Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose

Sunny Sweeney is a fearless, genre-blending songwriter and host of "Sunny Side Up" on Willie's Roadhouse, where her wit and deep musical knowledge shine. A Texas native and Grand Ole Opry veteran, Sunny has left her mark on Nashville with a prolific career spanning seven albums and tours with legends like Bob Seger and Garth Brooks. In this episode of Salute The Songbird, she joins Maggie to talk about reviving old songs, embracing raw authenticity, and why consistency beats fleeting fame. They also dive into songwriting secrets, the hurdles women face in country music, and finding unexpected silver linings in challenging times. The episode was recorded live at Chiefs in Nashville. You can catch Salute The Songbird in person every month by being in the audience at Chiefs; or, by tuning into the livestream at Volume.com. To view the entire episode with musical performances by Maggie and Sunny, go to Volume.com/iammaggierose.  To attend a live episode taping, go to https://www.chiefsonbroadway.com/ Salute the Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett and Jamie Wendt. Final mix by Justin Thomas at Revoice Media. Music by Maggie Rose. Filmed live at Chiefs in partnership with Volume.com. Follow Maggie and Salute the Songbird on Instagram @salutethesongbird @iammaggierose for new episodes and announcements.

Emily Ann Roberts first captured the world’s attention as a standout contestant on The Voice—even before she graduated high school. Since then, she's built a remarkable career, touring with legends like Blake Shelton and Jamey Johnson, and performing at the Grand Ole Opry over 20 times. In 2023, Emily Ann released her debut album, Can’t Hide Country, blending her deep roots in traditional country and bluegrass. In this episode, Emily joins Maggie to talk about her journey from East Tennessee to becoming a rising star in the country music scene.  The episode was recorded live at Chiefs in Nashville. You can catch Salute The Songbird live every month in person by being in the audience at Chiefs; or, by tuning into the livestream at Volume.com. To view the entire episode with musical performances by Maggie and Emily, go to Volume.com/iammaggierose.  To attend a live episode taping, go to https://www.chiefsonbroadway.com/ Salute the Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett and Jamie Wendt. Final mix by Justin Thomas at Revoice Media. Music by Maggie Rose. Produced in partnership with Volume.com.  Follow Maggie and Salute the Songbird on Instagram @salutethesongbird and @iammaggierose for new episodes and announcements. Follow Emily Ann @emilyann_music

In the Season 4 premiere of Salute the Songbird, Maggie Rose sits down with 18-year old guitar phenom and bandleader Grace Bowers. Grace shares her journey from learning guitar on YouTube to jamming on Reddit during the pandemic, which helped her build a dedicated following and earn a Gibson endorsement at age 14. She’s since played with icons like Dolly Parton and Tedeschi Trucks and gained praise from Rolling Stone. This episode dives into her passion for rock and blues, her independent path in the music industry, and her drive to use music for social impact. As Grace notes in the conversation, she's just getting started. The episode was recorded live at Chiefs in Nashville. You can catch Salute The Songbird live every month in person by being in the audience at Chiefs; or, by tuning into the livestream at Volume.com. To view the entire episode with musical performances by Maggie and Grace, go to Volume.com/iammaggierose. To attend a live episode taping, go to https://www.chiefsonbroadway.com/ Salute the Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett and Jamie Wendt. Final mix by Justin Thomas at Revoice Media. Music by Maggie Rose. Filmed live at Chiefs in partnership with Volume.com.  Follow Maggie and Salute the Songbird on Instagram @salutethesongbird @iammaggierose for new episodes and announcements.

