Lance Cowan Interview | The Air That You Breathe | Americana Music Podcast In this episode, music journalist Peter Schavemaker talks with acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter Lance Cowan about his third album, The Air That You Breathe. After a distinguished career as one of Nashville's leading music publicists, working with legendary artists including Guy Clark, Joe Ely. Cowan launched his own recording career at the age of 65, with album releases So Far So Good (2023) and Against the Grain (2024). Now with The Air That You Breathe (release July 2026 on Boston-based Patio Records), he has become one of the most talked-about new voices in Americana and singer-songwriter music. Lance discusses the stories behind The Air That You Breathe, his collaboration with Karen Leipziger, producer Scott Paschall and musicians including Sam Bush. He also shares his thoughts on songwriting, storytelling, Jackson Browne's influence, the Nashville music scene, Americana, folk music and writing songs about faith, compassion, gun violence and hope. If you love Americana music, singer-songwriters, Nashville, folk, roots music, country music and in-depth artist interviews, this conversation offers a fascinating look at one of the genre's most authentic storytellers. Keywords: Lance Cowan, The Air That You Breathe, Americana, Americana music, singer-songwriter, Nashville, folk music, roots music, country music, Jackson Browne, Guy Clark. Interview © 2026 Peter Schavemaker Tekst, Audio en Podcast Producties.
