The Tift Merritt Interview: Everyday Singing, Vulnerability in Songwriting, and Her New Album “Sugar”

The Tift Merritt Interview: Everyday Singing, Vulnerability in Songwriting, and Her New Album “Sugar”

Today on Americana Music.com Podcast we are excited to welcome Grammy nominee Tift Merritt. A brilliant songwriter and gifted vocalist Tift blends country, folk, rock, and soul influences in her music. Her song “Traveling Alone” has over 18 million streams on Spotify. She’s an advocate for musicians’ rights with the Artists Rights Alliance. With nearly a decade of life’s vicissitudes to draw from she’s releasing her brand new album, Sugar. Tift Merritt’s  Sugar is full of luscious melodies and sweet signature vibrato that takes you on a journey of authentic vulnerability. The highly anticipated album is one of her finest pieces of work to date and is releasing on June 26th. We are so happy to welcome Tift Merritt to our show.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399282/support] AmericanaMusic.com [https://AmericanaMusic.com] Your Source for Americana Music

The Danni Nicholls Interview: The Creative Draw of Nashville, Her New Album "Making Moves", and a Guitar Named Burnie

Today on the AmericanaMusic.com Podcast we are excited to have 3-time Americana Music UK award nominee Danni Nicholls.  She’s shared bills with artists such as Lucinda Williams, The Secret Sisters, and Sturgill Simpson. Her fourth full length studio album, Making Moves is set to be released in Summer of 2026. With powerhouse vocals both hauntingly linger with you we are excited to have Danni Nicholls on the show today.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399282/support] AmericanaMusic.com [https://AmericanaMusic.com] Your Source for Americana Music

The Mary Lucey Interview: Appalachian String Band, Universal Language of Music, and TANASI’s Debut Album

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we have the great pleasure of welcoming Mary Lucey from the Appalachian String Band Tanasi. The Ashville Trio mix global folk and bluegrass with rich harmonies and world class dobro. Their members have performed on well-known stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Ryman Auditorium. Tanasi hails seasoned players drawing from old time classics creating a brand-new sound that hooks you instantly. We’re excited to have Mary on the show with us today. Welcome Mary.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399282/support] AmericanaMusic.com [https://AmericanaMusic.com] Your Source for Americana Music

The Michael Rudd Interview: From a Songwriting Desert to a Waterfall of Inspiration

Today on AmericanaMusic.com we are excited to welcome Michael Rudd. He’s just released his brand-new album Ways of the World, the dreamy album feels seamless and before you know it you’ve listened to the whole thing. After a waterfall of inspiration through dreams and melodies on the road, Michael wrote 5 albums worth of songs. The journey of writing and recording these songs was only intensified by a cancer diagnosis that Michael talks candidly about with us. We’re so grateful to have Michael Rudd on the show.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399282/support] AmericanaMusic.com [https://AmericanaMusic.com] Your Source for Americana Music

The Rissi Palmer Interview: Ways Songs Change Meaning and Her New EP Perspectives

Today on AmericanaMusic.com, we’re excited to have Grammy nominated Rissi Palmer. She’s shared bills with The Eagles, Chris Young, Taylor Swift, and Charley Crockett.  In 2025 she received the Academy of Country Music Lift Every Voice Award recognizing her ongoing efforts to expand equity and visibility within the genre. She’s been listed by Spin Magazine as one of ten essential albums by black artists in 2024. She’s performed at The White House, Lincoln Center, the Apollo Theater, and the Grand Ol’ Opry. Her album, Perspectives released this past Friday Feb. 6th We are excited to have her on our show today.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399282/support] AmericanaMusic.com [https://AmericanaMusic.com] Your Source for Americana Music