Southern Americana
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Americana means many things to many people. For some, it's music; for others, it's a way of life. The goal is to take you on a journey of Americana's music, people and places, especially as it relates to the South. Recorded in the scenic community of Leiper's Fork, TN, we'll bring you in-depth interviews that help you better connect to the Americana lifestyle.
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Jeff Daniels, Non-Fiction Coffee
January 23, 2024 17:57 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBMost everyone enjoys a cup of coffee to jumpstart the day. Jeff Daniels, the Director of Sales at Non-Fiction Coffee, provides insight on making a better cup at home or knowing what questions to ask your local barista. Based in Pelham, Alabama, Non-Fiction Coffee strives to roast the best coffee while dignifying the coffee producers they work with and buy from worldwide. Jeff describes how Non-Fiction selects their growers and the details behind the roasting process, including tips on brew...
The Currys
September 11, 2023 15:58 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThe Currys, an Americana-flavored musical trio formed of two brothers and a cousin in 2013, continues developing a fan base outside their southern roots. This episode was recorded at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, before their Camp Helen State Park performance. I hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we had while recording.
David Dunavent: Blues Historian & Singer-Songwriter
August 04, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBDavid Dunavent grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, along the banks of the Mississippi River, and in the heart of "Blues Country." Not only is David an accomplished singer-songwriter who tours extensively across the Southeastern U.S., he also has an incredible knowledge of Blues history. Recorded in SOWAL House, in Rosemary Beach, FL, join us as we talk about how the Blues originated and its impact on all genres of music and musicians.
Taki Brown: Poet Renaissance Man
June 12, 2023 15:44 - 59 minutes - 54 MBA native of Jackson, Tennessee, Taki Brown writes and delivers original rhymed and narrative poetry. After meeting at SOWAL House Creative Studio in 2022, I sat down with Taki to discuss our Tennessee background and his creative work. When not writing, he donates his time to community service projects, mentoring youth, and hosting jazz and blues events. You can follow Taki's Instagram page at taki_brown.
Chef John Currence of Oxford, MS
November 23, 2022 16:09 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBRegarded as one of the South's best chefs, John Currence made a name for himself in the 1990s when he opened City Grocery in Oxford, Mississippi. Today the City Grocery Restaurant Group also includes Boure, Snack Bar, and the fast-growing chain Big Bad Breakfast. I sat down with Chef Currence in his Oxford home on a fall evening to chat about all things Southern, including the hospitality industry, his favorite dishes, SEC football, and bourbon. A Louisiana native, Currence was named the B...
Mary Alayne Long: Southern Storyteller
November 04, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThere is no question that Mary Alayne Long (@thealabamahousewife) is a "Southerner" through and through. After hearing her read at an Emerald Coast Storytellers gathering, I knew I had to meet her. After all, true Southerners can spot each other a mile away. Born and raised in Heflin, Alabama, Mary Alayne married in her early twenties and began raising her two wonderful children. Along the way, she nurtured a love for writing, which led to writing for Good Grit Magazine. Anyone who encou...
Master Sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji
April 06, 2022 16:52 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBEmmanuel Kemiji became only the 12th American to achieve the rank of Master Sommelier and one of nine to pass the exam on his first attempt. Born in the United States, Kemiji grew up in Spain and lives in Puerto Rico. He obtained degrees in Spanish Literature and Economics from the University of California at Davis, where he also studied Viticulture. Formally the Director of Wine & Spirits at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, Kemiji is currently a managing partner at Clos Pissarra winery ...
Jaimen Hudson
February 26, 2022 17:05 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBAt 17, Western Australian native Jaimen Hudson suffered a devastating injury that paralyzed him from the armpits down. Today he's a world-drone photographer, husband, and father with an astonishingly positive outlook. The documentary "From Sky to Sea" profiles Jaimen's story. This podcast originated from a recorded interview for a cover story in 30A.com's Beach Happy magazine.
Maria D'Souza
January 07, 2022 19:39 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBMaria D'Souza is an international artist who lives near Nashville, TN. Her beaded skull art is coveted by western enthusiasts and designers across the U.S. Maria has been featured in Cowboys & Indians and Belle Meade Lifestyle magazines.
