There is no artist that I've seen more in concert in my life or that better represents what UTR's mission is all about than Sir Eric Peters.  It's always a treat to visit with him (he might also be the most-interviewed artist by UTR of all time too).  This time around, we primarily talk about the making of his 10th studio album Far Side Of The Sea (releasing 6/14/16).  Besides 3 brand new songs by EP, we also …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Susan Ashton, Zach Bolen, Eric Peters, Tal & Acacia, Eric Peters, Tow’rs, Eric Peters, Holly Ann, Steven Curtis Chapman, Eric Peters

In May 2014, I had the privilege of hosting Judah & The Lion in the UTR Studios for a private concert and exclusive interview.  Our special feature episode released in September of that same year, just as their first full length project Kids These Days was released.  Their popularity took off, including touring with Mat Kearney, Ben Rector, and playing on The Late Show with David Letterman.  I found Judah, Nate, and Brian completely down-to-earth and not shy …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Christopher Williams, Judah & the Lion, Melanie Penn, Judah & the Lion, Ellie Holcomb, Judah & the Lion , Giants & Pilgrims, Judah & the Lion, Jillian Edwards, Susan Ashton, Judah & the Lion

I'm very excited to share the interview I did with Judah & The Lion on today's show.  They are on the launching pad poised to have their career take off.  Their latest album Kids These Days just released days ago, and it's one of the best releases I've heard in 2014!  This band has a unique trajectory, because they started as a full-on worship band, and have been developing more into a mainstream-friendly Americana outfit... so …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Christopher Williams, Judah & the Lion, Judah & the Lion, Melanie Penn, Judah & the Lion, Ellie Holcomb, Judah & the Lion, Giants & Pilgrims, Jillian Edwards, Susan Ashton, Judah & the Lion

Episode Artists:
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Matthew Clark, Leagues, Susan Ashton, Pilgrim, Sandra McCracken, Fiction Family, Tara Leigh Cobble, Brooke Waggoner, The Lone Bellow, Caedmon's Call, Michelle Thompson

Episode Artists:
Cool Hand Luke, Andrew Peterson, Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets , Jill Phillips, Zach Williams, Jason Gray, Monsters Calling Home, The Last Bison, Susan Ashton, My Epic, SHEL

Episode Artists:
Josh Wilson, Andrew Peterson, Michael Gungor, Gungor, JJ Heller, Michael Gungor Band, Deas Vail, Gungor, Susan Ashton, Michael Gungor Band

Episode Artists:
Everfound, Satellite Soul, Hark the Herons, Robbie Seay Band, The Farewell Drifters, Susan Ashton, Trevor Morgan, Cindy Morgan, Jon Foreman, Dewveall, Least of These, Sara Groves

Episode Artists:
Dave Barnes (w/ Jonny Lang), Fair, Newworldson, Seabird, Susan Ashton, Robbie Seay Band, Gungor, Tyler James, Melanie Penn, Andy Gullahorn, Petree, Aaron Crider