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The Spirit of the Road: Jim Lauderdale on Songwriting, the Places That Inspire Him, and a Life in Song

Few artists have traveled as many musical roads as Jim Lauderdale. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and prolific singer-songwriter,...

Chef Damaris Phillips on Kentucky Food, Travel, and Finding Joy in the Kitchen

Chef Damaris Phillips brings a distinctly Southern perspective to food, combining Kentucky roots, humor and a genuine love of gathering people around the table....

Chef Gregory Gourdet on Portland, Haitian Food, Travel and a Possible Return to Top Chef

Chef Gregory Gourdet has built a career around pushing boundaries—both in the kitchen and beyond it. A familiar face to television audiences, Gourdet was...

Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait Talks ShipRocked, New Orleans Inspiration, and Life on the Road

For The Funeral Portrait frontman Lee Jennings, travel isn’t just a byproduct of touring—it’s a creative catalyst. As the band gears up for its first-ever...

Lawrence Gowan of Styx Talks Vegas Residency, Canadian Travel, and Life on the Road

As Styx readies its return to Las Vegas with a highly anticipated residency at The Venetian, the band continues to balance legacy with creative...

Elizabeth Nichols on Tough Love, Tulsa Sundays, and Finding Song Inspiration on the Road

Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Nichols is quickly carving out her place in Nashville with honest storytelling, a faith-rooted foundation, and a sound that blends classic influences with...

Tour Life, Floatplanes, and Canadian Getaways: Inside Cory Marks’ Wildly Busy Year

Country-rock artist Cory Marks has spent most of 2025 playing nearly 100 shows across eight countries, blending gritty rock energy with country storytelling in a way...

Robert DeLong on New Music, Life in LA, and Travel Adventures

Robert DeLong has always carved his own path in the music world, blending electronic production with heartfelt storytelling and a fearless sense of experimentation....

Gerry Beckley On Creativity Across Continents, Iconic Songs, and Capturing Moments Through a Lens

Gerry Beckley, the co-founder and front man of the iconic band America, has spent decades traveling the globe, creating music, and capturing life through...

More Than Metal: Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach on Music, Mindfulness, and Making a Difference

For more than 25 years, Killswitch Engage has defined the sound and spirit of modern metalcore — blending raw emotion, technical precision, and an unwavering sense...

Diamante Talks Cover Songs, Cruises, and Crazy TSA Stories

Diamante Azzura Bovelli, better known by just her first name, is a 28-year old Boston-raised singer and songwriter. Now living in Nashville, Tennessee, Diamante...

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