I had the BEST time interviewing Hollywood Walker of Fame legend Beau Bridges and Grand Ole Opry inductee Pam Tillis on the Red Carpet at #NeonHighway 's premiere in Nashville! 🌟🌟
Read my unforgettable conversations with this royalty of Cinema and Country Music together! 🎬️🤠
Read my unforgettable conversations with this royalty of Cinema and Country Music together! 🎬️🤠
03:05 PM - Apr 02, 2024
My 1st big concert was Usher OPENING for Janet Jackson! 🤠
Janet's #VelvetRope Tour 🎪 July 10, 1998 @ Cleveland's Gund Arena 🏟️
Usher was just 19!! 🙀 My Way era. 🥽 Hard to believe — he was already such a refined singer and dancer, and so smooth... 25 years later, I enjoyed the #Superbowl show.
Janet's #VelvetRope Tour 🎪 July 10, 1998 @ Cleveland's Gund Arena 🏟️
Usher was just 19!! 🙀 My Way era. 🥽 Hard to believe — he was already such a refined singer and dancer, and so smooth... 25 years later, I enjoyed the #Superbowl show.
07:48 PM - Feb 12, 2024
Congrats to Allison Russell for winning the #GRAMMYs Best American Roots Performance for “Eve Was Black!” 🎉🥳🎊
It’s been amazing to see Allison Russell’s rise ✨ Be sure to catch her touring amphitheaters with Hozier all summer! 🏟️
An #Americanafest throwback @ Country Music Hall of Fame:
It’s been amazing to see Allison Russell’s rise ✨ Be sure to catch her touring amphitheaters with Hozier all summer! 🏟️
An #Americanafest throwback @ Country Music Hall of Fame:
06:21 PM - Feb 04, 2024
My lustrous friend Marie Osmond dazzled DFW for DAYS! ✨
Marie played TWO sold-out shows at Arlington Music Hall — and 8,000 people packed Sundance Square, where Marie sang for Fort Worth's tree-lighting ceremony! 🗣️🎄😱 Catch my in-depth interview with Marie here: bit.ly/m/iansaint
Marie played TWO sold-out shows at Arlington Music Hall — and 8,000 people packed Sundance Square, where Marie sang for Fort Worth's tree-lighting ceremony! 🗣️🎄😱 Catch my in-depth interview with Marie here: bit.ly/m/iansaint
03:13 PM - Dec 16, 2023
This doll’s leg broke a while ago, and we couldn’t find the part that broke off…
Came to find the 5 year-old had apparently taken matters into her own hands, and performed surgery with what she had available!! 😂🩻 We stan for Lil’ Miss Dr. Finklestein! 🙌
Came to find the 5 year-old had apparently taken matters into her own hands, and performed surgery with what she had available!! 😂🩻 We stan for Lil’ Miss Dr. Finklestein! 🙌
11:19 PM - Nov 27, 2023
I met my friend Nnenna, from Nigeria, in South Africa while she built schools for girls throughout Africa 🌍📚👯♀️
Her high school senior daughter, Kezie, is raising funds for Nawee Afrika to renovate classrooms in Cameroon 🇨🇲 You can join me in donating below 👇 and thank you! ❤️
Her high school senior daughter, Kezie, is raising funds for Nawee Afrika to renovate classrooms in Cameroon 🇨🇲 You can join me in donating below 👇 and thank you! ❤️
09:47 AM - Nov 25, 2023
I interviewed the LEGENDARY Ann Wilson for PBS, and it was magical! ✨
In addition to Heart classics, Ann and I discussed her monumental Dolly Parton and Alice In Chains collaborations — and her phenomenal PBS special with Tripsitter, premiering this weekend! 📺 Y'all let me know what you think! ❤️
In addition to Heart classics, Ann and I discussed her monumental Dolly Parton and Alice In Chains collaborations — and her phenomenal PBS special with Tripsitter, premiering this weekend! 📺 Y'all let me know what you think! ❤️
10:09 PM - Nov 21, 2023
3 Threaded Spouts
RIP, First Lady Rosalynn Carter — who enjoyed 77 years of marriage with President Jimmy Carter! 💒
I was profoundly moved by an interview the Carters did a few years ago, where they talked about The Carter Center’s focus on eradicating guinea worm. 🧵
I was profoundly moved by an interview the Carters did a few years ago, where they talked about The Carter Center’s focus on eradicating guinea worm. 🧵
05:01 PM - Nov 19, 2023
Sad to hear that Kool & The Gang drummer, songwriter, and co-founder George Brown has passed away 😢 That opening fill in "Celebration" will always provoke instant good cheer. 🥁 RIP!
