Author: joekirkpug

The head of Nashville’s Wide Open Music shares lessons he’s learned from two decades working as an artist, songwriter, producer, and music manager. Read more

This indie singer-songwriter has successfully dipped her toe into the world of big league pop and rock music. She stops by the show to talk about the idiosyncratic path that led her to penning songs with Panic! At The Disco, Ingrid Michaelson, and Pitbull. Read more

The rising Nashville star discusses his early start in independent bands, penning a double platinum hit, and learning from your creative rivals. Read more

The journeyman songwriter talks about his long road to a platinum hit and finding peace in the creative pursuit. Read more

The celebrated indie pop and folk singer who hails from Iowa stops by the show to talk about her winding musical path. Read more

This native Iowan describes her journey to Nashville and how it took her twelve years in a “Ten Year Town” to maker her musical dreams come true. Read more

This rocker turned country crooner talks about his childhood growing up “behind the pine curtain” in East Texas, getting his start in the Austin music scene, and developing a compelling sound that was his own. Read more

Max Kerman, the creative force behind the inventive and beloved Canadian rock band that Paste Magazine once called “Canada’s Best Kept Secret”, stops by the show to talk about their juggernaut debut album, keeping a business running over the long haul, and staying creative through collaboration. Read more

The wildly successful group from Texas stops by the show to discuss their years on the road, handling the success of 4 Number One hits, and staying together as a group over time. Read more

The country-soul artist stops by the show to discuss receiving initial encouragement from Tommy Mottola, learning the ropes in Nashville, and thriving as an independent artist. Read more