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Jrodconcerts: The Podcast

Jamie A Rodriguez

Jrodconcerts: The Podcast is the definitive archive of creative excellence. Hosted by award-winning curator Jamie A Rodriguez (Jrod), the show features high-fidelity, long-form conversations that deconstruct the "Soul and Motion" of the world’s most iconic artists. From legendary icons like Judy Collins and Mary Wilson to modern vanguards like Lainey Wilson and Morgan Wade, Jamie extracts the internal blueprints, daily standards, and rigorous disciplines behind world-class performance. Ranked

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29:14

Jackie Martinez Marushka: Navigating the Future of...

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2026/04/12

In this episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we go behind the curtain of the music industry with one of Nashville’s most respected storytellers, Jackie Martinez Marushka.As a Hispanic PR trailblazer and founder of Marushka Media, Jackie has spent over 25 years building brands and managing the careers of world-class artists. We discuss her journey from a childhood obsession with American Bandstand to becoming an Amazon best-selling author with her new book, The PR Playbook. Jackie opens up about

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24:26

Aubrie Sellers: Attachment Theory, Modern Dating &...

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2026/04/06

What happens when you mix "garage country" grit with the complex world of relationship psychology? On this episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Aubrie Sellers to discuss her most ambitious project yet: Attachment Theory. Aubrie is a true Nashville original, and on her third studio album, she’s bracing through the "hellscape of modern dating" with raw, real reflections on intimacy, avoidant attachment, and the trauma compartments we all carry. We discuss why she’s

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23:33

Nicole Alexis (N/A): The DIY Grind, ADHD as a...

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2026/03/31

"Modern alternative music doesn’t need a machine behind it—just vision, grit, and truth."Today on Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we’re joined by Nashville’s own Nicole Alexis (stylized as N/A). After years of being the secret weapon behind the scenes for other artists, Nicole is stepping into the spotlight as a true one-woman operation. As a producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, she has built a massive community of hundreds of thousands by staying fiercely independent and refreshingly

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20:25

Katie Frank: Bro Country, Satire, and The Babies...

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2026/03/25

"Can you imagine if you started having contractions while on the podcast?"Singer-songwriter Katie Frank returns to the show for her second appearance, and let’s just say she’s "dropping" a lot more than just hit singles. As she prepares for the arrival of her first child, Katie joins Jrod to discuss the release of her sharp, satirical new single "Bro Country" and the upcoming tracks "Borrowed Trouble" and "No Hard Feelings." In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Katie’s brilliant,

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19:23

Adam Wendler: From Berlin Streets to Nashville Hits

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2026/03/16

Canadian singer-songwriter Adam Wendler joins the podcast to share one of the most fascinating journeys in modern music. From the shores of Lake Huron to the streets of Germany—where he spent years honing his craft as a busker—Adam has now found a "seamless fit" in the heart of Nashville.In this episode, we go behind the scenes of his 2022 album Motions and its 2023 raw counterpart, Motions (Acoustic). Adam also breaks down the lightning-in-a-bottle moment of co-writing the global smash "Austin

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24:37

Rissi Palmer: From Historical Debut to Color Me...

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2026/03/12

What does it take to say "no" to legendary producers like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis when you're only eighteen years old? Today, Jamie Rodriguez sits down with the incomparable Rissi Palmer to discuss a career defined by honesty, independence, and a commitment to her "lived experience.Fresh off the release of her "Perspectives" EP and a celebratory performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Rissi opens up about her evolution from her groundbreaking 2007 debut to her current role as a vital advocate for

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20:23

maryjo | Resilience, Independence, and the Business...

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2026/03/09

What does it take to go from being a shy singer in Ohio to a viral powerhouse with over 200 million streams? This week, Jamie sits down with maryjo to discuss her incredible journey from TikTok breakthrough to reclaiming her narrative as a fully independent artist. Fresh off her return to the American Idol stage and currently on the road with Alex Sampson, maryjo pulls back the curtain on the "artist's life." We dive into the grit required to manage the business side of music, her secrets for

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21:23

Rooster Walk 16: The Crown Jewel of the Blue Ridge

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2026/03/02

Rooster Walk is officially the #1 music festival in the region. After years of being a "top contender," the Martinsville, VA mainstay recently took home the top prize in the 2026 Best of the Blue Ridge Awards.In this episode, Jrod sits down with Executive Producer Johnny Buck for an inside look at the 16th annual festival (May 21–24, 2026). They discuss the festival’s moving origin story, its commitment to the Martinsville community, and the challenge of keeping independent festivals accessible in

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24:02

Jake & Shelby: Healing the Inner Child, Singing with...

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2026/02/24

In this episode of Jrodconcerts The Podcast, Jamie sits down with Nashville’s indie-pop sensations Jake & Shelby. From their shared roots in Hendersonville to gaining over a million followers and the attention of superstars like Michael Bublé, their journey feels like a "one in a million" miracle.We go behind the viral moments to discuss the duo's debut album, Learning To Love, and the soul-baring story behind their single, "Morning Light." Shelby opens up for the first time about her personal

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23:17

Tenille Townes on the "Hero Complex," Going...

