Thrown into the Nashville music machine as a teenager, singer/songwriter Maggie Rose came to realize that her creative aspirations had outgrown the rigid confines of the Music Row scene. Rebranding both herself and her musical style, Maggie has evolved an independent style and an open mindset that transcends artistic boundaries, resulting in the genre-blending songs on her incredible forthcoming album "Have A Seat". Join Nick as he and Maggie discuss recording in Muscle Shoals, the joys of meeting new artists through podcasting, and fighting for equality and recognition in the traditionally conservative country music scene.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:36] Maggie's new record "Have A Seat" was ready to go when the pandemic hit, so she's been sitting on a lot of great music that will finally see the light of day
[02:28] Over the last five years, Maggie has discovered just what she can do with her voice thanks to her producer urging her to record live
[03:42] Maggie felt the pressure of music history when she recorded at the storied Muscle Shoals studio
[06:04] The tense and uncertain nature of the world over the last few years informed Maggie's songwriting, bringing both defiance and understanding to the music she created
[09:45] Maggie was up for the challenge of making this record, with the big sound and the complex production she was aiming for
[11:55] Maggie was able to shoot videos during the pandemic, including a three-part series for the song "What Are We Fighting For?" in which she plays five different characters
[14:14] After performing at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals for a radio concert, Maggie tailored her songwriting towards the goal of actually recording her next album at the legendary studio
[18:22] Being part of the Nashville music scene since she was a teen, Maggie realized she needed to redefine herself and become her an independent artist in order to break free of the confines of Music Row
[22:35] Maggie recognizes that the marginalized groups in the music industry are locking arms and demanding equality
[24:38] Maggie launched her podcast "Salute To The Songbird" to feature and celebrate the work and artistry of female musicians, making many new friends in the process
[29:13] In doing her podcast, Maggie was surprised by the different responses when her guests were asked how their perspective as a woman shaped their careers
[32:26] Maggie is excited to have finally have fifty concert dates on her schedule, as a chance to connect with fans and get honest feedback on her new songs
[34:06] Many of Maggie's upcoming shows are headlining gigs, but she's also hosting her own outdoor camping music festival in Missouri in July
[35:14] Maggie is enjoying a lot of new music from artists as diverse as Katie Pruitt to Vampire Weekend to Aaron Lee Tasjan
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
@SingleLock [Single Lock Records, run by Maggie's producer Ben Tanner]
@them_vibes [Them Vibes, band of Maggie's musicians Alex Haddad and Larry "Brother Love" Florman]
@whissellmusic [Lauren Whissell, songwriter]
@JonSantanaMusic [songwriter]
@charlottesands [songwriter]
@BrettTruitt [songwriter]
@BrigettaA [Brigetta Truitt, songwriter]
@brothersosborne [T.J. Osborne]
@goesbydylan [Dylan Hartigan, musician]
@KPmusik [musician Katie Pruitt]
@Fame_Music [Fame Music Studios in Muscle Shoals]
@fordfairchild [Maggie's video director]