the women who have influenced their work. Grace talks about the videos she made for the new record, and shares the story of the filmmaking career she pursued which led her to her first band. Back in summer 2021, Grace Potter to...
Lisa Loeb
August 30, 2023 12:15 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBLisa Loeb is a GRAMMY™ Award-winning American singer-songwriter & touring musician, SiriusXM radio host, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling hit song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film Reality Bites. A trailblazing independent artist, Lisa was the first pop musician to have a Number 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. She joins Maggie on this episode to talk about embracing the multi-faceted aspects of one’s life, the impor...
Ani DiFranco
August 16, 2023 13:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBAni DiFranco, songwriter, activist, Grammy winner, inspiration for musicians and women everywhere, joins Maggie on this episode of Salute The Songbird. Ani tells Maggie about the creative process she went through when writing her memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream and the importance of having the freedom to experiment with her art in public. Maggie and Ani dive into a conversation about identity and what it means to actively grow as an artist, and how to balance a creative life with th...
Amy Ray
July 26, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 150 MBSalute The Songbird is back with a groundbreaking artist whose songwriting threads personal storytelling with observation of our collective history - Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray. Amy joins Maggie from her home in Georgia to talk about her latest solo album If It All Goes South. Maggie and Amy talk about the making of the record and the dazzling lineup of guest musicians who appear, her relationship with Emily Saliers and their commitment to giving back to their community, and Amy discusses how her...
Jewel
November 30, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBSinger-songwriter, actress, author, poet, activist, and mental health advocate all describe Maggie’s guest this week - Jewel. She joins Maggie to share the story of her life, the lessons learned from her experiences, and the perspective gained that threads through her music. Never one to mince words, Jewel reflects on some of the most difficult moments in her journey that have given her wisdom and inspire her to advocate for others. Jewel explains her approach to creative freedom, and discus...
Ashley McBryde
November 15, 2022 17:15 - 54 minutes - 831 MBGrammy-nominated, CMA-winning musician Ashley McBryde joins Maggie on this episode of Salute The Songbird to talk about her latest release, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindiville. Ashley tells Maggie about the creative process behind the project, and how she and her collaborators created the characters on the record. Ashley explains why she chose to release Lindiville as her 3rd album, how it’s changed the way the band now approaches performing live, and what she means when she asks them if the...
Rita Wilson
November 02, 2022 13:45 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBRita Wilson, a beloved musical force, sits down with Maggie to talk about her ambitious new album, Now & Forever: Duets. The album is an ode to the songs that made her fall in love with music - a collection of classic, timeless songs from the Seventies, arranged as duets. Rita tells Maggie about her move into music after a successful acting career, and what's she's learned about songwriting from some of the masters, like Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen. The two discuss what it means to ...
Susan Tedeschi
October 18, 2022 14:30 - 54 minutes - 822 MBSusan Tedeschi Trucks is a blues guitarist and singer-songwriter who leads the Tedeschi Trucks Band along with Derek Trucks. Susan is known for her guitar playing and her incredible voice, blending R&B, Rock, and Gospel into a soulful combination, which she talks about with Maggie on this new episode of Salute The Songbird. Susan explains why right now is a particularly important time for the female voice to be heard and shares some of the silver linings that came out of the pandemic. And, t...
Bonus Episode: Bre Kennedy
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this bonus episode of Salute The Songbird, Maggie chats with indie musician Bre Kennedy backstage at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, where they were both performing. Maggie and Bre discuss what it feels like to be back and Bonnaroo after 3 consecutive cancellations, as well as back on the road. Bre discusses the introspection she did during and emerging out of the pandemic, and how she got herself back to writing new music. Singer-songwriter Bre Kennedy creates music soaked in rich, t...
Wanda Jackson
July 27, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWanda Jackson is celebrated as the Queen of Rockabilly, one of the first women to break into the boys club of rock and roll. Discovered at the age of 14, she wasn’t afraid to step outside of the lines musically, and her original sound mixes up rhythm & blues with country & western. Wanda is Maggie’s guest on this week’s episode, and she tells Maggie about the early days of her career, what it was like to be one of the first women in rock and roll, and shares some of the invaluable lessons sh...
