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In the South, food and music go hand in hand. They define much of what we think of as Southern culture, and they say a lot about our past, our present, and our future. Each week, Sid Evans, Editor in Chief of Southern Living, sits down with musicians, chefs, and other Southern icons to hear the stories of how they grew up, what inspires them, and why they feel connected to the region. Through honest conversations, Sid explores childhood memories, the family meals they still think about, and the intersection of food and music in their lives. Always surprising, always e...
Encore: The Red Clay Strays Were Made for This Moment
Sid talks to a couple of guys from Alabama who are founding members of one of the hottest young bands in the country—the Red Clay Strays. Brandon Coleman, the charismatic lead singer, spent his youth running around with siblings and cousins on a family compound outside of Turnerville, just north of Mobile. Meanwhile, Drew Nix, who plays guitar and writes a lot of the songs, grew up further north, in Birmingham. The two met through a mutual friend and eventually formed a country rock group that’
Encore: Fawn Weaver’s Whiskey Rebellion
Since 2016, Fawn Weaver has been obsessed with uncovering the true story of Nearest Green, a former slave who helped teach Jack Daniel the complicated process of making whiskey. Along the way, Fawn became so invested in her research that she bought the farm in Lynchburg, Tennessee, where Jack Daniel and Nearest Green worked together, and she’s since launched the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey brand, which is winning awards and making serious waves in the spirits business. Fawn stopped by the Sout
Encore: Cody Johnson Is As Texas As They Come
Episode Description: Cody Johnson was born and raised in a little place called Sebastopol, Texas, about a half hour northeast of Huntsville. It was the kind of small community where everybody knew everybody, and his family went to a small country church where his musical interest and skill found an audience. When he was 18, he went to work with his father in the prison system, an intense experience that taught him a lot about how to read people, and one that also found its way into his songs. An
Encore: Grace Bowers May Be 18, But She’s an Old Soul
Grace Bowers grew up in Northern California, but when she was not quite 15 years old, her parents decided to move the family to Nashville for better schools and a different kind of life. At first, the culture shock was too much for her, but as Grace became more and more serious about the guitar, she found a music community that recognized her incredible talent—and took her in. Now, at just 18, she and her band, The Hodge Podge, have a new funk and soul-inspired album called Wine on Venus, a titl
Brenda Lee Is Still Rockin’
Brenda Lee spent the early years of her life in Georgia, and though her family didn’t have a lot of money, they always made sure she had batteries to run the radio so she could listen to the Grand Ole Opry. Between that and singing at their Baptist church, her interest in music became clear, and her extraordinary talent became even clearer. She was still a kid when her mother moved the family to Missouri so she could be a part of a TV program called Ozark Jubilee, and she was signed to Decca Rec
Jessica Harris Believes in a Welcome Table
Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Ne
Craig Conover’s Southern Charm
Craig Conover is one of the longest running stars of Bravo’s reality show, Southern Charm, which means audiences have been following his roller-coaster dating and personal life for a decade now. But part of Craig’s charm is that he wasn’t always a city kid. He grew up near the beach in rural Delaware, where his dad built a construction business and his mom was a teacher. In high school, he discovered a passion for home ec class, where he learned to cook and sew, eventually preparing meals for hi
Encore: The Rise of Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery burst onto the country music scene when he became the youngest male singer to ever win American Idol back in 2011, when he was just 17 years old. He grew up in Garner, North Carolina, just outside of Raleigh, where he developed his talent by singing and playing music at the local Baptist Church. Scotty talks with Sid about his new album, Rise & Fall, which showcases some different sides of his personality, from being a man of faith and family to being a man who occasionally likes
Evie McGee-Colbert’s Very Funny Cookbook
Evie McGee-Colbert grew up in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of a true Southern hostess and a father who would take her to her dance classes on the handlebars of his bike. Now she’s got a cookbook out that leans heavily on the Lowcountry traditions she grew up with as well as the ones she’s built up with her own family in recent years, especially during the pandemic. The book is called Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves, and it’s co-written with a certain late nig
The Biscuits & Jam Holiday Special
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living, revisits some of his favorite conversations from Season 5 - many of which have never aired - about his guests’ holiday traditions and memories. You’ll hear stories from Kimberly Schlapman, Tyler Florence, Brittney Spencer, Scotty McCreery, and more. Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cody Johnson Is As Texas As They Come
Cody Johnson was born and raised in a little place called Sebastopol, Texas, about a half hour northeast of Huntsville. It was the kind of small community where everybody knew everybody, and his family went to a small country church where his musical interest and skill found an audience. When he was 18, he went to work with his father in the prison system, an intense experience that taught him a lot about how to read people, and one that also found its way into his songs. And if all that weren’t
Toni Tipton-Martin Is America’s Culinary Detective
Growing up in Los Angeles, Toni Tipton-Martin lived for a time with her Southern-born grandmother who happened to be a professional chef, and who exposed her to what would eventually become a lifelong passion. As Editor-in-Chief of Cook's Country Magazine and as author of books like The Jemima Code, Jubilee, and last year’s Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice, Toni has spent much of her career as a kind of culinary detective, exploring the legacy and impact of African American food culture. Her w
Lucy Buffett on the Power of Gumbo
Lucy Buffett grew up as the kid sister of Jimmy Buffett in a working class neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama. A self-proclaimed gypsy rebel, she had plenty of misadventures that took her from Key West to Southern California to New Orleans and the Caribbean, but eventually she moved home to open up a gumbo and burger spot called Lulu’s when she was 46 years old. Now she’s got three locations in Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina, and a couple of cookbooks including Gumbo Love: Recipes for Gulf Co
Encore: Bethany Joy Lenz Has Stories to Tell
Bethany Joy Lenz was born in Florida and grew up in Texas, which is where she first got involved in the performing arts, carrying on a tradition she inherited from her grandparents. Her family eventually headed to New Jersey, where her Southerness drew the wrong kind of attention from some of the girls in her class, but she made it through the experience and eventually landed on the hit TV show One Tree Hill. Now Joy is living in Nashville, writing and performing music, editing a publication cal
Grace Bowers May Be 18, But She’s an Old Soul
Grace Bowers grew up in Northern California, but when she was not quite 15 years old, her parents decided to move the family to Nashville for better schools and a different kind of life. At first, the culture shock was too much for her, but as Grace became more and more serious about the guitar, she found a music community that recognized her incredible talent—and took her in. Now, at just 18, she and her band, The Hodge Podge, have a new funk and soul-inspired album called Wine on Venus, a titl
Leanne Morgan May Be the World’s Funniest Grandma
Leanne Morgan was raised in Adams, Tennessee, a little farming community not far from the Kentucky border. Her parents ran a small grocery store, and eventually a meat processing plant, but meanwhile Leeanne was nursing dreams of a career in Hollywood. It took her until her fifties to get there, but after more than 20 years of selling jewelry, doing small gigs on the comedy circuit, and some serious ups and downs, she’s now becoming a household name. Last year she had a Netflix show called I’m E
Kelsey Barnard Clark’s Magic Recipe
Kelsey Barnard Clark was raised in Dothan, Alabama, which is a short drive from the Gulf Coast. But it wasn’t until she spent several years living in fast-paced New York City and working in the even faster-paced kitchens of Michelin-star restaurants that she truly appreciated her hometown. Since she moved back to Dothan in 2012, she’s been busy. She won Season 16 of Bravo’s Top Chef, becoming the first Southerner to ever triumph on the show; she opened KBC, her catering company and restaurant th
Jess Pryles Is Playing with Fire
Jess Pryles was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, but her fascination with the American South eventually led her to Austin, Texas, where she’s now lived for about 15 years. It didn’t take long for Jess to fall in love with the food in Texas, especially the barbecue, and since then she’s made it her life’s mission to learn the art and science of cooking meat. She’s so obsessed she actually completed a meat science graduate program at Iowa State University, and now she wants to share that k
