Mo Ho Sessions

Ten years in Nashville. A new chapter ahead. And one of country music’s most authentic voices closing out Season 6...In the final episode of Mo Ho Sessions Season 6, we sit down with Dan Smalley at the 10th anniversary of Buckle & Boots Festival 2026 for a long-form conversation about songwriting, survival, family, country music, and the stories that shape who we become.Fresh from reflecting on 10 years in Nashville, Dan opens up about moving back home with his family, raising his son, new music on the horizon, and why country music remains the perfect place for honest storytelling.We also chat about:🎙️ Growing up in Louisiana and discovering music through his father🎙️ Moving to Nashville and building a career over the last decade🎙️ Why he's leaving Nashville — but not leaving music🎙️ The changing landscape of country music and where the genre is heading🎙️ Why authentic storytelling still matters🎙️ Life, family, fatherhood and finding perspective🎙️ The inspiration behind songs like "The State of Country Music", "Lucky", and "Sleeping With Someone Else"🎙️ Why he refuses to chase trends and remains committed to writing honest songsPlus, Dan performs a powerful acoustic version of "Jerry's Ghost" — the song inspired by the life-changing night that saw him accidentally enter the wrong house, get shot, survive, and ultimately transform his life. It's a story of addiction, redemption, second chances, and one of the most compelling songs to emerge from modern country music.We also dive into the song's incredible impact, why so many people connect with its message, and how music can help people navigate some of life's darkest moments.And yes… we somehow end up discussing Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, medieval survival rates, Toyota Tacomas, alligators, country music identity crises, and why Dan never wants to be labelled "bro country." 😂No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.Hosted by Linda Conway (Voice of a Woman) and filmed/produced by DC Brown Live, bringing you long-form conversations and live performances from the world of country, Americana and roots music.📺 Watch more episodes: Mo Ho Sessions playlist🎶 New single arriving August 7th💿 New album coming in 2027Thank you for joining us for Season 6 of Mo Ho Sessions.Filmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026#DanSmalley #MoHoSessions #BuckleAndBoots #CountryMusic #JerrysGhost #TheStateOfCountryMusic #Americana #Songwriter #LiveMusic #UKCountry

From childhood country dreams to festival stages, vintage country sounds, real songwriting and one of the UK scene’s most loved voices…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with Katy Hurt at the 10th anniversary of Buckle & Boots Festival 2026 for a long-form conversation packed with laughter, nostalgia, country music history and honest reflections on building a career in UK country music.From growing up singing country music at just four years old, to becoming one of the UK’s most respected voices in the genre, Katy opens up about songwriting, the changing face of country music and why authentic storytelling still matters.We also chat about:🎙️ Growing up obsessed with country music and soaking up its history🎙️ Why she’d time travel back to 1950s Nashville and the era of Patsy Cline and classic country songwriting🎙️ The evolution of country music — and whether the legends would even recognise today’s sound🎙️ The early songs that will never see the light of day 😂🎙️ Working day jobs, writing songs in cars, and the real realities of independent music🎙️ The story behind her first international No.1 “Sounds Good In A Bar”🎙️ Why “Face to Face” became one of her most meaningful songs🎙️ UK country music, independent artists, and why the scene deserves more recognition🎙️ Touring, burnout, festival memories and the dream of one day opening for Rascal Flatts 👀Plus, Katy performs a beautiful acoustic version of “Sounds Good In A Bar” — the song written after a long shift waitressing that would go on to become her first international number one.And yes… we somehow end up discussing DeLoreans, 67 Chevy Impalas, Claire’s Accessories clip-ons, pirate music sites, terrifying cruise ships, giant cactuses, secret SoundClouds, festival balloons, and why independent country artists deserve way more love. 😂No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.Hosted by Linda Conway (Voice of a Woman) and filmed/produced by DC Brown Live, bringing you long-form conversations and live performances from the world of country, Americana and roots music.📺 Watch more episodes: Mo Ho Sessions playlist🎶 More new music coming soon from Katy Hurt🎤 Plus catch Katy live on the road and at festivals across the UKFilmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026#KatyHurt #MoHoSessions #BuckleAndBoots #UKCountry #CountryMusic #Americana #LiveMusic #Songwriter #SoundsGoodInABar #FaceToFace

