Episode 9: The Best New Country Music: August 2020 (with Justin Loretangeli)

OK Country is joined by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Raihanna Estrada to learn about her roots, her music career so far, her songwriting process, and a dive into her music as well. Music Featured in this Episode: "Jump Off The Train" "June" "Cinderella" All written and performed by Raihanna Estrada and included with the approval of the artist. Support Raihanna: Website: raihannaestrada.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ApP3ePUgrDKY9mEElGQ3z?si=RyPU_aw2RmStzKmj9F4tVQ&nd=1 Follow the Pod: Twitter: @OKCountry1 @TheCountryPod Instagram/Facebook: @ThisIsCountryPodcast

Nashville singer-songwriter David Alan Bell comes back to the podcast to preview some songs of his new album, titled Country Music, out December 25th. Also featuring conversation on David's discovery and appreciation of country legends like Waylon Jennings, why he decided to release the album on Christmas, a brief lesson in history, and what he hopes to accomplish in 2021. Music In This Episode: "You've Changed" "We'll Never Know" "MLK" All off the new album, Country Music, out December 25th Follow David @DavidAlanBell on all social media platforms Follow The Pod: Twitter: @OKCountry1 @TheCountryPod Instagram/Facebook @ThisIsCountryPodcast

Texas-based singer songwriter Seth Jones returns to the podcast to preview some songs off his second album, Whiskey Attitude, reflect upon how he’s grown as an artist and songwriter since the release of his first album, and stories from the making of the album during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, if you’re a fan of The Office, stick around after the interview to hear Seth and Braden rank all of the characters on the show. Music Featured in this Episode: "Whiskey Attitude" "Better Off Alone" "My Everything To You" "Know What I Mean" feat. Kat Hasty "When I Can't Pretend" "Tumble Down" All from Seth's new album, Whiskey Attitude, out November 13th Seth Jones: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-jones/1487526632 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AoE1DBDpbQpsyoiAykP0N Website: Sethjonesmusic.com  Follow The Pod: Twitter: @OKCountry1 @TheCountryPod Instagram/Facebook: @ThisIsCountryPodcast

Oklahoma country singer Jeremy Studdard and two members of his band, Eric Wulz and Taylor Andrews, join Braden for a conversation about how the band came together, writing songs and making music, stories from the road, and an early preview of  “All Nighter”, a song off the new album coming Fall 2020. Music Featured in this Episode: "All Nighter" and "Whiskey Rain" by Jeremy Studdard Support Jeremy: Music: https://jeremystuddard.hearnow.com Website: jeremystuddard.com Follow The Pod: Twitter: @okcountry1 @thecountrypod Instagram/Facebook: @thisiscountrypodcast

Nashville-based songwriter Dave Fenley chats with Braden about everything from his new cover of "Grandpa (Tell Me 'bout the Good Old Days)" by The Judds to the life-changing moment he decided to pursue a career in music and the crazy story of how he opened for Miranda Lambert on her tours for 3 years. This wide-ranging conversation also includes ideas behind the purpose of music and what makes a song "good", and Dave's experiences on The Voice and America's Got Talent. Music Featured in this Episode: "Grandpa (Tell Me 'bout the Good Old Days)", The Judds cover by Dave Fenley Support Dave: "Grandpa" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2O8iEkh5vw Website: https://davefenley.com Follow The Pod: Twitter: @okcountry1 @thecountrypod Instagram/Facebook: @thisiscountrypodcast

Bluegrass singer-songwriter Bella White joins Braden to dive into the making of her debut album, Just Like Leaving (out 9/25). Conversations range from bringing a new life to the Bluegrass genre to songwriting, musical influences to the Canadian country scene, and of course mandolins and manatees.  Featured Music, all from Bella's new album Just Like Leaving: "Broke (When I Realized)" "Gutted" "All I Gave To You" Support Bella: https://bellawhitemusic.com https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bellawhitemusic/just-like-leaving-bella-whites-debut-album?ref=user_menu&fbclid=IwAR2PukvRVQXNRUhuHzGFn1AD72jYFGJj8kP7ST0B1XhRrcb9gQbAmDZI7oI Follow The Pod: Twitter: @OKCountry @TheCountryPod Instagram/Facebook: Thisiscountrypodcast

OK Country and Justin from procountrymusic.com have conversations about the best new country music released in August 2020. Selections offer variety from Country, Americana, Texas/Red Dirt, and Bluegrass, so you'll  find new music you'll love and broaden your horizons.

Sara Zebley and Hayley Prosser of the Steel Blossoms stop by to take a look at their new self-titled album, how the band came to be, and how they have evolved over the years as artists and songwriters. Then, the duo updates Braden on how Covid-19 has affected their year, their days of doing house shows, and their appreciation of artists like Ruston Kelly, Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, and Taylor Swift.  Featured Music: "County Line", "Kentucky's Never Been This Far From Tennessee", and "You're The Reason I Drink" from the new album, Steel Blossoms. Support Steel Blossoms: https://steelblossoms.com/home Follow The Pod: Twitter @thecountrypod Instagram/Facebook: This Is Country Podcast

Texas-based singer-songwriter John Baumann joins Braden to talk about his songwriting process tell some stories behind songs off his new album, Country Shade. Then, John dives into the formation of West-Texas Country Supergroup The Panhandlers (Baumann, Josh Abbot, William Clark Green, and Cleto Cordero), the making of their debut album, and what he's been up to during quarantine.  Featured Music: "The Country Doesn't Sound The Same" and "Grandfather's Grandson" off the new album, Country Shade "Caprockin'", off The Panhandler's self-titled debut Support John: https://johnbaumannmusic.fanlink.to/JBMusic johnbaumannmusic.com Follow The Pod: Twitter: @thecountrypod Instagram/Facebook: This Is Country Podcast

Bluegrass band Lindley Creek joins OK Country to talk about the making of their new album Freedom, Love, and the Open Road and how creating music as a family and touring the nation is the result of nothing but hard work. Music from the band is embedded throughout the conversation, including the incredible new song "Home To You". Lots of great stories are told, and you'll get to know Katie, Jase, Kathie, and John Rob Greer as well as some of the highlights of their Summer performing at Branson-based theme park and Bluegrass hub Silver Dollar City. Music: "The Mockingbird's Voice": 29min "I Gotta Go": 47min "Home To You": 59min Listen To & Support Lindley Creek: New album Freedom Love, and the Open Road:  https://music.apple.com/album/freedom-love-and-the-open-road/1518274818?uo=4&at=1l3v7ze&ct=website https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vIP2iHsvSVIJmdICjQxeB Website: https://lindleycreek.com/home Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @lindleycreek Follow The Pod: Twitter: @thecountrypod Instagram/Facebook: This Is Country Podcast