Mitchell Tenpenny Wants to Make His Family Proud
Mitchell Tenpenny basically grew up in the music business, with a grandmother who was the CEO of Sony Publishing and a mother who advocated for songwriters throughout her career. It was this unique vantage point that made Mitchell realize he wanted to be a songwriter, too, but the journey took him a while. It wasn’t until his boss on a construction site put him in touch with an LA producer that Mitchell’s own music career started to take shape. Now, he’s releasing an ambitious and deeply persona
The Red Clay Strays Were Made for This Moment
Sid talks to a couple of guys from Alabama who are founding members of one of the hottest young bands in the country—the Red Clay Strays. Brandon Coleman, the charismatic lead singer, spent his youth running around with siblings and cousins on a family compound outside of Turnerville, just north of Mobile. Meanwhile, Drew Nix, who plays guitar and writes a lot of the songs, grew up further north, in Birmingham. The two met through a mutual friend and eventually formed a country rock group that’s
Anne Byrn’s Baking Masterpiece
Anne Byrn was born and raised in Nashville and, though she calls Tennessee home, her career has taken her all across the South as she’s written about the people who define this region’s extraordinary cuisine. For 15 years, she was the food editor at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, where she interviewed legends like Julia Child and Nathalie Dupree, and you may also know her as the Cake Mix Doctor, a name she coined as the author of a series of bestselling cookbooks that demystify baking. Now sh
John T Edge’s Search for the True South
John T Edge grew up in Clinton, Georgia, raised in a Confederate general’s house that introduced him early on to the complicated legacy of the South. His childhood was complicated, too, and not always happy, but his mother and father shared a curiosity about food and cooking that never left him. For more than 20 years, John T headed up the Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi, shining a light on the diverse food cultures of the South, and he’s written as thoughtfully about
Hayes Carll Has a Story for You
Texas troubadour Hayes Carll was born in Houston and raised in the Woodlands, a famous planned community that was much smaller back then, surrounded by thousands of acres of pine trees. He grew up listening to Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson, and later, Jerry Jeff Walker and Townes Van Zandt, all of whom seemed like mythical figures to a kid from the suburbs. His family wasn’t particularly religious, but it was the music he heard at a Unitarian Church that ultimately inspired him to pick up a gui
The Blind Boys of Alabama’s Ricky McKinnie
Ricky McKinnie, the leader of the Blind Boys of Alabama, was born and raised in Atlanta, where he got his start singing in the church alongside his mother. Not long after that, while still in his teens, he embarked on a career as a singer and a drummer, often performing with a band called the Soul Searchers. Around the age of 20, he began to lose his eyesight, but as Ricky says, he never lost his vision. After playing with the Blind Boys of Alabama from time to time, he became an official member
Fawn Weaver’s Whiskey Rebellion
Since 2016, Fawn Weaver has been obsessed with uncovering the true story of Nearest Green, a former slave who helped teach Jack Daniel the complicated process of making whiskey. Along the way, Fawn became so invested in her research that she bought the farm in Lynchburg, Tennessee, where Jack Daniel and Nearest Green worked together, and she’s since launched the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey brand, which is winning awards and making serious waves in the spirits business. Fawn stopped by the Sout
Encore: Wynonna Judd Will Never Stop Singing
Wynonna Judd was one half of one of the most famous duos in country music history, and she’s also been plenty successful out on her own. She was last on the show nearly three years ago, back during the height of the pandemic, and a lot has happened since then. On April 30th, 2022, the day before the Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, she lost her mother, Naomi, to suicide, an event that upended her life and shook the world of country to its core. But Wynonna is back on her
Brian Kelley Speaks His Truth
Brian Kelley was born and raised in Ormond Beach, Florida, just North of Daytona. At one point, he thought he might have a baseball career ahead of him, but when he didn’t make the road team at his beloved Florida State, he spent his free time discovering the power of music. He also ended up heading to Daytona State College where the baseball coach taught him valuable lessons of perseverance that have served him well to this day. Now that he and his Florida Georgia Line partner, Tyler Hubbard, h
Ashley Christensen’s Pride of Place
Ashley Christensen is a two-time James Beard Award winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author from Raleigh, North Carolina, who has a way of taking classic Southern dishes and making them the talk of the food world. She grew up with parents who loved to cook, entertain, and play music in the kitchen, and Ashley has channeled that spirit of hospitality into her restaurants like Poole's Diner and Death & Taxes. At home, she and her wife, Kaitlyn Goalen, love to cook together too, and they’ve
Encore: Jennifer Nettles Loves a Farmer
Jennifer Nettles was born and raised in rural South Georgia, where she got very involved in 4-H as a kid, a relationship that’s still a big part of her life. She went on to an extraordinary music career, winning a long list of Grammys, CMA Awards, and ACM Awards with Sugarland in the mid 2000s. By 2015, she’d started to work more in film and television, including her roles as Dolly Parton’s mother in Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors and Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors, and now she’s th
Tyler Florence Is Heating Up the Grill
Tyler Florence is a Southern chef and Food Network star who, after 16 previous cookbooks, is finally releasing one that focuses on his passion for grilling. Tyler has been working in restaurants since he was a teenager in Greenville, South Carolina. Since then he’s lived and worked in Charleston, New York City and, for more than a decade now, California – where he and his partners run several high profile restaurants. But as Tyler likes to say, “you can take the boy out of the South, but you can
The Indigo Girls Are Full of Gratitude
Since 1985, Emily Sailers and Amy Ray have been known as the Indigo Girls, and they’ve never once stopped making music or sharing their message of acceptance. The two met when they were kids in Decatur, Georgia,, and once they started playing together in high school, it didn’t take long for their unique sound to find an audience—first regionally, then nationally, and eventually worldwide. Last summer, when their hit song “Closer to Fine” was featured prominently in the movie Barbie, they seemed
Kimberly Schlapman Loves a Whiskey Song
Kimberly Schlapman, a founding member of the band Little Big Town, has been a musician almost all her life. As a little girl she played piano alongside her mother at a Baptist church near where she grew up in Cornelia, Georgia, and even then people knew her voice was something special. Years later, on a choir camp bus when she was at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, she met Karen Fairchild, her future bandmate—and the rest is country music history. But Kimberly has also made her mark a
Brian Baumgartner Is Probably Smoking Something
Brian Baumgartner may be best known to many people, across at least a couple of generations, as Kevin from The Office, but there’s much more to the actor than his famous onscreen persona. Born and raised in Atlanta, Brian has a deep love for the South, a wicked sense of humor, an obsession with sports, and a successful podcast called Off the Beat. He also has a lifelong passion for barbecue – both the style of cooking and the communal gathering that defines it—and now he’s come out with the Seri
Darius Rucker’s Wild Ride
Darius Rucker gained fame in 1994 when David Letterman heard his band, Hootie and the Blowfish, on a local radio station and insisted they play The Late Show later that week. The band’s debut album, cracked rear view, went on to sell over 20 million units worldwide and made them a household name. Despite all that success, Darius was always drawn to the songs and stories of country music, and for the last 16 years that’s been his true calling. Now, he’s got a new memoir called Life’s Too Short, a
Pat Martin Is Fired Up About Barbecue
Pat Martin probably knows as much about whole hog barbecue as anyone in the world. Best known for his eponymous restaurant chain, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, he’s also the host of a new TV show on the Outdoor Channel called “Life of Fire,” cooking with barbecue legends and hearing their stories. Pat wasn’t always headed for a culinary career - at one point he was working in finance - but he eventually realized his dream was to own and operate a restaurant that celebrated the food he loved most—Wes
The Rise of Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery burst onto the country music scene when he became the youngest male singer to ever win American Idol back in 2011, when he was just 17 years old. He grew up in Garner, North Carolina, just outside of Raleigh, where he developed his talent by singing and playing music at the local Baptist Church. Scotty talks with Sid about his new album, Rise & Fall, which showcases some different sides of his personality, from being a man of faith and family to being a man who occasionally likes