SFC Will Summers (USA, Ret.)
October 21, 2021 01:16 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBSergeant First Class Will Summers retired from the U.S. Army in 2013. Along with a handful of his Special Forces buddies, today, they promote Horse Soldier bourbon. Summers and 11 of his fellow Green Berets were featured in the movie "12 Strong," as the first group of soldiers to fight the Taliban after 9/11. I sat down with Will, along with Horse Soldier sales manager Merrick Mirabella at SoWal House in Rosemary Beach, FL, to talk and taste Horse Soldier's three award-winning bourbons.
Heidi Newfield
September 28, 2021 13:55 - 1 hour - 151 MBHeidi Newfield always colors outside the lines. It's apparent in her songwriting and stage presence, whether blowing blues harmonica or singing her chart-topping lyrics. She grew up in rural California before moving to Nashville and joining Trick Pony. In 2008 she embarked on a solo career that continues to resonant in Country and Americana circles. Listen as Heidi shares many of her fondest memories and future dreams.
Annie McFarland
September 21, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 115 MBAnnie McFarland is awesome! Actually, Annie is the Director of Awesome at Piper Lou Collection, an awesome online retailer of caps, tumblers, t-shirts with the most incredible slogans anywhere. Months after her husband passed away from cancer, Annie received her own diagnosis. Determined not to allow these setbacks to deter her, Annie forged ahead to the "awesome" job she has today. Check out her awesome posts on all the major social media platforms.
Anthea Turner of Anthea Le Jardin
August 04, 2021 20:07 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBAnthea Turner is an entrepreneur and the owner of Anthea Le Jardin, a European-inspired boutique at The Hub on 30A near Watersound, Florida. Before opening in February 2020, Anthea spent 20 years in the jewelry industry, including three years working on cruise ships. Her unique boutique features one-of-a-kind jewelry, gift items, art, and clothing rarely found along 30A. Anthea is a true renaissance woman whose elegance is reflected in her personal style and creativity.
Mike Ragsdale
August 02, 2021 15:58 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MBMike Ragsdale and his family moved from Birmingham, Alabama, to Florida's 30a area in 2006. Within a few years, Mike created The 30A Company and 30a.com, one of the nation's most popular lifestyle brands. The light blue and yellow 30A stickers and their beer and wines labels are now seen throughout the country. Mike discusses his path to Florida's Emerald Coast and the bumps and bruises he endured before hitting it big on 30A.
Devon Allman
June 08, 2021 13:02 - 52 minutes - 74.2 MBDevon Allman has quickly established himself as one of Southern Rock's best frontmen. He began his musical journey as a teenager, meeting his dad, the legendary southern rocker Greg Allman, at 16. Along with Duane Betts, the son of Allman Brothers band member Dickey Betts, they formed The Allman Betts Band. The group's soulful, blues-based sound is reminiscent of their father's yet contains an original vibe not felt in years by true Southern Rock fans. I caught up with Devon while workin...
Kameron Marlowe
June 01, 2021 02:30 - 23 minutes - 33.6 MBKameron Marlowe grew up in Kannapolis, North Carolina. His love for music evolved while listening to talented country vocalists such as Ronnie Dunn and Travis Tritt. Both had a considerable influence on the singer’s style and voice inflections. During his formative teen years, he started singing and writing songs and playing in local bands. From The Voice to Nashville, Kameron Marlowe will be playing near you soon, so check out his music and listen to our conversation.
Alex Hall
May 27, 2021 21:12 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MBCountry music recording artist Alex Hall grew up in Gainesville, Georgia. At the tender age of five, Alex wanted to learn to play guitar after hearing Elvis Presley's records. Unfortunately, his guitar instructor informed his parents that since he didn't know how to read, learning the instrument was useless. Fortunately, Alex resumed playing several years later and is writing and performing some amazing music. Listen as Alex shares the story of his Nashville experience and recording songs ...
Shelly Fairchild
May 17, 2021 17:04 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBShelly Fairchild has solidified herself in the Nashville songwriting community, yet the Jackson, Mississippi native has endured her share of ups and downs. Her debut album, Ride, containing the song "You Don't Lie Here Anymore," introduced fans to her vocal acumen. Outside of her own songwriting and recording, Shelly has sung background vocals for superstars such as Jason Aldean, Martina McBride, Eric Church, and Crystal Gayle. Having proven she's not afraid to confront and conquer cha...
