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Every so often, artists decide to release a new version of an older song of theirs with a gust artist featured on it. Sometimes this can add to the song and revitalize it. Other times, it's best left alone. Join us as we analyze some recent examples of this, include "You Lie" by The Band Perry ft. Kaitlin Butts, "Here For The Party" by Gretchen Wilson ft. Ella Langley, and more.

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This week, we're welcoming Colleen Lippert of Anchor Publicity to the podcast for our Widening The Lens series! Join us as we learn more about Colleen and her company (which just celebrated 10 years of business!) as well as gain insights into the world of PR and publicity in the music industry.

Colleen Lippert has spent the past decade building a career rooted in music, storytelling, and advocacy. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Public Relations from Marist College, Colleen founded Anchor Publicity in Nashville in 2016, turning her passion for entertainment and publicity into a successful independent PR firm.

Since its founding, Anchor Publicity has represented more than 100 emerging and established artists across country, Americana, pop, rock, and beyond, securing opportunities and media coverage across national, regional, and international outlets. Her work has earned industry recognition, including a YEPPIE Award for Best Secret Keeper (Publicist), three Josie Music Awards nominations for Publicist of the Year, and recognition as a “Rockstar Publicist” by Authority Magazine.

Beyond her work with artists, Colleen has become a passionate advocate for women in the music and entertainment industries and enjoys sharing her experience with the next generation of industry professionals. Most recently, she was a guest speaker at The Power of Women in Music during AmericanaFest. Her combination of hands-on industry experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and genuine investment in the people she represents makes her a compelling voice in today’s music industry.

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We've had a lot happen in the last month. Both of us have traveled places and the world lost Dolly Parton. Join us as we catch everyone - and each other - up on what's going on in our lives and the world!

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August was the month for album releases evidently, because there were so many of them! Join us for a special edition of our monthly new music episode we're coining: August Albums. From Charlie Worsham and Ian Munsick's first independent releases to the latest from Alex Warren and Dan + Shay, we're discussing them all.

New Music:

Charlie Worsham - Once Upon a Second Time Around

Erin Kinsey - Suede

Ashley Cooke - ashley cooke

Kate Cosentino - Weirdly Normal

Dan + Shay - Young

Ian Munsick - The Mountain Goat

McCall Chapin - Talkin’ Shit

Miggie Snyder - Hot & Young (Deluxe)

Lauren Alaina - Stages

Carly Pearce - Honest Woman

Alex Warren - WILDCHILD

Stella Lefty - Long Way Home

Jonas Brothers - "Listen When Sad"

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We're excited to welcome Isabelle and Natalie of SwiftArtists to the pod! Join us to hear us discuss how SwiftArtists came about, the community they've created, and (of course) a bunch about Taylor Swift.

SwiftArtists was founded in May 2022 by Isabelle Grogan for the purpose of connecting and promoting the music of independent artists in the Swiftie community. Natalie joined SwiftArtists shortly after due to the pair’s mutual love for Taylor and the Nashville music scene Their first live show was held in August 2022, and they’ve held 36 since then, building a strong community of SwiftArtists both locally and internationally. 

Isabelle, known also under her artist name Eezabelle, is a pop singer/songwriter, as well as a stand up comedian. Originally from Albany, New York, she earned a Bachelors in Music Business from the University of Memphis and relocated to Nashville shortly thereafter in 2021 to pursue music.

Natalie, originally from Maryland but has lived in Nashville for most of her life, earned a Bachelors of Science in Video and Film Production from Middle Tennessee State University. She discovered her passion for media production when she was in middle school and created lyric videos for Taylor Swift’s music. She now does some freelance work on the side.

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We're celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast by taking a look at what music looked like 100 years ago back in 1926. Join us as we see what's changed in music in the past century.

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Happy August and happy new music listening! Hear us discuss some of the latest music that's come out in the last month and let us know your own thoughts on them too!

New Music:

Riley Green and Hannah McFarland: "Go Again"

Grace Tyler: "Worse Places to Be"

Anna Vaus: "Human Being"

Mackenzie Carpenter: "Heart That Don't Break"

Lauren Watkins: "Better Love Next Time"

Ashland Craft and Tyce Delk: "Doesn't Have To Be That Way"

Ashley Anne: "Seat of My Skirt"

Maddie Lenhart: "Empty Room"

Scotty McCreery: 15

SJ McDonald: "When The Whiskey Wears Off"

Emily Ann Roberts and Ian Munsick: "Jack & Jill Daniels"

Mae Estes: "The '90s Called"

Caylee Hammack: "Must Be Nice"

Carter Faith: Cherry Valley Forever

Patrick Droney and Kelsea Ballerini: "Math of Us"

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Do you know which color M&Ms Van Halen banned from their green room in their rider? What about which artist has had a Billboard number 1 hit in each of the last four decades? We're testing each other with music trivia this week. Join us and see how many of these you know too!

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Our Widening The Lens series is back, and we're welcoming Miggie Snyder onto the podcast!

Miggie Snyder is an independent pop artist based in Nashville, TN. She has been releasing music since 2020 and is proud to write, produce, and record all of her music. She has had viral success with multiple songs including her singles "Legend Lake", "music man" and "How To Write A Love Song", with each gaining millions of views on social media. Her song "Legend Lake" continues to be her most streamed song, with over 1.5+ million streams to date. While she has strong ties to the midwest, she has performed all across the USA, including many notable venues - Hey Nonny (Arlington Heights, IL), Blue Strawberry (St. Louis), The Listening Room (Nashville, TN) and The East Room (Nashville, TN). She is inspired by artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Renee Rapp, and uses her theatrical background to bring comedic relief to all her shows. Miggie is proud to have fans not only all over the US, but worldwide, including large groups in Canada, the UK, Germany and Australia. Most recently, she released her sophomore album, Hot & Young, which gained 50k+ streams in the first week.

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Billboard released their staff picks of the top 50 albums of 2026 so far, and we decided to take a look at the top 20 of them this week. Join us as we take a very genre-diverse journey through new albums by some artists that we know, such as Ella Langley and Harry Styles, and many that we are discovering for the first time.

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Best Albums of 2026: Our 50 Favorites So Far (Staff Picks)

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