Southern Stars

This week I had the honor of sitting down with Ana Cristina Cash, the daughter-in-law of Johnny Cash, the talented singer, songwriter, and musician. Ana talks with me about her new Hawaiin Christmas single, Mele Kalikimaka, her relationship with her husband, Johnny Cash Jr., the famous Cash Cabin Recording Studio, and the things she is looking forward to most post-pandemic.

Kylie Trout released her new single, "Extra", on October 16th. Listen to it here first with an exclusive interview with Kylie to talk about the story behind her song and the relationship that inspired it. Kylie is a talented 17-year-old country singer-songwriter who is navigating the music industry. Some of her biggest goals include singing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry where numerous country legends got their start.

Canadian country artist turned Nashville star, Shae Dupuy, has been rising through the ranks while releasing new music over the course of the pandemic. Her latest single, released on October 2nd, "Selfish", provides a twist on the negative connotation of the word. Showing off her natural talent for songwriting, Shae lets the listener know that sometimes it is okay to be selfish and make time for self care. As she cleverly puts it, "You can't pour from an empty glass." Be sure to follow Shae Dupuy on social media and keep an eye out for her upcoming music video!

Our first release day episode! This week I got to talk with Paige King Johnson about her new single coming out on October 2nd, "Just Like You". Paige is 23 years old and living in Nashville, TN carrying out her country music dream. Listen to hear her song hear first!

Check out this new episode with experienced performer and children's book author, Erica Sunshine Lee.

Listen to my chat with Roger Street Friedman as we dive into his latest album, "Rise".

Listen as I sit down with Texas native, Anthony Garcia, and hear about how his classical roots impacted his music. Featured songs include Apparitions, Haunted Hotels, and The Wind. Be sure to check out his music on his website at https://www.anthonygarciamusic.com/

Southern Stars is back with Jennafer Lynsey! This young artist talks about how learning the music industry was her "college" experience. Getting to know the ins and outs of not only writing, but publicity, social media, photos shoots, and more was a big learning curve. Now, Lynsey is a seasoned pro. Songs featured on this episode include "Rebound", "Past Tense", and her current single, "Click". While Jennafer's sound is categorized as pop country and she has been compared to artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, Maren Morris, and Taylor Swift, she brings her own unique style to each song that tells a story about what she is going through.

This week I got to chat with Ashley Taylor, a Bakersfield, CA native who moved to NAshville 5 years ago with the dream of becoming a country singer-songwriter. Listen to us chat about what her time so far has been like in Music City and the stories behind her songs "Cake", "Play Like Ken", and "Family". Don't forget to check out her music and and follow her on social media for updates!

Chloé's southern California sound combines the folk and country songwriting of her time in Nashville with the beachy pop vibes of SoCal. Listen as we chat about her music, her appearance on "Home and Family" as well as her acting debut on Hallmark!

This episode I sit down with Chancie Neal to talk about her own music and her relationship with Luke Bryan. We also discuss how growing up in a rodeo family influenced her music and helped build her work ethic. Featured songs include "Rodeo Money" and "Flowers Can't Fix".

Country singer-songwriter Tiera has just been signed to Songs and Daughters, a new Nashville record label founded by Nicolle Galyon, as their first songwriter. Listen in as we chat about her recent engagement, her new podcast, and hear a live performance of the most vulnerable song Tiera has written to date.

You know Rayne Johnson from his hit single, "Front Seat" on country radio. Listen as we chat about what it's like to be an independent artist and the story behind two of Rayne's other songs, "Last Name" and "Laid Back".

George Shingleton is a talented singer-songwriter with a rich, colorful voice. Listen this episode as I chat with him about how his gospel roots have influenced his songwriting today along with other role models in his life, including his wife. We even get to hear a live performance of George's new song "A Stone's Throw Away".

Country singer, Tori Martin, is the special guest this episode. We sit down to talk about her time on Season 14 of American Idol, Dolly Parton as her inspiration for staying motivated when moving to Nashville, and what its like to connect with fans virtually. Listen to her new single "Fun" here: https://on.cmdshft.com/fun Check out Tori's website at https://www.thetorimartin.com/home

This episode I sit down with Siren Songs duo, Jenn Grinels and Merideth Kaye, to talk about their lifelong friendship, their muscial theatre influences, being recognized by Dolly Parton in the #JoleneChallenge, and their first ever virtual tour.

