Lucinda Williams Shares Her Songs And Stories In A Conversation With My Backstage Pass

Few artists have achieved the kind of acclaim and achievement garnered by Lucinda Williams over the course of her career. Having composed the oft-covered song “Passionate Kisses,” often described as “an Americana classic,” she went on to release any number of landmark albums, among them, Sweet Old World and Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, all of which have made her one of the most celebrated performers of her time. She’s garnered three Grammys over the course of her career as well as 17 nominations, ranked high in practically every critic’s poll there ever was, received two Americana Awards, achieved exceptional status on rankings by both VH1 and Rolling Stone, received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from the Berkeley College of Music and named America’s Best Songwriter by Time magazine.
Lee and Billy had the opportunity to talk with a woman who can clearly be considered a leading light in the world of Americana music. And what a wonderful conversation it was. Listen in as Lucinda provides listeners with insights into her amazing career. Learn more about Lucinda Williams at www.lucindawil...
Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass (www.amazon.com...) " about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gains.
Podcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard (www.billyhubbar...) is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company. Billy is a signed artist with Spectra Music Group (www.spectramus...) and co-founder of the iconic venue "The Station (www.miserstatio...) " in East TN. Billy's new album was released on Spectra Records (www.spectramus...) 10/2023 on all major outlets! Learn more about Billy at www.BillyHubbar... (www.billyhubbar...)
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