Maggie is fresh off of opening for a band that David Fricke has called “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll big band” - Tedeschi Trucks. In celebration, we’re re-releasing the episode with the great Susan Tedeschi. And there’s a lot going on in Susan’s world at the moment: Fantasy Recordings is re-issuing her breakthrough album, Just Won’t Burn, to mark its 25th anniversary. And, Tedeschi Trucks Band is about to play two landmark arena shows - their first performances ever at Boston’s TD Garden on September 27 and at Madison Square Garden on September 28. Susan Tedeschi Trucks is a blues guitarist and singer-songwriter who leads the Tedeschi Trucks Band along with Derek Trucks. Susan is known for her guitar playing and her incredible voice, blending R&B, Rock, and Gospel into a soulful combination, which she talks about with Maggie on this episode. Susan explains why right now is a particularly important time for the female voice to be heard and shares some of the silver linings that came out of the pandemic. And, the two dig into the inspiration for and making of the Tedeschi Trucks project, I Am The Moon, their most ambitious to date. Salute the Songbird hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited by Justin Thomas. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Presented in partnership with Osiris Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grammy-nominated musician Grace Potter joins Maggie to talk about her latest album, Mother Road, which marks a turning point in her creative journey. Maggie and Grace discuss what it means to commit to a life in music, vulnerability in songwriting, and advocating for the women who have influenced their work. Grace talks about the videos she made for the new record, and shares the story of the filmmaking career she pursued which led her to her first band. Back in summer 2021, Grace Potter took off on a solo cross-country road trip that would soon bring a life-saving reconnection with her most unbridled self. Heading out on Route 66 from her home in Topanga Canyon, the Vermont-born artist spent the coming weeks crashing in roadside motels and taking time each night to deliriously transcribe the song ideas she’d dreamed up behind the wheel, often scrawling those notes onto the backs of postcards and motel notepads. The result is Mother Road, an album that marks the start of a thrilling new era of Grace’s career. Mother Road is available now. Grace Potter website Follow Grace on IG @graciepotter Follow Maggie on IG @iammaggierose and Maggie Rose Music Salute The Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with editorial assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Music by Maggie Rose. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Loeb is a GRAMMY™ Award-winning American singer-songwriter & touring musician, SiriusXM radio host, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling hit song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film Reality Bites. A trailblazing independent artist, Lisa was the first pop musician to have a Number 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. She joins Maggie on this episode to talk about embracing the multi-faceted aspects of one’s life, the importance of taking a moment amidst the chaos, and the pressure to be always on, always producing. Lisa shares the story behind the video for her song “Stay”, tells Maggie about the creative process behind her songwriting, and the two discuss the realities of balancing family life and career. “A Simple Trick To Happiness” is her 15th album. Follow Lisa on IG @lisaloeb and YouTube @lisaloebofficial Follow Maggie at maggierosemusic and on IG @iammaggierose Salute The Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with editorial assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Music by Maggie Rose. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ani DiFranco, songwriter, activist, Grammy winner, inspiration for musicians and women everywhere, joins Maggie on this episode of Salute The Songbird. Ani tells Maggie about the creative process she went through when writing her memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream and the importance of having the freedom to experiment with her art in public. Maggie and Ani dive into a conversation about identity and what it means to actively grow as an artist, and how to balance a creative life with the need to make a living. Ani DiFranco is a Grammy-winning musical artist and feminist icon recognized for her poetry and songwriting which pierces social convention and challenges the status quo, as well as for her social activism and political engagement. One of the first artists to create her own label in 1990, she is the mother of the DIY movement and has sold over 5.5 million albums on her own Righteous Babe Records, and recently released her twentieth studio album. While she has been known as the "Little Folksinger," her music has embraced many genres and collaborators ranging from Pete Seeger to Chuck D to Prince. She lives in New Orleans. Ani's music, including her latest release Little Plastic Castle (25th Anniversary Edition), and her memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream, are both available at AniDiFranco.com and Righteous Babe. Follow Ani @anidifranco Follow Maggie @iammaggierose and maggierosemusic.com for podcast episodes, news, and tour updates Salute The Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with editorial assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Music by Maggie Rose. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media. Please share, rate & review us wherever you get your podcasts.

