Artist - The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 3

Jeff Hanna reflects on the changes that have overtaken Music City over the decades, speaking to the recognition the iconic Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have reaped as a result.

Ten Year Town: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Artist - Thomas Rhett 3

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Thomas Rhett's balance of sincerity and experimentalism in his music makes his choice of influences all the more clear. 

The Songs That Changed My Life: Thomas Rhett

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Artist - 49 Winchester

Calling in from a quick stint back home before heading back out on tour, frontman Isaac Gibson picks out a handful of his favorite spots in Castlewood, Russell County and Southwest Virginia that he swears by.

Matt

Artist - Leyla McCalla 2 

"For me, making music is very intuitive. I wasn’t thinking, 

 Honestly, I find it remarkable that this music is considered Americana." 

Will

Artist - Caroline Spence

Tasked with celebrating special songs, Caroline Spence turns the dial back to her youth and those essential cuts that forever changed her relationship with music and set her down the songwriting path. 

The Songs That Changed My Life: Caroline Spence

Jason 

Artist - Joshua Hedley 1

Typically thoughtful, Joshua Hedley has spent much time mulling over the songs that left a mark on him and did honestly change his life – and these are the six he can’t get out of his head.

The Songs That Changed My Life: Joshua Hedley 

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Artist - The Wilder Blue 1 

Artist - The Wilder Blue 2

“Music is like a glue that seeps in between us all and helps us to realize how much we all have in common"

The Songs That Changed My Life: The Wilder Blue

Artist - Molly Tuttle 2

To those who have watched her rapid ascent to the top ranks of Americana’s elite, Molly Tuttle could be considered something of a phenomenon.

Artist - Paul Cauthen 1

Paul Cauthen doesn’t care if you think he’s country or not. Sitting down with the man himself, Holler finds out just what makes 'big velvet' country as fuck.

Artist - Breland 2

The country-trap superstar sits down with Holler to reveal all.

Artist - Charley Pride

Those familiar with Pride’s work will easily understand why he was so successful. Here is a selective sampling of 15 of his best songs, from a broad catalogue that has stood the test of time.

Artist - Gabe Lee

Gabe Lee is the embodiment of the American Dream. He joined Holler to discuss his melting pot of inspirational influences; the music that made him the artist he is today. 

Artist - Hailey Whitters 7

If you find yourself driving through the small town of Shueyville, IA, you’ll most likely run into the waves of golden cornfields, two-lane roads, a single stoplight and locals who love to have a good time. For rising country artist Hailey Whitters, this is home.

Madeleine

Artist - Jeremy Ivey 1 

Jeremy Ivey has clearly enjoyed thinking about the songs that changed his life; his choices reflecting every part of his childhood, youth and musical awakening.

The Songs That Changed My Life: Jeremy Ivey 

Artist - Jack Francis 1

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Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This March, it's a pleasure to introduce you to the soulful Jack Francis.

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Jack Francis

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Jack Barksdale

The 14-year-old, Fort Worth, Texas-based Americana singer-songwriter is set to release his first full-length studio album, 

, on March 4; an album of such incredible scope and beauty it belies his age.

Artist - The Kernal 2 

The Kernal 1

The history of country music has always been written by its misfits; the square pegs that refuse to fit into the round holes that the industry carved out for them. The Kernal has become pivotal for a certain type of non-conformist country music coming out of unexpected places all across America.

Erin Rae

Holler spoke to Erin Rae about growing up in Nashville, what living there still means to her and how the city has changed over the 10 years she’s been playing in and around it.

Artist - Sarah Shook & The Disarmers 1 

Sarah Shook catches up with Holler to discuss inspirations, the impact of sobriety on their art and how they ensure that people of marginalized identities feel welcome at their shows.

In Conversation: Sarah Shook & The Disarmers 

Conner Smith 1

"As country song cliché it is, there ain’t a better date than a truck bed, dirt road, watching stars in the country." 

Gina Leslie

After coming to our attention here at Holler through playing on and adding harmonies to Esther Rose’s 

 last year, we spoke to Gina Leslie about her upbringing, writing songs and recording her new EP 

George Shingleton

A stomping chunk of soulful southern country rock and an end-of-the-world drinking anthem for the ultimate last orders call, Shingleton rolls his Sturgill-meets-Stapleton West Virginia drawl around the state of the world as it all falls apart. 

Premiere: George Shingleton's 'Talkin' Whiskey'

Artist - Bailey Tomkinson 1

Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This February, it's a pleasure to introduce you to British songwriter Bailey Tomkinson.

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Bailey Tomkinson 

Disko Cowboy 2 

Disko Cowboy 1

Fusing rave culture with a throwback cowboy-style independent spirit, Vinyl Ranch - headed up by Austin's Disko Cowboy - is changing the narrative of country music’s “youth and street culture.”

Disko Cowboy's Vinyl Ranch: Throwback Country Meets Youth Culture 

Marcus K.