Craig Melvin Is a Proud Dad
TODAY Show co-host Craig Melvin has put a lot of thought into what it takes to be both a father and a son. His 2021 memoir, Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father, dealt with his experiences living with a dad who was an alcoholic and a gambling addict—and writing the book ultimately helped him salvage the relationship. At times emotional, Melvin also shares with Sid some of the backstory and motivation for writing his new children’s book, I’m Proud of You, which explores the important role pare
Encore: Lauren Daigle’s Cajun Soul
Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Lauren Daigle, a musician who began her career as a Christian artist, but who’s more recently become a crossover sensation. Lauren Daigle grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she enjoyed fishing with her dad, dancing to Cajun music with her grandparents, and rooting for LSU with her entire family. And while the rich musical traditions of Cajun country influenced her, it was really the two years she spent sick and homebound as a
The Castellows’ Family Traditions
The Castellows are three sisters—Eleanor, Lily, and Powell Balkcom—who started sharing their music on Instagram just a couple of years ago, and now they seem to be everywhere. Their newfound success has led them to a fast-moving career in Nashville and to the recent release of a new EP called A Little Goes a Long Way. With beautiful harmonies and lyrics about a simpler way of life, many of the songs pay tribute to the sisters’ roots in rural Georgia, where they grew up spending weekends
Tyler Hubbard Is Trying to Be Strong
Tyler Hubbard was born and raised in Monroe, Georgia, where he grew up working in the garden with his family, competing in motocross races, and playing music at his church. He met his bandmate, Brian Kelley, at Belmont University in Nashville, and by 2012 Florida Georgia Line was one of the hottest acts in country music. These days, he’s entered a new phase in his life and career. He’s a father now, with a wife and three kids, and after taking a break from recording with Kelley, he’s also reintr
Emmy Russell Finds Her Voice
Emmy Russell was born in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and grew up touring and performing with her grandmother, Loretta Lynn, as well as her mother, Patsy Lynn. She doesn’t sound much like the “Queen of Country,” but Emmy has a beautiful voice and plenty of talent as a songwriter. On an episode of American Idol earlier this spring, she wowed the judges with an intensely personal song that caught the country’s attention—and earned her a ticket to Hollywood. It’s called “Skinny,” and it touches on h
Jennifer Nettles Loves a Farmer
Jennifer Nettles was born and raised in rural South Georgia, where she got very involved in 4-H as a kid, a relationship that’s still a big part of her life. She went on to an extraordinary music career, winning a long list of Grammys, CMA Awards, and ACM Awards with Sugarland in the mid 2000s. By 2015, she’d started to work more in film and television, including her roles as Dolly Parton’s mother in Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors and Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors, and now she’s th
Cedric Burnside Is Redefining the Blues
Cedric Burnside is the grandson of the famous bluesman R.L. Burnside, and he’s also a Grammy-winning artist who’s taking the genre into new territory. He started playing the drums when he was still in grade school, and by the age of 13 he was playing juke joints and traveling the country with his grandfather, whom he referred to as “Big Daddy.”
Cedric talks with Sid about his life growing up on a farm, how he approaches music as a songwriter, and why he’ll never leave Mississippi. Plus, he talk
Devon Allman’s Rock n Roll Story
Devon Allman grew up in Texas and Missouri, and didn’t meet his father, Gregg Allman, until he was a teenager. A simple letter brought the two of them together, and before long Devon was going on tour with the Allman Brothers Band—and getting to know his dad. In another twist of fate, he met his longtime collaborator Duane Betts, whose father, Dicky Betts, was also a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Now the two are performing, recording, and writing songs together.
Devon joins Sid t
Encore: Camila Alves McConaughey’s Texas Spirit
Camila Alves McConaughey may be best known for her connection to her famous husband, Matthew, but she has a career and a fan base of her own. After growing up in Brazil and then traveling the world as a model, she settled down to raise a family in Texas, a place that now feels very much like home. Not only has she co-founded the Just Keep Livin’ foundation with Matthew to support and empower high school kids, but she also launched an online community called Women of Today, with recipes and ideas
Charles Esten’s Long Road to Nashville
Charles Esten was born in Pennsylvania, but moved to Virginia with his mother and his sister after his parents divorced. After college, he played Buddy Holly in a long-running UK stage production before becoming a member of the casts for both the UK and US versions of Whose Line is it Anyway? Eventually, he landed a role on TV’s Nashville as troubled songwriter Deacon Claybourne, where he got to show off the musical skills he’d been developing since childhood.
Charles joins Sid to discuss how h
Brittney Spencer Just Wants a Night In
Nashville-based country star Brittney Spencer talks about her deep respect for The Chicks, her admiration for the trailblazing country artist Mickey Guyton, as well as what she’s learned from performing with Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead. Spencer hails from the city of Baltimore, where her family runs a popular Southern-style restaurant called Granny’s. Her debut album, which is already gathering a lot of critical acclaim, is called “My Stupid Life,” but her journey thus far h
José Andrés on the Healing Power of Food
José Andrés was born and raised in Spain and has brought his love of Spanish cuisine to successful restaurants in New York City and Washington DC. While he now has dozens of dining establishments in a host of different cities, what really sets him apart is the work he’s done with World Central Kitchen. Founded in 2010 in response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti, World Central Kitchen has gone on to feed survivors of hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires all around the world, as well as c
Season 5 of Biscuits & Jam Launches February 20th, 2024!
Southern Living is excited to announce the launch of Season 5 of Biscuits & Jam on February 20th, 2024 with chef José Andrés. Since 2020, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living has been interviewing Southern icons like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Darius Rucker, and more about their family traditions, meals that remind them of home, and of course, what it means to be Southern. Join him every Tuesday as he continues the conversation with some of the most interesting and infl
Encore: Dennis Quaid’s Gospel Truth
Before he starred in Breaking Away or The Big Easy, Dennis Quaid was a kid from Houston, Texas, who grew up loving Elvis Presley and wanting to play rock and roll. His early success as an actor led him to a legendary career in movies, but he never gave up his musical ambitions. As the longtime frontman of Dennis Quaid & the Sharks, he’s built a reputation as a legitimate, high-energy rock star. Recently, though, he’s settled down in Nashville and produced an album called “Fallen: A
Encore: Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Are Superfans (and Rivals)
Country star Thomas Rhett grew up in Valdosta, Georgia, with a father and grandfather who primed him to be a Bulldogs superfan. Meanwhile, his wife, Lauren Akins, bleeds the orange of the Tennessee Volunteers. Somehow they’ve managed to build a lasting romance and a loving family in spite of rooting for teams on opposite sides of the field. In this episode, they talk about where they grew up, how they came to love their favorite teams, and the one thing they can always agree on - Frito Pie.
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Encore: Hoda Kotb Is a Southerner
On this episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Hoda Kotb, one of the anchors of ‘The Today Show’ on NBC and an author. She was raised in West Virginia while visiting family in Egypt. Unfortunately, her father passed away while she was in college, which of course took an emotional toll, but the lessons she took from the experience has helped her to move through her life successfully. Before her time covering world events, she spent time as a local news reporte
Encore: Ruston Kelly Shares His Weakness
On this episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Ruston Kelly, a singer-songwriter with a remarkable talent for channeling his life experiences into his music. Born in South Carolina, he moved all over with his family, eventually ending up in Belgium before he moved to Nashville to start his career. But before that, he pursued a figure skating dream that left him feeling alone, but also led him to writing songs. Since then, he’s struggled with addiction and wa
A Biscuits & Jam Holiday Special
On this episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, revisits some of his favorite conversations about the holidays from Season 4. You’ll hear stories from Jason Isbell, Miranda Lambert, Wynonna Judd, and more!
