Ashley Anne is only 22 years old, but after this conversation, you’ll understand why Nashville is paying attention. And you'll understand why I became a super fan who won't shut up about her.

The Generational Heartbreak artist joins That Nashville Girl for one of the most emotional, funny, and honest conversations we’ve had yet — opening up about songwriting, moving to Nashville alone at 18, internet hate comments, friendship loneliness in your 20s, heartbreak, and the stories behind songs like “Paloma,” “Happy Birthday,” and “Phone a Friend.”

Ashley also shares:

•  the true story behind “Paloma” and the night out with Laci Kaye Booth that inspired it 
•  what it felt like when Carly Pearce recorded one of her songs 
•  how she built a fan community through honesty 
•  and why “pain into power” became her life philosophy 

If you’ve ever felt a little uncool, cried to a song in your car, struggled to find your people, or chased a dream that felt impossible… this episode is going to stay with you. And I'm certain I'll be seeing you at an Ashley Anne show soon.

Follow Ashley Anne: @ashleyannemusic

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An Australian artist moves to Nashville after years of dirt bike racing in Tasmania and busking on the streets of Scotland… and somehow the conversation ends with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Zoee joins Amanda Adams to talk about the long road from Tasmania to Nashville, the reality of chasing a music career, songwriting, street performing, Taylor Swift, country music, social media burnout, and why modern music lost some of its mystery.

Somewhere in the middle, they also discuss:

• Australian people trying to say “y’all”
• Busking in Glasgow
• Nashville’s famous billboard
• Live music culture
• and Zoee’s very unexpected Leonardo DiCaprio song

Zoee feels like the kind of artist Nashville was built for — talented, funny, wildly determined, and impossible to neatly categorize.

If you love Nashville stories, country music, emerging artists, music industry conversations, and discovering artists before everyone else catches on, this episode is for you!

Follow Zoee: @zoeemusic

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Country artist Cody Hibbard joins That Nashville Girl to talk about life before music, going viral online, and how he ended up on Keith Urban’s CBS show The Road.

Before national TV and nearly a million monthly listeners, Cody was working in the oil and gas industry, hauling trash with his family in Oklahoma, and playing songs in a small Texas bar after someone told him, “You don’t sound like you look.”

In this episode, Cody opens up about:

•  His journey from the oil fields to country music 
•  Being adopted from South Korea and growing up in Oklahoma 
•  Why he almost turned down The Road
•  The song for his daughter that stopped audiences in their tracks 
•  Social media fame and his hilarious online videos 
•  Addiction, recovery, fatherhood, and starting over 
•  Building a loyal fanbase without chasing Nashville trends 
•  Working with John Daly 
•  The real work ethic behind making it in country music 

Plus, Cody performs “Had I Been a Boy” and his new song “Barrel Gone Bad” live in studio.

If you love real stories, country music, and artists who do things their own way, this episode is for you.

Follow Cody Hibbard everywhere and stream his latest music now.

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There are some people you interview and immediately think:
“Everyone should know this person.”

That was this conversation with Angie K.

Before music, Angie worked in a Mustang junkyard pulling engines. She couch surfed across America. Lived in a horse barn. Worked on cruise ships. Auditioned for The Voice and American Idol over and over again until she made it. Met her wife on a cruise ship. And somehow became the voice Disney uses during their nightly fireworks show.

And that still barely scratches the surface.

This conversation is funny, honest, inspiring, wildly human, and one of my favorite interviews I’ve done in a long time.

We talk about music, identity, Nashville, taking chances on yourself, refusing to fit a mold, and why Angie K feels like the kind of artist people become lifelong fans of.

Also: her new music is SO good — and she performs “Contigo” live at the end of the episode. You'll have it on repeat all summer!

Follow Angie K on Instagram and TikTok: @officialangiek

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She moved to Nashville for music… and ended up creating one of the city’s sweetest hotspots.

This week, Amanda sits down with Kira Lynn Sain — singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and founder of Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar in Nashville’s iconic 12 South neighborhood. From cereal milk lattes and boozy milkshakes to writer’s rounds under the string lights, Wanna Spoon has become one of the most Instagrammable spots in Nashville — and a must-stop for girls trips, tourists, and locals alike.

But behind the pastel colors and viral photos is a story about chasing creativity, building a business from scratch, and figuring it out in real time.

Kira opens up about:
🥣 Moving from Canada to Nashville for music
🎶 Her songwriting dreams and publishing deal
✨ Building Wanna Spoon with zero restaurant experience
📍 Why 12 South became one of Nashville’s hottest neighborhoods
🍦 The drinks and treats everyone orders
💡 What she’s learned about entrepreneurship, burnout, and balance

If you’re planning a Nashville trip, obsessed with 12 South, love discovering creative entrepreneurs, or just want a fun feel-good conversation about building something unique — this episode is for you.

