CMA Fest 2026 Recap

George Michael - Pride Month 2026 Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315302/fan_mail/new] We're celebrating pride month this year by bringing you two episodes highlighting LGBTQ+ musicians in history, the second of which is one of the leading pop stars of the '80s and '90s, George Michael. Follow along as we discuss everything from his time in Wham! to his solo career, controversial headlines, and a 2008 comeback. Resources: George Michael [https://www.biography.com/musicians/george-michael] Have a question, story, or feedback to share? Email us at: themusiclenspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube at:  @themusiclenspodcast You can also follow Alex and Katie on all socials at: @alexallegramusic and @katiefeemusic Get 15% off your Comfrt order: https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast [https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast]

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Pride Month 2026 Part 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315302/fan_mail/new] Happy Pride Month! To celebrate this year, we're bringing you two episodes highlighting LGBTQ+ musicians in history. Up first is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer of popular works such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker. Join us as we shift gears into the world of classical music to discuss the life, love, and music of Tchaikovsky. Resources Celebrating Pride with Tchaikovsky [https://www.hpo.org/celebrating-pride-with-tchaikovsky/] Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyotr_Ilyich_Tchaikovsky] Kennedy Center [https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/artists/tchaikovsky-pyotr-ilyich/] Have a question, story, or feedback to share? Email us at: themusiclenspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube at:  @themusiclenspodcast You can also follow Alex and Katie on all socials at: @alexallegramusic and @katiefeemusic Get 15% off your Comfrt order: https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast [https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast]

CMA Fest 2026 Recap

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315302/fan_mail/new] CMA Fest took over Music City this past weekend, and it was jam packed full of killer sets, big surprises, and tons of fun! Join as we as recap our experience with this year's festival. Have a question, story, or feedback to share? Email us at: themusiclenspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube at:  @themusiclenspodcast You can also follow Alex and Katie on all socials at: @alexallegramusic and @katiefeemusic Get 15% off your Comfrt order: https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast [https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast]

New Music: June 2026 Edition

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315302/fan_mail/new] We're back with another monthly rendition of new music and music news! Join us as we talk about some of amazing music that dropped in May as well as some music news discussions pertaining to the ever evolving state of the music industry. Resources: Brad Paisley 'Tacklebox' Project [https://entertainment-focus.com/2026/05/14/brad-paisley-opens-the-vault-with-tacklebox-a-living-beathing-constantly-updating-playlist/] Fred again Dropbox Collab [https://blog.dropbox.com/topics/news/fred-again-drops-exclusive-creative-files-from-his-usb002-tour] Who is Stella Lefty? [https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2026/05/04/lets-talk-about-stella-lefty-the-daughter-of-billionaire-groupon-founder-going-mega-viral-with-her-song-boston/] New Music: Braid Paisley: Tacklebox Bandana Cheyenna: "Devil in the Desert" Tigirlily Gold: "I Do or Die" Russell Dickerson Ft. Fetty Wap: "Boots" Ashley Cooke: "high school sweetheart" Abbie Callahan: "Drag, Queen" Kristian Veech: Will Ashley McBryde: Wild Adam Mac: "Hate To See Me Coming" The Cowgays: "Good Hoedown" Megan Moroney: "Traitor (Roles Reverse)" SJ McDonald: We Didn't Make It That Far Stella Lefty: Is This Heaven? Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere Have a question, story, or feedback to share? Email us at: themusiclenspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube at:  @themusiclenspodcast You can also follow Alex and Katie on all socials at: @alexallegramusic and @katiefeemusic Get 15% off your Comfrt order: https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast [https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast]

2026 ACM Awards

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315302/fan_mail/new] This year's ACM Awards were filled with strong performances and record-setting wins! Join us as we discuss and give you a play-by-play of all the action. Resources Record Setters at the ACMs [https://tinyurl.com/3nrnhx68] Have a question, story, or feedback to share? Email us at: themusiclenspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube at:  @themusiclenspodcast You can also follow Alex and Katie on all socials at: @alexallegramusic and @katiefeemusic Get 15% off your Comfrt order: https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast [https://www.comfrt.com/TheMusicLensPodcast]