Rising country artist Macie Rae on music and inspiration

About this episode

Rising country artist Macie Rae discusses her music, inspirations, and upcoming releases with hosts Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald.

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Jeff and Mark sit down with rising country artist Macie Rae, a 15-year-old singer-songwriter blending country, pop, and rock into a fresh California sound. She shares her musical inspirations, performances from California to Nashville, and her mission to inspire listeners through heartfelt songs and upcoming original releases this coming summer...

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Jeff Barke, Dr. Mark McDonald

Guest: Macie Rae

Topics covered

• music
• inspiration
• country music
• performances
• songwriting

Keywords

• Macie Rae
• country music
• songwriter
• California sound
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Places: California, Nashville

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