Artist - Brent Cobb 2

Warming to the task of picking his five favourite gospel songs, Cobb explains how each one has left an indelible mark on him and his music – including a couple of favourites he’s re-recorded for his own release.

Corb Lund 1

The award winning Canadian singer talks about his forthcoming album 

, a collection of his favourite tracks written by close friends and world-class songwriters such as Hayes Carll, Todd Snider, Canadian Country Music Legend Ian Tyson and more.

Artist - Le Ren 2 

From her home in Montreal, Le Ren talks Holler through her debut LP, 

Artist - Mike and the Moonpies 1 

Mike Harmeier caught up with Holler to discuss the concept of the working man, paternal influence, the band’s dancehall roots and more.

Artist - Hannah Grace 2

Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Bob Harris' Under The Apple Tree. This month, we are joined by the wonderful Hannah Grace.

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Hannah Grace

Artist - Suzy Bogguss 1

The tenacious work ethic of Suzy Bogguss meant she was never going to drop off the radar after her platinum-selling, hit-filled heyday.

Paul

Artist - Scotty McCreery 2

Artist - Scotty McCreery

With the release of a Hallmark movie based on one of his songs, McCreery picks his favourite festive films.

Cody Johnson Family Xmas 

Johnson sits down to talk all about what made his Lone Star Christmases so memorable as a child, and what he does now to make the holidays special for his own family.

A Guide To: A Lone Star Christmas with Cody Johnson

Alison

Josh Turner Xmas big

Artist - Josh Turner 1

The great annual debate of when it’s the appropriate time to begin Christmas festivities was not in question this year for the Grammy-nominated artist.

Artist - Kezia Gill 5

Artist - Kezia Gill 4

Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This month, it's a pleasure to be joined by the wondrous songwriter, Kezia Gill.

Under The Apple Tree x Holler Sessions: Kezia Gill

Artist - Leon Timbo 1 

Leon Timbo reflects on the experiences highlighted on his EP 

, as well as his theories on creativity, artistic growth and iconic Black musicians who are evolving Americana as a musical space.

Artist - Zac Brown Band 2021 

Clay and Coy from ZZB delve into their new album The Comeback, supporting The Rolling Stones and the communal influence of Zac himself. 

Mark

Artist - Margo Cilker

Holler catches up with the Oregon-based singer/songwriter following the release of her album Pohorylle

Artist - Judy Collins

In a career that spans some 60 years, Judy Collins has witnessed the continued rise of modern folk music while remaining as remarkably prolific as ever.

Artist - American Aquarium 1

Holler recently caught up with Barham to discuss NASCAR, working toward a better south, 90s country, the long road to 

Artist - Grayson Jenkins

Holler catch up with Jenkins to discuss some of the inspiration behind 

 his serendipitous encounter with Sturgill Simpson and reflecting on how he’s grown since opting to pursue music full-time.

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Picture: UTAT x Holler - Jonny Morgan

From November, Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. For our first session, it's a pleasure to introduce you to British songwriter and journeyman, Jonny Morgan.

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Jonny Morgan

Artist - Leah Blevins

Chatting outside an East Nashville coffee shop, Leah Blevins discusses the long road to 

, imposter syndrome, Appalachian stereotypes, adjusting to city life and more.

Artist - Yasmin Williams 

Speaking about the artists whose music has informed her, Williams has a common theme. In creating her own path in the fingerstyle guitar tradition, which has largely remained the bastion of white men, she looks to forebears who each did something original.

Amanda

Artist - Emily Scott Robinson

A truly nurturing soul, Telluride, Colorado-based songwriter Emily Scott Robinson has mastered the art of using music as a means of healing.

Artist - Kelsey Waldon 1

Oh Boy Records artist Kelsey Waldon talks with Holler about her artistic bond with John Prine, finding her way in Nashville and more for 

Artist - Lady A 2021

Alison Bonaguro sits down with Lady A to reflect on their long career in country music, and how a pause they took in 2014 allowed them to gravitate back together for a new chapter of music making

Lady A: The Pause that Kept the Music Playing

Artist - Bendigo Fletcher 1 

Folk-rock melodies, a thunderous howl and wide-eyed performances - Bendigo Fletcher are Elektra Record's next best thing. Their frontman Ryan Anderson caught up with Holler to talk about the group's new album, 'Fits of Laughter'. 

Artist - Pokey LaFarge 1 

Right from the start it was apparent: here was a man with eclectic and unusual tastes, fusing a mixture of ragtime, swing, jazz and blues to create a sound that was simultaneously old and new, speaking to the present in the language of the past.

Artist - Lilly Hiatt 1

Lilly Hiatt catches up with Holler to discuss the music and albums most dear to her heart for 

Artist - Great Peacock

Led by longtime friends and musical collaborators Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd, Great Peacock have been carving out folky, southern rock ballads for close to a decade. 

Artist - Joy Oladokun 1

Oladokun talks candidly about learning to open up during co-writes, how meditation and nature have kept her grounded and being an inspiration to others as a queer Black woman.

