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Austin Mackay The Indie Fusion Podcast

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Lewis Brice The Indie Fusion Podcast

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Mark Taylor The Indie Fusion Podcast

Shayna Gee | Touring, Nashville's Reality & Why Being Yourself Wins

Shayna Gee joins the Live and Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast during CMA Fest 2026 for a conversation about life on the road, building an independent music career, and why authenticity is still the most valuable thing an artist can have. We talk about: * Moving from Los Angeles to Nashville * Releasing new music and preparing for a summer tour * Booking your own tours as an independent artist * Nashville's famous Broadway scene vs. the local dive bars * Why albums are making a comeback * Chicago's underrated food scene * The realities of surviving as an independent musician * Advice for young artists trying to find their voice If you're an independent artist, songwriter, or country music fan, this episode is packed with honest conversation and plenty of laughs. Follow Shayna Gee ▶ Website & Socials: https://www.shaynagee.com (Update if needed) ▶ Stream her latest music on your favorite platform. Subscribe for more conversations with independent artists from across the country. #Songwriter #Texas #NotNashvilleApproved #CountryMusic #IndependentMusic

Tori Forsyth | Australian Country Music, AI in Music & Her New Single

Australian country artist Tori Forsyth joins the Live and Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast during CMA Fest to talk about new music, touring the United States, the challenges facing Australia's live music scene, and why authenticity matters more than ever in the age of AI. Fresh off the release of her latest single "Guns and Little Girls," with another release, "Notice the Roses," on the way, Tori shares her journey from Queensland to Nashville and opens up about balancing ambition while avoiding burnout. In this episode we discuss: * The inspiration behind "Notice the Roses" * Australia's struggling live music scene * Touring through Kentucky and the United States * Moving toward a longer U.S. visa * AI-generated music and fake artists * Burnout and finding balance * Why live music matters now more than ever * Advice for the next generation of musicians If you're passionate about authentic songwriting and independent country music, this conversation is one you don't want to miss. 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the conversation. 💬 Comment below: Do you think AI will help or hurt the future of music? 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with independent artists, songwriters, and musicians from around the world. #LiveAndAmplified #ToriForsyth #CountryMusic #IndependentMusic