Live From The Divide Podcast

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Elizabeth Cook to discuss the craft of songwriting. They discuss her early childhood influences and her incredible journey as a major label artist, published songwriter and current voice beloved voice of XM's Outlaw Country. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas based singer/songwriter Kevin Galloway. They discuss his early musical influences as a child growing up on the Texas Gulf Coast, and his  journey from frontman of Uncle Lucius to his much anticipated solo debut. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Sean McConnell.  They discuss his multi faceted career as an international touring artist and published songwriter, his thoughts on streaming services. And his advice for anyone looking to get into the music industry. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Tim Bluhm. They discuss the last time Tim and his band the Mother Hips played at The Divide and how his songwriting has shifted over the years. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Jason Hawk Harris to discuss the craft of songwriting. They discuss his unlikely journey from Classic composition to Americana roots music. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Brent Cobb to discuss the craft of songwriting. They chat about how he first got started playing guitar, his reluctance to be out on the road and an amazing story of sharing the Grande Ole Oprey stage with his father. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas singer/songwriter Zane Williams. They discuss his passion for authentic country music and how Bruce Springsteen inspired him to take his music more seriously. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with troubadour and American music traditionalist Charley Crockett. They discuss how he got into busking in Europe and a health scare that landed him in open heart surgery.  

Host Jason Wickens sits down with  Nick and Tyler Talbott of the Talbott Brothers. They discuss what it was like growing up in rural Nebraska and the ups and downs of writing and performing music with your borther.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas troubadour Adam Carroll to discuss the craft of songwriting. They discuss how the discovery of John Prine's music led Adam through a life's mission of story telling through song.  And how his wife and collaborator Chris Carroll has helped him further develop the next chapter in his songwriting career. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer/songwriter Emily Scott Robinson. They discuss her upbringing with classic music and how her desire to be a therapist helped her to create music helps people in the same way. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Nashville, TN based roots artist  JP Harris. They discuss his journey as a  hard working blue collar carpenter to his unlikely journey to Nashville and everything in between. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Oklahoma based artist Mike McClure. They discuss his journey as a front man of band The Great Divide to independent artist and everything in between. The phrase "Red Dirt" is widely known across many regions of the United States as either Texas or Oklahoma music and Mike shares the zenith of that now iconic genre title.  

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the incredible Holly Williams. They discuss her journey as an independent artist and what it was like growing up as grand daughter of the iconic Hank Williams and daughter of Hank Williams Jr. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Montana native Wylie Gustafson. They chat about his passion for Montana ranch culture, horses, songwriting and his incredible journey as a professional musician.  

Host Jason Wickens sits down with lead of Michigan Rattlers Graham Young. They discuss his roots of growing up in the small town of Petoskey, Michigan, the value of endless touring. And what it was like to open for the legendary Bob Segar in front of a home town crowd. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with California-based Americana singer-songwriter Alice Wallace. We discuss how listening to artists like Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris helped her shape her vocal style. And how a bootleg recording of Jewel turned her on to the last art of yodeling. 