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2026/02/16

"Choosing love ain’t love, unless the choosing is free."What happens when an artist stops caring about the "industry machine" and starts caring only about the truth? Today, we sit down with 2-time JUNO and 17-time CCMA Award winner Tenille Townes to discuss the most transformative chapter of her career yet. Last time Tenille was on the show, we were navigating the beautiful chaos of Bonnaroo 2022. Four years later, the "Nashville production" has been stripped away, leaving a raw, empathetic

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24:35

Aviva Mongillo: Breaking the Persona and Finding...

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2026/02/13

It’s been five years since Aviva Mongillo (formerly known as CARYS) last sat down with Jamie. In that time, she’s gone from a viral pop explosion to a radical artistic rebirth. In this episode, we deconstruct the journey of an artist who chose to walk away from the major label machine to find her own voice. Fresh off her role as Dori in the Netflix series Bet, Aviva opens up about the "recovering people pleaser" themes in her new music, the reality of being a CEO of her own independent career, and

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25:16

Judy Blank: The American Dream, Artistic Freedom &...

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2026/02/09

This week, we are bringing you a very special reunion and our final broadcast from this year's festival coverage. We taped this conversation a few weeks ago on-site at the 30A Songwriters Festival, and it serves as the perfect conclusion to our 2026 series from the coast. Five years ago, Judy Blank joined us for the milestone Episode #100. Today, she returns to the show as a global powerhouse with a brand-new perspective and a massive 2025 record. Judy recently released her latest album, Big

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25:48

Goldpine: From the KC Chiefs National Anthem to the...

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2026/02/05

“Sometimes, playing for 70,000 people is easier than playing for 50.”Live from the 2026 30A Songwriters Festival in South Walton, Florida, Jaime sits down with the husband-and-wife Americana powerhouse, Goldpine (Kassie and Ben Wilson). In this episode, we go behind the scenes of their journey—from the massive scale of performing the National Anthem at Arrowhead Stadium to the intimate, high-stakes environment of Nashville’s listening rooms. Ben and Kassie open up about the evolution of their

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13:37

GRAMMY 2026 MEGA-RECAP: Bad Bunny Makes History,...

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2026/02/03

We are back home in Nashville! After a whirlwind week in Los Angeles, Jrod is back in the studio to deconstruct a 2026 Grammy Awards cycle that felt like a tectonic shift for the industry.Before the glitz of the Crypto.com Arena and the Peacock Theater, we head to the historic Troubadour for the Americanafest Pre-Grammy Salute to the Songs of Neil Young. We break down the magic of seeing an all-star lineup with many friends of the show—including Rhiannon Giddens, Margo Price, I’m With Her, Sierra

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68th Grammy Preview & The Nashville Vanguard

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2026/01/31

Live from Downtown Los Angeles, in the heart of the Grammy orbit, Jrod breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.This year, the narrative isn't just about the chart-toppers—it’s about the "Vanguard" sound. We’re diving deep into the category breakdown and why the industry is seeing a necessary return to craft. In this episode, we discuss: The Nashville Vanguard: Why the Americana and Bluegrass scenes are the real signal in the noise this year. The

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Zach Williams (The Lone Bellow): On Resilience, Bono,...

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2026/01/23

How does a band survive losing an entire album's worth of recordings to a smash-and-grab theft? In this high-fidelity session, Zach Williams, the powerhouse frontman of The Lone Bellow, joins Jamie to pull back the curtain on the most exhilarating—and testing—chapter of the band’s 15-year career.Ahead of their new album What A Time To Be Alive (releasing February 13th), Zach shares the raw truth behind the band’s resilience. We discuss the anatomy of their recovery after their hard drives were

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24:31

Gretchen Peters | Live from 30A Songwriters Festival

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2026/01/21

In this high-fidelity conversation recorded live at the 2026 30A Songwriters Festival in Walton County, Florida, Jrod sits down with one of the most revered voices in American music: Gretchen Peters. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the ACM Poet’s Award, Gretchen Peters has spent her career deconstructing the human condition. While she is the pen behind legendary hits like Martina McBride’s "Independence Day" and Faith Hill’s "The Secret of Life," her own

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16:46

John Oates, Lzzy Hale, & The Traveling Wilburys:...

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2026/01/12

"Five years is a serious run for a tribute show." Today, we are joined by our dear friend, singer-songwriter Andrew Leahey, to preview a milestone event in Music City: The 5th Annual East Nashville Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys. Coming to The Basement East on Friday, January 23, 2026, this year’s lineup is the biggest and most ambitious yet. From the "no-ego" philosophy of the original legends to the tight-knit community of East Nashville, Andrew takes us behind the curtain of how this

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25:29

Singer, Songwriter, Filmmaker: BIRD

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2026/01/05

What happens when a classically trained cellist becomes an Americana soul-seeker and an award-winning director? In this episode, we sit down with Janie Price, the creative force known as BIRD, to explore a career that defies categorization.From her early days picking up the cello at age six to her recent acclaim from legends like Johnny Marr and Roy Orbison Jr., BIRD’s journey is one of relentless creative curiosity. We go behind the scenes of her stunning new single, "The Film," a track that

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Singer-Songwriter: Ben de la Cour

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2025/12/30

In this episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we sit down with the 2016 Kerrville New Folk winner and the master of "Americanoir," Ben de la Cour.Fresh off the release of his June 2025 album, New Roses, Ben joins us for a raw and insightful conversation about the grit required to make it in the Nashville machine. From his early days of doubt to finding his unique sonic signature, Ben shares the stories that shaped his latest record—a project born from late-night DIY sessions, vintage synths, and a

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