45 Best Americana Music Podcasts

1. Americana Podcast

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Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.MORE Host Robert Earl Keen
Producer/Network American Songwriter, Robert Earl Keen
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2. New Slang

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New Slang is an interview-based podcast hosted by music journalist Thomas Mooney. It's mostly hour-long conversations with singer-songwriters, musicians, and bands within the Americana, country, folk, and rock realms. We discuss influences, albums, songwriting, and all things within that artist's life. Thomas Mooney has been published in the likes of Texas Monthly, Rolling Stone Country, & more.MORE Host Thomas Mooney
Producer/Network Thomas Mooney
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 110Facebook 3.2KTwitter 12.2KInstagram 5K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Twang Thang

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Twang Thang features outlaw country old and new, showcasing the folks who sowed the harder-edged musical seeds for what we today call Americana, as well as the newer artists who continue the tunes and outlaw ethos forward. George Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Lucinda Willimans, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakum, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Billie Jo Shaver ... Americana music didn't just show up one day — it has deep and varied country music roots. Twang Thang explores the originators, the newcomers, and the music that happened along the way!MORE Host DJ Dirk
Producer/Network DJ Dirk
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4. Tiki Man Radio - Coastal Confessions with B-Man and mi-Shell

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Tiki Man Radio presents Coastal Confessions with B-Man & mi-Shell 'Live' from the Beechy Shell Studios in Key West, Florida every Friday from 7-9pm Eastern Time.Tune in to Tiki Man Radio at www.tikimanradio.com or get the free app for your apple or android phones and take Tiki Man Radio with you wherever you go. Subscribe to our YouTube: @TikiManRadio and Subscribe to B-Man & mi-Shell at @keywestbman and our Facebook at www.facebook.com/bmanmishellMORE Producer/Network B-Man & mi-Shell
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5. American Songcatcher

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Tracing the roots of American music from its cultured past to artists playing it forward, folk musician, musicologist and host Nicholas Edward Williams takes listeners on a unique documentary-style podcast experience. Dive into the stories of centuries-old Traditional songs and migrants who carried their musical heritage here, and uncover the lives of pioneers and integral musicians who created and shaped styles such as Bluegrass, Ragtime, Jazz and Swing, Country, Gospel, Blues, Old-Time, and the Folk music that's derived from it all. Here's to the songs of old, may they live on forever.MORE Host Nicholas Edward Williams
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6. House of Mercy

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House of Mercy Church in St. Paul, MN, is an intellectually curious, artistically forward, community--called the best church for non-churchgoers by the City Pages. House of Mercy's weekly service includes award-winning sermons, always intriguing guests playing the best in country gospel/Americana music, and regular offerings from the hardest working band in the church band business: The Mercy Machine. houseofmercy.org, Contact us at info@houseofmercy.org. Donate at tinyurl.com/Donate-to-HOMMORE Producer/Network House of Mercy
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7. Roots Rednecks and Radicals

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Roots, Rednecks and Radicals is a weekly Americana/Folk music show for 95.1 KNVC FM in Carson City Nevada. This podcast hosts the interviews I do for the show.
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Producer/Network Will Houk
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 419Twitter 7Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Freight Train Boogie Podcasts

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The Freight Train Boogie podcasts are all about Americana and roots music. Most shows feature new songs from great independent artists. All of the songs featured on the show were written and published by the artists and they have given us permission to use their tunes on these podcasts. Enjoy!MORE Host Bill Frater
Producer/Network Bill Frater
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9. Tasty Brew Music

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Conversations and musical interludes with artists, industry professionals and supporters of the Americana/Global Roots Music scene. This podcast is curated by Diana Linn, Member of Folk Alliance International and the Americana Music Association, Host of the Tasty Brew Music Radio Show and Siren Song on 90.1 FM KKFI, and Co-Founder of the Heartland Song Network, Inc., a Kansas nonprofit dedicated to empowering the art of songwriting through education, collaboration and mentorship.MORE Host Diana Linn Ennis
Producer/Network Diana Linn
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10. Southern Americana

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Americana means many things to many people. For some, it's music; for others, it's a way of life. The goal is to take you on a journey of Americana's music, people and places, especially as it relates to the South. Recorded in the scenic community of Leiper's Fork, TN, we'll bring you in-depth interviews that help you better connect to the Americana lifestyle.MORE Host Paul Stanley
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11. Free Range Folk from WSKG

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Free-Range Folk features the best in new folk, americana and country, with some of the favorites from the rich history of folk and country thrown into the mix. Hosted by Crystal Sarakas. Produced by WSKG Public Media.MORE Host Crystal Sarakas
Producer/Network Crystal Sarakas
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12. Mike's Amazing Music

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Classic Americana - the sort of stuff you remember from your childhood, the sort of stuff you can grove to. This is the sort of music that inspires Mike Pezzo, the friendliest face in The Berkshires, and that's the sound you're likely to hear on any given episode of 'Mike's Amazing Music.' However, Mike is never known for limiting himself - everything from local artists, to the extremely off-beat is fair game when Mike is spinning disks!MORE Producer/Network WTBR 89.7FM - Pittsfield Community Radio
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13. Big Fat Wide Americana Hour

