In this in-depth conversation, Oklahoma country artist Krislyn Arthurs joins the show to discuss her bold, boundary-pushing sound, fearless songwriting, and the realities of building a career as a fully independent musician. From touring relentlessly, balancing a day job with music, to the upcoming release of her debut album Honky Tonk PhD, Krislyn opens up about finding her true voice, raw storytelling, and what it takes to chase this dream on her own terms. Whether you love classic country edge, outlaw vibes, or modern rowdy storytelling with a 90s twist, this episode delivers inspiration, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of laughs (and maybe a few "oh wow" moments).

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Today's episode is the next in a group of interviews we recorded at Steamboat Music Fest this past January. In this episode we interview Andy Hedges. Andy is a songster, reciter, storyteller, guitarist, and collector of cowboy songs and poems. The son of an Italian schoolteacher and a rodeo cowboy turned preacher, Andy was born in Lubbock, Texas, in the spring of 1980. He grew up in the small community of Tokio, Texas, where his family paid rent on an old farmhouse by looking after a few head of cattle. It was there that Andy fell in love with traditional music by listening to his father's cassettes of cowboy songs. Andy has had the honor of performing at places like the Grand Ole Opry and the Newport Folk Festival. Andy is also a podcaster and hosts Cowboy Crossroads with Andy Hedges featuring his interviews with everyone from cowboy poets and musicians to working cowboys. Enjoy the show!

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Today's episode is the next in a group of interviews we recorded at Steamboat Music Fest this past January. In this episode we interview Doug Moreland. Doug is an accomplished musician and chainsaw artist. He's led an interesting life and is one of the funniest guys you'll ever meet. I first saw Doug perform about 25 years ago at one of Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnics and he's still out there making people laugh, playing great music and making some amazing art through his chainsaw carvings. It was great to have him on the show!

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Today's episode is the next in a group of interviews we recorded at Steamboat Music Fest this past January. In this episode we interview Paul Overstreet. Paul is a multiple-time Grammy award winning songwriter and is certainly a legend in the business. Early in his songwriting career he penned songs for folks like George Jones as well as writing multiple hits that were cut by Randy Travis including, "Forever and Ever, Amen". It's almost impossible to list all of the awards and honors bestowed on him over the years so I've including this LINK to give you an idea of his status. Let's just say he's a BIG DEAL, and we were honored to talk with him.

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Today's episode is the next in a group of interviews we recorded at Steamboat Music Fest this past January. In this episode we interview Hope MacGregor. Hope has an amazing story on her journey to becoming a full-time artist, which includes graduating from West Point, becoming a helicopter pilot in the military, and getting a law degree. Yes, she's an amazing human! She performed for us as well while we had her in the condo for the interview, but, if you want to see that you'll have to catch it on our Patreon page. YouTube detected copyrighted music when I tried to upload the video…so rather than fight YouTube, you can catch it at Patreon. Enjoy the episode!

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Today's episode is the next in a group of interviews we recorded at Steamboat Music Fest this past January. In this episode we interview Shelby Stone. Shelby has been making a name for herself over the past several years and will soon be playing the famed Billy Bob's Texas on April 3rd, 2026.

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Today's episode is the first in a group of interviews recorded at Steamboat Music Fest this past January. In this episode we interview past podcast guest, Dalton Domino. Along with being a great writer and artist in his own right, Dalton has also been instrumental in the career of Shelby Stone. Shelby's episode will be released in two weeks.

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On today's episode we get to talk with Hayden Baker. Hayden has a new album out called Alive & Well and it's a damn good one. While Hayden is known for his serious guitar picking skills this album really highlights his talent as a songwriter too! Hope you enjoy it!

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Ryan and Bronson from The Filthy Heathens are the guests on this episode.

The Filthy Heathens came together a few years ago and their ascent into a serious touring band in the genre has been rapid. While they're based out of Ohio their touring schedule is full and wide. This is definitely a band you'll wanna keep your eyes on!

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Jackson Taylor is an artist who works in many different mediums as you'll hear on this episode. Jackson shares his origin story with us that involves being on the run as a youngster and having his own apartment by age 15. Along with playing in his band, Jackson Taylor & the Sinners, he also writes comic books and is now even jumping into the world a anima. He's lead a wild and interesting life as you'll hear in this episode.

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This coming January, more precisely, January 5th – 10th, 2026, the 40th Steamboat MusicFest will take place. MusicFest has been described as "The Superbowl of Texas Music", and anyone who's ever been would say that's an accurate statement.

In this episode Carly and Pete were able to visit with the founder and creator of this incredible event, Mr. John Dickson. John recounts how he first got the idea to create such a unique festival and how it has grown to be universally regarded as the Best of the Best of Texas / Red Dirt Music Festivals.

If you've never been to a MusicFest in Steamboat Springs, CO, and you're a fan of this kind of music, it certainly needs to be on your bucket list. Attendees of MusicFest will see their favorite musicians perform in various settings from intimate bars and huge outdoor stages at the base of the mountain, to the "Largest Dancehall in Colorado" – a climate-controlled tent brought in especially for MusicFest, that can hold 3,000 people!

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, August 27th and reservations can be made by clicking this LINK. And you better get on it early because the festival sells out every year! Packages include access to all musical performances, lodging, lift tickets, ski rentals and more!

John is also responsible for various other destination music festivals including the all-inclusive Big Beach Fest in Costa Rica coming up this June!

A great big TROUBADOUR THANK YOU goes out to John and all the fine folks at Dickson Productions for getting this episode lined up as well as their massive contributions to Texas County and Red Dirt music for decades!

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