”Takin A Walk-Music History on Foot”

A walk in music history at The Country Music Hall of Fame

Join Host Buzz Knight on this episode of Takin A Walk-Music History on foot as he takes a walk in The Country Music Hall of Fame with the Managing Editor of the museum Paul Kingsbury.

Paul manages the development of written content for The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's website, exhibitions, public programs. publications, educational materials, and social media.

He is an author and authority on the history of country music, pop and rock music and was an Advisor to Ken Burns "Country Music" PBS documentary series.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music.

Currently, the museum has a special exhibit entitled "Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles-Country Rock,

For more information on The Country Music Hall of Fame check out:

https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org

 

 

    

Promo for upcoming episode with Paul Kingsbury from The Country Music Hall of Fame

Paul Kingsbury is the Managing Editor for The Country Music Hall of Fame and he joins us on this upcoming episode of Takin A Walk-Music History on foot.

How the beauty and grace of musician Amanda Shires led her to success.

The multi-talented Amanda Shires is our guest on Takin A Walk-Music History on foot.

She talks about her career influences and her passion for her craft. 

Show Notes below:

 

 

How the beauty and grace of musician Amanda Shires led her to success

Music is an integral part of human culture. We use it in genres, in ways of life, and for a myriad of purposes. Music also evokes memories, creates moods, and has the ability to change lives. Actually, music is one of the most influential forces in the world, affecting our minds, our bodies, and even our clothing. It can help you feel a certain way, give you an idea or insight that you might not have otherwise considered, and subtly change your mood. Learn more in this conversation as Amanda Shires joins us.

 

Amanda is a singer, songwriter, poet, and fiddle-playing Texan. In addition to her solo career, she performs with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and founded The Highwomen, a collaborative effort with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby.

 

In this episode, Amanda shares about her musical career, the support of her parents, the people she worked with, and how her career has progressed. Listen as she shares tips and insights into success in the entertainment world.

 

Tune in!

 

Key Highlights from the Show;

[00:01] Episode intro with Amanda Shires and a chat about her place of residence

[03:08] Amanda’s flashback on the day she asked his father for her first musical instrument

[07:51] Playing with the Texas Playboys band at the age of fifteen

[15:28] Other influential people that inspired his musical career

[17:25] Amanda’s attraction to Leonard Cohen and a union that was never successful

[21:03] Where she got the idea of “play like it’s your last time.”

[23:56] Amanda’s first encounter with John Prine

[32:16] Know more about Amanda’s signature project-the HighWoman band

[42:19] Are we expecting another HighWomen album?

[44:28] How she operated during the covid pandemic

[48:22] The importance of music, what it does, and why it’s so much part of our lives

[53:42] Ending the show and call to action

 

Notable quotes

• Music plays a key role in your emotional wellness in times of distress.
• Gravitate towards real people who have real stories from experience, and you will never go wrong.

Connect With Amanda Shires

Website: https://amandashiresmusic.com/

Wikipedia Profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Shires

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/AmandaShiresMusic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandapearlshires/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2bj8PyLGgwEhtr55CUzUw

 

About the Show

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Promo for upcoming episode with The Amazing Amanda Shires

Promo for upcoming episode with multi-talented musician Amanda Shires.

Amanda is a founding member of The Highwomen and has her own successful solo career.

How a Singer-songwriter jumpstarted his career without a record labels help

Musician Will Paquin joins takin a walk to talk about his independent path to success in a competitive industry. 

Promo for upcoming episode with musician Will Paquin

Episode dropping soon with musician Will Paquin and his rapid rise to music notoriety 

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