CJ Solar
May 17, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBCJ Solar pushes the boundaries of music by combining Southern rock with country, mixed with a bit of the Delta blues. A Cajun at heart, this Louisana native has caught the attention of industry insiders and fans after arriving in Nashville. CJ's songwriting credits include cuts by Morgan Wallen, Jerrod Niemann, and others. CJ opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd on select dates during their "Last of the Street Survivors Tour" and will be playing the 2021 Gulf Coast Jam along Flordia's Emerald Coast ...
Hit Songwriters Aimee Mayo & Chris Lindsey
April 27, 2021 16:43 - 44 minutes - 62.4 MBNashville songwriters Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey are married, and both have penned chart-topping hits together and separately. Aimee's recently released memoir, Talking to the Sky, is a raw page-turner full of stories that will keep you crying and laughing. Listen to our conversation as they discuss songwriting and the challenges of writing a candid memoir.
Carol Chase
April 13, 2021 14:15 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBCarol Chase is a backup vocalist for Lynyrd Skynrd and has been a band member since 1996. In addition to touring with this legendary group, Carol is a singer-songwriter and records her own material. Her latest project, Back to the Well, is available on her website at carolchasemusic.com.
Trevor Finlay
April 12, 2021 17:24 - 57 minutes - 80.4 MBTrevor Finlay grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, and began playing guitar as a child. For the last 30 years, Trevor has made his living as a professional musician, writing such hit songs as "Send My Mail to Nashville." Until the COVID pandemic temporarily put the brakes on live music, Trevor played upwards of 300 dates a year. With David Lee Roth's looks, Eddie Van Halen's playing style, highlighted with some soulful blues licks, Trevor is one of the most versatile and humble performers I've enco...
Nashville Session Bass Player Alison Prestwood
March 22, 2021 15:07 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBAlison Prestwood grew up in Alabama with music in her soul. The multi-instrumentalist has played and recorded with many of Country and Americana's most successful and influential artists. A four-time nominee for Bass Player of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, Alison has toured and played with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, and Olivia Newton-John. Besides playing on-stage with Trisha Yearwood, Wynona Judd, and Vince Gill, Alison played in the house band for the 2019 CMA Award Sho...
Take It Personal Chef Josh Champion
March 16, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBPrivate Chef Josh Champion of Take It Personal Chef Service grew up in rural Western Kentucky hunting and fishing. After completing his culinary education at Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, FL, Chef Josh began his career as an Executive Sous Chef, working at several venues in Louisville, KY, and Nashville, TN. He catered for multiple private events for music, sports, and film industry professionals. In 2016 Chef Josh, his wife Natasia, and their three children moved to Florida's Emerald Coa...
Anthony Smith: Writing Songs for Country's Elite
February 23, 2021 17:52 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWhen Anthony Smith moved from East Tennessee to Nashville in the mid-1990s, he didn't realize a golden era of country music ended. However, Anthony is leaving his mark on a new era in Nashville because of his songwriting chops. Anthony's songwriting credits include "Run" and "Cowboy's Like Us," by George Strait, "Chrome" and "I'm Tryin," by Trace Adkins, "I'm Already There" by Lonestar, as well as cuts by Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Reba McIntyre, and Chris Stapleton. Listen as Anthony, and...
Cory Marks
February 16, 2021 17:50 - 46 minutes - 44.3 MBCanadian Cory Marks grew up listening to everything from heavy metal to outlaw country music. Both genres can be heard in his own brand of Americana. Growing up, Cory excelled playing hockey and won a spot on the Royal Military College team. If he wasn't going to make it as a pro hockey player, his backup plan was to fly fighter jets. Cory played music during his college years, but only for himself. While hanging out at a local bar with his teammates, Cory sang a few songs with the ba...
Macy Fowler: A 15-year-old female football player fights cancer
February 09, 2021 22:36 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBFifteen-year-old Macy Fowler is used to overcoming odds. After all, she's a starting linebacker for the freshman football team at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, TN. In late fall Macy's world was rocked when she was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma cancer. Macy's dad, former Tennessee Titan and New York Jets linebacker, Ryan Fowler, is also accustomed to overcoming the odds compete on the gridiron. But when Ryan has to watch his little girl battle a disease within her body, this tough gu...