08:29 PM - Nov 17, 2023
Have any of y'all seen the #Woodstock99 doc on Netflix? 🤔
Well, Collective Soul were just 1 of 5 acts to play both Woodstock '94 AND '99 — I interviewed bassist Will Turpin for PBS in Ohio, and he detailed his observations of the "absolutely tangible" differences between them 👇👀 Check it out!
Well, Collective Soul were just 1 of 5 acts to play both Woodstock '94 AND '99 — I interviewed bassist Will Turpin for PBS in Ohio, and he detailed his observations of the "absolutely tangible" differences between them 👇👀 Check it out!
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10:41 PM - Nov 02, 2023
This Friday @ 11 PM EST, WOUB PBS airs "The Cavern Sessions: Allison Russell" 📺
"Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains," the illustrious Allison Russell radiates as she did at Americanafest @ Country Music Hall of Fame! ✨
"Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains," the illustrious Allison Russell radiates as she did at Americanafest @ Country Music Hall of Fame! ✨
03:08 PM - Oct 04, 2023
Willie Nelson, John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Gov't Mule may be sonically disparate — but their performances of many river-themed songs at Riverbend revealed a broader universality that transcends genre ❤️🔥
Read my review of the Outlaw Music Festival for NPR Ohio:
Read my review of the Outlaw Music Festival for NPR Ohio:
07:38 PM - Sep 14, 2023
How fun it was to interview Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys — who are Opry inductees and Country Music Hall of Famers alike — backstage at THE Grand Ole Opry! 🎙️🤠
Joe memorialized country queens Loretta Lynn, Naomi Judd, & Jody Miller — and detailed his lead vocal on “Elvira!” 🎶 My PBS piece:
Joe memorialized country queens Loretta Lynn, Naomi Judd, & Jody Miller — and detailed his lead vocal on “Elvira!” 🎶 My PBS piece:
12:40 PM - Aug 04, 2023
Thank you, Donny Osmond, for the priceless gift of fulfilling a lifelong dream for my sweet Mama! 💕🤗✨
THANK YOU to all the fans that approached me, and complimented my PBS interview with Donny! 🙏 I had a wonderful time of meeting viewers in-person 🙋 Interview link: bit.ly/3rIZ6yy
THANK YOU to all the fans that approached me, and complimented my PBS interview with Donny! 🙏 I had a wonderful time of meeting viewers in-person 🙋 Interview link: bit.ly/3rIZ6yy
05:16 PM - Jul 29, 2023
No matter how massively played it was, her rendition of “Nothing Compares 2U” is one of the best covers of all time 💖
Sinead O’Connor performing at Madison Square Garden in 1992 🌟 Her brilliance won’t be dimmed by the tragedy of her untimely passing. RIP!
Sinead O’Connor performing at Madison Square Garden in 1992 🌟 Her brilliance won’t be dimmed by the tragedy of her untimely passing. RIP!
02:50 PM - Jul 26, 2023
Y’all, I was SO nervous about interviewing Donny Osmond — ‘cuz he & Marie have been interviewed by all the GOATs *and* hosted their own talk show! 😬
So reading that Donny enjoyed our conversation — on my birthday, no less — for WOUB PBS has me joyous! ✨ Check out our interview! 🤠👉 bit.ly/3rIZ6yy
So reading that Donny enjoyed our conversation — on my birthday, no less — for WOUB PBS has me joyous! ✨ Check out our interview! 🤠👉 bit.ly/3rIZ6yy
09:51 PM - Jul 25, 2023
I spent my BIRTHDAY interviewing Donny Osmond for PBS in Ohio —
and you can watch me react with shock to him singing SEVERAL of his classics for us! 👇🫠
Loved chatting with Donny about his wide catalogue, from the hits to deep cuts, in addition to reflections on surviving 60 years in show biz ✨
and you can watch me react with shock to him singing SEVERAL of his classics for us! 👇🫠
Loved chatting with Donny about his wide catalogue, from the hits to deep cuts, in addition to reflections on surviving 60 years in show biz ✨
03:32 PM - Jul 21, 2023
Y'all, I got to interview the captivating Kenny G for NPR in Ohio!!! 🎷✨🤩
We recounted a wide span of his fascinatingly unconventional career, and philosophized about everything from humility to how musicians will beat AI. Check it out, and let me know what you think! ❤️
We recounted a wide span of his fascinatingly unconventional career, and philosophized about everything from humility to how musicians will beat AI. Check it out, and let me know what you think! ❤️
10:24 AM - Jul 08, 2023
In my NPR review of Garbage's Dallas set, I wrote about the sweetness of Shirley Manson passing a torch — gifting Butch Vig's drumsticks — to a young boy, who sang ALL their songs & wore matching Garbage shirts with his Dad 🥲
The Garbage & Noel Gallagher of Oasis co-headlining tour is must-see! 🖤
The Garbage & Noel Gallagher of Oasis co-headlining tour is must-see! 🖤
12:33 PM - Jun 24, 2023
Although Noel Gallagher released 'Council Skies' just days ago, his new songs are instant classics, that compliment the Oasis gems in his live show — underscoring Noel's songwriting prowess.
