Tales Of Tennessee Podcast

Ruthie Collins is the guest on the podcast this week and Georgie caught up with her after C2C, before she set off on her UK tour with Sam Outlaw. With her beautiful vocals and gracious nature, Ruthie is an absolute gem, and her story is intrinsically one of following your heart and believing that if you are passionate about something you should do it.  Ruthie's album Cold Comfort + was released in January and has amassed millions of streams and views so far! Follow Ruthie on her social channels (@ruthiecollinsmusic) or check out her website www.ruthiecollinsmusic.com  Get in touch with the podcast on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com as usual.

To celebrate International Women's Day, we bring you the first of a two part-episode, following Essex based Roisin O'Hagan as she prepares for an exciting 2022. With an imminent writing trip to Nashville and a full band Tennessee Fields Festival slot on the card, we join Roisin to find out her hopes and aims for the year ahead.  Part two to come in the summer! Follow Roisin on social media: @rosey_roisin or email the podcast: talesoftennessee@yahoo.com as usual.

Georgie is in conversation with Luke Thomas, musician, promoter, manager, songwriter and musical director and the usually structured conversation goes a little adrift from the script! With fascinating insight into Luke's thoughts on the country music industry and how he has seen it change, this is a great episode to track the growth of the UK industry as we know it. For more info, as always, email the podcast on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com

A fascinating conversation with a true country music lover. Glen Campbell superfan Alison Dewar talks through her journey to become involved with the industry she loves so much, progressing to her current role as Executive Editor of Six Shooter Country.  Email the podcast on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com and check out the www.sixshootercountry.com website for more info. 

Today's guest is one of the most popular artists who travel regularly from the US to share his music with the UK audience. Kenny Foster is not only an exceptionally talented songwriter and singer, but an avid Spurs fan (don't hold it against him!) and a deep thinker.. Together with his wing-woman, Kenny is taking on country music his way and audiences across the UK are thankfully able to be party to this! For more info on the podcast, please email talesoftennessee@yahoo.com as usual, and don't forget to follow Kenny on his social media channels @kennyfostermusic.

Georgie talks to the woman holding the reigns of Maverick Magazine about her role as editor of the UK's top country music publication, her love of all things country music and her own songwriting background.  To get in touch with the podcast, email talesoftennessee@yahoo.com or to subscribe to Maverick, check out the website: https://maverick-country.com/ 

Carrying on with our look behind the scenes of the music industry and we talk to longstanding PR to the stars, Richard Wootton. With great stories covering Kacey Musgraves making a sad song even sadder, and an embarrassing issue with Taylor Swift's skirts, this is a wonderful episode, lifting the lid on one of the most important roles in an artist's team. For more podcast info, please email talesoftennessee@yahoo.com as always.

Having songwriting royalty join the podcast for the opening episode of season two was a huge honour. Listen in as Georgie chats to multiple number 1 hit songwriter, Billy Montana (Suds in the Bucket / Hard to Love / More Than A Memory / Night Shift / Memories I Don't Mess With) about life as a writer in Music City.  For more info, check out www.billymontana.com or follow Billy Montana on Spotify. As always, email talesoftennessee@yahoo.com to get in touch with the podcast.

In this episode of Tales of Tennessee, Georgie catches up with the lovely Rachel Sellick, award nominated artist manager and PR from Scarlet River Management.  In a fascinating interview, they discuss the ins and outs of artist management and the future of Scarlet River.  For more info visit www.scarletrivermanagement.com or email the podcast at talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

A really interesting chat with songwriter, streaming consultant and record label head, John Griffin about Nashville, the 10-year town, following your passion and working with independent artists.  For more information follow John on Twitter @johnnyringtone or Instagram @JohnMGriffin or email the podcast as usual on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

"Country music isn't a genre, it's a lifestyle" Jay DeMarcus via today's guest Dan Wharton, and we couldn't agree more! Dan chats to Georgie about the journey into country music media through his website, Your Life In A Song and subsequently Destination Country, and his passion for Nashville. An inspirational story of a regular guy following his dreams! For more information about Dan, visit www.yourlifeinasong.com or www.dvwisual.com To get in touch with the podcast, its talesoftennessee@yahoo.com as ever. 

