Off The Record - An American Songwriter Podcast

Parker McCollum: Fatherhood, Album of the Year, and Finding His Voice in New York

This week on Off the Record, Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki sits down with Parker McCollum fresh off the birth of his second son, Rocker, and an ACM Award for Album of the

Riley Green: Fame Rumors, Toby Keith Tribute and That's Just Me

In the latest episode of Off the Record, Riley Green sits down with host Lisa Konicki for a conversation that begins with the reality of fame, including AI-generated stor

Alex Warren: WILDCHILD, Grief and Fatherhood

This week on Off the Record, Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki talks with Alex Warren, calling in from his tour in Australia, about his new album WILDCHILD. Alex discusses his

Little Big Town: Authenticity, Staying Together and Their Rawest Album Yet

On this episode of Off the Record, host Lisa Konicki sits down with Little Big Town — Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook — for a wide-

Carter Faith: Billy Bob Thornton, Cherry Valley Forever and Her Netflix Debut

In this episode of Off the Record, host Lisa Konicki catches up with Carter Faith about her whirlwind year since Cherry Valley dropped — from nonstop touring to her first

Dan + Shay: Songwriting, Family and Making Music That Matters

On this episode of Off the Record, Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki sits down with Dan + Shay to discuss their new album, Young,  the creative journey that brought them there

Pat Monahan: ‘Drops of Jupiter,’ Fatherhood & Train’s Next Chapter

On this episode of Off the Record, Lisa Konicki sits down with Train frontman Pat Monahan to celebrate 25 years of Drops of Jupiter and hear the personal story behind the

The Stories & Inspirations Behind the Songs: Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, Ashley Cooke and more!

Every great song has a story. In this compilation episode of Off the Record, host Lisa Konicki talks with songwriters Gabe Simon, Ashley Cooke, Niall Horan and Jo Dee Mes

Gabe Simon: Noah Kahan, Stick Season & Great Songwriting

Go behind the scenes with hit songwriter and producer Gabe Simon as he joins host Lisa Konicki to share the stories behind his work with Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey, Dermot

Ashley Cooke: Heartbreak, Baby Blues & Her Most Personal Album

New country artist Ashley Cooke joins Off the Record with American Songwriter Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki for a lively conversation about the making of her self-titled s

Steve Wariner -  From Singing and Songwriting to Painting Life’s Memories

Host Lisa Konicki sits down with Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and musician Steve Wariner on this episode of Off the Record to reflect on a career that spans more th

Jo Dee Messina - Faith, Strength and Building Bridges

Calling all Jo Dee Messina fans—and anyone who loves hearing the stories behind great country music—you won't want to miss this conversation. Messina sits down with Edito

Young the Giant - Radical Empathy, Musical Evolution and Victory Garden

In this episode of Off the Record, Young the Giant shares stories about their sixth studio album, Victory Garden, and their creative writing journey. The band discusses h

Grace Potter: Motherhood, Kenny Chesney and Self-Discovery Behind Trespasser

In this episode of Off the Record, Grace Potter joins host Lisa Konicki for a wide-ranging conversation about her upcoming album Trespasser, songwriting, creativity, fami

Shane McAnally: AI, Hit Songs and the Future of Country Music

In this episode of Off the Record, hit songwriter Shane McAnally joins Editor in Chief Lisa Konicki to share the story behind his journey. McAnally reflects on the challe

Ziggy Marley: Mental Health, Racism and Staying Positive

In this inspiring episode of Off the Record, host Lisa Konicki sits down with reggae legend Ziggy Marley to discuss his new album, Brightside, a project that he describes

Niall Horan: Love, Creativity and Nostalgia

Join host Lisa Konicki for the season two premiere of Off the Record as she welcomes the talented Niall Horan.In this engaging conversation, Niall shares insights about h

Luke Grimes: Grief, Growth and Red Bird

Off the Record its first season with a brand new episode. In the final episode of the season, Episode 11, available now, Host Lisa Konicki sits down with actor/singer/son

Ingrid Andress: Authenticity, Growth and Moving Forward

Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki, 'Off the Record' features in-depth conversations with top music artists, exploring their musical journeys, the craft of songwritin

Carly Pearce: Dreams, Fame & Finding Her Voice

Off the Record continues its first season with a brand new episode. In Episode 9, available now, Host Lisa Konicki sits down with Grammy-winner and CMA female vocalist Ca