McMahon on Keys

Rick Monroe swings by "McMahon on Keys" to give a sneak peek of the album, "Six Gun Soul," from Rick and his devoted band, The Hitmen. Together, they reflect on their early appreciation of the legendary Jim Croce ("Bad Bad Leroy Brown," "Operator," "Time in a Bottle.) They also talk about the process of making vinyl records and actually

As an artist, Ashlyn Grayce broke into the music scene with her first EP, Somethin’ ‘Bout A Song, and its debut at #4 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart and their Bestseller list; as a songwriter, she collaborates with some of Nashville's best. In this episode, Ashlyn and Jeff talk about his playing piano for her when she was still in high school, how she broke in as a

McMahon kicks back with longtime Tim McGraw bandleader, guitarist and co-producer Darran Smith as they laugh their way through past adventures on the road and in the studio. Darran goes full storyteller as he tells his tales of winning an award, ("I forgot to thank the band,) losing an award, ("It's okay, 'cuz she's a legend,") and making records that

Yes, Paige King Johnson is an award-winning songwriter, artist, and vocalist. She's a strong talent, an impressive creative, so much so that country legend Pam Tillis has saddled up alongside her as mentor and collaborator. As I've come to know her first through our friends, later through music, it's clear she treats her music as she does her friends and family...lea

Country funk songstress Julielle is a new artist by most standards, but she has hit the ground running with confidence and certainty. With four single releases in 2023 and more on the way, Julielle has already stirred up the music pot from Los Angeles to Nashville with her refreshing mix of Motown, country, pop and all things groovy. Clearly...no last name needed!

A last-minute opening concert slot for hitmaker Chris Cagle introduced us to Dakota Danielle and her music, a country blend of spunk, kindness and resilience. Dakota shares how her experience on the tennis court has helped her succeed musically, explains her desire to inspire the young girls coming behind her, and offers up an inspired piano version of her song "One Day Closer

"The Indian Buckarette" is the alter ego of Richa Nagendra, a blogger, promoter, and lover of country music born and raised in Bangalore, India. We discuss being a country fan from across the world, her first trip to Nashville, and what it's like to need your dad's fingerprint to access his music collection...and share her request of a Tim McGraw song from McMah

Now in Nashville with a brand-new alt-pop record, Emma Rowley was first a star on Broadway as a kid, with a professional debut alongside stage icon Patti Lupone in Gypsy, followed by a run of Bye Bye Birdie starring John Stamos. Noting her theatrical pedigree with a passion for country storytelling, Rowley and McMahon explore showbiz lessons, the challenge of juggling different mus

Now a vibrant radio personality on three radio stations in the Chicago area, Hannah B. has been on our radar since her first podcasting venture while still a college student with a dream of being in radio; Hannah invited McMahon in as part of the launch of her new podcast, "Nothing But Positive Vibes." This is that shared episode; enjoy the conversation, and congratulatio

With over 6 millions streams, Christie Huff is a prolific singer-songwriter balancing gracefully between pop and country. In this interview, we discuss her songwriting session with hitmaker Mark Irwin ("Highway Don't Care" for Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw), preparation as a songwriter, tour tips learned in India, the cute neighbor boy that taught her guitar, and how d