Madeline Smith is not just a powerful vocalist or beautiful writer. After talking to her for an hour on the phone the other day, I felt like we were good friends. Her honesty about the hard work she has been putting into her career is a fair warning to those who might think that pursuing a music career is easy. I so enjoyed getting to hear about how singing has taken her to the top 20 charts in the UK and I'm excited to see what she comes out with next. Two time British Country Music Awards performer, Madeline Smith is all class and poise and I hope you enjoy this episode.

I love that I get to share a conversation like this one. Tim Zack and his band mate and guitarist Jeff Westwood were not only super fun to hang out with, but they told me so many amazing stories and they shared some really fantastic insight into making their band successful. Banding together and staying strong amidst long, late hours and little time off is an almost insurmountable task which they make look easy. This Nebraska based band has been together for 7 years and knows how to rock out with crowds from Sturgis to The Grizzly Rose. 

Thanks for checking out this week's episode with Joey Canyon. Joey is a country music artist who has produced two albums and is the host of his very own television show "The Joey Canyon Show" on RFD-TV. He is a man who is passionate about the country of legends like Merle, Willie and Johnny. No amount of difficulty could slow Joey down as a young artist and now he begins production on season two of his country focused, Colorado inspired, musical entertainment show. A show that was created and conceived by himself and will begin airing in January of 2017. After listening back to this conversation I realized that Joey has produced for himself a life that he loves by pursuing the things in his heart, and that is really all any of us can ever do. Thanks for listening friends! As always I love to read your messages, notes and comments! @countrymusicpod. 

Nathan Dean, lead singer and band founder of Nathan Dean and the Damn Band, joins me on the podcast this week. This Arizona based band makes their rounds all around the American West and Midwest playing at venues like the Grizzly Rose and events like Sturgis. Our conversation was so enjoyable because of Nathan's honesty about the reality of leading a touring band and the work it takes to keep moving the band forward. I'd love your feedback! Rate and review!