The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast

Season 2: Episode 19- Mark Wimberley & How Christmas Changed their life

The Wimberley Bluegrass Band is comprised entirely of four siblings based in Southern California and were named one of Los Angeles' Top Five Bluegrass Bands by CBS-LA and

Season 2: Episode 18- Duane Hess & Tony Mabe discuss The Banjo Brothers Podcast

The Banjo Brothers Podcast brings together Tony Mabe and Duane Hess for conversations rooted in bluegrass, banjo, tradition, and the people who keep the music moving forw

Season 2: Episode 17- Jet's TOP 5 Bluegrass Bands of All Time

🎙️ My Top 5 Bluegrass Bands of All TimeIn this solo episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, I’m sharing my Top 5 bluegrass bands of all time—and the personal reasons eac

Episode 16: Po Ramblin Boys & Their Newest Release

On this episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, I sit down with John Gooding and Jasper Lorentzen of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys for a conversation about where it all started,

Episode 15: Kevin Prater & Stories of the Road

Kevin Prater—or “Waldo,” as Jet has always known him—is no stranger to life on the bluegrass road.In this episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, Jet reconnects with Kev

Episode 14: Shannon Baker & What's coming... Sometime Soon

On this episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, I sit down with Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon, an acoustic bluegrass and country group rooted right here in Eastern North

Episode 13: Darren Beachley & his DLQU Education

Darren Beachley is a powerhouse vocalist and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist who has shaped the bluegrass and Americana landscape for over four decades. A former lead sing

Episode 12: Amanda Cook & How Karaoke Changed Her Life

Rooted in the rich tradition of bluegrass while embracing a fresh, contemporary sound, The Amanda Cook Band has quickly earned a respected place in the acoustic music sce

Episode 11-Starlett & The Bluegrass Knights LIVE from Willow Oak Bluegrass Park

Starlett & the Bluegrass Knights are a new band hitting the bluegrass scene with sounds of tradition, new songs & classic composed in a unique way. With Starlett leading

Episode 10- Rylie Bourne & The Company I Keep

Born and raised in central Illinois, singer-songwriter Rylie Bourne grew up surrounded by music. Some of her earliest memories include tagging along with her dad, a guita

Episode 9- Molly Clair Corman & Keeping Tradition Alive

Molly Clair Corman is the 18 year old daughter of Gene and Anna Corman. Molly Clair was raised a farm girl in the Missouri Ozark Mountains. Her deep roots in that Ozark m

Episode 8-Jamie "Grascal" Johnson & his journey on the road with Dolly Parton

On this episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, I sit down with Jamie "Grascal" Johnson of The Grascals for a conversation filled with bluegrass memories, music history,

Episode 7- Brandon Lee Adams & His New Adventures

On this episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, I sit down with Brandon Lee Adams—Emmy Award-winning television host of Life of a Musician, singer, songwriter, and passi

Episode 6- Donna Hughes & My Poor Old Heart

Donna is an award-winning songwriter whose music has been recorded by some of the biggest names in bluegrass. During our conversation, we discovered we have quite a bit i

Episode 5- Brad Kaylor & Mineral Bluff Revue + Ridge Jam Bluegrass Festival

Brad Kaylor and Mineral Bluff Review started in 2025. Brad and Chris also founded and promote Ridge Jam Bluegrass Festival in Blue Ridge GA, and attended IBMA in 2025 to

Episode 4- NewFound Road w/ Special Guest Tim Shelton

For over two decades, NewFound Road has been known for powerful harmonies, world-class musicianship, and songs that reach deep into the heart of American roots music. Fou

Episode 3- Retro 78 (Clint Groves & Hunter Mott) & Tall Dark Stranger

Retro 78 formed in October of 2021 and hasn't looked back since! What started as a good jam is now a band with a mixture of modern & traditional bluegrass, gospel and cou

EPISODE 2: The Man Behind it All |Special Guest Adam Poindexter

Adam Poindexter is a Bluegrass musician, song composer & long time banjo player for The James King Band. He is also the Dad of Jet Poindexter Hatu. Listen to hear stories

EP 1: Roots, Rhythm & a Little Blonde Soul

In the very first episode of The Bluegrass Blonde Podcast, Jet Hatu shares the story behind the name, the brand, and the music that shaped her life. Raised on a tour bus