Sometimes when thinking about a musical ode to dads, folks have a hard time thinking beyond "Butterfly Kisses" or some other tear-jerker.  But we wanted to add our "gourmet music" voice into the celebration.  Besides great music from Brandon Heath, Julie Lee, Balla Dear, and JJ Heller (among others), we also hear about personal reflections on the value of fatherhood from singer-songwriters Christopher Williams and Ben Shive.  Hope this adds a nice soundtrack to your holiday weekend!  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Battle Victorious, Julie Lee, Christopher Williams, Balla Dear, Madison Cunningham, Dave Barnes, Randall Goodgame, JJ Heller, Ben Shive, Jessi McNeal, Brandon Heath, Lauren Mann & Fairly Odd Folk, Phil Keaggy

In this third week of Interview Month, I'm happy to have Matt Brouwer join us - not just as a guest, but as our co-host of the show.  Matt has been in the music biz for about 15 years, and continues to be one of the more layered and interesting songwriter in the acoustic-pop world.  But his mission this week is to handle UTR's playlist - which he did a stellar job - including songs …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Matt Brouwer, JJ Heller, Mat Kearney, Robbie Seay Band, Jars of Clay, Brooke Fraser, Jill Paquette, Quimi Alaniz, Brandon Heath, Matt Brouwer

Episode Artists:
Buddy Greene & Friends, Michael Anthony Milton, Sara Watkins, Michael Anthony Milton, Ron Block, The Vespers, The Farewell Drifters, Robinella, Aaron Shust, Brandon Heath, Mike Donehey, Ricky Skaggs, The Farewell Drifters, Katy Bowser and Kenny Hutson, Del McCoury, Jake Armerding, Michael Anthony Milton, Alathea

Episode Artists:
Over the Rhine, AJ Cheek, Sleeping At Last, Arthur Alligood, The Civil Wars, Emmylou Harris, Aaron Gillespie, Jenny & Tyler, Brandon Heath, Brandon Bee, Christa Wells, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

Episode Artists:
Caedmon's Call, Ben Shive, Jon Troast, Derek Webb, Eric Peters, Katie Herzig, Guardian, Brandon Heath, Lanae Hale, Andrew Osenga, Sara Watkins, Andrew Peterson, Randall Goodgame

Episode Artists:
Brandon Heath, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa, Sara Groves, Jon Troast, Bebo Norman, Andrew Peterson, JJ Heller, Downhere, Kate Hurley, Needtobreathe, Katie Herzig

Episode Artists:
Shawn Groves, Bebo Norman, Sandra McCracken, Rich Mullins, Brandon Heath, Justin McRoberts, Chris Rice, The Innocence Mission, Jeremy Casella, The Normals, Jill Phillips, Monk and Neagle

Episode Artists:
The Choir, Eric Peters, Jill Phillips, Eric Peters, Leeland (w/ Brandon Heath), Eric Peters, Kate Hurley, Nevertheless, Christine Dente, Michael Card, Eric Peters

Episode Artists:
Tommy Sims, Sarah Kelly, Esterlyn, Dave Barnes, Grover Levy, Rosie Thomas, Mute Math, Brandon Heath, Derek Webb, Mark Heard, Francesca Battistelli

Episode Artists:
Caedmon's Call, BarlowGirl, Jeff Caylor, Guardian, Allen Levi, Jennifer Knapp, Steven Delopoulos, Jars of Clay, Andrew Peterson, Brandon Heath, Chris Rice, So Elated, Sandra McCracken

Episode Artists:
Shawn McDonald, Griffin House, Randall Goodgame, Brandon Heath, Out of the Grey, Nichole Nordeman, Caedmon's Call, 33 Miles, Adie, Shaun Groves, Brooke Fraser