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Americana Podcast

Robert Earl Keen
Shooter Jennings
Americana Music
Americana Culture
Art
Music
Theater
Steve Poltz
Fashion
Turnpike Troubadours
West Texas
Songwriting
Bluegrass
John Prine
Chieffalo Americana
Fort Worth, Texas
Country Music
Waylon Jennings
Red Dirt Movement
The Price Of Admission
California

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 b... more

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In part two of Americana Podcast: The 51st State, host Robert Earl Keen continues his conversation with Terry and Jo Harvey Allen—two legendary Texas-born artists whose creativity has spanned generations, mediums, and continents.

From a childhood fr... more

In this episode of Americana Podcast: The 51st State, host Robert Earl Keen sits down with two of Texas’s most revered creative forces—Terry and Jo Harvey Allen. A true artistic duo, their work stretches across music, theater, film, literature, and v... more

In this episode of Americana Podcast: The 51st State, host Robert Earl Keen heads into the heart of Red Dirt country with none other than Evan Felker, frontman of the Turnpike Troubadours and one of the most compelling songwriters in modern Americana... more

In this special episode of Americana Podcast, host Robert Earl Keen takes listeners on a journey from the heart of Nashville to the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles, exploring the rich history and evolving future of Americana and Country music. His ... more

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Jo Harvey Allen
Artist, actress, and partner of Terry Allen, renowned for her contributions to theater and visual art.
Episode: Terry Allen & Jo Harvey | Lubbock and Life (On Everything) - Part 2
Terry Allen
Acclaimed artist, songwriter, and playwright known for merging various artistic mediums.
Episode: Terry Allen & Jo Harvey | Lubbock and Life (On Everything) - Part 2
Shooter Jennings
Son of country music royalty and an accomplished producer.
Episode: Shooter Jennings | Bridging the Gap and Producing the Future
Roger Chieffalo
Co-founder of Chieffalo Americana, a boutique specializing in vintage Western-inspired fashion.
Chieffalo Americana
Episode: Cheiffalo Americana | A Foray into Fashion
Jackie Chieffalo
Co-founder of Chieffalo Americana, designer of handbags and an advocate for American-made products.
Chieffalo Americana
Episode: Cheiffalo Americana | A Foray into Fashion
Steve Poltz
An artist who is a storyteller and songwriter with a career spanning decades.
Episode: Steve Poltz | Santa Cruz, Saul Bellow, and Kidnapping John Prine
Billy Strings
An accomplished bluegrass musician and guitarist
Solo Artist
Episode: Archival and Revival
BJ Barham
Frontman of American Aquarium
American Aquarium
Episode: Archival and Revival
Brent Cobb
A singer-songwriter from Georgia
Solo Artist
Episode: Archival and Revival

Host

Robert Earl Keen
Host of Americana Podcast,Expert interviewer and a veteran of the Americana music scene, Keen shares stories alongside guests and connects deeply with the artists' journeys and the genre's evolution.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 311 ratings
  • Gretchen Peters interview was awesome

    What a terrific conversation between two female voices in roots music. This show is lovely and I am so glad y’all are back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ColoTunes
    United States2 years ago
  • Making old music new again

    So many hidden gems. This is a great podcast for those of us who love great lyrics and nice tunes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The only Lovey
    United States3 years ago
  • Volume up

    Good podcast but could you turn up the volume a bit?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Big Country Grizz Chew
    United States5 years ago
  • Great listen

    Love Mr. Keen! And I said, that's my car, man

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mitake
    Singapore5 years ago
  • Huge fan

    Picked up on REK While working in the little state of Texas a couple years ago, the lyrics the music blew me away. So glad to have a podcast to spread some new to me and probably old to most musicians. The party never ends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    me just an average working guy
    United States5 years ago

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Many appreciate the introduction to new and lesser-known artists alongside beloved figures in the genre.
Feedback highlights the show's authenticity and the door it opens to understanding Americana music more broadly.
The host's ability to connect with musicians and bring out their unique narratives is frequently praised.
Listeners rave about the insightful conversations that dive deep into Americana music and storytelling.

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Terry Allen & Jo Harvey | Lubbock and Life (On Everything) - Part 1
Q: Can you explain that to me again?
Jo Harvey discusses discovering her passion for acting and its overwhelming influence on her life.
Evan Felker | Worth More Than the Price of Admission
Q: Can you tell me about how you felt about that and moved into it?
It's a different kind of record and a lot of this stuff is sort of about nostalgic stuff or sort of different, not quite as punk rock subject matter.
Shooter Jennings | Bridging the Gap and Producing the Future
Q: Can you tell me about the Nashville versus LA thing?
Jennings explains that Nashville has strict session laws that can stifle creativity, while LA allows for more open experimentation and individuality among artists.
Shooter Jennings | Bridging the Gap and Producing the Future
Q: Tell me about Albright.
Shooter discusses how his middle name, Albright, is in honor of Richie Albright, his father's drummer who invented a key sound in country music.
Ray Wylie Hubbard (Live from KNBT) | A Five Year Anniversary of Rednecks and Radio
Q: Did you know when you write a song that it's going to be around for a while?
We were writing as a joke, and when Jerry Jeff recorded it, it became a hit.

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Focusing on the Americana genre, this show serves as a distinct platform for artists and musicians who embody its spirit, sharing their journey, creativity, and stories tied to the music. Each episode features in-depth discussions with influential figures from the genre, covering not only their artistic processes but also the cultural and historical aspects that define Americana. With a range of notable guests sharing personal anecdotes, the series explores how varied influences converge to shape the genre and the artists who inhabit it, offering listeners a deeper appreciation and understanding of both music and storytelling within this unique domain.

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Americana Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 48 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Americana Podcast include:

1. Jo Harvey Allen
2. Terry Allen
3. Shooter Jennings
4. Roger Chieffalo
5. Jackie Chieffalo
6. Steve Poltz
7. Billy Strings
8. BJ Barham

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