Morgxn & JB Somers: Identity, Acceptance & the Power of Being Yourself

Morgxn & JB Somers: Identity, Acceptance & the Power of Being Yourself

This week, Amanda welcomes Morgxn and JB Somers to That Nashville Girl for a conversation about music, songwriting, identity, and the courage to be yourself. Together, they explore how personal experiences shape the songs we write, the power of vulnerability in both music and life, and why creating spaces of acceptance and belonging matters now more than ever. From Nashville stories and creative journeys to deeper conversations about masculinity, authenticity, and community, this episode offers an honest look at the people behind the music. If you love country music, singer-songwriters, and the stories that inspire great songs, you'll love this conversation. Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thatnashvillegirl], Amanda's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/askamandaadams/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ThatNashvilleGirl].

The Girl The Internet Hated | Amy Peters Is Taking Her Life Back

When Amy Peters released her documentary Whose Diary Is This?, she wasn't looking for revenge. She was looking for closure. In 2021, a viral TikTok and song turned Amy into the center of an internet firestorm. Strangers made assumptions, online comments piled up, and a promising music career suddenly took a backseat to surviving one of the darkest chapters of her life.  In this episode, Amy shares the story behind Whose Diary Is This?, the documentary that's sparking conversations about internet culture, online bullying, and the danger of believing we know someone's entire story from a five-second video. We talk about the fallout from going viral for all the wrong reasons, why she stepped away from singing her own music, how she found her way back, and why her new music feels more honest than ever. Most importantly, we talk about resilience. Because this isn't just a story about what happened to Amy Peters. It's a story about what happens when people decide they know who you are -- and what it takes to reclaim your own narrative. If you've ever been misunderstood, judged, underestimated, or forced to start over, this episode is for you. Follow Amy:  Instagram: @actuallyamypeters  YouTube: @ActuallyAmyPeters  Substack: Actually Amy Peters Watch Whose Diary Is This? and discover why Amy Peters is one of the most compelling voices emerging from Nashville right now -- and why I didn't hesitate to her side of the story. Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thatnashvillegirl], Amanda's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/askamandaadams/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ThatNashvilleGirl].

The Girl With the Paloma | Ashley Anne on Nashville, Heartbreak & Finding Her People

Ashley Anne is only 22 years old, but after this conversation, you’ll understand why Nashville is paying attention. And you'll understand why I became a super fan who won't shut up about her. The Generational Heartbreak artist joins That Nashville Girl for one of the most emotional, funny, and honest conversations we’ve had yet — opening up about songwriting, moving to Nashville alone at 18, internet hate comments, friendship loneliness in your 20s, heartbreak, and the stories behind songs like “Paloma,” “Happy Birthday,” and “Phone a Friend.” Ashley also shares: *  the true story behind “Paloma” and the night out with Laci Kaye Booth that inspired it  *  what it felt like when Carly Pearce recorded one of her songs  *  how she built a fan community through honesty  *  and why “pain into power” became her life philosophy  If you’ve ever felt a little uncool, cried to a song in your car, struggled to find your people, or chased a dream that felt impossible… this episode is going to stay with you. And I'm certain I'll be seeing you at an Ashley Anne show soon. Follow Ashley Anne: @ashleyannemusic Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thatnashvillegirl], Amanda's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/askamandaadams/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ThatNashvilleGirl].

Dirt Bikes, Busking, & Leonardo DiCaprio...This Australian Artist is Taking Nashville By Storm

An Australian artist moves to Nashville after years of dirt bike racing in Tasmania and busking on the streets of Scotland… and somehow the conversation ends with Leonardo DiCaprio. Zoee joins Amanda Adams to talk about the long road from Tasmania to Nashville, the reality of chasing a music career, songwriting, street performing, Taylor Swift, country music, social media burnout, and why modern music lost some of its mystery. Somewhere in the middle, they also discuss: * Australian people trying to say “y’all” * Busking in Glasgow * Nashville’s famous billboard * Live music culture * and Zoee’s very unexpected Leonardo DiCaprio song Zoee feels like the kind of artist Nashville was built for — talented, funny, wildly determined, and impossible to neatly categorize. If you love Nashville stories, country music, emerging artists, music industry conversations, and discovering artists before everyone else catches on, this episode is for you! Follow Zoee: @zoeemusic Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thatnashvillegirl], Amanda's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/askamandaadams/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ThatNashvilleGirl].

How Cody Hibbard Went From Oil Fields to The Road with Keith Urban

Country artist Cody Hibbard joins That Nashville Girl to talk about life before music, going viral online, and how he ended up on Keith Urban’s CBS show The Road. Before national TV and nearly a million monthly listeners, Cody was working in the oil and gas industry, hauling trash with his family in Oklahoma, and playing songs in a small Texas bar after someone told him, “You don’t sound like you look.” In this episode, Cody opens up about: *  His journey from the oil fields to country music  *  Being adopted from South Korea and growing up in Oklahoma  *  Why he almost turned down The Road *  The song for his daughter that stopped audiences in their tracks  *  Social media fame and his hilarious online videos  *  Addiction, recovery, fatherhood, and starting over  *  Building a loyal fanbase without chasing Nashville trends  *  Working with John Daly  *  The real work ethic behind making it in country music  Plus, Cody performs “Had I Been a Boy” and his new song “Barrel Gone Bad” live in studio. If you love real stories, country music, and artists who do things their own way, this episode is for you. Follow Cody Hibbard everywhere and stream his latest music now. Don't forget: new episodes drop every Tuesday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thatnashvillegirl], Amanda's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/askamandaadams/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ThatNashvilleGirl].