Georgie catches up with Russell Dickerson, talking all things Southern Symphony, big babies and his desire to be headlining big arenas and stadiums. Russell has some great recommendations for places to eat in Nashville, as well as suggestions of where to head a little further afield in Tennessee too! Follow Russell on all social media platforms @russelled (and check out the uber-cute Remington pics!) or get in touch with the podcast on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

This episode includes a really interesting chat with Lara Goodfellow, founder of Sonnet Music, about her career and experiences as a woman in the music industry.  With great insight into the differences between recording in Nashville vs UK and how to get involved in the music industry, this is an episode not to be missed!  For more information about Lara's work at Sonnet Music, please visit sonnetmusic.co.uk or to email the podcast, use talesoftennessee@yahoo.com as always!  

In this episode, Georgie is joined from Nashville by Matt Watkins, a leading music executive and President of Marketing & International for Aristo Media. Matt's knowledge and interest in the world of music marketing is fascinating and shines a light on some of the lesser thought about but vitally important aspects of the industry, showing exactly why he is at the top of his game!  Find out more about Aristo Media at www.aristomedia.com  or discover the London-based festival co-founded by Matt at www.nashvillemeetslondon.com As always, you can email the podcast on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

Georgie has a fascinating chat with Irish singer/songwriter Megan O'Neill about performance psychology, lucky breaks and having to fulfill the roles of 6 other people just to achieve her dream! In the wake of a hugely successful album launch and the appearance of one of her songs in Netflix series "Firefly Lane," 2021 is looking very much like that dream is becoming reality.  For more information about Megan and her music, visit her website: www.megan-oneill.com. As always you can email the podcast on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

Laura talks to Georgie about her route to the music industry, the highs and lows, the hard work and the magical moments. From a 5 year old singing in the Valleys of Wales, to a successful actress, presenter and artist who has toured and performed across the World, this has been a great journey!  Find out more about Laura at www.thelauraevans.com or email the podcast at talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

A bumper episode here as Georgie talks to musical mastermind Tim Prottey-Jones. With great insight into the music industry from many different perspectives (singer/songwriter, West End star, producer, musician, manager and more....), Tim is fascinating to listen to and extremely knowledgeable. We hear about his bucket list trip to Nashville, his funniest gig and what he thinks about the Tuba..... He's also a radio presenter who likes to talk so this is an epic episode! Find more info about Tim at https://www.timprotteyjones.com/ or email the podcast on talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

Mark Hagen (producer of the Bob Harris Country Show on BBC Radio 2 as well as many others) shares his stories of Nashville and gives a fascinating insight into his role as a producer. This episode provides some great tips of things to do and places to go in Tennessee, so get planning that next trip!  Email the podcast: talesoftennessee@yahoo.com

Imogen tells all to Georgie about setting up her own artist management company and record label - pretty impressive stuff! With great recommendations of places to go in Tennessee and hot tips for artists to watch, this is a great episode.  Follow what Imogen is up to at offtherecorduk.com or email the podcast talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

Georgie catches up with Hayley and Sara from Nashville based duo STEEL BLOSSOMS. Whilst finding out how the band came about and their plans to release new music and head over for the Tennessee Fields Festival in the UK, we also pick up some great ideas of where to head for adventures or weekends away in Tennessee! Check them out at steelblossoms.com or on all social media channels. Email the podcast: talesoftennessee@yahoo.com

Georgie chats to artist manager, promoter, BCMA director and all round musical knowledge bank, Todd Thomas about his role in the industry and where to head in Tennessee! Email the podcast: talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

Georgie chats to Rob & Jack from Holloway Road about their journey so far, their time in Tennessee & the craziest gigs they've played. Infectious laughter and great tips on things to do in TN are sure to make you smile! (N.B. mildy bad language alert!!)  https://www.hollowayroadmusic.com/ Email the podcast: talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

In the first episode of brand new podcast, Tales of Tennessee, Georgie chats to CountryLine co-founder and country music lover, Nathalie Cox, about her quest to spread the country music vibe and some top tips for visiting Nashville and Tennessee! Visit CountryLine to see all the great content and special offers. https://www.countryline.tv/  Contact: talesoftennessee@yahoo.com 

An introduction to Georgie T and the what, why, when of the Tales of Tennessee podcast.