The Life of a Musician

Season 1

The Life of a Musician is a stripped down "real" acoustic interview and performance with some of the best musicians in the country. The show provides one-on-one conversations and performances with no scripts, just an insight into the musician's life and behind the scenes stories. Each episode is filmed on location with the artist in an intimate setting.

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13 Episodes

John Jorgenson
E1
John JorgensonBrandon sits down with legendary guitarist John Jorgenson, named one of the top 100 guitarist in history by "Guitar Player Magazine". This segment features an in-depth conversation about John's life and career, along with three songs performed acoustically, two on guitar and one on mandolin.
Kristy Cox
E2
Kristy CoxAn interview and intimate performance with Australia's Queen of Bluegrass, Kristy Cox.
Kristy Cox House Concert
E3
Kristy Cox House ConcertA special House Concert edition, featuring Kristy Cox and her Nashville-based band performing in front of a live audience.
Sammy Shelor
E4
Sammy ShelorBrandon hangs out and plays with five-time IBMA banjo player of the year, and Lonesome River Band's frontman, the legendary Sammy Shelor.
Larry Cordle
E5
Larry CordleNashville's Hall of Fame songwriter, Larry Cordle, visits Brandon to discuss and perform his billboard-charting hit songs, including "Highway 40 Blue".
Alecia Nugent
E6
Alecia NugentA nice downhome visit with SPBGMA Award Winning Female Vocalist of the Year, Alecia Nugent. Alecia will be performing songs that span from the beginning of her career to her current album.
John McEuen, Part 1
E7
John McEuen, Part 1A very special visit with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's own John McEuen. John and Brandon perform some traditional songs from "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" days and discuss some of John's early influences.
John McEuen, Part 2
E8
John McEuen, Part 2John McEuen talks about his new book, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, The Making of a Landmark Album, 50th Anniversary.
Scott Fore
E9
Scott ForeTwo-time National Flatpick Guitar champion Scott Fore comes to the show. Scott discusses what life is like as a national champ and the ins and outs of being a guitar slinger and dad of three.
Vintage Silk
E10
Vintage SilkWe go inside the life and garage of the husband, and wife duo. Dave and Jeanie Shilling will talk about the joys of living a fulfilling musical life of an under-the-radar team.
Jonah Horton
E11
Jonah HortonWe get an early look at a growing prodigy. From a very young age, Jonah Horton has been blessed by some of Nashville's finest studio owners and musical giants.
Jerry Salley, Part 1
E12
Jerry Salley, Part 1Brandon sets down with Nashville's hit songwriting and producing star. Jerry has written chart-toppers for the likes of Elton John, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, and Chris Stapleton.
Jerry Salley, Part 2
E13
Jerry Salley, Part 2Brandon continues his conversation with Jerry Salley and we get into the in's and out's of running his record label Billy Blue.