Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose, special guest: Brittney Spencer

Nashville-based rock and soul singer Maggie Rose invites the listener into her world as an independent artist in the male-dominated, often volatile, music industry. Maggie hosts candid conversations with her female musical heroes about their lives in and out of music, challenging the status quo, and changing the game for those coming up behind them. January’s special guest, Caitlyn Smith

Live podcast taped in front of live audience and live-streamed on Volume.com.

MAGGIE ROSE

Hailed for her “multi-genre talents” by Billboard and deemed a “star” by Rolling Stone, acclaimed singer-songwriter Maggie Rose has released her ambitious new album No One Gets Out Alive. Hearkening back to early ’70s Laurel Canyon, the music deals in both dark and uplifting themes- disillusionment in relationships, ageism, female empowerment and living in the moment, among them, with Maggie’s big, soulful voice taking centerstage.

Maggie successfully straddles the worlds of pop, rock, soul, Americana and folk, unencumbered by genre specifics. Recorded with a dream team including members of Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit, Alabama Shakes and Gregg Allman’s band, the record was produced by GRAMMY-Award winner Ben Tanner, mixed by Bobby Holland and arranged by conductor Don Hart (Phish, Lyle Lovett).

A respected fixture of the Nashville community, Maggie has played the iconic Grand Ole Opry over 100 times and marquee festivals including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and Newport Folk Fest. A true road warrior, she has shared the stage with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Heart, Joan Jett, Eric Church, Gov’t Mule, The Mavericks, Fitz & The Tantrums, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Revivalists among others.

BRITTNEY SPENCER

Brittney Spencer is a genre-defying singer-songwriter from Baltimore, celebrated for her free spirit and her remarkable ability to craft songs that blend life, truth, and imagination. Dubbed “Nashville’s new star” by CBS Mornings, Brittney has earned acclaim from The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, Variety, Billboard, Consequence, and more.

Since the release of her debut album, My Stupid Life, earlier this year, Brittney has been featured on major platforms including CBS Saturday Morning, NPR Tiny Desk, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Daily Show, Austin City Limits, and NPR All Things Considered. She has also been recognized in prestigious lists such as 2024 Grammys Artists to Watch, Variety’s 2024 Most Anticipated Albums, People Magazine’s One to Watch, and Rolling Stone’s Future Artist.

My Stupid Life was produced by Grammy-winning Daniel Tashian, Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax, and Romil Hemnani, with collaborations from Grace Potter, Maren Morris, Abbey Cone, and Sarah Buxton. The album also features standout guitar contributions by Jason Isbell.

Brittney has toured extensively, sharing stages with artists like Jason Isbell, The Highwomen, Willie Nelson, Reba, Bob Weir, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Marcus King, and Grace Potter. Her notable festival appearances include CMA Fest, Railbird, Stagecoach, ACL, CMC Rocks, Tortuga Festival, Essence Festival, and Hyde Park’s BTS Festival, where she opened for Bruce Springsteen and The Chicks.

In addition to releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, Brittney made her Billboard Hot 100 debut at #27 as a featured artist on Beyoncé’s “Blackbiird” from the Grammy-nominated album Cowboy Carter.