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The Big Fat Wide Americana Hour is dedicated to the idea that most strands of American music are related to each other. The show features Americana, country, blues, soul, bluegrass, folk, R&B doo-wop, and even a bit of jazz. The music is drawn from all eras.MORE Host M.D. Spenser
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14. Grateful Roots

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A podcast focused on Americana and roots music, along with folk, acoustic, and country music. Also featured Latest releases, artists, and classic tracks.
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15. 95.9 The Ranch-The Ranch Sitdown Podcast

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Check out weekly conversations with some of the biggest names in the Texas/Red Dirt/Americana Music like Koe Wetzel, Cody Canada, Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, Kylie Frey, and MORE
Hosts Shayne Hollinger, Heather Anderson, Malone Ranger, Elle
Producer/Network Shayne Hollinger, Heather Anderson, Malone, & Elle
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 132.1KTwitter 35.4KInstagram 47.5K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Gramps Just Makes S#!T Up

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 Americana and folk music singer-songwriter showcase, Gramps' humor, and mostly true historical and science-related trivia. Maybe a bit of myth-busting. Any imparted wisdom is strictly by accident.MORE Host Louis Cuneo
Producer/Network Louis "Gramps" Cuneo
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17. Front Porch Radio

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Check out George's unique sound from the Americana Music Triangle
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18. The Country Goldmine

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Superlative Studios presents The Country Goldmine hosted by Dylan Stone... a two hour weekly show covering many aspects of the genre including: Americana, folk, alt-country, classic country, western, bluegrass, roots and blues.. and many more. Filled with unadulterated gold, history, and stories of your favorite country artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Dylan Stone
Producer/Network Americana & Country Music
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19. Americana Road Show with The Derrieres

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Come join brothers Leo and Roger Eilts, The Derrieres, as we travel the backroads of the USA, bringing you great Americana Music.
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20. No Root, No Fruit

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A history of folk, roots, and americana music--one record at a time. Written, produced, & hosted by Matt Watroba.
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21. Soul Country - Americana with a Groove

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DJ/Filmmaker Ric Stewart brings a wham jam of swamp rock, Muscle Shoals, Memphis, Delta and outlaw with a dash of alt. Each 'cast features a new interview with a top career roots musician, including songwriters, hall of famers, sidemen and producers. Plus a few surprises from Ric's 30 year archive of interviews. Our companion website SoulCountry.com features playlists based on each show's conversation, video highlights and more information on programs. Be sure to check out the origin story documentary 'Blues Rock Hits Soul Country' at bluesfilter.comMORE Host Ric Stewart
Producer/Network The Blues Center
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22. Live from Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch

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Host Jorma Kaukonen introduces each program's featured artist in a series of concerts recorded at the Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp in Meigs County, Ohio. An eclectic blend of performances including blues, folk, Americana, rock, bluegrass, and jazz.MORE Producer/Network WOUB Public Media
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23. Americana One

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From the heart of Nashville comes Americana Music News, an entertaining and engaging podcast that captures the excitement of America's fastest-growing genre. Each episode features an interview with an Americana Music artist, the latest news and a sample of the music that moves us. Hosted by Ken Paulson of 'The Songwriters' television show (on PBS stations nationwide) and the former editor-in-chief of USA Today.MORE Producer/Network Americana One
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 399Twitter 22.5K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

24. The Hodge Podgecast: Country Music and Americana

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Just another podcast where two unqualified idiots rant about country artists they love or hate.
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Producer/Network The Hodge Podgecast
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25. Americana Station

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Hosted by Nashville songwriters India Ramey and Will Payne Harrison, Americana Station brings you interviews from up & coming Americana, Roots and Country artists as well as occasionally going Off The Rails with other people in the music industry.MORE Hosts Will Payne Harrison, India Ramey
Producer/Network Americana Station
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 40 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

26. Inside You with Lazer Lloyd

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Musical and spiritual improv connecting heart and mind while building bridges between people beyond space and time ...Lazer Lloyd speaks and sings about life's struggle for love, meaning, and the strength to hang on - discovering joy along the way.Lazer is a singer songwriter, guitarist creating his own take on Americana drawing on his roots in folk, country, rock, blues, and jam.MORE Producer/Network Lots of Love Records
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27. Folk Alley Sessions

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Folk Alley Sessions are exclusive in-studio performances and interviews produced by Folk Alley (a service of the FreshGrass Foundation). Folk Alley Sessions feature exciting, up-and-coming artists and longtime veterans in folk, roots, and Americana music. Hear artists perform and talk about their music in their own words. Watch videos of these exclusive performances via FolkAlley.com, the Folk Alley mobile app, or our Youtube Channel: FolkAlleydotComMORE Producer/Network Folk Alley
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28. Jack Barksdale's Roots Revival

