Kathy Mattea

Kathy Mattea

Author: DittyTV December 13, 2021 Duration: 32:43
Welcome to Insights, everyone. Today, our guest is one of the most acclaimed female country artists of our time, West Virginia native and multi-Grammy award-winner, Kathy Mattea. When chatting with an artist of Kathy’s caliber and who’s been at it as long as she has (the early 80s to be exact), there’s obviously so much ground to cover and so many roads to go down. Today, what we focus on mainly is her new role as host of NPR Music and West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Mountain Stage show. Kathy’s been performing and sometimes co-hosting on the show for over 30 years, so it makes total sense that she would take the reins. She’s also performed on the show more times than any other female artist, second to fellow West Virginia native Tim O'Brien. While West Virginia will always be her “home,” Kathy’s chatting with us today from her house in Nashville, TN, and we’re honored to connect with her. So, without further ado, please welcome, Kathy Mattea. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind the bright lights and polished music videos, there's always a story waiting to be told. DittyTV's Insights | Music Interviews pulls up a chair for those conversations, offering a deeper look into the artists who soundtrack our lives. This audio series from the team at DittyTV-the 24/7 television network dedicated to music-extends their mission beyond the screen. Each episode is built around a genuine dialogue, moving past simple promotion to explore the craft, the inspirations, and the personal journeys that fuel the music. You'll hear from established favorites and discover compelling new voices, all through discussions that feel more like a backstage pass than a formal interview. It’s the human element behind the art, delivered in a format that lets you focus solely on the voice and the story. For anyone who has ever wondered about the process behind a favorite lyric or the experience of life on tour, this podcast provides a direct line to those answers. Dive into these candid conversations and get to know the artists you love, and those you're about to, on a more intimate level. This series is part of the Pantheon Podcasts network.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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