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Biscuits & Jam is produced by:
Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Jeremiah McVay
Emeril and EJ Lagasse Are Ready to Serve
Back in 1982, Emeril Lagasse famously took over from Paul Prudhomme as executive chef at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, and after an incredible run there he decided to open his own place, Emeril’s, in 1990. Now, more than three decades on, his son EJ, at age 21, is chef patron, revisiting dishes his father made famous and updating them with his own unique spin. We’ll talk about all that, as well as the magic of New Orleans, their over-the-top holiday food traditions, the ways their Portugues
Brent Cobb's Tribute to a Lost Friend
Brent Cobb grew up in Ellaville, Georgia, where he was encouraged by his parents – especially his songwriting father – to pick up a guitar. Following the advice of Luke Bryan, he moved to Nashville, where he used his talent to write hit songs for everyone from Kenny Chesney to Miranda Lambert, but now he’s known as a Grammy-nominated artist and performer all his own. In 2022, he produced a gospel record based on a lot of the music he grew up with in the Baptist church. And now his latest album,
Bethany Joy Lenz Has Stories to Tell
Bethany Joy Lenz was born in Florida and grew up in Texas, which is where she first got involved in the performing arts, carrying on a tradition she inherited from her grandparents. Her family eventually headed to New Jersey, where her Southerness drew the wrong kind of attention from some of the girls in her class, but she made it through the experience and eventually landed on the hit TV show One Tree Hill. Now Joy is living in Nashville, writing and performing music, editing a publication cal
Encore: Miranda Lambert’s Cast of Characters
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Miranda Lambert, a woman who’s fearlessly blazed her own path through country music. Growing up in small town Texas, where there were seemingly more churches than people, she encountered every aspect of life thanks to her supportive parents and family. Her loving parents were private investigators and often opened their home to clients and other people in need – especially women who needed a safe place to
Dolly Parton Is a Rockstar
Dolly Parton was last on the show back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, and we talked on the phone about her Christmas traditions, her childhood in East Tennessee, and her incredible work getting millions of kids to read through the Imagination Library. This time I got to sit down with her in person at her studio outside of Nashville, and she hasn’t slowed down one bit. She told me all about her lastest album, “Rockstar,” which features 30 rock and roll classics, from covers like Prince’s
Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Wisdom
Andrew Zimmern grew up in New York City, where he learned his love of food from traveling with his parents and spending weekends with his grandmother. He got his first job in a restaurant on Long Island at age 14, and after some difficult years with substance abuse, he eventually moved to Minnesota, where he got sober and gained attention as a chef, radio host, writer, and television personality. In 2006, he started hosting Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel, which earned him four James Beard A
Wynonna Judd Will Never Stop Singing
Wynonna Judd was one half of one of the most famous duos in country music history, and she’s also been plenty successful out on her own. She was last on the show nearly three years ago, back during the height of the pandemic, and a lot has happened since then. On April 30th, 2022, the day before the Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, she lost her mother, Naomi, to suicide, an event that upended her life and shook the world of country to its core. But Wynonna is back on her
Lucinda Williams’ Rock n Roll Heart
Lucinda Williams was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, a place she would memorialize in one her most famous songs. But she didn’t stay there for long, moving with her folks to a string of college towns where her father taught poetry and literature. Her peripatetic life and her mother’s mental illness led to a sometimes difficult childhood, but music gave her an outlet, and her raw, honest lyrics have made her one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters to ever come out of the South. Despite thr
Erin Napier’s Heirloom Rooms
Since 2016, Erin Napier and her husband Ben have starred in the hit TV show, “Home Town,” where they renovate historic properties in and around Laurel, Mississippi. Last year I talked to the couple about renovating a place in the country where their daughters could spend more time outdoors. Now, Erin is channeling her passion for old homes into a personal new book called Heirloom Rooms. Just like the author, the book is down to earth, full of stories, very thoughtful, and totally unpretentious.
The Sister-Power of Larkin Poe
Megan and Rebecca Lovell grew up in Calhoun Georgia with music all around them, though they were the first in their family to play professionally. They began their career performing a lot of acoustic bluegrass music as The Lovell Sisters, but since 2010 they’ve been the driving force behind the blues and rock-oriented Larkin Poe. Both have become known for their musicianship, their energetic shows, and a fierce independent streak that comes through in everything they do.
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Encore: Jason Isbell’s Cast Iron Skillet
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Jason Isbell, a four-time Grammy-Award-winner who’s known as one of the best songwriters of his generation. Jason Isbell was born to parents who were still teenagers in a small town in North Alabama, and as a result he spent a lot of time with his grandfather, who was a Pentecostal preacher and a guitar player. By high school he was immersed in the music culture of Muscle Shoals, and in his early 20s he wa
Billy Reid’s Southern Style
Billy Reid was born and raised in Amite, Louisiana, but he’s called Florence, Alabama, home for more than 20 years now. It’s there that he opened his first shop, which was designed to feel like a Southern home, much in the way his mother had done with her own clothing store years before. Since then, Billy has opened his eponymous stores all over the South and beyond, filling them with antiques, family photographs, great music, and his distinctive brand of Southern hospitality.
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Jen Hatmaker’s Welcome Table
Jen Hatmaker grew up with a father who was a pastor in the Baptist church, moving the family from Kansas to a series of small Southern towns. For a long time, though, she’s been a diehard Texan, which is very evident not only in the food she loves but also in her fierce independent streak. Her new cookbook, Feed These People, breaks just about every rule and tradition you’ve ever seen in a cookbook - from the ingredients to the directions to the occasional curse word - but that’s what makes it
The True Harmony of O.N.E. The Duo
Tekitha Washington is a singer and songwriter who’s worked extensively with the Wu Tang Clan and its members, as well as rap artists like KRS-One. Prana Supreme Diggs is her daughter with Wu Tang leader RZA – and as a result, she’s been around music all her life. Several years ago, the two moved to Nashville and formed O.N.E. the Duo. Now, after a series of singles, their recently released debut album, “Blood Harmony,” manages to capture their close family dynamic as well as their incredible tal
Dennis Quaid’s Gospel Truth
Before he starred in Breaking Away or The Big Easy, Dennis Quaid was a kid from Houston, Texas, who grew up loving Elvis Presley and wanting to play rock and roll. His early success as an actor led him to a legendary career in movies, but he never gave up his musical ambitions. As the longtime frontman of Dennis Quaid & the Sharks, he’s built a reputation as a legitimate, high-energy rock star. Recently, though, he’s settled down in Nashville and produced an album called “Fallen: A Gospel Record
Caroline Jones Can Play Anything
Caroline Jones grew up near New York City, where she studied classical music and opera, but by high school she had fallen hard for traditional country. Recently she became the first female member of the Zac Brown Band, where she’s made her mark as a fiercely talented multi-instrumentalist. But she’s also developing a solo career and releasing a new album with a little help from one of her musical heroes.
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Camila Alves McConaughey’s Texas Spirit
Camila Alves McConaughey may be best known for her connection to her famous husband, Matthew, but she has a career and a fan base of her own. After growing up in Brazil and then traveling the world as a model, she settled down to raise a family in Texas, a place that now feels very much like home. Not only has she co-founded the Just Keep Livin’ foundation with Matthew to support and empower high school kids, but she also launched an online community called Women of Today, with recipes and ideas
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Are Superfans (and Rivals)
Country star Thomas Rhett grew up in Valdosta, Georgia, with a father and grandfather who primed him to be a Bulldogs superfan. Meanwhile, his wife, Lauren Akins, bleeds the orange of the Tennessee Volunteers. Somehow they’ve managed to build a lasting romance and a loving family in spite of rooting for teams on opposite sides of the field. In this episode, they talk about where they grew up, how they came to love their favorite teams, and the one thing they can always agree on - Frito Pie.