Authentic country music, hilarious stories, heartfelt songwriting — and one of Nashville’s finest storytellers at his absolute best…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with Matt Rogers at the 10th anniversary of Buckle & Boots Festival 2026 for a long-form conversation packed with laughter, honesty, songwriting stories, and the realities of building a career in country music.Fresh off supporting Jade Helliwell in the UK and heading into a packed summer of music, Matt joins us to talk about his journey from Georgia to Nashville, quitting a career in medicine to chase music full-time, and why authentic country storytelling still matters more than ever.We also chat about:🎙️ Growing up in Georgia surrounded by music and 90s country radio🎙️ Leaving a medical career to go all-in on Nashville🎙️ The changing music industry, TikTok, AI… and why live music will always matter🎙️ His hilarious viral Batman rooftop video 😂🎙️ Songwriting awards, perspective and why accolades aren’t the goal🎙️ Supporting songwriters through Nashville Nights International Songwriter Festival🎙️ Why great songs still beat algorithms every single time🎙️ Country storytelling, Southern culture and what makes country music connect so deeplyPlus, Matt performs a powerful acoustic version of “Camouflage” — an emotional song inspired by the loss of a veteran friend, written to raise awareness around veteran mental health and support the incredible work of Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation. Every penny from the song continues to go towards helping veterans and tackling the heartbreaking reality of veteran suicide.And yes… we somehow end up discussing AI country singers, beer as jet lag medicine, TikTok dances, George Strait, Red Bull, dairy farm cowboys, belly flops in music videos, and why country music will always need soul. 😂No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.Hosted by Linda Conway (Voice of a Woman) and filmed/produced by DC Brown Live, bringing you long-form conversations and live performances from the world of country, Americana and roots music.📺 Watch more episodes: Mo Ho Sessions playlist🎶 New music coming June 19th🎤 Catch Matt Rogers live on the road and through Nashville Nights International Songwriter FestivalFilmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026#MattRogers #MoHoSessions #BuckleAndBoots #CountryMusic #Nashville #Camouflage #Songwriter #LiveMusic #Americana #UKCountry

A song that changed lives, a story of healing, faith, motherhood — and one of country music’s most heartfelt voices…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with Jenn Bostic at the 10th anniversary of Buckle & Boots Festival 2026 for an honest, emotional and uplifting long-form conversation about music, grief, songwriting, motherhood and finding hope through life’s hardest moments.We take a trip back through Jenn’s incredible journey — from writing the song that changed everything, to performing at the Grand Ole Opry, Royal Albert Hall, BBC Breakfast, and connecting with audiences across the world through music that truly means something.We also chat about:🎙️ The unbelievable journey of “Jealous of the Angels” — and how one radio play changed everything🎙️ Performing at the Grand Ole Opry, Royal Albert Hall, and singing on BBC Breakfast🎙️ Growing up surrounded by music and learning songwriting through country classics🎙️ Why country music is storytelling — and the responsibility of sharing real-life experiences through song🎙️ Faith, healing and how vulnerability through music helps people feel less alone🎙️ Motherhood, balancing family life with touring, and life as a musician with a young son🎙️ Writing music for film and TV through her cinematic alter ego Echo LaRue🎙️ The world of sync placements, TV shows and multiple musical personas🎙️ Why songs can sometimes become much bigger than the people who wrote themPlus, Jenn performs a beautiful acoustic version of “Don’t Give Up” — an uplifting anthem about resilience, hope and keeping going through life’s toughest moments.And yes… we somehow end up discussing purple DeLoreans, Gilmore Girls, rainy weddings, songwriting nerds, preschool dance moves, and why front porch songwriting should happen more often. 😂No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.Hosted by Linda Conway (Voice of a Woman) and filmed/produced by DC Brown Live, bringing you long-form conversations and live performances from the world of country, Americana and roots music.📺 Watch more episodes: Mo Ho Sessions playlist🎶 New music coming soon🎹 Discover Jenn’s cinematic project Echo LaRue and pop alter ego Astrid EveFilmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026#JennBostic #MoHoSessions #BuckleAndBoots #JealousOfTheAngels #CountryMusic #Americana #Songwriter #LiveMusic #UKCountry