Erin Rae
July 12, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 66.4 MBSinger-songwriter Erin Rae joins Maggie on this episode to talk about her new album Lighten Up, which has been called “a timeless amalgam of classic pop, cosmic country and indie rock”. Erin tells Maggie about the inspiration behind the songs on the album, which capture newfound self awareness and offer commentary on some of the issues we’re currently grappling with as a society. Erin and Maggie discuss the recording process and what inspired the lush, Laurel Canyon-esque sound on the album,...
Melissa Etheridge
June 29, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 76.2 MBLegendary Melissa Etheridge joins Maggie on this episode and things get deep very quickly. Maggie and Melissa talk about loss, navigating through illness, and how critical it is to talk openly about difficult things. Melissa discusses the work she’s doing through her foundation, along with the many other organizations she supports. She revisits her early days, when she was discovered by Chris Blackwell, and explains her approach to performing without ego, but with confidence. Melissa Etheri...
Bonus Episode: Gibson Presents Maggie Rose and Lzzy Hale
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this special episode, Maggie and Lzzy talk about Lzzy’s new signature guitar, the Explorerbird by Gibson. Lzzy tells Maggie about dreaming up the concept for the guitar and what went into making it. Maggie asks Lzzy to explain how she continues to evolve as a guitar player, her approach to practicing, and the two discuss the unwavering support they get from their Gibson family. Lzzy Hale, Gibson’s first female Brand Ambassador, is known for her explosive live performances with her band H...
Lzzy Hale
June 14, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 86.1 MBLzzy Hale, front woman and guitarist for the band Halestorm, joins Maggie on the heels of releasing her band's new album, Back From The Dead. Lzzy tells about confronting the anxiety she felt during the pandemic, a theme that threads through the songs on the new record which she describes as her most personal yet. Lzzy and Maggie discuss the power of surprise a woman in music can hold, what it means to be a ‘reformed introvert’, and Lzzy explains the exercises she put herself through in orde...
Marissa Moss
June 01, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 70.4 MBAward-winning journalist Marissa Moss joins Maggie on this week’s episode to talk about her new book, Her Country, a “full and unbridled inside story of the last twenty years of country music through the lens of Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves”. Maggie and Marissa discuss country music’s complex history and finding hope, despite knowing that certain things will never change. Marissa shares insight on her approach to writing the book and covering country music, and explains w...
Adia Victoria
May 17, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 81.9 MBMaggie welcomes singer-songwriter Adia Victoria to the show this week to talk about her new album, A Southern Gothic, which she wrote during the pandemic lockdown. Adia and Maggie discuss their complicated relationships with the South, why women should be able to claim their anger and their power, and Adia explains why she wants people to struggle with her art. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten...
Karina Rykman
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 69 MBBassist Karina Rykman joined Marco Benevento's band as a replacement to Dave Dreiwitz (Ween /Joe Russo's Almost Dead) in 2016 and since then, has developed a permanent and powerful presence in the band, playing headlining shows, festival sets, and opening for bands such as Vulfpeck, Dispatch, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Guster, and more. Karina is Maggie’s guest this week and the two discuss growing up in New York City, where she became obsessed with The Allman Brothers, what it means to h...
Jackson+Sellers
April 19, 2022 13:15 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBJade Jackson and Aubrie Sellers make up the duo Jackson+Sellers, and they are Maggie's guests on this episode. Jade and Aubrie share stories about the making of their debut album, Breaking Point, and how they found their unexpected musical kinship after back-to-back sets at Americanafest. The duo discusses balancing their creative work with the pressures of the industry, recognizing when to step away from chaos, and the importance of having your voice heard. Jackson+Sellers first crossed pa...
Allison Russell
April 05, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBGRAMMY-nominated Allison Russell joins Maggie on this first episode of season 3 to talk about the making of her album, "Outside Child", experiencing a 'creative rebirth' during the pandemic, and why the work of an artist is empathy work. Allison discusses her difficult upbringing and why writing helps her navigate trauma, and shares some important lessons learned from both her grandmother and her young daughter. Allison Russell is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, a...
A Collection of Songbirds: Compilation Episode
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn celebration of Women's History Month, Maggie showcases some of the best moments from Seasons 1 and 2 of Salute the Songbird in this very special compilation episode. She discusses some of the themes that run through the episodes and the common threads that exist between her guests, who include Martina McBride, Nancy Wilson, Kathy Valentine, Ruby Amanfu, Mickey Guyton, Yola, Amythyst Kiah, Nicole Atkins, Lucius, and more. Together, Maggie and her guests share stories, insights, and detail ...