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Encore: Chrissy Metz’s Second Act
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, interviews Chrissy Metz, an actress, author, and musician whom many of you know from the hit television show This Is Us. Today, Chrissy talks about her mother’s baking, her Grandmother’s influence on her faith, her new wine label Joyful Heart, and the response she gets from fans of her character and her story.
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Lukas Nelson Wants a Hallelujah
Lukas Nelson grew up splitting his time between the family ranch in Texas and the family home in Hawaii – that is, when he wasn’t on the road with his famous Dad, Willie. He spent his time surrounded by instruments, spending time with legendary musicians, and listening to a wide range of blues, gospel, country, and rock. He has a voice that can sound eerily similar to his father’s, but his journey has also relied on a natural songwriting and guitar-playing ability that’s uniquely his own.
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Ed and Ryan Mitchell’s Barbecue Mission
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living, chats with legendary pitmaster Ed Mitchell and his son, Ryan, who’s helping to bring the family business to a new generation. In addition to a long-awaited barbecue joint set to open in 2024, the duo have a new book out with co-author Zella Palmer called Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque, which delves into the deep history and traditions of whole-hog cooking in North Carolina.
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Nora Brown’s Old-Time Soul
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Nora Brown, a young musician who’s devoted her time and talent to learning and playing old time music. Though she grew up in Brooklyn, New York, herself, her family is from Tennessee and she’s spent time with old time musicians down in Tennessee and Kentucky. Her most recent album, 2022’s Long Time to Be Gone was called “a disarming collection of traditional laments and exquisite banjo instrumentals” by th
Encore: Kingfish’s Delta Blues
On this episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram about his latest album, "662”, the story of how he got his blues name, and what he learned being on the road with his mentor Buddy Guy.
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Encore: Chase Rice’s Tribute to His Dad
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Chase Rice about his circuitous path to country stardom. It began after the death of his father led him to write his first song and his promising football career was cut short due to an injury in college. Even then, though, he still worked in NASCAR pit crews, was a contestant on ‘Survivor,’ co-wrote a hit song with the fellas from Florida Georgia Line, had early success, and did some soul searching during
Donna Jean Godchaux-Mackay Is Grateful
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Donna Jean Godchaux-Mackay, a singer who’s lent her voice to some of the most well known music of the last 60 years. She got her start as a session singer when just a teenager in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and her voice helped songs from Percy Sledge and Elvis Presley become #1 hits. Eventually, she headed to California and made the transition from the studio to live performance after befriending Jerry Garcia
Aaron Franklin's Barbecue Magic
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Aaron Franklin, the proprietor of a barbecue spot that’s become so well-known that President Obama visited there back in 2014. Growing up in College Station, Aaron worked at his grandparents’ music shop and it was during his lunches there, when he’d head to their home next door, that he acquired his taste for slow-cooked meals. That’s also when he got into playing the music that led him to move to Austin,
Meherwan Irani’s Mindblasting Hospitality
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Meherwan Irani, the chef behind Chai Pani, which in 2022 was recognized as the most outstanding restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation. Serving Indian street food in Asheville, NC, it draws on Irani’s childhood in India, where his family welcomed travelers from the West into their home, and he’d sometimes play hooky from school to go out and sample the delicious street food of his hom
Jason Isbell’s Cast Iron Skillet
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Jason Isbell, , a four-time Grammy-Award-winner who’s known as one of the best songwriters of his generation. Jason Isbell was born to parents who were still teenagers in a small town in North Alabama, and as a result he spent a lot of time with his grandfather, who was a Pentecostal preacher and a guitar player. By high school he was immersed in the music culture of Muscle Shoals, and in his early 20s he
Encore: Lainey Wilson's Truck Songs
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with country music star and actor Lainey Wilson. Today on the show, Lainey talks about her new album Bell Bottom Country, her first acting gig on the hit tv show Yellowstone, and how the song “Heart Like a Truck” has taken on a whole new meaning.
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Miranda Lambert’s Cast of Characters
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Miranda Lambert, a woman who’s fearlessly blazed her own path through country music. Growing up in small town Texas, where there were seemingly more churches than people, she encountered every aspect of life thanks to her supportive parents and family. Her loving parents were private investigators and often opened their home to clients and other people in need – especially women who needed a safe place to
Steven Satterfield’s Vegetable Revelations
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Steven Satterfield. Raised in Savannah, Georgia, he grew up as the only member of his family allowed in his grandma’s kitchen. But while he was interested in cooking from a young age, in a way, it was his time as a touring musician in the ‘90s dream pop band, Seely, that led him to be a career restaurant worker. He went on to open a James Beard recognized restaurant called Miller Union in Atlanta and just
Lauren Daigle’s Cajun Soul
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Lauren Daigle, a musician who began her career as a Christian artist, but who’s more recently become a crossover sensation. Lauren Daigle grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she enjoyed fishing with her dad, dancing to Cajun music with her grandparents, and rooting for LSU with her entire family. And while the rich musical traditions of Cajun country influenced her, it was really the two years she spent
Hometown Memories with Tricia Yearwood, Walker Hayes, and More
On this very special Hometown Pride episode of Biscuits & Jam, we are featuring conversations with guests like Robert Earl Keen, Ashley McBryde, and Walker Hayes about where they grew up, what made their hometown special, and some of their favorite childhood memories.
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Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Dominique Arciero -
Hoda Kotb Is a Southerner
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Hoda Kotb, one of the anchors of ‘The Today Show’ on NBC and an author. She was raised in West Virginia while visiting family in Egypt. Unfortunately, her father passed away while she was in college, which of course took an emotional toll, but the lessons she took from the experience has helped her to move through her life successfully. Before her time covering world events, she spent time as a local news
Nikki Lane’s Wild Side
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Nikki Lane, the artist who some call the “First Lady of Outlaw Country.” She grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, running around outside and riding four-wheelers before heading off to LA to pursue a career in fashion. Then, while living in New York City, a breakup led her to write her first batch of songs and she was on her way to Nashville. We’ll also talk about her friendship with Loretta Lynn and her
Ruston Kelly Shares His Weakness
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Ruston Kelly, a singer-songwriter with a remarkable talent for channeling his life experiences into his music. Born in South Carolina, he moved all over with his family, eventually ending up in Belgium before he moved to Nashville to start his career. But before that, he pursued a figure skating dream that left him feeling alone, but also led him to writing songs. Since then, he’s struggled with addiction
Danielle Bradbery’s Unforgettable Voice
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Danielle Bradbery. Since winning the fourth season of ‘The Voice’ at the age of 16 – still the show’s youngest winner ever – the Texas native has released a number of singles, a couple of studio albums, and collaborated with the likes of Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis. She’s also toured with Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, and Kane Brown, among others. And now she’s out on her first headlining tour in suppor
Dalton Dover’s Damn Good Life
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Dalton Dover, a relative newcomer to the national country music scene, who hails from a small town in Georgia. His rise from playing in bars for a “couple people, making a couple hundred dollars” to playing his first ever show at the famed Grand Ole Opry was propelled by a 2019 appearance on ‘The Voice’ that earned him the backing of Blake Shelton.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjamBisc
Chase Rice’s Tribute to His Dad
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Chase Rice about his circuitous path to country stardom. It began after the death of his father led him to write his first song and his promising football career was cut short due to an injury in college. Even then, though, he still worked in NASCAR pit crews, was a contestant on ‘Survivor,’ co-wrote a hit song with the fellas from Florida Georgia Line, had early success, and did some soul searching during
Brothers Osborne Talk Whiskey, Family, and Willie
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with John and TJ Osborne about their career as country music duo, the Brothers Osborne. Their parents showed them the way to playing music in their waterside hometown in Maryland, amidst a culture that seemingly straddled the North and South. More recently, TJ has come out as one of the only openly gay musicians in country music and the brothers have lent their name to a rye whiskey as part of a partnership wit
Moving to Music City
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, shares stories from past guests about relocating to Nashville and what it was like starting out in Music City. You’ll hear stories from Lainey Wilson, Anderson East, Walker Hayes, Keb’ Mo’, and more!