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 2 

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 1

A decade after the first song for the trilogy was written, Joshua Ray Walker is releasing the final chapter of his fictional world, 

. The cast of characters he has been writing about are all gathered for the last night at the honky-tonk. It’s closing time, for the final time.

Artist - Hannah Juanita 1

Artist - Hannah Juanita 2

There’s strong and then there’s country strong. The genre is home to tough-talking women, and with the release of her debut album 

Artist - Parker McCollum Sep 2021

Parker McCollum is raring to go. He’s 29 years old, and after a couple of self-released records, the proud Texan has just released his major-label debut, 

Artist - Taylor McCall

Artist - Taylor McCall 2

Taylor McCall didn’t necessarily set out to make a fully-fleshed concept album about life and death, the battle between good and evil and the struggle and perseverance of a soul. In many respects though, he didn’t have much choice in the matter.

Thomas

Artist - David Ferguson

Fans of quality roots music may know the name David Ferguson from all the artists he’s worked with; engineering and producing classic and Grammy-winning records, including 

Artist - Clare Dunn

Following a horrific incident this past June, Clare Dunn is piecing her life back together. Music is offering her the escape she needs.

Kelly

Artist - Riddy Arman 1

For Riddy Arman, songwriting is therapy; from when she started crafting songs in her early twenties to today, writing has helped her find a meditative state when the going gets tough.

Nathan

Artist - Ashland Craft 1

, one thing stands out most significantly: Ashland Craft has cornered the market by exceeding the example set by her influences, creating a world-wisened and universally timeless sound.

Artist - Niko Moon 

As he sports a contagiously shining smile and, of course, his iconic hat and palm tree shirt, Niko Moon reflects on the music that influenced his career and debut album Good Time.

Artist - Jade Bird 2

As she tucks into a cherry bagel, cup of tea and chocolate orange, Jade Bird discusses her new album Different Kinds of Light, her transition to moving to the USA and why acoustic performance allows her to express herself with total honesty. 

Artist - Madi Diaz 

Over ice cream for breakfast, Madi Diaz discusses her new record History Of A Feeling - her most poignant and emotionally introspective release to date. 

Artist - Sierra Ferrell 3

Artist - Sierra Ferrell 2

While prepping for a run of west coast shows, Ferrell caught up to discuss all things 

, busking, Billy Strings, overcoming her anxieties and more. But before all of that, we started with food – a certain West Virginia institution in particular.

Artist - Connie Smith

According to Dolly Parton, there are really only three real female singers: “Streisand, Ronstadt, and Connie Smith. The rest of us are only  pretending.”  As we talk to the real deal herself, Connie Smith smiles with pleasure at what they’ve achieved.

Artist - Johanna Samuels

Johanna Samuels shares her love for Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone and The Beach Boys in her selections for Cuts The Deepest. 

Artist - Alyssa Bonagura 1

Catching up with Holler, Bonagura shares her journey to her fourth solo project, the message she hopes to leave listeners with ‘New Wings’ and how Chris Martin of Coldplay helped inspire her new music.

Annie

Artist - Parmalee

Tracing their influences from their early days as 12-year-old guitar hopefuls all the way to the inspirations for their new album 

Carena

Artist - Watchhouse

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz sit down to discuss their evolution into Watchhouse, how a lakeside scene inflected their standout instrumental song ‘Coming Down from Green Mountain’ and the hope their daughter Ruby brought with her when she arrived.

Artist - Larry Fleet 1

Larry Fleet is poised to be the next big country star, with a voice like Cody Johnson and a pen like Chris Stapleton.

Artist - Flying Mojito Brothers 

Disco mezcaleros the Flying Mojito Brothers pioneer the great electronic wilderness, taking cosmic country funk to modern dancefloors via NYC Latin disco and baggy acid house. 

Cuts The Deepest: Flying Mojito Brothers 

Meme graphic

Electrician by day, meme king by night. That’s the Clark Kent / Superman dynamic portrayed by Jonathan Oost, a lifelong native of Owensboro, Kentucky and the brains behind Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Meme.

Who The F*** is Think I'll Just Stay Here and Meme? 

features

Ten Year Town: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Songs That Changed My Life: Thomas Rhett

Home Sweet Home: 49 Winchester

In Conversation: Leyla McCalla

The Songs That Changed My Life: Caroline Spence

The Songs That Changed My Life: Joshua Hedley

The Songs That Changed My Life: The Wilder Blue

In Conversation: Molly Tuttle

Paul Cauthen: Country As Fuck

Shootin' The Breeze at C2C with: BRELAND

A Guide To: Charley Pride

The Songs That Changed My Life: Gabe Lee

Home Sweet Home with: Hailey Whitters

The Songs That Changed My Life: Jeremy Ivey

Under The Apple Tree & Holler Sessions: Jack Francis

New Artist Of The Week: Jack Barksdale

The Kernal: The Other Side of Country

Ten Year Town: Erin Rae

Premiere: Stacy Antonel - ‘Always the Outsider’

Premiere: Willi Carlisle - 'Life on the Fence'

Ten Year Town: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band