The Maggie Rose Interview
March 01, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis week, we turn the tables - Maggie is interviewed by journalist Marissa Moss (Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Billboard) about creating Salute The Songbird. The two discuss navigating the world of music and why Maggie decided to share her story, and the stories of other women in music, on her podcast. Marissa is the author of Her Country: How The Women of Country Music Became The Success They Were Never Supposed to Be, addressing the last 20 years of women in country music. In the bo...
Rebroadcast of Episode 1: Ruby Amanfu
January 18, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA rebroadcast of the very first episode of Salute The Songbird, with Grammy-nominated songwriter Ruby Amanfu. Ruby joins Maggie on the first episode of Salute the Songbird to talk about her career, the wide spectrum of musical influences that thread through her work, writing through the difficulty of the pandemic and the issues that arose in 2020. Ruby tells Maggie about allowing herself to take a creative break, why being an immigrant led to her fearlessness, and how she learned to be her ‘...
Natalie Hemby
January 04, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBSinger and songwriter Natalie Hemby joins Maggie to talk about her journey from songwriter to band member to solo artist; finding her voice, and the stories behind some of her lyrics. Natalie explains her approach to writing with other musicians, and why she thinks it's an amazing time to be an artist. 2x GRAMMY Award-winner Natalie Hemby is revered as one of the music industry’s most notable songwriters creating hit after hit behind the scenes. Now, she’s poised for a breakout, with the re...
Amanda Shires
December 21, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBAmanda Shires is a creative force of the highest nature. She’s a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and violinist; and after already accomplishing so much in her career, her love of words and poetry compelled her to pursue an MFA in creative writing, which she got from Sewanee University of the South. She's also a painter. In this episode, Maggie and Amanda talk about her approach to songwriting, how she found time to get her MFA while balancing music and family - she and her husband, Gramm...
Rachael Price and Bridget Kearney (Lake Street Dive)
December 07, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of Salute the Songbird, Maggie is joined by Lake Street Dive artists Rachael Price and Bridget Kearney. The pair share the story of how they met and formed the band, the things that make them work so well together, and what they love about being women in the music industry. As a band, Lake Street Dive epitomizes democracy in action: the group, expanded into a quintet since touring keyboardist Akie Bermiss officially joined in 2017, share writing and arrangement duties. Their...
Brittney Spencer
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week, singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer joins Maggie to talk about pursuing a career in country music, her approach to songwriting, and what it's like to live a creative life in public. The two discuss the experience of moving into the Nashville scene from Maryland, and Brittney explains what she wants her audience to get from listening to her music. Brittney Spencer is paving her own path in the country music genre and making major waves in the process. A PEOPLE Magazine One to Watch...
Yola
November 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBGRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter Yola joins Maggie to talk about defining herself on her own terms, the diverse influences that can be found in her music, and her dedication to advocating for others. Yola shares the story of the song she wrote the night of her mother’s funeral and why Womanhood is the best squad to be a part of. Yola released her critically acclaimed debut album Walk Through Fire in February 2019. Nine months later, she achieved breakout success, hailed as a Black Britis...
Nicole Barsalona
October 26, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week, Maggie welcomes Nicole Barsalona, artist manager, entertainment consultant, and President of the non-profit organization Women In Music. Maggie and Nicole discuss balancing a career in the music industry with having a family, the importance of having a mentor, and the work that Women In Music is doing to level the playing field for women in the industry, both on stage and behind the music. Nicole Barsalona leads Everyday Rebellion Entertainment (fka 525 Entertainment), specializi...
Lucius
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, Maggie is joined by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, who together make up the duo Lucius. Jess and Holly tell Maggie about the early days of their collaboration, how their unique sound and bold visual presence came together, and how they've navigated relationships in and out of the band over the years. The three discuss what's next for Lucius and touring plans for 2022. After meeting at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Wolfe and Laessig moved to Brooklyn and made their debut...
