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Staying Unique in the Music Industry (ft. Mary Jennings)

Mary Jennings wears many hats as a musician, songwriter, mom, and business owner — and she does it all with her own unique style! Jennings’ success across multiple facets of the music industry comes from building meaningful relationships and understanding that, as individuals, we are all a part of a much larger ecosystem.

Mary joins us on The Quinn Spinn to share what she’s learned along the journey, while giving us a preview of what’s to come.

Follow Mary: https://www.instagram.com/maryjenningsmusic/

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Coming Back from the Pandemic and ‘Charis Song’: A Conversation with Leah Jean

Ohio-born, Chicago-forged, and Nashville-based, Leah Jean’s immense musical talents shine through on everything she does. She also has a compelling story, as a musician who relocated to Nashville at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore those turbulent times, and how they’ve led us to the present day, which includes the release of her new single, “Charis Song,” on April 15.

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Paradox Jukebox Welcomes Crystal Bowersox to Discuss Motherhood, Mental Health, and ‘Hitchhiker’

On Wednesday, May 4, our friends at Paradox Jukebox are welcoming a very special guest for an in-depth conversation on motherhood and mental health awareness.

Join host Caitie Thompson as she is joined by Crystal Bowersox. The singer-songwriter, who gained acclaim as the runner-up on Season 9 of American Idol, just released her latest full-length album, Hitchhiker, which is available on all major streaming platforms.

This episode will feature “The Storm,” a single from Hitchhiker that delivers a powerful message to survivors of domestic abuse and rape. This is all part of an in-depth and honest discussion about multiple heavy-hitting topics, and the songs that represent them. These include:

Make sure to follow Paradox Jukebox for this episode and many more insightful conversations.

An Educational Conversation About the Cannabis and Robotics Industries with Calvin Gee and Sydney Smith

On this week’s episode of The Quinn Spinn, we welcome Calvin Gee and Sydney Smith of Commons Cannabis for an educational conversation that breaks down misconceptions about the cannabis industry. Calvin is also the CEO of Graisin Robotics, and offers us insights into the future of work and artificial intelligence, and the crossover between his two companies. And, of course, we chat about the Commons Cannabis-sponsored NashLive! event, A Night to Remember: A Belated New Year’s Experience, taking place on Friday, January 28 at The East Room.

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We Still Don’t Have a TikTok: Hanging with Allison Mahal and Van Isaacson

This past winter — before the end of the ‘rona times was in our sights — we got together with Nashville-based musicians Allison Mahal and Van Isaacson, just for the sake of recording an episode of The Quinn Spinn. We had no plan for the episode, and had no idea when it would even release, but hung onto it for a time when we wanted to delight you with an entertaining conversation.

That time is now. Plus, you’ll get to hear about all of our 2021 aspirations — many of which are on their way to coming true!

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Collaboration, Authenticity, and Inspiration: Inside Casey Jo & The Friday Night Dads’ ‘Twin Mind’

Earlier this fall, Casey Jo & The Friday Night Dads released their full-length debut, Twin Mind, combining honest Americana storytelling and indie rock grit, with shades of influences ranging from punk and alternative, to psych-rock and blues.

On this edition of The Quinn Spinn, the band joins us to discuss the creative process behind the album, and the melting pot of influences that led to its creation. Plus, we get a glimpse into the future, and discuss the distinct difference between the “two Nashvilles” we’ve all experienced.

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PuffCast: Art, Purpose, Ambition, and Being the ‘UnderDog’

Earlier this week, our friends in PuffHostwho you may have recently seen crushing it, Live from the 615 — welcomed me onto their new PuffCast podcast series to discuss what we do, why we do it, and life itself.

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The Quinn Spinn: Finding a New Direction with Brianna Musco

After extensive touring in the U.S. and abroad, Brianna Musco returned home to New Jersey as the COVID-19 pandemic put the world on lockdown. Nonetheless, she has kept creating, developing a new sound which was unveiled on her latest single, “Never Stay.”

Brianna came through Nashville and joined us for this episode of The Quinn Spinn. We discuss the new single, her travels through Europe, and the state of the world and industry as 2020 works into its latter stages.

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The Quinn Spinn: Finding Your Way on the Creative Journey with Nick Ryan

A Connecticut native who grew up in Virginia, Nick Ryan’s early songwriting experiences in Nashville moved him to pursue music full-time in Music City. Born in the 80s, the up-and-coming songwriter draws influence from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrissette, and other prominent 90s alt-pop artists.

Today on The Quinn Spinn, we go in-depth on Nick’s journey, as he tells us about the many projects that comprise his “five-year plan.”

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