Landon Wall is only 16 years old and has already taken the country music industry by storm. Landon's first big appearance took place when he wrote a reponse with his dad to Kelsea Ballerini's hit single, Peter Pan. Landon's song Lost Boy tells Peter Pan's side of the story. Kelsea loved the song so much that she invited Landon to play with her at the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville. Listen to hear the fully story behind the song this episode!

Ava Suppelsa recently signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and King Pen Nashville. Listen as Ava and host, Sam Sheehy, talk about her career as a 22 year old Nashville songwriter and what it's like to get your songs cut by other artists.

Sam Sheehy sits down with Adam Rivers, programming director at KC-101, a Connecticut iHeart Radio Top 40 station. They talk about his experience working in radio, interacting with listeners, supporting new artists, and the importance of fan appreciation with established talent. You can follow Adam @AdamRivers on Instagram. Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @SouthernStarsPodcast.

Originally from New Hampshire, this country singer-songwriter has fully embraced what it means to be a woman in the Nashville scene. Parker McKay and host, Sam Sheehy, talk about her experiences hosting the Song Suffragettes, a weekly acoustic concert at the Listening Room in downtown Nashville that features 5 different women each night, creating an action committee in Nashville, and the story behind her latest hits. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @SouthernStarsPodcast.

At just 15 years old, Taylon Hope has already made an impact on the country music industry as a young female artist. In this episode, Taylon and host, Sam Sheehy, talk about her journey moving to Nashville, the time she met Dolly Parton, and get to hear her song, "Women of Country," dedicated to honoring the women in country music that have come before Taylon and the ones that will come after. Her talent, kindness, and maturity are far beyond her years. Be sure to follow her and send her lots of love and support!

Jonathan Sommer is a country concert photographer originally from Boston, currently living in Nashville and attending college at Belmont University where he studies Music Business. In this episode, Jonathan talks about what it's like to tell a story through concert photography and what he's learned about the country music industry during his 3 years in Nashville.

Sam Sheehy sits down with Ayla Brown, co-host on Country 102.5 (WKLB), Boston's hit country station. Ayla is not only a part of the morning show, but a country singer-songwriter herself. They discuss the ups and downs of living in Nashville, moving back to Boston, and balance of being both an artist and working a full time job in radio. Be sure to follow Ayla on socials and check out her music wherever you listen.

As his success on Tik Tok (763.3k followers) and Instagram (231k) have skyrocketed, I got the chance to sit down with Spencer Crandall to talk about the release of his brand new single "Say In This" which came out on June 12th. We also chat about the stories behind his hit songs "My Person" and "Summer Us". You can hear his new full-length single right here at minute 10:09.

Sam Sheehy chats with Jess Jocoy, an independent singer/songwriter from Nashville and contestant on NBC's Songland. They talk about her experiences working with judges Shane McAnally and Kelsea Ballerini during her first trip to LA, meeting at the Bluebird Café, and the challenges of finding creative inspiration during such a heavy time. Follow Jess on social media @JessJocoy and check out her music. Be sure to subscribe to the show for more episodes and follow us on Instagram @SouthernStarsPodcast. Leave a review and let us know what you think!

Listen this episode as I sit down with country singer/songwriter, Sophie Sanders. We talk about her father's influence on her career (Mark D. Sanders, "I Hope you Dance") as well as her songwriting style and her latest singles. She also plays her song "California" live!Follow Sophie on Instagram @SophieSanderz and listen to her songs wherever you stream your music.

In this episode, I sit down with 16-year-old singer/songwriter Jackie Therrien to talk about the music off of her debut album, Love Letters, and her latest single Beautiful Boy. We discuss the importance of being honest in songwriting and the impact it has on the listener. Be sure to follow Jackie on social media and YouTube @JackieTherrien and listen to her songs wherever you get your music. Check out her website at www.JackieTherrien.com.