TEMPO Music Podcasts by The Tennessean

In 1972, young country-rockers the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," a triple LP full of collaborations with country music legends like Maybelle Carter and Roy Acuff. In this episode of Tempo, the Dirt Band's Jeff Hanna discusses the landmark album.

Country singer-songwriter Jason Eady is releasing his self-titled album on April 21. He came to the Tennessean to talk about the record and play two songs from the album: "No Genie in This Bottle" and "Waiting to Shine."

TEMPO host Juli Thanki chats with Dale and Ray about gas station shrimp tacos, the changing Nashville scene, their love for Merle Haggard, and why chicken[expletive]bingo is a thing.

More info on their latest album and tour: https://www.daleandray.com/#/home

Regina McCrary, renowned gospel artist, discusses her life, touring with Bob Dylan and her upcoming Easter brunch performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Gibson Brothers chat with music journalist Juli Thanki on all things bluegrass, growing up on a dairy farm North of Winterfell, writing lyrics, and defining their gift of "assonance."

Country artist Cale Tyson sits down with TNMusic News reporter Juli Thanki before going on his American and European tour.