We were so excited to be able to catch up with Ana Cristina Cash about her latest singles “Cheap Margaritas” and Daybreak” AVAILABLE NOW, as well as her upcoming EP “The Sunshine State Volume One” (forthcoming).

We talked about writing bilingually, her introduction to the music business, and how she sees a song from start to finish. This was such a fun chat!

Ana Cristina Cash is a Nashville-based American singer-songwriter who was originally raised in Miami, Florida by her Cuban parents who moved to the United States in the early 1960s during the onset of the revolution. Growing up listening to a multitude of genres, Cash’s sound wasinfluenced by an eclectic array of inspiration from Country, Pop, improvisational Jazz, and Latin music. Writing directly from the heart, the singer-songwriter’s recordings exhibit a broad vocal range, spanning from an expressive and resonating contralto to a soaring coloratura soprano, otherwise known as the “whistle register.” Ana earned her bachelor’s degree in journalismfrom Florida International University and her master’s degree in creative writing and literature from Harvard University.

Ana Cristina is currently preparing Part 1 and Part 2 of EP releases of songs that incorporate her country music with pop sensibilities and Latin influences. She will follow up the two EP releases with a full expanded album edition including several new tracks. She is a frequent performer on the Grand Ole Opry, The Bluebird Café, 3rdandLindsley, major sporting events and isan active part of the thriving Nashville music scene.

Be sure to check Ana Cristina out here:

• Website: https://www.anacristinacash.com/
• Bandcamp: Ana Cristina Cash
• IG:anacristinacash
• FB: anacristinacash
• YouTube: Anacrislove

We were so honored when Kirsten Rodden-Clarke and Jordan Coaker of Quote the Raven agreed to chat with us on the show! We had a great conversation about how they got involved in music “by accident,” their latest release “Map the Dark,” writing camps and we geeked out about vinyl (again!).

Quote the Raven, consisting of Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke have been performing together for over a decade. The pair got their start in small bars and pubs around St. John’s and in the past few years have rapidly grown to a household name around Canada and are steadily growing their clout on an international level.

The dynamic duo have a harmonious blend that’s incomparable; it’s like the blending of two voices into one, while their Americana meets east coast songwriting and stage dynamic are irresistibly charming.

Their sophomore album titled "Can’t Hold the Light,” an album that delves into the lives of working musicians won the 2022 ECMA for Contemporary Roots album of the year and was nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards. Their latest release “Map the Dark” is an amazing showcase of their talents!

Be sure to check them out here:

• Website: quotetheraven.com
• FB: quotetheraven
• IG: Quotetheravenduo
• Youtube:Quotetheravenduo
• TikTok: Quotetheravenduo

Talking with Shelby Means was such a delight! We geeked out over dogs. We talked about her amazing solo debut, self-titled album and the excitement of what happens next. Shelby has a long career touring alongside many legends and her first solo album shows what a legend SHE is!

Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, during her tenure in Nashvilleshe was a member of the incredibly impactful GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass band of all women, Della Mae. With Della Mae and others she has traveled to more than 20 countries around the world spreading musical diplomacy.

Means is also one half of roots duo Sally & George with her husband and collaborator, Sol Driven Train’s Joel Timmons. With Timmons, Mary Lucey, and Billy Cardine, she co-founded another group, Lover’s Leap, a genre blurring, heart-led Americana band. Means is a member of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, with whom she gained her first GRAMMY win for their 2023album, City of Gold. She’s also received more than a handful of awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association for her work with Della Mae and Golden Highway.

Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she’s also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music, released in 2025, Means inviteslisteners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR’s airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.

Be sure to check Shelby out here:

• Website:shelbyleemeans.com
• FB: Shelby Means
• IG: Shelbass