Jade Bird
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBSinger-songwriter Jade Bird joins Maggie to talk about her approach to songwriting, where she draws her inspiration from, and why social media can adversely affect creativity. Jade explains how she developed her sound, and why she often prefers to write without a collaborator. Jade’s powerful voice offers a winsome mix of folk, pop, and rustic Americana. While still in her teens she joined the roster of influential indie Glassnote Records, which released her chart-topping 2019 debut album. ...
Jeannie Seely
September 14, 2021 15:45 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJeannie Seely is one of the most accomplished, influential women in music. She’s a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a Grammy winning artist and an incredible, prolific songwriter. In this episode, Maggie and Jeannie talk about being a woman in the music industry and whether things have changed since the 60’s, when she got her start. Jeannie has so many great stories and shares some of them with Maggie during the conversation, including her collaboration with Randy Newman, friendship with the le...
Hannah Hooper
August 31, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBMaggie Rose is joined by artist and musician Hannah Hooper, who is the frontwoman of Grouplove. Hannah tells Maggie about the life stories behind Grouplove’s albums, why they work so well together as a band, and finding her voice and passion through performing. Hannah Hooper is an American artist and musician based out of Atlanta. Her work deals with a diverse array of subject matter including tragic pop culture figures, claustrophobic beach/crowd scenes and strange figures distorted throug...
Shannon McNally
August 17, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBGrammy-nominated Shannon McNally is a prolific, wide ranging singer-songwriter whose recent album, The Waylon Sessions, revisits the songs of Waylon Jennings. Shannon tells Maggie about putting the album together with some of Waylon’s former bandmates and the many musicians who were influenced by his music. The two discuss the early days of her career, the collaborations with artists like Dr John and Charlie Sexton that have contributed to her rich musical catalog, and Shannon shares her per...
Special Episode: Harmonics with Brandi Carlile and Beth Behrs
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBThis special episode is a conversation with Brandi Carlile, produced in partnership with Harmonics with Beth Behrs. Harmonics is a podcast that explores the unexpected ways that music can lead to wellness and healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Valerie June
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBMaggie sits down with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June in this episode of Salute the Songbird. Valerie talks about how growing up in Memphis in Church of Christ communities shaped her music, shares her thoughts and process on songwriting, and what it means to be a dreamer. Beginning with her 2013 breakout album Pushin’ Against A Stone, Valerie June creates a sound encompassing a mixture of genres including folk, blues, gospel, soul, country, Appalachian and bluegrass...
Kelly McCartney
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode of Salute the Songbird, Maggie sits down with journalist and broadcaster Kelly McCartney. Kelly tells Maggie about growing up in rural Louisiana and why she finally committed herself to journalism after years of moving around inside the music industry. She discusses her unique approach to interviewing, the activism that’s an important part of her work and why we have to ‘lock arms’ in order to affect change. Kelly McCartney has worked a variety of jobs in the music industry,...
Noelle Scaggs
July 06, 2021 09:17 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBJoining Maggie this week is musician and singer-songwriter Noelle Scaggs, co-front person for Fitz and the Tantrums. Noelle talks to Maggie about her organization Diversify the Stage and its mission to actively build a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the concert, event, and touring industries. The two discuss Noelle's exceptional career, navigating the music business, creative musical collaborations, and passion projects like Adventures With Scaggs, Noelle's travel and culinary site....
Amythyst Kiah
June 22, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, Maggie is joined by singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah to talk about her new album and the experiences that led to her success. Amythyst shares stories from growing up in Tennessee, how support and encouragement from her parents helped her overcome issues with identity and anxiety, and the impact that music and writing has had on her personal journey. Amythyst Kiah’s Rounder Records debut, Wary + Strange, marks the glorious combination of two vastly different worlds: the icono...
Sierra Hull
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBSinger-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Hull joins Maggie for this first episode of Season 2. Sierra tells Maggie about her first Grand Ole Opry experience, how she discovered her sound as an artist, and what she learned by working with her longtime idols, like Alison Krauss. In her first 25 years alone, Sierra Hull hit more milestones than many musicians accomplish in a lifetime. After making her Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 10, the Tennessee-bred virtuoso mandolinist pla...