Salute The Songbird is back with a groundbreaking artist whose songwriting threads personal storytelling with observation of our collective history - Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray. Amy joins Maggie from her home in Georgia to talk about her latest solo album If It All Goes South. Maggie and Amy talk about the making of the record and the dazzling lineup of guest musicians who appear, her relationship with Emily Saliers and their commitment to giving back to their community, and Amy discusses how her perspective has shifted as she’s gotten older. It’s a deep, inspiring conversation with one of our most gifted songwriters. Salute the Songbird is hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media. Edited by Tom Maxwell. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Listen to past episodes on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to the show. Follow us on social: @salutethesongbird Follow Maggie on IG @iammaggierose Get updates and tour news at maggierosemusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-songwriter, actress, author, poet, activist, and mental health advocate all describe Maggie’s guest this week - Jewel. She joins Maggie to share the story of her life, the lessons learned from her experiences, and the perspective gained that threads through her music. Never one to mince words, Jewel reflects on some of the most difficult moments in her journey that have given her wisdom and inspire her to advocate for others. Jewel explains her approach to creative freedom, and discusses the inspiration behind her new album, Freewheelin’ Woman, which, she says, reflects where she is now as an artist. Listen to Freewheelin’ Woman, available now More about Jewel on her website Follow Jewel on IG @jewel Follow Maggie on IG @iammaggierose Get updates and tour news at maggierosemusic.com   Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited by Justin Thomas. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grammy-nominated, CMA-winning musician Ashley McBryde joins Maggie on this episode of Salute The Songbird to talk about her latest release, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindiville. Ashley tells Maggie about the creative process behind the project, and how she and her collaborators created the characters on the record. Ashley explains why she chose to release Lindiville as her 3rd album, how it’s changed the way the band now approaches performing live, and what she means when she asks them if they’ve fulfilled their ‘emotional setlists’.  Ashley’s website AshleyMcBryde.com Follow @AshleyMcBryde on Instagram and Twitter Follow Maggie on IG @iammaggierose Get updates and tour news at maggierosemusic.com   Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited by Justin Thomas. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rita Wilson, a beloved musical force, sits down with Maggie to talk about her ambitious new album, Now & Forever: Duets. The album is an ode to the songs that made her fall in love with music - a collection of classic, timeless songs from the Seventies, arranged as duets. Rita tells Maggie about her move into music after a successful acting career, and what's she's learned about songwriting from some of the masters, like Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen. The two discuss what it means to access one’s own creativity, the importance of maintaining a strong sense of self, and why the time is always right to do what you love. Check out Rita’s trailer for her new release, Now & Forever: Duets The video for her duet with Jackson Browne and performance with Josh Groban Rita Wilson website Follow Rita on IG @ritawilson   Maggie Rose website Follow Maggie on IG: @iammaggierose Go see a show! Check out Maggie on tour.   Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited by Justin Thomas. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Tedeschi Trucks is a blues guitarist and singer-songwriter who leads the Tedeschi Trucks Band along with Derek Trucks. Susan is known for her guitar playing and her incredible voice, blending R&B, Rock, and Gospel into a soulful combination, which she talks about with Maggie on this new episode of Salute The Songbird. Susan explains why right now is a particularly important time for the female voice to be heard and shares some of the silver linings that came out of the pandemic. And, the two dig into the inspiration for and making of the new Tedeschi Trucks project, I Am The Moon, their most ambitious to date. I Am The Moon is available now. Follow Susan and Tedeschi Trucks Band on IG @derekandsusan Follow Maggie on IG @iammaggierose Get updates and tour news at maggierosemusic.com Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Kip Baggett. Edited by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of Salute The Songbird, Maggie chats with indie musician Bre Kennedy backstage at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, where they were both performing. Maggie and Bre discuss what it feels like to be back and Bonnaroo after 3 consecutive cancellations, as well as back on the road. Bre discusses the introspection she did during and emerging out of the pandemic, and how she got herself back to writing new music.  Singer-songwriter Bre Kennedy creates music soaked in rich, timeless storytelling with innate pop sensibilities. In 2019, she self-released her Jealous of Birds EP, followed by 2020’s Twenty Something EP, with both title tracks landing on Spotify’s coveted New Music Friday playlist. She released her debut full-length album, Note To Self, in October 2021, which was inspired by her time alone in lockdown and after reading Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. At the end of 2021, Kennedy signed to Nettwerk Music Group. She is currently working on new music and will join Joy Oladokun on her Spring 2022 tour. She has cemented herself as an artist to watch and one of the brightest voices out of the New Nashville music scene. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Baggett. Edited by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wanda Jackson is celebrated as the Queen of Rockabilly, one of the first women to break into the boys club of rock and roll. Discovered at the age of 14, she wasn’t afraid to step outside of the lines musically, and her original sound mixes up rhythm & blues with country & western. Wanda is Maggie’s guest on this week’s episode, and she tells Maggie about the early days of her career, what it was like to be one of the first women in rock and roll, and shares some of the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way.  