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The Forrest Williams Band, comprised of the husband-wife duo Pherrel and Forrest Williams, is one of 30A's most popular bands. Originally from Northwest Arkansas, they have spent most of their lives and marriage performing and writing music. Check out their fantastic love story and how their music impacts many adoring fans' lives.

Known as the "Alabama Astronaut" and based in Mobile, AL, Abe Partridge writes and performs his unique style of Americana music. A staple at multiple songwriting festivals each year, Partridge tours and performs extensively. I sat down with Abe during the 2024 30A Songwriters Festival at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL to discuss his music, preaching background, and his own podcast. 
When he isn't touring and writing songs, Partridge spends time painting. His various paintings hang in the private collections of Tyler Childers and Tommy Prine. His latest album, "Love In the Dark," is available through all major streaming platforms and his website. 

A Panama City Beach, FL, area native, Will Thompson has played in local and regional music venues for years. When he was 18, he sold everything to raise enough money for a recording studio. Along with his wife and band, the Will Thompson Band is one of 30A's most popular acts. Listen to our conversation and learn the story behind his latest single, 'Checklist.' 

Few of Music City's top record executives will argue that Jeffrey Steele is one of Nashville's all-time great songwriters. Yet what makes Steele so unique is that he devotes much of his time to mentoring the next generation of wordsmiths. I sat down with Jeffrey in the podcast studio at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, during the 30A Songwriters Festival to hear his story of personal trials and successes.

A fixture of the creative scene along Florida's Emerald Coast, Jessica Plowden Anderson grew up in Los Angeles, CA. She relocated to Florida's 30a corridor in 2013 after graduating from California Lutheran University. Today Jessica pursues her creative endeavors for storytelling and videography daily through That Girl Media, working in video production, which includes producing, filming, editing, and commercial & lifestyle photography - all of which are Jess's true passions. Grab a beverage, pull up a chair, and listen to our conversation. 

SOWAL House is a creative studio and event space in Rosemary Beach, Florida. It's also where most I-65 to 30a and Southern Americana podcast episodes are recorded. Each month they host a happy hour for local creatives to socialize and interact. 
This episode features 30a area creatives, Brynley & Lukas Joyner, who run several e-commerce sites, including fitness, lifestyle, and spiritual products. You can find both on Instagram @brynandlu, @lukasjoyner, @brynley.joyner, and @hewouldlovefirst.