Jason Charles Miller Finds His Americana Roots
January 19, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBJason Charles Miller has come full circle. Formerly the lead singer and front man for the metal band, Godhead, Miller finally returned to Southern Rock and Americana roots. When the Virginia native was expanding his songwriting chops, he hooked up with great Nashville-based writers such as the late Randall Clay. One of their songs, "Uncountry," describes Miller's individual outlaw heritage. Miller's latest project, "From The Wreckage - Part One," releases on March 5, featuring the sin...
Hank Williams: Nashville's MASTER Recording Engineer
December 28, 2020 23:26 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBHank Williams is one of country music's most iconic names. Yet the award-winning Hank Williams who master engineered hits by top artists such as Glen Campbell, Etta James, George Strait, Charlie Daniels, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams, Jr., Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, and Michael W. Smith among others, is relatively unknown outside of Nashville's inner sanctum. I caught up with this engineering genius in Florida. Hank discusses ...
Rendy Lovelady on the Gulf Coast Jam concert
December 15, 2020 14:41 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBRendy Lovelady has spent decades managing artists and producing music events. His latest endeavor is the Gulf Coast Jam, held annually in Panama City Beach, Florida. This year's event featuring Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, and the legendary Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd is rescheduled for March 25-26, 2021. Listen as Rendy discusses the complexity of managing large concerts and artists.
John Berry Rediscovers Life & Music
December 02, 2020 03:21 - 46 minutes - 44.2 MBJohn Berry recorded 20 songs that hit the country music charts in the 1990s and early 2000s, including three that captured the top spot on both Billboard and Radio & Records. During his successful climb, John endured the first of two major health scares in the mid-90s. The second came in January of 2019 when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. After 35 successful treatments, John returned to making music and memories for his many fans, and he's busier than ever. In this episode, we discuss ...
Grammy Winner Curt Chambers May Change Country Music
October 27, 2020 17:02 - 49 minutes - 47.1 MBIf an artist can weave a new and much-needed sound into country music, it might be Curt Chambers. The Philidelphia native developed his unique guitar and vocal sound growing up in the city's urban churches. In fact, Chambers wasn't permitted to listen to secular music until his teens. I literally stumbled upon Curt while researching new artists. A couple of weeks later, we sat down behind Moo Country boutique in Leiper's Fork, TN, to chat about his life and listen to him play acoustic versio...
Wine Sommelier Debbie Van Pelt Explains Wine & Food Pairings
October 07, 2020 17:55 - 54 minutes - 51.4 MBDeb Van Pelt, a certified wine sommelier at Belle Meade Winery in Nashville, TN, joined me for a wine tasting excursion in Leiper's Fork, TN. We tasted four wines paired with three dishes from 1892 Restaurant and one from Historic Puckett's restaurant and music venue. "Delicious" and "yum" are the first two words that come to mind. Most everyone loves wine, especially me. And because there are so many varieties and types of vino, even the most experienced wine drinker can feel intimidated ...
Doobie Brothers Bassist John Cowan Talks Rock & Bluegrass
October 01, 2020 17:01 - 48 minutes - 45.9 MBJohn Cowan is one of bluegrass, country, and rock's finest tenor vocalist. Fortunately for New Grass Revival, The Doobie Brothers, and many others, he's a damn fine bass guitarist too! Cowan, along with other New Grass members, will be officially inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame on October 1 in a previously taped ceremony from the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium. It's an honor he holds dear to his heart. Born in Ohio, Cowan first developed his musical talent in Louisville...
Robert St. John: Mississippi's Restaurant Renaissance Man
September 24, 2020 17:59 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBRobert St. John is indeed a renaissance man, especially when restaurants and food are involved. When I mentioned food during a recent visit to Southern Mississippi, two close friends immediately said I should interview Robert St. John. I felt terrible that I never heard of the man who has been named Mississippi Magainze's Best Chef, not once, but three times! I finally caught up with him during his Florida vacation and scheduled a meeting in his office the following week. I came away c...