Salute the Songbirds: Live in Nashville
May 25, 2021 13:22 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis episode was recorded live at City Winery in Nashville with guests from season one of Salute the Songbird. Maggie welcomes Jillette Johnson, Kalie Shorr, and Nicole Atkins to the stage for live conversation and performance. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, Kirsten Cluthe and Brad Stratton. Production assistance by Revoice Media. Music by Maggie Rose. Show logo by Premier Music Group. Hosted on Acast...
Elizabeth Cook
April 27, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this special episode of Salute the Songbird singer, songwriter and radio host Elizabeth Cook joins Maggie for a live episode. Elizabeth and Maggie discuss Elizabeth’s journey as a country singer in Nashville, how she turned adversity into songwriting inspiration, and what it’s like to perform at The Grand Ole Opry over 400 times. Elizabeth Cook has lived the country music lifestyle since she was a toddler. Her mother was a "hillbilly singer” from West Virginia, and her father was a moons...
Special Episode: Dolly Parton's Christmas Wish
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThis week, we're sharing an episode from another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, Biscuits & Jam from Southern Living. In this episode, host Sid Evans talks to the legendary Dolly Parton about her latest holiday album, her mama’s cooking and the gift giving tradition she and her husband continue that started with her parents. Subscribe to both Salute The Songbird and Biscuits & Jam on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Kathy Valentine
March 30, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this final episode of Season One, musician, songwriter and author Kathy Valentine joins Maggie to talk about growing up in Austin as the only child of a single mom, becoming the bassist for The Go-Go’s, and the process of writing her memoir, ‘All I Ever Wanted.’ Kathy shares some of her earliest musical influences and memories, what it was like to be a female in the rock industry in the 80s, and the creative projects that she's working on now. Kathy Valentine has been a working musician ...
Leslie Fram
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week, Maggie is joined by CMT SVP of Music Strategy Leslie Fram to talk about what’s changing in the music industry, women in country music, and life in Nashville. Leslie walks Maggie through her expansive career, from her early days in radio to becoming a successful music media executive. At the end of the episode, you'll hear the song "Black Like Me" by Mickey Guyton, an artist who Leslie describes as "the most vocal and inspiring over the last year with everything going on in the wor...
Jillette Johnson
March 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBSinger-songwriter Jillette Johnson joins Maggie on this week’s episode to talk about her life in and out of music, navigating the challenges of the music industry, and the making of her latest record, It’s A Beautiful Day And I Love You. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear “Many Moons” from the album. Pianist and singer/songwriter Jillette Johnson makes melodic, ruminative contemporary pop music largely centered around her resonant vocals and classically influenced piano parts. Born in C...
Kalie Shorr
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, singer-songwriter Kalie Shorr joins Maggie to talk about her path as an independent artist, how she’s approaching the next phase of her career, and why she’s never had a Plan B. Kalie Shorr’s debut album Open Book, was the #7 Best Album of 2019 alongside Taylor Swift, Lana Del Ray and Ariana Grande. Shorr burst onto the Nashville music scene in 2016 with her self-penned hit “Fight Like A Girl” and shortly after, the Portland, Maine singer-songwriter became a SiriusXM “High...
Nicole Atkins
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins joins Maggie to talk about how she put together the band and the music for her latest record, Italian Ice, and the creative projects she’s been working on during the pandemic. Nicole tells Maggie about the early days of her career and the major life transitions behind songs like Goodnight Rhonda Lee, explains how she stays connected to her Jersey roots, and reminisces about WHTG, the local NJ radio station that she grew up on. In each song sh...
Nicki Bluhm
February 23, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBSinger-songwriter Nicki Bluhm joins Maggie from her home in Nashville to talk about leaving California and the intense personal changes that influenced the music on her latest record, To Rise You Gotta Fall. Nicki talks about making the shift from being a teacher into a full time musician, why she decided to release a visual album of Cher songs, and the tools she uses to maintain her health and wellness in the volatile music industry. California native Nicki Bluhm currently resides in Nashv...
Nancy Wilson
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBHeart’s Nancy Wilson joins Maggie for this episode of Salute the Songbird to talk about carving out a place for women in rock music, how dramatic changes in the music industry affected her career over the years, and how she worked through the challenges of life on the road. Nancy tells Maggie about taking time away from music to start a family, the creative energy she’s found while being a home during the pandemic, and how she got that iconic, inimitable guitar sound on “Barracuda”. At the e...