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During our Coffee and Conversations session at the Whitefish Songwriter Festival, we had the chance to sit down with singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen for an honest and powerful conversation about the journey that shaped her as an artist. Haley shared how music was woven into her life from an early age, heavily influenced by her parents—especially her dad, a drummer who helped spark her passion for performing. We also talked about her experience as a contestant on American Idol, and how the intensity of that time left a lasting emotional impact that she still describes as a form of PTSD years later. Rather than letting that chapter define her, Haley turned the experience into fuel for her creativity, channeling those lessons into writing and recording deeply personal music. Today, that resilience and authenticity shine through in the songs she’s creating as an independent artist forging her own path.
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We travel coast to coast, chasing the heartbeat of live music - from dusty dive bars and historic honkytonks to major music festivals and intimate songwriter circles. Along the way we sit down with the artist, songwriters and storytellers who bring music to life, capturing their voices, journeys and behind-the-scenes truths in unscripted, real-deal conversations on the Musical Miles Podcast.
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Musical Miles Podcast welcomes all interested in being a guest on our show. Artists, Songwriters, Festivals, Concerts, Venues, Fans - Contact us to request an interview to promote your Band, new single, album, song, historical or new venue or to share your story with us and our fans. We only conduct in person interviews, so check with us to see where we are headed to next.
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During our Coffee and Conversations session at the Whitefish Songwriter Festival, we had the chance to sit down with singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen for an honest and powerful conversation about the journey that shaped her as an artist. Haley shared how music was woven into her life from an early age, heavily influenced by her parents—especially her dad, a drummer who helped spark her passion for performing. We also talked about her experience as a contestant on American Idol, and how the intensity of that time left a lasting emotional impact that she still describes as a form of PTSD years later. Rather than letting that chapter define her, Haley turned the experience into fuel for her creativity, channeling those lessons into writing and recording deeply personal music. Today, that resilience and authenticity shine through in the songs she’s creating as an independent artist forging her own path.
MORE ABOUT HALEY JOHNSEN:
Website: https://share.google/6p0BkxJ72E7Ig8XL6
Instagram: https://share.google/4dtxViL0p130jG1lX
Facebook: https://share.google/hMR2IC3WhXWelaoUj
Spotify: https://share.google/yVQSnbsnrjJqRBdAc
Apple Music: https://share.google/0oHDCoHMGOcCGZBzg
MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST:
If you enjoy this podcast, consider donating at www.patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast
We travel coast to coast, chasing the heartbeat of live music - from dusty dive bars and historic honkytonks to major music festivals and intimate songwriter circles. Along the way we sit down with the artist, songwriters and storytellers who bring music to life, capturing their voices, journeys and behind-the-scenes truths in unscripted, real-deal conversations on the Musical Miles Podcast.
MORE ABOUT MUSICAL MILES PODCAST:
Website: https://share.google/njnmmglKCpu8nX7jn
Instagram: https://share.google/PvAJe1qGxIKhYSVZ7
Facebook: https://share.google/OcbFlCHb3fSntAVhX
TikTok: https://share.google/ikD2YSj8qEMv3ROY2
Spotify: https://share.google/ooaz1mIUqHoM9CW9z
YouTube: https://share.google/7xkaESL50rsQx93Qr
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:
Contact Byron Duffin
[email protected]
208-690-1426
SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Click the links for more info
Our Guitar Sponsor Klos Guitars ~ www.klosguitar.com
ROPER ~ Wear The West For Discounts on Boots, Shoes and Western Apparel ClICK THE LINK: https://eroper.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN
TIN HAUL ~ 30% DISCOUNTS For our Musical Miles Podcast followers Click the link to shop. https://tinhaul.com/?ref=BYRONDUFFIN
FOR PODCAST EPISODE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact Byron Duffin 208-690-1426
[email protected]
Musical Miles Podcast welcomes all interested in being a guest on our show. Artists, Songwriters, Festivals, Concerts, Venues, Fans - Contact us to request an interview to promote your Band, new single, album, song, historical or new venue or to share your story with us and our fans. We only conduct in person interviews, so check with us to see where we are headed to next.
Support the show
TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST DONATE HERE: https://patreon.com/MusicalMilesPodcast