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Americana CuriousInterviews from Americana Artist Inspiring the World Author: Ben Fanning & Zach Schultz
The podcast that unearths hidden Americana gems, shares untold stories from legends, and proves music still has the power to move us all. If you believe Americana music can transform the world, youre in the right place. Too many overlook its raw beauty and power to connect, heal, and inspire. We spotlight the artists carrying that torch unsung heroes writing the soundtrack to something bigger. Each week, hosts Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz bring you intimate, entertaining conversations with artists changing the world one song at a time like Old Crow Medicine Show, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, The Wood Brothers, American Aquarium, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and rising stars youll soon love. Youll discover: New music to love Hard-earned lessons from the road The stories behind your favorite songs Big inspiration and a good laugh Join us to celebrate the voices, values, and stories that keep Americana alive and prove why music still matters. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Songs that Shaped Us (Lore of Americana Curious)
Episode 67
Monday, 9 March, 2026
Some songs don’t just play; They mark seasons of your life.And you don’t realize it until years later.These are the Americana songs that shaped who we (Ben and Zach) have become.As you'll hear it's not because they were chart-toppers or because everyone else loved them......it's because they found us at a very specific moment.A long drive after a hard loss.A tiny club when you felt invisible.A lyric that said what you couldn’t say out loud.That’s the part we don’t talk about enough!We analyze strategy. We debate business models. We optimize everything.But songs?They bypass ALL logic.They attach themselves to your identity. When you look back, you realize certain bands didn’t just soundtrack your life, they helped AUTHOR IT.We can trace chapters of our own growth to specific records.Certain risks we took. Certain conversations we had. Certain seasons we survived.It’s wild how an honest lyric can do what no book ever could.The real question becomes isn’t whether music changes us.It’s this...Are we CHOOSING the songs and bands that shape us…Or are we passively letting whatever’s loudest do the shaping?What if the music you surround yourself with is determining the leader, parent, and partner you become?
