The story of Kris Youmans & Her Mighty Fine Band is a love story—a love of music, a love of performing, and a love for each other. The group shares their unique journey, blending Americana, country, and blues while discussing the band's origins, their passion for music, and the strong personal and musical connections that bind them. Kris opens up about her marriage to Slim, the band's pedal steel guitarist, and the deep roots of music in her family. Tune in for heartfelt stories, lively banter, and intimate live performances that showcase the true spirit of Georgia's vibrant music scene.
The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Rebecca Howell, a talented country music singer-songwriter from Cochran, shares her journey from a small town to the big stage, including her experiences on The Voice and American Idol. Rebecca also tells us about her move to Nashville and her family's reaction to her bold choices. This small-town singer takes inspiration from her late grandfather's poetry and her family's musical background. Plus, she shares a special story about a memorable interaction with country legend Reba McEntire.
The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
On this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: Chuck Reece goes deep into the complicated history of the banjo, from its origin on the shores of the Caribbean and West Africa to its rise as a ubiquitous icon of Southern "hillbilly" culture and beyond.
Dive into South Georgia's music scene with the Pine Box Dwellers as they share their "cosmic swamp music." Hailing from Waycross, Ga., Sean Clark and Connor Griffin discuss their unique sound, a grassroots fanbase, and the challenges and joys of their self-booked tours across the country. From tales of small-town life and library jobs to thrilling road trip adventures and intimate live performances, this episode offers an authentic glimpse into the lives of these dedicated musicians.
The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
The Peach Jam Podcast from Georgia Public Broadcasting features songs and stories from a sampling of the incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home. Recorded live in our GPB studios, you get a front-row seat for the intimate musical performances and free-flowing conversations from a truly eclectic variety of Georgia musicians.
Growing up Tony Evans Jr.'s family was convinced he'd be a country singer someday, but not Tony. He says he "just didn't see it as cool at the time." In this episode, we'll find out how his musical journey took him from signing his first deal at 11 years old to embracing the sound that comes naturally to him.
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
The Waymores' life is like a classic country song. There's lovin', leavin', regrets, and triumph. The Waymores join the Peach Jam Podcast to discuss working with a legendary producer, giving their life to music, and why they live in Marietta and not in Nashville.
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Whiskey Run is living the dream: they play live music in front of big crowds and sleep in their own bed every night. They have found a way to balance jobs, family, and a musical career. Whiskey Run is also the go-to opening band when national country acts come to Augusta.
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
The first real “album” I remember owning was Elvis Pure Gold. It was not long after Elvis’ death in 1977 when I asked my grandmother to buy it for me. Unlike most of my nine-year-old friends who were obsessed with either Shaun Cassidy or Andy Gibb, I was
In the eight years filmmaker Ken Burns and his production staff spent crafting the 16-hour documentary series Country Music, they conducted over one hundred interviews, and with Marty Stuart, they found a tour de force.
In this series of blogs inspired by Ken Burns’ documentary Country Music, premiering Sunday, September 15 at 8 p.m. on GPB, I’m taking a look back at some of my favorite interviews and experiences while working at the Country Music Association (CMA) in Na
Amy found Faith Jackson from a link on a country music website. We did some digging and Faith kept showing up everywhere. We thought we gotta check this girl out.
