Backstage at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, Kyle Meredith catches up with Maren Morris to talk about her Intermission EP and her shift away from the country genre, describing it as a teaser and a reflective break in her journey. They discuss the strong presence of women in music this year and Morris’s excitement for the fierce Grammy competition ahead. She also shares a memorable moment reaching out to Dolly Parton over a melody that echoed "9 to 5," with Dolly graciously declining any royalties. Reflecting on her vocal performance on “I Hope I Never Fall in Love,” Morris reveals her intentional intensity and the vocal maturity she’s gaining with age, a journey she’s excited to continue exploring.

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Susanna Hoffs talks with Kyle Meredith about releasing The Lost Record, an album she recorded in 1999 that has remained unheard until now. She reflects on creating music with members of the Tuesday Night Music Club and the vibrant, collaborative energy that shaped this collection. Hoffs shares stories about tracks like “Under a Cloud” and “Who Will She Be,” as well as her surprise at finding her handwritten cassette of Prince’s “Manic Monday” with a mysterious second track, “Jealous Girl,” which Prince originally intended for The Bangles but was never recorded by the band. She also touches on her journey into writing novels, her evolving archive of unreleased music, and hints that more of her hidden gems might surface in the future.

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In this 2010 Rewind, Kyle Meredith chats with Adele about the journey from her debut album, 19, to her second album, 21. Adele discusses the emotional inspiration behind 21, which emerged from a devastating breakup that led her to create some of her most powerful music yet. She reveals that she initially struggled to find direction, waiting for life to hit her with the emotional experiences she draws upon for songwriting. This raw vulnerability is clear in hits like "Rolling in the Deep," which, contrary to her expectations, skyrocketed as a viral hit worldwide. Adele also shares her experience covering The Cure's "Lovesong," a choice suggested by producer Rick Rubin, and her deep appreciation for reinterpretations of her music, like Jamie xx's remix of "Rolling in the Deep." Wrapping up, she reflects on the power of music videos to capture the mood and message of her songs, making both her official video and the black-and-white version with friend Lauren equally impactful.

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