Visit Wanna Spoon:
📍 2407 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN

Follow:
@wannaspooncerealbar
@thatnashvillegirl
@askamandaadams

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Jackson White joins That Nashville Girl to talk about his whirlwind experience on American Idol, what it was really like singing in front of Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan, and how Hollywood Week changed everything.

The Nashville native — and son of country artist Bryan White — opens up about growing up around music, finding his own sound, and navigating the highs and lows of national television with a perspective far beyond his years.

Amanda and Jackson also dive into Nashville songwriting culture, his new single “Peach in the City,” the upcoming EP, social media authenticity, and the real-life story that inspired one of his catchiest songs yet.

The episode also features a live acoustic performance of “Malibu” and plenty of fun moments along the way.

Whether you discovered Jackson White through American Idol or you’re hearing him for the first time, this conversation makes one thing clear: he’s just getting started.

Follow Jackson on Instagram: @JacksonWhiteMusiic

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Craig Wayne Boyd is on That Nashville Girl — and he brought his next big hit with him.

From winning The Voice to building a global touring career, Craig’s journey is anything but typical. And in this episode, he gets real about everything it took to get here — the setbacks, the resets, and the moments that could’ve ended it all.

We get into:

•  His early days chasing a Nashville dream that didn’t come easy 
•  What really happens after you win The Voice 
•  Losing deals, starting over, and choosing to keep going anyway 
•  Life now — touring internationally, raising five kids, and doing it all on his terms 

And then… the moment.

Craig introduces his brand new single “She Haw” (out June 5), inspired by his wife Taylor — who also joins us for a special appearance that makes this episode even more fun.

This one is part story, part behind-the-scenes, and part “you’re hearing it here before everyone else.”

Trust me — you’re going to have this song on repeat all summer.

Connect with Craig and Taylor -- @cwbyall and @boydsrus

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Michael Oher’s story has been told before — in books, headlines, and of course, The Blind Side. But in this episode, Michael tells us what matters most to him now: the work he’s doing right here in Nashville through the Oher Foundation.

As a Nashville resident, Michael isn’t just lending his name to a cause — he’s building something for the kids, families, and future of this community. Ahead of the foundation’s 10-year anniversary celebration on May 21 at the National Museum of African American Music, we sat down to talk about education, mentorship, community, and why every kid deserves someone in their corner.

We talk about the mindset that helped him keep going when life gave him every reason not to, why he believes education is “real currency,” how Nashville became part of this next chapter, and why showing up for the next generation matters — whether you’re a Super Bowl champion, a teacher, a mentor, or just someone willing to care.

Yes, you may know Michael Oher from The Blind Side. But this conversation is about the man behind the story — and the legacy he’s building now in Nashville.

Get tickets or learn more at oherfoundation.org.

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If you love Brandi Carlile and Stephen Wilson, Jr. make room on your playlists for your new obsession, Bre Kennedy.

I was lucky enough to hear Bre Kennedy when she was opening for Stephen Wilson, Jr. at The Pageant in St. Louis. I turned to my friend and said, "I have to have her on my podcast!"  Fast forward a week, and she was sitting across from me. We were instant friends. We were kindred spirits. We were bonded by our love of lyrics, artistry, and something we all know -- grief.

In this episode, we talk about all of it:

* What it feels like to walk out on stage with just a guitar
* How to keep going when you lose someone so close that they are your "North Star"
* Opening for Stephen Wilson, Jr (and having him open for you)
* and my moment of clarity when I realize why I was so instantly obsessed with Bre's voice

You'll watch this one on the edge of your seat -- and somehow still feel completely comfortable. That's how I felt sitting with Bre Kennedy.

And then you'll go download her music, including her new album The Alchemist, while checking her tour dates because you'll know you can't miss a show.

Trust me when I tell you that this is one to watch...you'll be able to say you knew her before the entire world was talking about her.

Follow Bre on Instagram: @iambrekennedy

Tour dates and more: www.iambrekennedy.com

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In this episode, I sit down with Nashville photographer James Wolf -- the talent behind my podcast cover photos -- for a conversation about confidence, identity, and what it really means to be seen.

We talk about why photos can feel so vulnerable, how the right photographer can change the way you see yourself, and what it takes to capture real, honest moments.

James also shares parts of his personal story and how it shaped the way he approaches his work and connects with people. 

If you’ve ever struggled to feel confident in photos, this episode will hit.

Best advice: Know your vices.

Follow James on Instagram: @jameswolfphotography

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