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American Songwriter wrote 'Jack Barksdale has insights and awareness far beyond people twice his age, and he's able to put them into songs that touch listeners.' NPR.org said 'Jack Barksdale is special.' and Premier Guitar said 'Barksdale's talent is rare. He shines with earnest, unjaded passion on a foundation of will and an ability to connect.' Jack Barksdale is a folk/blues/americana singer/songwriter from Texas...MORE Host Jack Barksdale
Producer/Network Jack Barksdale
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29. My Backstage Pass

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Join hosts Lee Zimmerman & Billy Hubbard as they take you backstage for conversations with singer songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals! Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored 'Americana Music - Voices, Visionaries & Pioneers of an Honest Sound' which is now available on Amazon and other outlets...MORE Hosts Lee Zimmerman, Billy Hubbard
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30. Music at Three Pines: The Podcast

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At Music at Three Pines, we have hosted over 20 private house shows with incredible touring folk and Americana musicians. With the pandemic, we are on hiatus, but want to support these musicians as well as talk music. On this podcast, we will talk about the creative process, self-care, and the difficulties of the music industry.MORE Producer/Network Brad Raley
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31. Steve's New Music Guide

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Welcome to the Steve's New Music Guide podcast! Every Sunday since the Spring of 2020, I've sent an email with a handful of my favorite newly-released tracks from indie folk, Americana, rock, soul, blues, singer-songwriter, and more. And now there's a podcast that goes into a little more depth on each song. Every week I'll give you a taste of some of the best brand-new music out there!MORE Producer/Network Steve's New Music Guide
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32. Adventures in Americana presents Smouse in the House

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Music journalist and photographer Tom Smouse interviews a different Americana act--either local or just passing through--in each episode of this Twin Cities-based podcast. Whether it's in their home or in a local venue, Smouse chats with musicians about songwriting and more in the spaces they live, create and perform. Every episode also features two songs by the artists that are brand new, recent or special to them. This series was conceived and co-produced by Smouse with Jaclyn Nott and Carol Roth of Adventures in Americana...MORE Host Tom Smouse
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33. BUCK WILD with Mel

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This podcast no longer airs--our apologiesWBAM Radio takes a walk on the Wild Side with Mel on Wednesdays at 8pm ET.  BUCK WILD features Country music of all eras focusing on Outlaw and Americana. Grab yourself a cold one and GET BUCKED!!MORE Host Mel
Producer/Network WBAM Radio
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34. That Much Further West Podcast

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Sharing our favorite Americana, Alt-country and Roots Rock music from the Pacific Northwest
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35. The NERFA Podcast

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Welcome to the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance podcast! Explore the lives of Roots and Americana music in North America with us. As part of our regular programming, we will discuss what appeals to radio programmers about music, interview veterans of the music industry about the 60's, 70's, and 80's music industry, and host our own monthly video panel about how we can use it all to make the lives of musicians, venues, and music professionals better. Let us know what you think!MORE Hosts Sonny Ochs, Ron Olesko, Meg Griffin
Producer/Network Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
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36. Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency

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Black artists in Americana and country music are challenging the outdated notion that their lack of representation is due to a shortage of interest or talent. Their rich melodies, soulful harmonies, and artful lyrics  are the newest contributions to a body of work that has for too long been overlooked. Join host John Morrison as he presents five stories of up-and-coming Black Americana musicians seeking to reclaim country music as an inclusive genre...MORE Producer/Network WXPN
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37. Country Music's Dead

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Country Music's Dead examines historical folklore, high crime in the western plains, crooked lawmen, moonshiners and grifters from Texas to Appalachia with some of our favorite songwriters and troubadours from Americana, Folk, Red Dirt and beyond.MORE Producer/Network Audily
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38. The Deep Cut with Mick Gray

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Mick Gray interviews his favorite musicians and talks about the history of Rock and Americana music. Mick is a veteran comic book inker for DC Comics and others. His biggest projects include Promethea, Batman & Robin, and Pete Townshend's Lifehouse. To find out more about Mick's comics visit www.mickgray.netMORE Host Mick Gray
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39. Americanacast

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Podcast about all things Americana and the history of country music!
Producer/Network Caroline Kenney
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40. Americana Cafe Sundays Radio Show

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Americana Cafe Sundays is a long-running concert series presented, hosted, and sometimes performed, by Lucky Mud, an Americana music duo from the Florida Panhandle. These artists were carefully selected to perform as part of this series to present some of the finest music in the country today. This radio show delves into the depth and breadth of the world of singer/songwriters who may never be on commercial radio but who deserve to be listened to by a discerning audience. We are proud to present our friends and fellow artists in each 30-minute segment.MORE Email ****@luckymudmusic.com
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41. Formula Americana

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Formula Americana: A journey through the sound of Americana, including folk, country, bluegrass, rock roots and many more. Stories of artists and songs reflecting the soul of Americana.
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