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The podcast that unearths hidden Americana gems, shares untold stories from legends, and proves music still has the power to move us all.If you believe Americana music can transform the world, you’re in the right place.
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Neil Young Called Me: The Remarkable Story of Chris Pierce (opens the original)
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Chris Pierce was playing a corporate gig in a dark corner where nobody was listening when his phone rang. The caller represented Neil Young, and Neil wanted Chris to open his tour. But Chris’s fight for music started decades earlier. At 15, he suddenly lost his hearing. Surgery restored about 50% in one ear, and Chris made a choice that has defined his life and career: keep fighting for the thing he loves. Chris joins Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz on Americana Curious to share that journey, along
Newport Folk Festival - What REALLY Happens (opens the original)
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Newport Folk Festival is famous for the unexpected. You never quite know who might walk onstage. This year, Dave Matthews made his first-ever Newport appearance , joining a long tradition of unforgettable surprises that has included James Taylor, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton and more. In this episode of Americana Curious , Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz pull back the curtain on what really happens at Newport Folk Festival —the surprise guests, spontaneous collaborations, intimate afters
Twin Fin | How Hawaii Created One of Americana's Fastest-Rising Bands (opens the original)
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How does a band from Hawaii become one of Americana's fastest-rising groups? In this episode of Americana Curious , Ben Fanning sits down backstage with Twin Fin just before their sold-out show at Charleston's Pour House for a candid conversation about the unlikely journey that brought them here. From Coast Guard careers and backyard jam sessions to building a loyal fan base across the country, the band shares how the spirit of aloha, deep friendships, and a passion for great songwriting have fu
How Phillip Phillips Found Success Beyond American Idol (opens the original)
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What happens after you've already achieved the dream? Phillip Phillips captured America's heart by winning American Idol , releasing "Home" —the biggest-selling winner's single in the show's history—and touring alongside legends like John Mayer and Bruce Springsteen. But behind the success was a deeper journey: discovering that fame wasn't the finish line. In this episode of Americana Curious , hosts Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz sit down with Phillip for one of his most candid conversations yet.
Where Does Live Music Still Feel Personal? (opens the original)
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Do bigger venues create bigger experiences—or do they take us further away from the music? In this episode of Americana Curious , Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz debate whether arenas have changed the live music experience for the worse and share the intimate venues that have left the biggest impression on them. From Charleston's beloved Pour House and Nashville's legendary Robert's Western World to First Avenue in Minneapolis, Red Rocks, the Ryman Auditorium, and hidden gems you've probably never
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