Episodes

Jeff sits down with Audra McLaughlin, the outstanding soul/country songstress that first gained notoriety after a four-chair turn on "The Voice" and then as a member of Blake Shelton's "Team Blake." They talk about the opport...

Rick Monroe swings by "McMahon on Keys" to give a sneak peek of the album, "Six Gun Soul," from Rick and his devoted band, The Hitmen. Together, they reflect on their early appreciation of the legendary Jim Croce ("Bad Bad …

As an artist, Ashlyn Grayce broke into the music scene with her first EP, Somethin’ ‘Bout A Song, and its debut at #4 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart and their Bestseller list; as a songwriter, she collaborates with som...

McMahon kicks back with longtime Tim McGraw bandleader, guitarist and co-producer Darran Smith as they laugh their way through past adventures on the road and in the studio. Darran goes full storyteller as he tells his tales ...

Yes, Paige King Johnson is an award-winning songwriter, artist, and vocalist. She's a strong talent, an impressive creative, so much so that country legend Pam Tillis has saddle up alongside her as mentor and collaborator. As...

Country funk songstress is a new artist by most standards, but she has hit the ground running with confidence and certainty. With four single releases in 2023 and more on the way, Julielle has already stirred up the music pot...

A last-minute opening concert slot for hitmaker Chris Cagle introduced us to Dakota Danielle and her music, a country blend of spunk, kindness and resilience. Dakota shares how her experience on the tennis court has helped he...

"The Indian Buckarette" is the alter ego of Richa Nagendra, a blogger, promoter, and lover of country music born and raised in Bangalore, India. We discuss being a country fan from across the world, her first trip to Nashvill...

Now in Nashville with a brand-new alt-pop record, Emma Rowley was first a star on Broadway as a kid, with a professional debut alongside stage icon Patti Lupone in Gypsy, followed by a run of Bye Bye Birdie starring John …

Now a vibrant radio personality on three radio stations in the Chicago area, Hannah B. has been on our radar since her first podcasting venture while still a college student with a dream of being in radio; Hannah invited McMa...

With over 6 millions streams, Christie Huff is a prolific singer-songwriter balancing gracefully between pop and country. In this interview, we discuss her songwriting session with hitmaker Mark Irwin ("Highway Don't Care" fo...

Krystal King launches her latest project, “Red Wine and White Lies,” and sets the table for new releases, talks about her new gig with Jimmy Buffett’s “Radio Margaritaville,” shares the downside of wearing overalls on a yach...

From both behind-the-scenes and behind the piano, McMahon has watched as Taylor Hughes works to carve out her place in the music business. Taylor loves her songs, her friends, her bourbon...and laughter. They talk through the...

Troy Castellano has covered a lot of ground as a Nashville songwriter, musician, and producer. He has left his mark on songs with Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe, been recognized as a writer on "Take the Trailer" by The Heels …

The tables are turned this week as Zach Stone jumps behind the mic to interview our host, Jeff McMahon. What does it feel like to play on a hit record? How did McMahon get started in country music? What led …

"Bambi-footed" is how Sheridan Gates describes those young female talents that step tentatively through the scary music industry. An artist herself with he own music and experiences, she helps them navigate the threats and po...

Maddye Trew is the real deal - both as a country music singer and as a human. This interview shines a light on her sparkling personality, soulful vocal and country flair as she and McMahon talk tour buses, concert stages, …

J.D. Shelburne was flipping through his copy of "Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors: This is Ours" well before releasing his own music and seeing his own songs on the charts. In this episode, J.D. and Jeff dig into both, …

Gabrielle Metz had a mission as a child: GET TO NASHVILLE. After an early graduation, she did just that – gathering up singles, spins, and songwriting skills with focus, deliberation, and persistence beyond her years. Her lat...

Dave Wilbert is a country singer with a passion for the clever, relatable and heartfelt lyrics that typified 90s country; this candid conversation reveals Wilbert’s new music as well as the common path that Dave shared with M...

Still a college student at Texas A&M, Lindsey Fish has already released seven original songs and is not waiting until graduation to go after the dream — becoming a working singer and songwriter. With her mix of talent, enthus...

American Blonde. Natalia and Tinka. As you might expect, (or probably not), they talk playing dilapidated juke joints and dive bars before they were teenagers. One sings while riding behind the drum kit. One is your typical ...

Nashville first fell in love with Turk McNamara as he filled the room, night after night, performing traditional Irish music. Soon, Nashville songwriters came to recognize the talent and truth in Turk’s own lyrics and perform...

Finding your way through the music business when you are just getting started can be a bit puzzling. When Caroline Kid met McMahon at a songwriter panel a few years ago, the two quickly became friends as well as musical …