Americana Podcast

Mar 25 2025 42 ep. 58 mins 493
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Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.

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Archival and Revival

Mar 25 2025 48 mins  
As Robert Earl Keen & team look forward to more touring, a new record, and a new season of the Americana Podcast, join us as we take a moment to look back, in order to look forward for what’s to come. This episode contains the previous season’s best-of moments from the 51st State. Hear conversation clips from bluegrass genre-bender Billy Strings (01:41), American Aquarium's BJ

Ray Wylie Hubbard (Live from KNBT) | A Five Year Anniversary of Rednecks and Radio

Apr 30 2024 104 mins  
Americana Podcast celebrates 5 years with a special live show from KNBT with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mattson Rainer and Robert Earl Keen. From live performances of the songs you know and love to the stories about how they came to be- this episode is worth celebrating!

Hiss Golden Messenger | The Art of Interpretation

Jan 16 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of Americana Podcast, host Clara Rose welcomes listeners to a new year and a special show featuring Hiss Golden Messenger. Hiss Golden Messenger, a California native and North Carolina resident, is recognized for his unique blend of soul, rhythmic rock, blues, and experiential lyricism. Celebrating the release of his new record M.C. Taylor (Hiss) talks about the Ame

Gretchen Peters | The Write Place and Time

Oct 27 2023 71 mins  
Having recently retired from touring, it’s time to take stock of Gretchen Peters' immeasurable impact on music. Her dedication to storytelling has earned her a place among the most revered songwriters of our time. So join us today as we speak with Gretchen Peters about her serendipitous career, women’s music in country and americana, and whether or not there really is a differe

Americana Podcast LIVE | State of Americana Panel

May 01 2023 65 mins  
It's time to break out the party hats and pop the champagne because the Americana Podcast is celebrating its 4th anniversary! For the past four years, this podcast has been a leading voice in the Americana music scene, sharing interviews, stories, and music from some of the genre's most talented artists. And in our tireless efforts to promote and celebrate the diverse range of soun

John R. Miller and Chloe Edmonstone | Shakedown from Shenandoah

Mar 01 2023 61 mins  
Join us on this episode of Americana Podcast as our host Robert Earl Keen speaks with John R. Miller and Chloe Edmonstone about songwriting, fiddle tunes, and more

Lonestar Lineup | The Voices of Red Dirt and Texas Country

Jan 31 2023 82 mins  
Americana Podcast speaks with the artists who possibly have the most pertinent opinions on the state of Red Dirt and Texas Country and their weight in the views of Americana music. On this episode we have musical and actual giant Ray Benson from Asleep at The Wheel. Defender of the Dance Hall Randy Rogers, Okie not from Muskogee Jason Boland of Jason Boland and the stragglers, youn

Vince Herman | Salmon and Solos

Nov 22 2022 70 mins  
So join this episode as our host, Robert Earl Keen goes song by song with Vince Herman. Exploring the parts that make up a musical life and identity.

Paul Thorn | Pimps, Preachers, and Blues Singers

Oct 19 2022 52 mins  
Recorded at Natchez 4th of July Celebration in Natchez, MS- Blues singer-songwriter, Paul Thorn, joins host Robert Earl Keen, to discussing his musical history, opening for Sting, songwriting, and his latest record "Never Too Late to Call". With a special bonus interview at the end with blues/funk group The B3

Billy Bob Thornton, JD Andrews (The Boxmasters) | Resource and Influence

Aug 04 2022 74 mins  
Happy Birthday Billy Bob Thornton! Join our host, Robert Earl Keen, as he speaks with Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrews from The Boxmasters about musical influences, recording styles, and their latest and upcoming projects.