It’s not often you get to interview the person that inspired you to make Country music, but this week Ben does exactly that! Lady A opened his ears to the kind of country music Ben wanted to make, and their co-lead vocalist Charles Kelley joins him today.Charles takes us to all the important places in his life; from the golf courses of Augusta and the pharmacy where he met James Brown, to his swampy college party hangout in Athens where the early foundations of the band were laid, to the venue where they first performed in Nashville.He tells us all about how much has changed in Music City since he started out in music, and fondly remembers the pure optimism he felt when the band first formed. Charles explains how the pressure to build on their numerous number ones contributed to his problematic relationship with alcohol, and how he has shed the fear of failure since getting sober - resulting in an ambitious and joyous new album, Songs For A New Moon. If you want to get better acquainted with the songs mentioned in this episode, head to Spotify for the Country Roads Podcast Playlist and hit save. You can also follow us on Instagram @countryroadspod and subscribe to our Youtube channel for full length videos and bonus content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Drake Milligan
Chart-topping student of classic Country, Drake Milligan, joins Ben to talk about the places that have made him who he is today. Drake takes us to the barn in Texas where he sang his heart out as a child; he tells us about his dream holiday on an Elvis Cruise, where he performed with the The Jordanaires; and we journey to Memphis where he moved to film Sun Records and - in his words - went about as far as you can go without being Elvis himself! Drake speaks about his experiences on American Idol and America’s Got Talent, and the unlikely person who convinced him to do the latter! He speaks candidly about the importance of being ready for big opportunities when they come, and putting in the work it takes to be a performer and an artist in your own right. We also hear about his love for a British pub, and the surprising place he most likes listening to music... For more content, follow us on Instagram and Youtube - @countryroadspod.You can also check out our curated playlist on Spotify - the Country Roads Podcast playlist - where you can listen to every track discussed in each episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cam
Our journey begins with…. Cam! Grammy award winning singer songwriter, Camaron Ochs, is where we go for deep healing. She is one of the greatest storytellers around, so who better to ask about the places who have made her who she is today? Cam takes us to her Grandparents’ ranch in Southern California where her Grandpa first taught her to play the piano; we climb up the redwood tree in her parents backyard where she thought all her big thoughts as a child; and to the banks of the Nile where she started to heal a broken heart. She also tells us about the “humanness” of Nashville that she likes so much, and the elements of country living that feel so right to her. Of course, we talk about what it was like working collaboratively with Beyoncé, and we dive deep into her songwriting; the places and people who have inspired her most powerful songs - including the guru she met in Nepal who inspired one of the tracks on All Things Light!Listen to the songs discussed in the show by searching for our Country Roads Podcast playlist on Spotify. All episodes are also available on Youtube - @CountryRoadsPod - and you can follow us on Instagram @countryroadspod for more stories behind the stories of Country’s finest song writers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Country Roads - COMING SOON
Singer songwriter Ben Earle is offering Country fans a fresh take on the lives and careers of their favourite artists. Follow the podcast on instagramCountry music has always been closely tied to the land from which it sprung, and as a result many of the best Country songs tell us stories with a strong sense of place; be it Dolly’s Mountain Home in Tennessee, Tim McGraw’s Nashville, or Cam’s Redwood Tree in California. We’re taking this one step further by better getting to know our favourite Country stars through the places that are most important to them; the landscapes that have shaped them, the places that have opened their eyes to new possibilities, the people who’ve crossed their paths and inspired them to capture their story in a song. If their lives were a stack of postcards, where would they be from? We also dive deep into the songwriting, to find out more about the places that have inspired some of our guests most beloved songs. There’s a saying; we are everywhere we’ve ever been. So meet us here every Thursday to hear real stories about the places that have made the biggest and brightest Country artists who they are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Singer songwriter Ben Earle is offering Country fans a fresh take on the lives and careers of their favourite artists. Country music has always been closely tied to the land from which it sprung, and as a result many of the best Country songs tell us stories with a strong sense of place; be it Dolly’s Mountain Home in Tennessee, Tim McGraw’s Nashville, or Cam’s Redwood Tree in California. We’re taking this one step further by better getting to know our favourite Country stars through the places that are most important to them; the landscapes that have shaped them, the places that have opened their eyes to new possibilities, the people who’ve crossed their paths and inspired them to capture their story in a song. If their lives were a stack of postcards, where would they be from? We also dive deep into the songwriting, to find out more about the places that have inspired some of our guests most beloved songs. There’s a saying; we are everywhere we’ve ever been. So meet us here every Thursday to hear real stories about the places that have made the biggest and brightest Country artists who they are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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