Stories Behind the Songs
Welcome to Stories Behind the Songs. This is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris Blair in Nashville, TN. After over 20 years in Nashville and owner of the famous music venue The Listening Room, CB has become friends with some of the biggest names in music, the writers behind the hits and amazing industry leaders. In this podcast, he sits down with those friends and shares their stories. You’ll hear about the songs you know from radio, you’ll hear from brand new artists and much more. Whether you have dreams of being in the music industry or just love great music, this podcast is for you!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 133
- Years Active
- 2025
Finding Your Voice: Abbie Callahan's Journey Through Music and Self-Discovery
The first time Abbie Callahan heard Dolly Parton perform live, something clicked. At just 14 years old, watching from the audience with her mother and grandmother, Abbie experienced what she describe…
Blake Pendergrass: Faith, Perseverance, and 15 Morgan Wallen Cuts
What does it take to go from waiting tables to writing chart-topping hits for country music's biggest stars? In this compelling conversation, songwriter Blake Pendergrass opens up about his remarkabl…
From Scotland to Nashville: Callum Kerr's Musical Journey
From the rolling hills of Scotland to the hallowed circle of the Grand Ole Opry, Callum Kerr's musical journey defies conventional paths. Our conversation reveals the beautiful synchronicity of event…
From Georgia to Nashville: Cole Taylor's Journey to Hit Songwriting
Cole Taylor's journey from small-town Georgia to Nashville success story perfectly captures the dreams that bring so many songwriters to Music City. Within just nine months of arriving in Nashville, …
Cattywampus: How a Word Nobody Wanted Became a Hit with Braden Jamison
Braden Jamison's voice hits you immediately – authentic, rooted in tradition, yet distinctly his own. The Oklahoma native's path to Nashville wasn't straight, having grown up playing four sports simu…
Beau Bailey: How He Crafted Hits for Artists like Blake Shelton and Hardy
What does it take to go from a small Louisiana town to writing chart-topping hits for country music's biggest stars in just a few years? Beau Bailey's songwriting journey is as unexpected as it is in…
Ashland Craft: Dive Bar Beauty Queen
This week I sit down with @ashlandcraft !
From growing up in small-town South Carolina to sharing stages with country icons, Ashland Craft’s journey is as raw and real as her voice. We talk about her …
The Swon Brothers: Songs That Said It All
In this episode, I sit down with @TheSwonBrothers!
From their Oklahoma roots to writing songs with @BlakeShelton and touring with @CarrieUnderwood, Zach and Colton share the highs, lows, and full-circ…
Stephony Smith: Johnny & June
In this episode, I sit down with the legendary @StephonySmith!
From singing harmonies with her brother in Memphis to writing award-winning hits like “It’s Your Love,” “Johnny and June,” and “Big Star,…
SBTS Takes On CMA Fest: Part Two
In this week's episode, Stories Behind The Songs takes on CMA Fest (part two) !
We had the opportunity to interview numerous artists this past weekend, and can't wait to share their Stories Behind The…
SBTS Takes On CMA Fest: Part One
In this week's episode, Stories Behind The Songs takes on CMA Fest! We had the opportunity to interview numerous artists this past weekend, and can't wait to share their Stories Behind The Songs with…
Zach John King: Slowed Down
In this episode, I sit down with @ZachJohnKing!
Whose breakout hit took the world by storm with its raw honesty and unforgettable first line. Growing up surrounded by cowboy culture, he’s navigated t…
McCoy Moore: Something To You
In this episode, I sit down with @McCoyMoore!
From growing up in small-town Florida to signing with @SonyMusic and hitting the road with @Lauren_Alaina and @HardyMusic, McCoy’s rise has been nothing …
Dylan Guthro: Missing Someone
In this episode, I sit down with @DylanGuthro!
From his early days touring with Port Cities to landing a major cut with @DanAndShay, Dylan shares the journey behind his standout track “Missing Someone…
Robyn Ottolini: Airplane Bottle
In this episode, I sit down with @RobynOtollini!
From writing songs at 13 to landing a deal with Warner Music Nashville over Zoom, Robyn’s journey is as heartfelt as her lyrics. We talk about the vira…
Carson Wallace: Made To Be Here
This week I sit down with singer-songwriter and artist, @Carson Wallace !
Originally from California, Carson moved to Nashville at just 17, inspired by his uncle—and hit songwriter, and driven by a de…
Brinley Addington: Chasing After You
This week I sit down with songwriter and artist, @Brinley Addington!
From growing up on bluegrass and church music in Kingsport, Tennessee, to knowing he wanted to chase music after a childhood trip t…
Jenna Davis: Acting, Singing, And Owning Her Story
This week I sit down with actress and singer, @Jenna Davis!
From growing up around music in Texas to jumping into professional theater by fifth grade, Jenna’s journey took her from LA’s acting scene t…
Big & Rich: Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy
In this episode, I sit down with the legendary duo @BigandRich— and their story is just as wild as their songs.
From touring with @Lonestar right out of high school to accidentally becoming a duo afte…
Andy Albert: Thinking 'Bout You
This week I got to sit down with legendary songwriter, @AndyAlbert!
From a small-town Georgia kid in an alt-rock band to writing country hits in Nashville, Andy’s journey is full of heart, hustle, and…