Wanda Jackson enjoyed a long and successful career singing country and gospel material, but her most ardent fans celebrate her as the Queen of Rockabilly, one of the first and finest female voices rock & roll ever produced. Jackson sang with a passion, fire, and spirit that set her apart from her peers, and tunes like "Hot Dog! That Made Him Mad," "Fujiyama Mama," and "Let's Have a Party" sounded as powerful as anything delivered by her male contemporaries. She enjoyed lasting success when she shifted to country sounds in the 1960s, and her C&W sides would reveal the warmth and thoughtfulness of a major talent. 1960's Rockin' with Wanda! is a superb set of rockabilly performances, 2006's The Very Best of the Country Years is a well-curated sampling of her C&W work, and 2021's Encore found her full of fire at the age of 83. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Baggett. Edited by Matt Dwyer. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer-songwriter Erin Rae joins Maggie on this episode to talk about her new album Lighten Up, which has been called “a timeless amalgam of classic pop, cosmic country and indie rock”. Erin tells Maggie about the inspiration behind the songs on the album, which capture newfound self awareness and offer commentary on some of the issues we’re currently grappling with as a society. Erin and Maggie discuss the recording process and what inspired the lush, Laurel Canyon-esque sound on the album, as well as her experience growing up in the South and the impact it has had on her career. Nashville singer/songwriter Erin Rae and her group the Meanwhiles emerged in 2012 with a sound rooted in dreamy indie folk, Americana, and '70s pop/rock. Rae issued her minimalist solo debut, Putting on Airs, in 2018, followed in 2022 by the dynamic, retro-pop, and country-leaning Lighten Up. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Baggett. Edited by Matt Dwyer. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary Melissa Etheridge joins Maggie on this episode and things get deep very quickly. Maggie and Melissa talk about loss, navigating through illness, and how critical it is to talk openly about difficult things. Melissa discusses the work she’s doing through her foundation, along with the many other organizations she supports. She revisits her early days, when she was discovered by Chris Blackwell, and explains her approach to performing without ego, but with confidence. Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. Her critically acclaimed eponymous debut album was certified double platinum. Etheridge’s popularity built around such memorable songs as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy” for which she won her first Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am, featuring the massive hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought her a second Grammy. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Baggett. Edited by Matt Dwyer. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Maggie and Lzzy talk about Lzzy’s new signature guitar, the Explorerbird by Gibson. Lzzy tells Maggie about dreaming up the concept for the guitar and what went into making it. Maggie asks Lzzy to explain how she continues to evolve as a guitar player, her approach to practicing, and the two discuss the unwavering support they get from their Gibson family. Lzzy Hale, Gibson’s first female Brand Ambassador, is known for her explosive live performances with her band Halestorm. Her new Explorerbird is a hard-rocking, great-looking guitar that is built for heavy music. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, Kirsten Cluthe, and Matt Dwyer with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Baggett. Edited by Matt Dwyer. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lzzy Hale, front woman and guitarist for the band Halestorm, joins Maggie on the heels of releasing her band's new album, Back From The Dead. Lzzy tells about confronting the anxiety she felt during the pandemic, a theme that threads through the songs on the new record which she describes as her most personal yet. Lzzy and Maggie discuss the power of surprise a woman in music can hold, what it means to be a ‘reformed introvert’, and Lzzy explains the exercises she put herself through in order to overcome stage fright. Halestorm have elicited an emotional, physical, and spiritual reaction from audiences worldwide since it began as a childhood dream of sister and brother Lzzy and Arejay Hale. The group scored a GRAMMY Award in the category of “Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance” for “Love Bites (So Do I).” They became the first female-fronted band to hit #1 on the Active Rock radio charts, and cumulatively, their songs have racked up north of 1 billion global streams.  Simultaneously, Lzzy’s voice has resounded across popular culture. She has collaborated with Evanescence, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Apocalyptica, Mark Morton of Lamb of God, and The Hu. A symbol of empowerment for young women in rock, she gave the keynote speech at the Little Kids Rock Modern Band Summit and recently became Gibson Guitars’ first-ever female brand ambassador and hosted the annual She Rocks Awards presented by the Women’s International Music Network. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Baggett. Edited by Matt Dwyer. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning journalist Marissa Moss joins Maggie on this week’s episode to talk about her new book, Her Country, a “full and unbridled inside story of the last twenty years of country music through the lens of Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves”. Maggie and Marissa discuss country music’s complex history and finding hope, despite knowing that certain things will never change. Marissa shares insight on her approach to writing the book and covering country music, and explains why she’s not afraid to tell the truth. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Baggett. Edited by Matt Dwyer. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maggie welcomes singer-songwriter Adia Victoria to the show this week to talk about her new album, A Southern Gothic, which she wrote during the pandemic lockdown. Adia and Maggie discuss their complicated relationships with the South, why women should be able to claim their anger and their power, and Adia explains why she wants people to struggle with her art. Salute the Songbird is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted by Maggie Rose. Produced by Austin Marshall, Maggie Rose, and Kirsten Cluthe with production assistance from Grace Roemer and Kip Young. Edited by Matt Dwyer. Music by Maggie Rose. Graphics by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.