Category Archives: The Writers Room

Nashville Native Kelleigh Bannen Talks About Her Fine Irish Name, Hosting Her Own Podcast, New Song/Video, “Church Clothes,” & More

Nashville Native Kelleigh Bannen Talks About Her Fine Irish Name, Hosting Her Own Podcast, New Song/Video, “Church Clothes,” & More

Jim Casey talks with Kelleigh Bannen about her Irish name, her podcast series, This Nashville Life, what it means to be a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country class, her new single, “Church Clothes,” working on new music and more. Show Participants Kelleigh Bannen Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Kelleigh Bannen’s website Listen…MORE

Camille Rae Talks Overcoming Fear to Follow Her Dream, New Single, “I Need Me,” and New Album, “Come Find Me”

Camille Rae Talks Overcoming Fear to Follow Her Dream, New Single, “I Need Me,” and New Album, “Come Find Me”

Lisa talks with Camille Rae about her roundabout journey to Nashville to follow her dream, a lifelong fascination with music, her new single, “I Need Me,” new album, Come Find Me, and more. Plus, Camille performs her new single, “I Need Me,” following the interview. Show Participants Camille Rae Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Camille…MORE

Thompson Square Talks the Joys of Parenthood, New Single, Motorcycle Wrecks and More

Thompson Square Talks the Joys of Parenthood, New Single, Motorcycle Wrecks and More

Lisa and Jim talk with Shawna and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square about the joys and challenges of new parenthood, their son Rigney Cooper, letting go of trivial things, writing songs for kids, their next album and more! Show Participants Thompson Square Keifer Thompson Shawna Thompson Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor…MORE

Runaway June Talks Reality TV, Family, Dixie Chicks and Other Musical Influences

Runaway June Talks Reality TV, Family, Dixie Chicks and Other Musical Influences

Lisa chats with Runaway June about their very different origins, how they came together as a trio in Nashville, Jennifer’s famous grandfather John Wayne, Naomi’s happy Amish childhood, Hannah’s vegetarian cooking website, The Poor Herbivore, songwriting with Eric Paslay and more! Show Participants Runaway June Naomi Cooke, lead singer and guitar Hannah Mulholland, singer and mandolin Jennifer…MORE

Jon Pardi Talks New No. 1 Album, Country & Western Music, Driving Bulldozers and More

Jon Pardi Talks New No. 1 Album, Country & Western Music, Driving Bulldozers and More

Jim talks with Jon Pardi about his new No. 1 album, California Sunrise, his fastest rising single, “Head Over Boots,” Country and Western music, his past working history, growing up in northern California and more. Show Participants Jon Pardi Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor Show Links Country & Western Star Jon Pardi Creates a Modern Throwback With New…MORE