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Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Dominique Arc
Biscuits & Jam is Back with Season 4!
Biscuits & Jam will be returning for Season 4 on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 with country music duo Brothers Osborne. Every Tuesday, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, will be chatting with musicians, chefs, and other Southern icons about where they grew up, their family traditions, meals that remind them of home, and of course, what it means to them to be Southern.
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Encore: Del McCoury’s Bluegrass Adventures
Description: In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks with legendary Bluegrass musician, Del McCoury, about his early days playing with Bill Monroe, the return of Delfest, and digging through boxes of demos to create his latest album, Almost Proud.
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Encore: Carly Pearce's Heartbreak Songs
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country music superstar Carly Pearce about her small town roots, performing at Dollywood in High School, the loss of her producer Busbee, her induction into the Grand Ole Opry, and more!
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Encore: Margo Price's Outlaw Spirit
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, welcomes songwriter and performer, Margo Price. Today, Margo talks about her grandmother’s cooking, rolling into Nashville with all her possessions packed on a flatbed trailer, and how she went from playing gigs at dive bars to singing with Loretta Lynn. She also talks about her new memoir, Maybe We’ll Make It, which is coming out this fall from the University of Texas Press, and becoming the first female artist to s
Encore: Amythyst Kiah's Powerful Voice
Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Johnson City, Tennessee based guitarist, singer and songwriter, Amythyst Kiah about studying Bluegrass, Old Time and Country at East Tennessee State University, her work with Our Native Daughters, her father’s support, the loss of her Mother, and her experience as a Black artist in country music.
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Kingfish’s Delta Blues
On the very last episode of Season 3, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Today, Kingfish talks about his latest album, 662, the story of how he got his blues name, and what he learned being on the road with his mentor Buddy Guy.
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Lacey Chabert’s Endless Christmas
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with the Queen of Hallmark Christmas movies, Lacey Chabert. Today, Lacey talks about the holiday traditions from her childhood, her father’s Cajun cooking, the cornbread dressing recipe that brings her back to her grandmother's kitchen, and how she takes Elf on the Shelf to a whole other level.
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House Hunting with Holly Williams
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, welcomes singer-songwriter, home renovator, and retail entrepreneur Holly Williams. Today, they chat about some of her favorite memories of growing up as a Williams, her obsession with buying and renovating old houses, and how it feels to land in her grandfather’s hometown of Montgomery, Alabama.
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Best of the Holidays
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, revisits some of his favorite conversations about the holidays from Season 2 and 3. You’ll hear stories from Kardea Brown, Chrissy Metz, Kane Brown, Harry Connick Jr., Jon Batiste and more!
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Encore: Chapel Hart’s Musical Family
Chapel Hart joins Sid Evans on the latest edition of Biscuits & Jam to talk about their upbringing in Poplarville Mississippi, their large family gatherings (their Grandma had 108 grandchildren), busking in New Orleans, and their album The Girls are Back in Town.
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Jenny Snyder - Audio Enginee
Lainey Wilson's Truck Songs
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with country music star and actor Lainey Wilson. Today on the show, Lainey talks about her new album Bell Bottom Country, her first acting gig on the hit tv show Yellowstone, and how the song “Heart Like a Truck” has taken on a whole new meaning.
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Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Livin
Tabitha Brown’s Southern Spirit
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with actress, motivational speaker, and cookbook author Tabitha Brown. Today on the show, Tabitha talks about her spirituality, her long and mysterious illness, and the day her daughter came home from school and suggested watching a documentary that would change her life. She also shares the story behind her first cookbook, Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant Based Inspirations.
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Erin and Ben Napier’s Country Dreams
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine welcomes back a couple who have made a huge impact on Laurel, Mississippi — as well as their growing legion of fans. Today on the show, Erin and Ben Napier talk about how they fell in love with a 1930 brick Tudor with a curious past, why they love life on a former chicken farm, and what they changed to make it feel like home. They also chat about their upcoming Christmas movie, Erin’s new children’s book called The La
Vishwesh Bhatt's Mississippi Magic
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, welcomes the James Beard Award-winning chef Vishwesh Bhatt. Vishwesh talks about the shared ingredients between Indian and Southern cultures, how he developed his own unique style of cooking at Snack Bar, and why he hopes to expand and redefine what we think of as Southern food. He also talks about his mom’s rice pudding, Punjabi-style fried catfish, and other things that will make you very hungry.For more info visit
Chrissy Metz’s Second Act
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, interviews Chrissy Metz, an actress, author, and musician whom many of you know from the hit television show This Is Us. Today, Chrissy talks about her mother’s baking, her Grandmother’s influence on her faith, her new wine label Joyful Heart, and the response she gets from fans of her character and her story.
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Encore: Loretta Lynn’s Tribute to Women
In today’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to groundbreaking country music icon Loretta Lynn about cathead biscuits, her new album Still Woman Enough, and growing up in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky.
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Kardea Brown’s Delicious History
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with chef, author, and the host of Delicious Miss Brown, Kardea Brown. They talk about some of her favorite Gullah recipes, what she loves most about her mother’s cooking, and why she wrote her terrific new cookbook, The Way Home: A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family. Plus, Kardea gives us a Gullah history lesson and shares the story behind the very first dish she learned to make.
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Maddie and Tae’s Magic Year
Biscuits & Jam is back this week with country music duo Maddie and Tae. Today, they talk about their perfect Southern breakfast, filming a music video at Reba's McEntire’s old house, and how they lean on each other to survive Nashville, marriage, and motherhood. Plus, they share a few stories about their brand new two-part album, Through the Madness.
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Encore: Alton Brown's Best Biscuit
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to chef, author, actor, cinematographer, musician, and storyteller, Alton Brown about his childhood in North Georgia, his complicated relationship with Southern food, and his other life as a musician. Plus, Alton shares the greatest lessons he learned from his grandmother about food, biscuits, and much more.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjamBiscuits & Jam is produced by:Sid Evan
Encore: Derek Trucks's Epic Journey
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to guitar legend Derek Trucks about his experience touring with The Allman Brothers Band at a young age, forming the Tedeschi Trucks Band with his wife, Susan Tedeschi, and the lessons from his parents that helped him survive the music industry. Plus, Derek shares details on the Tedeschi Trucks Band latest audio/visual project, I Am the Moon.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjamBiscuits & Jam i
Madeline Edwards's Big Moment
For the final episode of the Summer Tour edition of Biscuits and Jam, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, welcomes singer/songwriter, Madeline Edwards. Today, Madeline talks about what finally made her take the leap and move to Nashville, and how she went from no prospects to performing with Mickey Guyton at the CMAs and touring with Chris Stapleton. Plus, she shares how her cocktail skills have made her some new friends on the road, and her secret to making the perfect ranch
Walker Hayes Never Gave Up
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, welcomes Mobile, Alabama native and “Fancy Like” singer, Walker Hayes. Today on the show, the Father of 6 talks about how his Dad booked his first “life changing” gig at The Yacht Club in Mobile Bay, his struggles with alcoholism, and his friend Craig, who introduced him to the church and even gave him a van. Plus, Walker shares his go-to meal at Applebees, where he can now eat for free for the rest of his life.
