Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were country music royalty who shaped the genre both through their solo careers and when they teamed up for songs like “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” and “After the Fire Is Gone.” But what were Conway and Loretta really like? Michael “Tre” Twitty Jenkins, the grandson of Conway, and Tayla Lynn Finger, the granddaughter of L ... Show More
Sep 17
Lizzy McAlpine | The Rolling Stone Studio
Lizzy McAlpine joins Senior Writer Angie Martoccio in the Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office to break down her new album ‘Angel,’ meeting her hero Joni Mitchell, and making peace with her “Ceilings” days and early TikTok fame. She goes deep on her new songs, from collabo ... Show More
26m 32s
Sep 9
Aaron Raitiere Will Change Your Definition of a ‘Country Song’ | Nashville Now
Aaron Raitiere has been compared to legends from John Prine to Shel Silverstein for his eccentric, anything-goes approach to songwriting. But the Kentucky native also knows his way around writing a hit: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, and Lady Gaga have all covered his songs. In t ... Show More
51m 9s
Aug 2025
MGK Interview! On Bob Dylan, Megan Fox, Rehab & His New Pop Album
The polarizing rapper-turned-singer discusses making rock legends into fans, blowing up his life, the harrowing abuse that shaped him and his latest musical pivot, "Lost Americana." Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe v ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2022
Remembering Betty Davis, a Futuristic Funk Force
A conversation about her unique music, her short career and the path that led to her rediscovery. Guests: Jon Pareles, Maureen Mahon and Oliver Wang. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app her ... Show More
49m 1s
Jul 2023
More Great Southern Rock Stories From the Road
From his days with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot, and The Artimus Pyle Band, Mike Estes has some very interesting rock stories. Plus, he'll tell us about his current band, Skinny Molly and the latest with them. The legendary Alan Walden shares a great story about an encounter between ... Show More
35m 38s
Sep 2023
Remembering Jimmy Buffett, Beach Bum Bard
A conversation about how the musician, who died this month at 76, turned a way of life into a song — and that song back into a very profitable way of life. Guest: Jon Pareles Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your ... Show More
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