we have an exclusive announcement in this episode they have brand new single out this Friday — and a debut album on the horizon…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with Outpost Drive at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026 for a long-form conversation about music, marriage, creativity, and building a sound that feels entirely their own.We talk about where the name Outpost Drive came from, the Los Angeles street that became part of their story, and how their journey together — personally and musically — became the foundation for the band.From Willow’s love of guitar and classic rock to Mary finding her confidence as a singer again, this episode dives into the heart of what makes Outpost Drive so exciting: two worlds meeting, two voices blending, and a sound that pulls from American country, British country, rock, cinematic production, and something completely new.We also chat about:🎙️ The story behind the name Outpost Drive🎙️ How Willow and Mary first met — and why they were never “just friends” 😂🎙️ Building confidence, chemistry and trust as a duo🎙️ The realities of being married while building a music career together🎙️ The pressure of social media, streaming and modern music algorithms🎙️ Guitar heroes, songwriting, production and creating cinematic soundscapes🎙️ Their upcoming debut album The Outpost, arriving this September🎙️ Supporting The Crowboys on their UK headline tour this June🎙️ Why they refuse to be boxed into one genrePlus, Outpost Drive perform an acoustic version of “Rough Riders”, giving us a stripped-back look at one of the songs that has already helped turn heads on both sides of the Atlantic.And while we may not have covered it in the interview, there’s even more reason to be excited — Outpost Drive’s brand new single lands this Friday.No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.Hosted by Linda Conway (Voice of a Woman) and filmed/produced by DC Brown Live, bringing you long-form conversations and live performances from the world of country, Americana and roots music.🎧 New single out Friday💿 Debut album The Outpost arriving September 2026🎟️ Catch Outpost Drive live supporting The Crowboys on their UK headline UK tour this June.Filmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026#OutpostDrive #MoHoSessions #BuckleAndBoots #CountryMusic #UKCountry #TheOutpost #TheCrowboys #LiveMusic #Americana #CountryRock

From Philadelphia to Nashville, heartbreak songs written at 13, and finally making her long-awaited UK debut…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with Payton Taylor at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026 for a heartfelt long-form conversation about country music, songwriting, resilience, and the winding road that brought her to the UK stage.From writing emotional songs as a teenager to building a career in Nashville, Payton opens up about the highs, the setbacks, and staying true to herself in an industry that doesn’t always make it easy — especially for women in country music.We also chat about:🎙️ Discovering country music through storytelling and old records🎙️ Moving from Philadelphia to Nashville with her family🎙️ Life in Music City and navigating the industry🎙️ Her unexpected American Idol story🎙️ Female artists, comparison, and finding your own pace🎙️ The inspiration behind songs like “Bloom,” “Rhinestone,” and “Concealed Carrying”🎙️ Why it’s okay to grow in your own timePlus, Payton performs a beautiful acoustic version of “Another Sad Goodbye” — a heartbreak song she originally wrote as a teenager… before later finding out the man who would become her husband rewrote the lyrics as his own love letter to her. Yes, really.With appearances across Buckle & Boots and Buckle & Boots Switzerland, plus new music continuing to bloom, this felt like the perfect time to sit down for a proper conversation.No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.Filmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026#PaytonTaylor #MoHoSessions #CountryMusic #BuckleAndBoots #WomenInCountry #SingerSongwriter #LiveMusic #UKCountry

