{"podcast":{"title":"Americana Curious","slug":"americana-curious-6927062","podcast_index_feed_id":6927062,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/americana-curious/","website_url":"https://americana-curious.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d1d1e57a-ffa6-41eb-acd2-19bdad505b4e/YpyXMhN8SSh5rCrXyEzsF_tC.jpg","author":"Ben Fanning & Zach Schultz","episode_count":79,"summary":"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, you’re 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 you’ll soon love. You’ll 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T22:17:19.912101+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062"},"episode":{"title":"Bella White: The Rising Americana Voice You Need to Hear","slug":"bella-white-the-rising-americana-voice-you-need-to-hear","published_at":"2026-05-26T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062/bella-white-the-rising-americana-voice-you-need-to-hear","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062","url":"https://americana-curious.captivate.fm/episode/bella-white","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b2d4cb47-f0a3-49a2-8c2b-527b9087e4db.mp3","summary":"Some artists sound polished. Some artists sound real. The rare ones give you both. I caught up with backstage at the Charleston Pour House right before she took the stage — you can hear the traffic outside, the crowd starting to buzz, and the energy building before the show. At just 25 years old, Bella is writing songs with an emotional honesty and depth that feels timeless. We talked about emotional restlessness, life between places, quietly commanding a room, and how heartbreak and searching have shaped her songwriting. She also opened up about evolving beyond her bluegrass roots while staying true to the music that raised her. Bella’s upcoming album A Sign in the Weather is going to connect with a lot of people. This conversation made it obvious why her shows are selling out across the country right now.","meta_description":"Some artists sound polished. Some artists sound real. The rare ones give you both. I caught up with backstage at the Charleston Pour House right before sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1438,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/americana-curious-6927062/episodes/bella-white-the-rising-americana-voice-you-need-to-hear/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062/bella-white-the-rising-americana-voice-you-need-to-hear.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}