Sarah Clanton is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, cellist, and creative catalyst whose music bridges the worlds of folk-pop, jazz, and classical with soul-stirring authenticity. Known for her "cello-brations" — joyful, genre-bending performances that invite audiences to laugh, feel, and heal — Sarah's sound combines the lyrical sensitivity of Norah Jones with the bold charm of Amy Winehouse, all wrapped in her signature cello grooves.

I saw Sarah perform at this years 30A Songwriters Festival and was blown away by her talent. Given that most singer-songwriters perform with a guitar or keyboards, Sarah's mastery of the Cello captivated her audience.

A classically trained musician turned indie innovator, Sarah discovered her unique musical voice after a life-changing moment at Bonnaroo, realizing that the cello could sing as freely as her own voice. Since then, she has toured nationally and internationally, releasing music, and shared the stage and writing room with notable Grammy-winning and nominated songwriters including Dan Navarro, Richard Leigh, Tim Johnson, Melissa Fuller, and Georgia Miles. Her song "Tequila" was recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) as one of their Top 40 Songs, marking her as an emerging voice to watch.

Caylee Hammack, originally from Ellaville, Georgia, is a Nashville-based Country artist who is opening for Eric Church on his 2026 spring tour. Her Capitol Records sophomore album, Bed of Roses, will be released on March 7th. In addition to her performing career, she hosts The Caylee Hammack Show each Friday at 2 p.m. on SiriusXM radio channel 58.

Kurt Ozan, a talented multi-instrumentalist, plays in Luke Combs' band, The Wild Cards. A 2009 graduate of Berklee College of Music, Kurt is a highly sought-after studio musician and co-host of the Raised Rowdy podcast.

Megan Gorman, an attorney and managing partner at Chequers Financial Management, is the author of All the Presidents' Money, an in-depth and engaging examination of how our presidents have managed their financial resources.

For the first twelve years of her career, Megan worked for Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company. She also served as Vice President at BNY Mellon Wealth Management before launching her own wealth management firm. As a senior contributor at Forbes, she is a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Endowment for Financial Education.

Megan explores the financial acumen of our nation's leaders, and her revelations may surprise you. Her extensive knowledge of financial matters, along with years of research into nearly 250 years of personal financial successes and failures of our presidents, will both entertain and educate you.

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Tristan Tritt is a Georgia-based singer-songwriter forging his own musical path. He comes from a lineage rooted in Americana outlaw music, with his father, Travis Tritt, and sister, Tyler Reese, both achieving their own successes.

Growing up alongside his dad, watching him perform with some of country music's biggest hitmakers, Tristan discovered his own style. He found inspiration in the works of artists like Ozzy Osbourne and Stone Temple Pilots.

"I refer to my music as 'Y'all-ternative,'" Tristan said. "I'm a huge fan of music. I love country, Southern rock, and outlaw music, but I wanted to blend elements from each of these genres while incorporating some heavy rock themes. As a Georgia-born artist, I appreciate many styles and aimed to combine them into my own unique sound."

With a keen business sense and a wealth of talent, Tristan is well-equipped to create and showcase his distinctive artistry. In this episode, he shares insights about his upbringing, music production, and what he enjoys doing outside the studio.

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Liza Graves, along with her husband, Jay, own StyleBlueprint, one of the South's best lifestyle websites. The site began as a blog in 2009. Today, StyleBlueprint reaches over 210,000 daily email subscribers with a 55 percent open rate. They also reach over 2.5 million annual readers, focusing on the South's best places, events and lifestyle.

We discussed the site's origin and how social media and AI are impacting readership, and what people who enjoy the Southern lifestyle want to learn about.

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Flagship Romance is composed of the husband and wife team of Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson. The Louisville, KY based duo has traveled over 300,000 miles delighting fans with their unique Americana mix.

I sat down with Shawn and Jordyn at Shack's Art Gallery in Grayton Beach after they performed in Seaside, Florida. Listen to their road stories and how the miles enhance their songwriting and relationships.

Charlie Starr is a founding member of the Atlanta-based southern rock band Blackberry Smoke. Guitarist Benji Shanks joined the band in 2018 as a multi-instrumentalist.

In addition to embarking on their new tour, "Rattle, Rumble & Roll," this duo performed at the 2025 30A Songwriters Festival. We sat down in the podcast studio at Shacks Art Gallery in Grayton Beach, FL, to discuss their musical careers and life on the road.

Richard Turner is a founding member of the southern rock group Blackberry Smoke. Together with his brother Brit, their longtime drummer, they joined forces with guitarist and lead vocalist Charlie Starr to form the iconic band, which has been touring since 2000.

His bass lines play a crucial role in establishing the band's steady rhythm. In this episode, he discusses growing up in a music-influenced household, how the two brothers started playing together, the formation of Blackberry Smoke, life on the road, and his bass gear.

Blackberry Smoke recently embarked on their Rattle, Ramble, and Roll tour. You can find show dates and follow the group at blackberrysmoke.com.