For NPR in Ohio, I reviewed Noel's co-headlining tour with mighty Garbage 👇🤠 Let me know what y'all think!
For NPR in Ohio, I reviewed Noel's co-headlining tour with mighty Garbage 👇🤠 Let me know what y'all think!
03:56 PM - Jun 23, 2023
YOU GUYS! I had an in-depth interview with a true guitar god! 🎸🔥🤩 Chatting with Don Felder about cutting that homemade demo for the Eagles' blockbuster "Hotel California" was too surreal 🛏️
We also assessed the magic of improvisation, Don's bond w/ Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, & more 🤠 Check it!
We also assessed the magic of improvisation, Don's bond w/ Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, & more 🤠 Check it!
04:28 PM - Jun 05, 2023
Galyn Susman saved Toy Story 2 from calamity — when a glitch resulted in ~90% of the soon-legendary movie being deleted from Pixar network, producer Susman had a back-up copy for remote work during her maternity leave! 🧑🚀
She was just laid off by Disney.
She was just laid off by Disney.
06:53 PM - Jun 04, 2023
2 Threaded Spouts
Y’all, I interviewed one of the top guitar gods in rock history for my NPR affiliate — and I’ve got Resting Disbelief Face as I’m reading back the transcript 😭😭😭
I can’t wait for y’all to hear it! ✨
I can’t wait for y’all to hear it! ✨
08:49 PM - May 29, 2023
Tina Turner was 44 when she notched her first #1 .
8 years after leaving Ike.
Her eldest son was 25.
Tina's supersonic talent goes without saying.
But her perseverance was just as extraordinary.
That turn to the camera in "What's Love Got To Do With It" embodies perseverance ❤️🔥 RIP!
8 years after leaving Ike.
Her eldest son was 25.
Tina's supersonic talent goes without saying.
But her perseverance was just as extraordinary.
That turn to the camera in "What's Love Got To Do With It" embodies perseverance ❤️🔥 RIP!
06:05 PM - May 24, 2023
Dolly Parton and Naomi Judd were born only 8 days apart, in January of 1946.
It is wonderful to see Dolly pay tribute to her at #ACMawards It’s still incredible that a 38 year-old Baby Boomer and her teenage daughter from Ashland, Kentucky took the ‘80s by storm; 14 number one songs, alone! 🙀
It is wonderful to see Dolly pay tribute to her at #ACMawards It’s still incredible that a 38 year-old Baby Boomer and her teenage daughter from Ashland, Kentucky took the ‘80s by storm; 14 number one songs, alone! 🙀
10:23 PM - May 11, 2023
George Santos could’ve just stayed a drag queen.
Why on Earth would anyone want to trade drag for DC politics? This truly baffled me — but I think the wire fraud and money laundering charges answered my question 💀
Why on Earth would anyone want to trade drag for DC politics? This truly baffled me — but I think the wire fraud and money laundering charges answered my question 💀
10:22 AM - May 10, 2023
Witnessing Miko Marks fulfill her Grand Ole Opry debut dream was unforgettable! ✨
Miko spoke with me about the long arc of her wonderful friendship with Rissi Palmer — as seen in the PBS documentary, "Still Here" — and their tour commences TODAY! 🎶👯🎶 Catch it all at WOUB NPR 👇🤠
Miko spoke with me about the long arc of her wonderful friendship with Rissi Palmer — as seen in the PBS documentary, "Still Here" — and their tour commences TODAY! 🎶👯🎶 Catch it all at WOUB NPR 👇🤠
04:10 PM - May 03, 2023
MANY thanks to CMT for inviting me to the taping of The Judds’ Final Concert! 🤗
It was an honor to watch Wynonna perform under The Judds banner one last time ❤️
I wrote a review of the concert and its TV program for the NPR affiliate in The Judds' hometown ✍️ Read it here: tinyurl.com/JuddsFinal
It was an honor to watch Wynonna perform under The Judds banner one last time ❤️
I wrote a review of the concert and its TV program for the NPR affiliate in The Judds' hometown ✍️ Read it here: tinyurl.com/JuddsFinal
12:22 PM - Apr 30, 2023
