Strum and Pick is a podcast catered to underground singer/songwriters. Hosted by Kristen Gathright and Shelby Ballenger, this podcast highlights various up and coming artists each week. They chat with us, introduce themselves, and tell us about their original music. Each artist will share their stories, inspirations, and even play a few tunes. Listen in as we pick their brains and they strum their way into your heart!
Lacey Ingram joins us in the S&P Studio for a genuine, heartfelt, interview. Lacey shares all her raw moments leading up to the release of her new EP coming out this year. We loved getting to know her on such a personal level. Listen to her storytelling in her original tune, "Tryin'" to see what we are talking about. She also shares her rendition of a Kris Kristofferson song. We know why its her husband's favorite cover!
Clayton Farhat. Top 24 American Idol Contestant. Songwriter. Current Lead Singer of Cowboys Red River Dancehall. This guy has some stories to tell! Ever wonder what auditioning for American Idol REALLY looks like? Clayton gives us a backstage look into the show. He also shares big news about his upcoming album so don't miss out! Clayton performs an original, "Crazy That I Like" and an unbelievable honky-tonk cover.
Singer and clever lyricist Kenneth Waters joins us this episode of strum and pick as we chat about music, awesome merch, and....roosters?
Jade Nickol is making waves with her risky lyrics and unique sound. She sings her original, "Almost Funny" as well as her rendition of Lorde's "Supercut." Listen as Jade tells us about her music, her influences, and her fun sized guitar.
Aubrey Lynn, "The Texas Songbird" sits down with us on this episode. She wears many hats: Mom to 6, Marine, Singer/Songwriter, and Dream Chaser, which allows her to bring a lot to the podcast table. Hear her story, in her words, as she tells us about singing internationally and up coming projects.
In episode 3, Kristen and Shelby chat with singer, songwriter, and skilled guitar player Matt Brooks. He plays his original song Get Up, Get Down and covers a sentimental Riley Green tune.
Kristen and Shelby chat with 18 year old singer/songwriter Graycie York about graduating high school during a pandemic, pursuing music, and being nominated for her first award.
Kristen and Shelby introduce themselves and the concept of Strum and Pick on the very first episode of their songwriter stories podcast.
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