About this episode
John Spong introduces the new season of his podcast featuring notable fans of Willie Nelson discussing their favorite songs.
Music writer John Spong talks each episode to one notable Willie fan about one Willie song they love--then runs down the kinds of rabbit holes that open up when the subject is Willie Nelson. Starting March 11, fifteen new episodes featuring Kenny Chesney, Taj Mahal, George Saunders, Tami Neilson, Dave Stewart, Jamey Johnson, Ali Siddiq, Matt Berninger, and so on…each giving a uniquely personal take on the life and art of a genuine American folk hero.
People in this episode
Host: John Spong
Guests: Kenny Chesney, Taj Mahal, George Saunders, Tami Neilson, Dave Stewart, Jamey Johnson, Ali Siddiq, Matt Berninger
Topics covered
- Willie Nelson
- music appreciation
- personal stories
- American folk music
- song analysis
Keywords
- Willie Nelson
- music podcast
- John Spong
- song discussion
- season 7
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