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Rhiannon Giddens's History Lessons
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, speaks to Grammy award-winning artist, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. Today, Rhiannon talks about the first time she heard clawhammer style on the banjo, and what she learned from her mentor, Joe Thompson, a North Carolina fiddle player who introduced her to a whole catalog of lost songs. She tells the incredible story behind her latest opera, Omar, about a muslim scholar who was enslaved an
Margo Price's Outlaw Spirit
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, welcomes songwriter and performer, Margo Price. Today, Margo talks about her grandmother’s cooking, rolling into Nashville with all her possessions packed on a flatbed trailer, and how she went from playing gigs at dive bars to singing with Loretta Lynn. She also talks about her new memoir, Maybe We’ll Make It, which is coming out this fall from the University of Texas Press, and becoming the first female artist to s
Encore: Trisha Yearwood’s Food for the Soul
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country superstar Trisha Yearwood about her latest cookbook, the similarities between making meals and making music, and growing up in Monticello, Georgia.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robert Earl Keen’s Last Rodeo
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Houston native and Americana musician Robert Earl Keen. Today, Robert talks about his mother’s dump cooking, his Americana podcast, living with Lyle Lovett during college, and what it felt like when The Highwaymen named their album after his iconic song, “The Road Goes on Forever.” Plus, the Texas legend explains his emotional decision to retire from touring and performing in September, and why he decided
Vince Gill Is On the Road Again
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, welcomes back Vince Gill to Biscuits & Jam. Today, Vince talks about getting his first real break from touring in almost five decades, playing to an empty audience at the Grand Ole Opry, and embarking on his first big solo tour in three years. Plus, Vince shares the stories of his stint as a vocalist with Pure Prairie League, the time Don Henley asked him to play with the Eagles, and the Grammy-winning song he wrote
Parker McCollum's Cowboy Heroes
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Texas born musician, Parker McCollum about spending his summers working on his Grandfather’s ranch, finding his calling as a musician, and his commitment to writing songs that stand the test of time. Plus, Parker shares the wild story of Hollywood Gold, his grandfather’s championship cutting horse and the namesake of his 2020 EP.
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Caitlyn Smith's Soulful Songwriting
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to one of the most exciting young talents in country music, singer, songwriter, and musician, Caitlyn Smith. They discuss the email to Patty Griffin that helped kick off her career, her introduction to Southern Food, and how she fell in love with songwriting. Plus, Caitlyn recalls the first time she heard the recorded version of “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” the hit song she co-wrote for Kenny Rogers and Dolly
Alton Brown's Best Biscuit
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to chef, author, actor, cinematographer, musician, and storyteller, Alton Brown. They discuss his childhood in North Georgia, his complicated relationship with Southern food, and his other life as a musician. Plus, Alton shares the greatest lessons he learned from his grandmother about food, biscuits, and much more.
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Derek Trucks's Epic Journey
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to guitar legend Derek Trucks about his experience touring with The Allman Brothers Band at a young age, forming the Tedeschi Trucks Band with his wife, Susan Tedeschi, and the lessons from his parents that helped him survive the music industry. Plus, Derek shares details on the Tedeschi Trucks Band latest audio/visual project, I Am the Moon.
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Kane Brown Loves Country Music
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Kane Brown about his Georgia roots and his family that consisted of a Harley riding Grandmother who was also a detective, the encouragement he received from fellow country artist Lauren Alaina in his youth, Alan Jackson’s influence on his music, and his work with the Boys and Girls Club. Plus, Kane shares the recipe for his Nana’s special Christmas Drink and much, much more!
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Chapel Hart’s Musical Family
Chapel Hart joins Sid Evans on the latest edition of Biscuits & Jam to talk about their upbringing in Poplarville Mississippi, their large family gatherings (their Grandma had 108 grandchildren), busking in New Orleans, and their album The Girls are Back in Town.
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Biscuits & Jam is produced by:
Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Jenny Snyder - Audio Engineer
Del McCoury’s Bluegrass Adventures
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks with legendary Bluegrass musician, Del McCoury, about his early days playing with Bill Monroe, the return of Delfest, and digging through boxes of demos to create his latest album, Almost Proud.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjamBiscuits & Jam is produced by:Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern LivingKrissy Tiglias - GM, Southern LivingLottie Leymarie - Executive ProducerJenny S
Carly Pearce's Heartbreak Songs
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country music superstar Carly Pearce about her small town roots, performing at Dollywood in High School, the loss of her producer Busbee, her induction into the Grand Ole Opry, and more!
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Amythyst Kiah's Powerful Voice
On the debut episode of Season 3 of Biscuits & Jam Summer Tour, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Johnson City, Tennessee based guitarist, singer and songwriter, Amythyst Kiah about studying Bluegrass, Old Time and Country at East Tennessee State University, her work with Our Native Daughters, her father’s support, the loss of her Mother, and her experience as a Black artist in country music.
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Encore: Valerie June’s Memphis Soul
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Valerie June about her grandmother’s yeast rolls, working with soul legend Carla Thomas, battling diabetes, and focusing on the good things in life.
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Encore: Amy Grant’s Life of Faith
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the legendary Amy Grant about the 30th anniversary of her crossover hit album Heart In Motion, life on her Tennessee farm, her life-long connection to faith and her recent induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Encore: Brittney Spencer’s Country Dreams
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Brittney Spencer about the Southern cuisine at her family’s restaurant, her hit single “Sober & Skinny,” and why she feels the best singers come from the church.
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Encore: Remembering John Prine (with guest Fiona Prine)
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to philanthropist and member of the National Council of the Arts Fiona Prine about the legacy of her late husband and influential singer/songwriter John Prine. As October 2021 marked what would’ve been his 75th birthday, Fiona discusses John’s love of food (especially meat-and-three’s once he moved to Nashville), how the pair originally connected over their rural upbringings, and John’s deep connection to Muhle
Encore: Trisha Yearwood’s Food for the Soul
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country superstar Trisha Yearwood about her latest cookbook, the similarities between making meals and making music, and growing up in Monticello, Georgia.
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Best Bites of Season 2 -- Amy Grant, Jon Batiste, Fiona Prine, and Ben & Erin Napier
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, revisits some of the best takeaways from a few of our guests in 2021. You’ll hear music superstar Amy Grant chat about her faith, Oscar-winning composer Jon Batiste talk about growing up in Louisiana, Fiona Prine discuss her and her legendary husband John’s connections to Kentucky, and HGTV’s Ben & Erin Napier share their deeply personal experiences gained on their popular show, Hometown.
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Edward Lee’s Mission of Service
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to four-time James Beard Award nominee Edward Lee about his Korean upbringing, why music and food in the South are so intertwined, how he’s honoring chefs Edna Lewis and David McAtee, and how he feels the basis of all Southern cooking begins in the home.
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Paul Janeway of St. Paul and the Broken Bones
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Paul Janeway, lead vocalist for Alabama soul band St. Paul and the Broken Bones, about putting his grandfather on an album, the small Tennessee pizza restaurant that held one of the group’s most legendary performances, and singing in church at an early age.
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Encore: Dolly Parton's Christmas Wish
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the one and only Dolly Parton about her holiday album, her Netflix musical and what made Christmas special growing up. Plus, the gift-giving tradition she and her husband continue that began with her parents!
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Reba McEntire’s Southern Accent
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country music legend Reba McEntire about growing up on her family’s Oklahoma cattle ranch, her new career-spanning box set, and how she regained her passion for singing after the loss of her mother.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Encore: Erin and Ben Napier’s Home Town Pride
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to home restoration experts and HGTV personalities Erin and Ben Napier about their own family traditions and how the small town of Wetumpka, Alabama -- the site of their latest program, Home Town Takeover -- helped Erin & Ben when they needed it most.
