On Hold with Siara

This episode features the one, the only…Bo Latham! Bo and I had the pleasure of working together on a few projects. We work together very well, and I think that is because we share similar views and value our relationships we’ve developed in the music industry. Be sure to listen and to creep his socials, […]

I don’t know about you, but I have always wondered how a singer finds their voice, so this episode is really exciting to share! Char Nicols is not only a vocal coach, but also a singer, songwriter, performer…everything! Her perspective of the music industry is incredibly enlightening. Her EP is also expected to release April […]

Mark Thomas does it all. From producing in his studio, Hit Garage Records, to playing guitar for bands and artists of all genres, he is always in demand. Mark and I have traveled several miles together doing radio tours and it was such a joy to sit down with him and listen to him tell […]

This episode is an exciting one! Ashley and I crossed paths a few years ago when I attending a live show that was being hosted by Spotlight 615. I met Ashley that night but only for a few minutes because I realized she was running the whole event. This is typically how the rest of […]

I cannot believe we made it to SEASON 2! Jeff Hoehne is one of the THE BEST! He was actually supposed to be on Season 1, but was kind enough to sit down for another interview when I lost half of our first one. Jeff is someone who knows everyone, and always willing to help […]

I cannot believe we have made it to this point already, but I am so happy to share my Season 1 finale with bass player Morgan Beers! This podcast has been such a fulfilling project and I am so happy to have so many new listeners tuning in and downloading each episode. I will be […]

I am really excited to share this week’s guest with you! During the day, Jesse Allen is the Program Director for KIAI in Mason City, Iowa, and at night, he’s a country artist. He has an incredibly interesting perspective on country radio and chasing this dream. I really enjoyed hearing how his two worlds have […]

I have been so excited to share this episode since we sat down for our interview. This week’s guest is one of my favorite people, and I’m so happy to share part of her story on my podcast! Mandy Whitaker and I have such a wonderful history and we share way too many memories. She […]

Today’s guest is Zak Kuhn. We met a few months ago when I was searching for my next industry position. At the time, Zak was moving from management to booking, and when we sat together for On Hold, it was so inspiring hearing about his success. If you don’t know Zak already, I am so […]

This week’s guest is Artist Representative Sarah Reed. Sarah and I met are CRS this past year when we were introduced by our mutual friend Paul. Sarah also worked in radio promotion and it was really great sitting down and discussing that world again, since radio promotion is where my career also started. I really […]

This week, I am so excited to share Sean Giovanni’s story with you. He is the owner of The Record Shop, a recording studio and production company here in Nashville, TN. Sean “Gio” graciously allowed me to shadow him in the studio for various sessions when I first moved to Nashville. Our paths continued crossing […]

This week, I am On Hold with Tarah Duarte. Tarah and I used to worked together at a record label when we both first moved to Nashville. Our stories are so similar and we became friends immediately. Navigating through Nashville isn’t simple, but Tarah was always a positive force for me and showed me that […]

Dennis Banka is the Program Director for WUCZ in Carthage, TN. We sat down for the first time at Country Radio Seminar in February, and our interview was cut short due to a soundcheck happening in the same room. Sometimes, you really can’t put everything On Hold in the music industry. Fortunately, Dennis was kind […]

I had the pleasure to sit down and speak with Workshop Music founder, and CEO Austin Evans. He and his wife Kayla established the Workshop Music, a 24 hour songwriting studio, four years ago. Austin was also one of the first people I met when I moved to Nashville three years ago. He and Kayla […]

This week’s episode features Americana artist Will Payne Harrison. Tune in to hear about his Nashville journey, his honest songwriting process and everything he’s learned about tour life.

This week’s guest is JD Justice. He is the new program director for the station KXIA in Marshalltown, IA. It is such a joy speaking with someone who is passionate with music and their career. JD is the new program director, but it’s already so apparent how much he cares. Thanks for tuning in!

This week’s episode of On Hold with Siara features another one of my favorite country radio program directors, M. Fletch Brown. He’s with WXFL in Florence, Alabama. It’s always a fun time when we get to visit. As much fun as we have, he also gives some wonderful advice to the artists I work with, […]

I have been so excited introduce this project with you. I have always loved listening to podcasts and I have always had the idea of hosting my own. Country Radio Seminar (CRS) felt like the perfect place to start, at least I thought. Over the years and several conversations and radio tours later, some of […]