Brett Eldredge Drummer, Derrek Phillips, Plays to a Different Beat
September 15, 2020 19:39 - 41 minutes - 39.7 MBDerrek Phillips grew up in the bay area of San Francisco, CA, in a home filled with music of all genres. Some of his earliest memories are playing percussion on whatever pot or pan he found in the kitchen to the records of Sly and the Family Stone, Metallica, and Digital Underground. Derrek met his wife at a local bay-area high school band competition while she was playing trombone. His interest in playing all types of percussion allowed him to play in community orchestras, drum and bugle...
Darryl Worley Hasn't Forgotten His Roots, Part 2
September 08, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MBIn the second of this two-part episode, I continue my discussion with country music singer-songwriter, Darryl Worley. Darryl explains why he and his wife Kimberly decided to relocate from the Nashville area back to Hardin County, TN. Family, as well as the opportunity for his daughter Savannah to grow up in an area where friends and neighbors support each other, was an essential factor. Darryl believes that allowing his wife and daughter to develop their own identity is important. Plus,...
Darryl Worley Hasn't Forgotten His Roots, Part 1
August 31, 2020 17:45 - 40 minutes - 38.7 MBDarryl Worley topped the charts with three #1 hits, "Have You Forgotten, "I Miss My Friend," and "Awful, Beautiful Life," and recorded a string of top 20 country music hits. It all began in Hardin County, TN, where his musical talent was forged on his family's front porch. Worley's blue-collar roots ring true in his songs and stories. His dad worked at the area paper mill before being ordained as a United Methodist minister. His mom, who Worley describes as a "prayer warrior," always sang...
Jim Messina Discusses Six Decades of Making Music
August 25, 2020 20:08 - 51 minutes - 48.9 MBMusic lovers who favor Pop, Rock, Country, or Americana have undoubtedly heard songs produced, written, or performed by Jim Messina. Over the past six decades, this multi-talented artist has hundreds of songs to his credit. Messina was born in California and spent his formative music years in Texas. He recorded his first album in the early 1960s. His foray into the mainstream music scene came a few years later when he was the recording engineer on Buffalo Springfield's "Last Time Around" ...
Country Music Artists Lee Roy Parnell & Lisa Stewart Discuss Life 'On the Road'
August 19, 2020 15:05 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBLee Roy Parnell grew up in Texas, surrounded by Country Music royalty. His father was great friends with the legendary Texas Swing fiddle player and bandleader, Bob Wills. Parnell is also cousins with Americana singer/songwriter, Robert Earl Keen. As a teenager, Parnell began his music career as a drummer before picking up the guitar. The young musician spent a decade playing in the bars, dance halls, and honkytonks of Texas before making the move to Music City in 1987 as a songwriter. He ...
Emily Scott Robinson, from Magnolia Queen to Traveling Mercies
July 17, 2020 19:55 - 55 minutes - 52.2 MBAs a child growing up in North Carolina, Emily Scott Robinson didn't necessarily envision herself as an Americana recording artist. One thing she knew is she wanted to help others. The Furman University alum graduated with degrees in Spanish and History. Emily spent time as a social worker - a noble calling indeed - before embarking on a musical journey that has taken her down roads unimagined. The journey continues. When she decided to switch gears and become a full-time artist, this ...
Mark Narmore, Muscle Shoals Songwriter Talks Hits & Music History
July 07, 2020 18:49 - 49 minutes - 50.3 MBIf you sat next to Mark Narmore on an airplane, chances are you wouldn't think he is an award-winning songwriter. He also hails from Muscle Shoals royalty. That's the way this humble wordsmith prefers it. In the late 1980s, Mark was a student at the University of North Alabama. For pocket change, he spun records at WLX in Lexington, AL. An aspiring songwriter, Mark honed his skills by working at the feet of Fame Recording Studios founder and producer, Rick Hall. It was at this famous st...
Dino Villanueva Thumps the Bass for Tanya Tucker
June 30, 2020 17:45 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MBDino Villanueva grew up in Texas, playing music with his guitarist father and other musical influences. At the age of 13, Dino was the second lead guitarist in his dad's band. In 2001, while attending Texas Christian University, a group of friends needed a bass player and asked Dino to fill in. He immediately fell in love with the bass, and as they say, the rest is history. Today Dino is a session bass player in Nashville and also plays in the touring band for Country Music superstar and...
