
Southern Songs and Stories is a documentary series about the music of the South and the artists who make it. We showcase their performances and discover the stories behind their songs with a look at their lives on stage, in the studio and at home as well as the family, friends, fans and music professionals around them.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureMusic InterviewsMusic | |||

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When you think of the violin, or in country and roots music circles its kissing cousin the fiddle, what comes to mind? The Suzuki method, or Antonio Vivaldi perhaps? Maybe a song like “Ashokan Farewell” or “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”? But have y... more
Many times the way and artist finds their way onto this podcast is from their publicist or someone else on their team reaching out to me, or vice versa. Sometimes I might bump into an artist at a show or festival and hit them up for an impromptu inte... more
Did you know that almost three thousand years ago, before there were athletic competitions at the first Olympics, there were music competitions at Delphi in Greece, with contestants singing hymns to Apollo? Or that, in the late 19th century in Americ... more
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There’s nothing more special than a Radio programmer who loves the music of his region as much as the artist who created. Joe brings stories of these artists to life in each episode. We are so grateful for this.
Joe is a true music lover. His passion and interest for the music and musicians on his podcast is infectious. I think any other music lovers out there will dig this!
Joe and the team are doing us music lovers a great public service with this podcast. Very organic and a wonderful dive into the people and music that make this region so special.
Joe Kendrick does a great job bringing entertaining and enlightening stories about the music and people of the South. I’ve lived in the South my whole life and Joe still manages to surprise me!!
“Southern Songs and Stories” is a cultural gem. The show not only features up and coming singer/songwriters but long forgotten stories like that of the Shelton Laurel massacre. A must listen!
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A deep-dive culture podcast focused on the people, places, and stories shaping Southern music. Episodes commonly explore songwriter journeys, festival culture, regional scenes, and the evolving sounds of roots and country music, often pairing intimate artist conversations with reflections on community, place, and identity. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on regional heritage, hands-on storytelling, and guest perspectives from performers, festival organizers, and music professionals, which yields a nuanced portrait of the South's musical landscape. The show stands out for its practical, storytelling-driven approach to music history and contemporary scenes, plus meaningful discussions around festival culture and regional identity ... more
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Southern Songs and Stories launched 9 years ago and published 100 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 Southern Songs and Stories include:
1. Abe Partridge
2. Ferrill Gibbs
3. Emanuel Wynter
4. Kelsey Waldon
5. Peter Eisenbrown
6. Shelby Means
7. Liam Purcell
8. Sam Tayloe
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