Host Jason Wickens sits down with a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and historian Dom Flemons. They discuss his early influences and passion for uncovering the forgotten cultural history and musical lineages of black cowboys in the American West.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Austin, Texas singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez. They chat about her first gigs playing with her dad and the importance of incorporating Chicana and Spanish influences into her music.  Oboz Footwear Presents Oboz Footwear proudly presents podcast and public radio program Live From The Divide.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with East Texas native, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and author Jesse Dayton. They discuss his storied journey in the industry and how he has been able to use his many talents to sustain himself for decades in the music industry.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalists Parker McCollum. They discuss when he first started playing music, what he learned from his mentor Randy Rogers, and what advice he has for the aspiring singer/songwriter.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt. They discuss her early desire to be a songwriter and what it's like to be the daughter of the iconic John Hiatt.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers. They discuss when he first started playing out, what he learned from his mentors and what advice he has for the aspiring singer/songwriter.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the Western Centuries. Believe it or not this group of songwriters bring Appalachian string-band music, Texas fiddle traditions, cowboy songs, delta blues and more to their sound. In an era of unprecedented access to our musical pasts, shouldn’t country music be even more diverse than it was in its infancy? Supergroup Western Centuries is all of those things.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the folk singer-songwriter and modern day troubadour Tim Easton. They discuss his newly found love for fly-fishing and how traveling the world has influenced his songwriting.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with BJ Barham of alternative country roots band American Aquarium. They discuss his new record, the challenges of keeping a band out on the road. And his unique ability to push through adversity against all odds.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with American blues, country and Americana singer-songwriter Charley Crockett. They discuss his roots busking on the streets of New Orleans and all over the world. Hopping trains, and the value of keeping roots music alive and well.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Grammy-nominated Americana singer-songwriter and musician John Fullbright. They discuss his creative process, producing the latest American Aquarium release. And of course his passion for the craft of songwriting.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the folk singer-songwriter and modern day troubadour John Craigie. They discuss his experiences as a young touring artist in the Rocky Mountain West. The value of spending ten years doing it yourself on the road. And some great advice about the craft of songwriting.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Americana, country, folk artist Courtney Patton. They discuss her early struggles getting into the business and how she was able to overcome not being taken seriously as a songwriter and performer. The realities of of being a mother of two on the road and the joy she gets from sharing the stage with her musical confidant and husband Jason Eady.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with hit songwriter, artist, radio host and roots movement advocate Jim Lauderdale. They discuss how he got his start as an artist and songwriter and how his hard work and determination lead him to be an industry wide taster maker for both country and traditional roots music.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Americana singing and songwriting duo The Secret Sisters. They discuss what it's like to write and perform as siblings. And their unlikely rise from working nine to five jobs to getting signed to a major label record deal.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer-songwriter and drummer of Bon Iver, S. Carey. They discuss fly fishing in Montana, making records in bedrooms and the importance of having a strong work ethic for songwriting on the road.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer-songwriter and daughter of American music royalty, Amy Helm. They discuss her life long love for soul singing and how artists like Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding continue to inspire her as a songwriter and performer.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with indie-soul recording artist AHI. They discuss the very moment he decided to pursue music full time and his personal mission of bringing joy and encouragement through song to his listeners.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Nashville based singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin. They discuss the importance of staying true to yourself as an artist. Her inspiring career as a songwriter, independent artist and publisher. And her life long passion for country music traditions.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with alternative country singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and long-time Chicago resident Robbie Fulks. They discuss his 30 plus years as a champion for alternative country and roots music. His long standing relationship with independent record label Bloodshot Records. And his desire to keep genre labels off of his music.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Texas singer-songwriter and producer Jonathan Tyler. They discuss his hard earned and storied journey as a major label recording artist and ultimate transition back to being independent. His enjoyment of producing records for himself and others and some of his earliest memories singing in church.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Canadian singer-songwriter from Swift Current, Saskatchewan Colter Wall. They discuss his childhood connection with Montana, his path from being a DJ at a local radio station to being an international touring recording artist. And some of his motivations for diving deep into the heritage of traditional Western music.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with the traveling, singing, song-writing mama Jamie Lin Wilson. They chat about her long time association and influence on the Texas music scene. Life experiences as an artist, mother and band member. And the sometimes harsh realities of managing the day to day tasks of an independent artist.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with country music singer-songwriter and artist Nikki Lane. They chat about how a break up lead her on a career path as a artist, tastemaker and entrepreneur. And an unlikely story about her connection with a cabin just outside of Bozeman, MT.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with Fort Worth-based troubadour Red Shahan. They chat about how Red got his start as a singer-songwriter in the competitive Texas music scene. The challenges and joys of balancing family life with life on the road. And some straight talk for the developing songwriter.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with honky-tonk punk rocker Sarah Shook of Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. They discuss her early influences, sheltered upbringing, love for classical composers and the first time she ever performed live.

Jason Wickens sits down with Texas songwriter troubadour Walt Wilkins. They discuss his storied career and journey from Texas to Tennessee and back. And of course some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with country music singer from Flint, Texas William Clark Green. They discuss what it's like to pull influence in his songwriting from personal family experiences. And some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer and guitarist, originally from Mississippi Jason Eady. They discuss how much he has evolved over the years as an artist and how he views himself as a late bloomer starting his professional music career in his 30's.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with alt-country singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada Corb Lund. They discuss his early family roots and some of his earliest memories of being drawn to music. Also touch on his nearly decade of making underground rock music.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with alternative country singer-songwriter Caleb Caudle. They discuss his love for making records and making time to stop at National Parks across the country on his tours.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Andrew Combs. They discuss his love for making albums with friends. The hard truths of being a DIY independent national touring recording artist. And some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with country and Americana singer, songwriter, fiddle and guitar player Lillie Mae. They discuss her experiences growing up in a family band and the incredible opportunity of being a full time touring member of Jack Whites band.

Host Jason Wickens sits down with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Purcell, Oklahoma Parker Millsap. They discuss how he got a start with music at a very young age. His many influences that lend to his multi-genre faceted songwriting abilities. And some hard earned advice for the aspiring singer-songwriter.