Drummer Sandy Gennaro Rocks and Motivates the Masses
June 18, 2020 16:01 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBSandy Gennaro grew up on the outskirts of New York City and today lives in Nashville, TN. In 1965 he purchased his first drum set for $383. As the saying goes, the rest is history. In a career that has spanned over 50 years, Sandy has toured with some of the biggest names in music such as Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Bo Diddley, The Monkees, Michael Bolton, and others. But it was a random act of kindness and taking a few moments to speak with a fan that opened a huge door in Sandy's life. T...
Americana Music Assn Past President Mark Moffatt Talks...Music
June 08, 2020 23:02 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBAs the past president of the Americana Music Association, Mark Moffatt has an incredible musical background. This Australian born producer and guitarist moved to London in the early 1970s and worked with many of Britan's hottest acts. In 1996 Mark moved to Nashville, where he was director of A&R at Ten Ten until 2001. Mark has worked with such greats as Keith Urban, Tony Joe White, Deana Carter, and a host of other Country and Americana artists. Mark discusses how the music industry is...
Restaurant Owner Carey Bringle Talks Pork BBQ & Nashville Property Taxes
May 26, 2020 17:02 - 45 minutes - 43 MBCarey Bringle owns and operates Peg Leg Porker, a highly successful barbecue restaurant in Nashville's Gulch area. When Nashville, Tennessee Mayor John Cooper proposed raising property taxes by 32% to keep all government employees on the payroll, Carey protested in an open letter that went viral. I sat down with Carey in the Gulch on May 13, 2020, soon after restaurants were allowed to reopen in Nashville. We discussed the challenges restaurants would face in a post-coronavirus world, ...
Restaurant Owner Jim Hagy Discusses Coronavirus Impact
May 14, 2020 14:53 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBJim Hagy is a third-generation restaurant owner. His grandfather started Hagy's Catfish Hotel on the banks of the Tennessee River near Shiloh Battlefield after hosting a fundraiser for Tennessee Governor Gordon Browning in the 1930s. After 80 years, Hagy's Catfish Hotel is still thriving. Some say they serve the finest fried catfish and hushpuppies on the planet. Jim and his wife Cheryl, also own and operate Chef's Market, a restaurant and catering operation in Goodlettsville, TN, just out...
Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Distillery Helps Musicians
May 06, 2020 19:20 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBBob Dyan is an icon in Americana music. Now he's hoping to place his stamp on the craft whiskey industry by opening a distillery in Nashville. Heaven's Door was created when Dylan and spirts entrepreneur Marc Bushala (Angel's Envy Bourbon co-founder) connected after Bushala learned that Dylan registered a trademark application for "Bootleg Whiskey" in 2015. “We both wanted to create a collection of American whiskeys that, in their own way, tell a story, “says Dylan in a statement. “I’ve be...
Urban Cowboy USA, Dakota Shayne, Discusses His 'Ultramericana' Music
April 22, 2020 16:33 - 36 minutes - 38.3 MBDakota Shayne, aka Urban Cowboy USA, is a multi-dimensional artist. He writes and creates his unique brand of music he calls Ultramericana. It's also the name of a new collection of songs he produced and recorded in Nashville. A Rich Heritage Born and raised in Michigan, Dakota's musical roots run deep. He's a descendant of Motown's Ruffin family (The Temptations), and his mom is Native American. Dakota is also a tribal member of Michigan's Bay Mills Indian Community. This Americana rec...
Urban Cowboy USA, Dakota Shayne, Discusses His 'Ultramericana' Music
April 21, 2020 16:56Dakota Shayne, aka Urban Cowboy USA, is both a recording artist and painter. He writes and creates his unique brand of music he calls 'Ultramericana,' which is also the name of a new collection of songs he recorded and produced in Nashville. Born and raised in Michigan, his musical roots run deep. He's a descendant of Motown's Ruffin family, and his mom is Native American. Dakota is a tribal member of Michigan's Bay Mills Indian Community. This Americana recording artist is making waves in...