**From Nashville songwriting rooms to Buckle & Boots — and a career built on doing things his own way…**In this episode of **Mo Ho Sessions**, we sit down with **Austen Jenckes** at **Buckle & Boots Festival 2026** for a long-form conversation about music, fatherhood, creativity, and the journey from **Seattle to Nashville**.Known for powerful songs like **“Fat Kid”** and **“Never Left Memphis,”** Austen opens up about life as a singer-songwriter, appearing on **The Voice**, writing over **1,500 songs**, and why genre has never mattered as much to him as simply making the best song possible.We also chat about:🎙️ Growing up outside Seattle and finding music🎙️ Moving to Nashville and chasing the dream🎙️ His experience on **The Voice**🎙️ Why he refuses to be boxed into one genre🎙️ The emotional story behind **“Daddy’s Daughter”**🎙️ Balancing life as a touring musician, husband and dad🎙️ Touring Europe with **Christopher Cross** and what’s nextPlus, Austen performs a stunning live acoustic version of **“Daddy’s Daughter”** — one of his most emotional songs yet, written from the perspective of being a father and raising a strong, independent daughter.With a huge **US tour supporting Christopher Cross** on the horizon, Austen also talks about life on the road, songwriting, and staying grounded while chasing the music dream.No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 **Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.**Filmed at **Buckle & Boots Festival 2026**#AustenJenckes #MoHoSessions #CountryMusic #BuckleAndBoots #LiveMusic #TheVoice #SingerSongwriter #CountryRock

New album next week. UK tour kicking off. And a whole lot of stories from the road…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with Alyssa Bonagura at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026 for a long-form conversation about songwriting, producing, life between Nashville and the UK, and the stories that shape the music.With Alyssa’s brand new album America’s Backroads dropping next week (June 5th) and her UK tour kicking off June 10th, there was no better time to catch up. We talk about the inspiration behind the new record, touring life, female producers in country music, the evolution of the genre, and what music really means in difficult times.We also chat about:🎙️ Growing up on a tour bus with musician parents🎙️ Producing records and supporting female artists🎙️ Songwriting, healing and storytelling through music🎙️ UK vs Nashville country music culture🎙️ The story behind America’s Backroads🎙️ Her now legendary love affair with T-Bay Services 😂Plus, Alyssa performs an exclusive live acoustic performance of “America’s Backroads” — the title track from the new album, inspired by an unforgettable road trip with her mum across America.🎟️ New album: June 5th🎟️ UK Tour starts: June 10th (with dates already selling out!)No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — One song. One story.Filmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026#AlyssaBonagura #MoHoSessions #AmericasBackroads #CountryMusic #UKCountry #LiveMusic #BuckleAndBoots

What happens when one of Canada’s biggest country acts sits down for a long-form chat at Buckle & Boots’ 10th Anniversary? A lot of laughs, stories from the road, deep dives into music, and a live performance that had never happened before…In this episode of Mo Ho Sessions, we sit down with The Washboard Union for a proper conversation about where it all began — from childhood influences and family ties to how the band got its name, the story behind the original washboard “Mabel,” and the journey from playing for beer tickets at Trucker Tuesdays to award-winning stages across the world.We also talk:🎙️ The origin of The Washboard Union name🎙️ The role of harmonies and songwriting in their sound🎙️ Growing up with country music influences🎙️ Touring, friendship, and being a band of brothers🎙️ Their favourite songs and career moments🎙️ Playing the UK for the first time at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026And in a true Mo Ho Sessions moment, the band perform “Whiskey Give Me Wings” — a song they reveal had never been played live in front of people before this session.No rushed soundbites. No clickbait.Just real conversations and live music.🎧 Mo Ho Sessions — one song, one story.Filmed at Buckle & Boots Festival 2026.#TheWashboardUnion #MoHoSessions #CountryMusic #BuckleAndBoots #Podcast #LiveMusic #UKCountry