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Samantha Fore’s Culinary Family
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Lexington, KY-based chef Samantha Fore about her culinary journey, having founded the thriving restaurant pop-up Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites in 2016. The pair also discuss Samantha’s unique and personal twists on deviled eggs and fried chicken, as well as which country music hero will always eat for free at Tuk Tuk.
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Holiday Memories & Meals
In this week’s episode, we revisit conversations between Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, and guests Amy Grant, Carla Hall, Ashley McBryde, and Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey, about their holiday traditions. In addition, you can dig back into our archives for more Christmas stories from the likes of Dolly Parton, Wynonna Judd, Vince Gill and others.
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Encore: Jon Batiste’s Red Beans & Rice
In this week's episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine chats with Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste -- band leader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert -- about his work on the animated film Soul, his friendships with Stevie Wonder and Mavis Staples, and growing up in Kenner, Louisiana. Plus how his faith drives his creativity, and the meaning behind his new album We Are.
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Reyna Roberts’ Fighting Spirit
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to up-and-coming country music star Reyna Roberts about moving from Alaska to Alabama, how she credits her rise to fame to her parents’ support, and how Star Wars influenced her hit single, “Raised Right.”
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Anderson East’s Southern Hospitality
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Alabama native and Grammy-nominated soul vocalist Anderson East about his job as a teenager slinging barbeque, his mother’s church piano which he now uses in his own studio, and how the title track from his latest album Maybe We Never Die was influenced by his grandmother’s battle with Alzheimer’s.
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Encore: Mickey Guyton's History-Making Year
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Mickey Guyton about her journey from struggling musician to being the first Black woman to perform solo on the ACM’s. Plus her grandmother’s cornbread and how she first met one of her heroes, Dolly Parton.
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Remembering John Prine (with guest Fiona Prine)
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to philanthropist and member of the National Council of the Arts Fiona Prine about the legacy of her late husband and influential singer/songwriter John Prine. As this month marks what would’ve been his 75th birthday, Fiona discusses John’s love of food (especially meat-and-three’s once he moved to Nashville), how the pair originally connected over their rural upbringings, and John’s deep connection to Muhlenbe
Parker Millsap’s Chicken Fried Steak
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Parker Millsap about his Oklahoma roots, getting his start in the church band, and how the basics of music informed his abilities in the kitchen.
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Nashville Bluesman Keb’ Mo’
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Grammy-winning blues artist and California native Keb’ Mo’ about the perfect biscuit, collaborating with legendary singer-songwriter Taj Mahal, and how moving to Nashville made him feel a connection to country music he didn’t know he had.
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Encore: Lee Brice’s Sausage Perlo
In this week's episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country star Lee Brice about his grandfather’s oil tank gas grills, shifting from football to music while in college, and the stories behind his hits “I Drive Your Truck” and “Hey World.”
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Encore: Maneet Chauhan’s Ale and Masala
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, revisits a conversation with acclaimed chef and Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan about how she found her calling in Nashville, her upcoming book, and why traveling has been the greatest influence on her expansive culinary career.
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Trisha Yearwood’s Food for the Soul
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country superstar Trisha Yearwood about her latest cookbook, the similarities between making meals and making music, and growing up in Monticello, Georgia.
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Amy Grant’s Life of Faith
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the legendary Amy Grant about the 30th anniversary of her crossover hit album Heart In Motion, life on her Tennessee farm, her life-long connection to faith and her recent induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Lady A’s Hillary Scott
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to vocalist and songwriter Hillary Scott, from the Grammy-winning country trio Lady A, about the band’s induction into the Grand Ole Opry, the secret to the the group’s success over the last 15 years, and her favorite downhome meals, like chicken bog.
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Biscuits & Jam Presents: Homemade: Leslie Jordan on Chicken Salad and Choosing Happiness
Long before his explosion on social media, actor and Tennessee native Leslie Jordan had already been making a splash with memorable roles in film (The Help) and television (Will & Grace). But at 65 years old, his Sunday Mornin’ Hymn Singin’ on Instagram during the pandemic has introduced his Southern charm and down-home personality to a whole new generation. On today’s show, Homemade host Martie Duncan welcomes Leslie to discuss his new album of duets with Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Chris Stapl
Brittney Spencer’s Country Dreams
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Brittney Spencer about the Southern cuisine at her family’s restaurant, her hit single “Sober & Skinny,” and why she feels the best singers come from the church.
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Carla Hall’s Soul Food Journey
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to chef, author and television personality Carla Hall about living in the moment, what her grandmother would cook every Sunday after church, how Southern food and Soul food differ, and her upcoming children's book.
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Encore: Brett Eldredge’s Cake In A Cup
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country music star Brett Eldredge about his tight bond with his grandfather, having a jam session in his aunt’s garden, and his mom’s delicious fruit pizza.
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Erin and Ben Napier’s Home Town Pride
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to home restoration experts and HGTV personalities Erin and Ben Napier about their own family traditions and how the small town of Wetumpka, Alabama -- the site of their latest program, Home Town Takeover -- helped Erin & Ben when they needed it most. Be sure to read Erin’s article in the August issue of Southern Living Magazine!For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more abo
Encore: Mary Gauthier’s Jalapeno Cornbread
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier about bringing Louisiana cooking to Boston, memories of the late John Prine, and the best Italian cookies.
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Ree Drummond’s Pioneer Potluck
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to popular author and Food Network personality Ree Drummond about life on her Oklahoma cattle ranch, her daughter’s recent wedding, becoming a foster parent, and the similarities between Southern and Pioneer Woman cooking.
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Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Matthew Ramsey -- singer, guitarist and songwriter for popular country band Old Dominion -- about recording their latest album in North Carolina, supporting the arts for high-schoolers in his Virginia hometown, and how Old Dominion’s hit song “Some People Do” has spoken to their fans, as well as to Matthew himself.
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A Country Tribute to Fathers
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to various guests about the impact their fathers have had on their cooking and their careers. Join us for discussions and stories this week with Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers, Jake Owen, Jenee Fleenor and Ashley McBryde, who performs live and acoustically for us!
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Encore: Jimmie Allen's Family Ties
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Jimmie Allen about growing up in Delaware, his love of fishing, and his family’s Christmas traditions at Disney World. Plus, how he has been influenced by the strength of his mother and grandmother.
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Valerie June’s Memphis Soul
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Valerie June about her grandmother’s yeast rolls, working with soul legend Carla Thomas, battling diabetes, and focusing on the good things in life.
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Encore: Wynonna Judd’s Life on the Farm
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Wynonna Judd about life on her farm, her deep connection to her fans and her mother Naomi’s list of rules around the holidays. Plus, how her latest EP Recollections showcases a connection to her past.
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Black Pumas’ Breakout Year
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada -- the Grammy-nominated duo Black Pumas -- about their huge soul hit “Colors,” how a live performance on YouTube brought them millions of new fans, and why their partnership couldn’t have flourished anywhere other than Austin, TX.
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Vivian Howard’s Tom Thumb Nachos
In this week's episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to chef, restaurateur, author and five-time James Beard Award semi-finalist Vivian Howard about her latest book, her North Carolina roots and the unique experience of both opening and closing a restaurant during the pandemic.
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Mother’s Day Special
In this week's episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to various guests about the impact their mothers have had on their cooking and their careers. Join us for discussions and stories this week with Wynonna Judd, Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Womack, Tenille Townes, Ashley McBryde, Lauren Alaina, Jimmie Allen and Cheetie Kumar.
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Jenee Fleenor’s Pimento Cheese
In this week's episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to award-winning fiddle player Jenee Fleenor about her dad’s chili recipe, touring with Blake Shelton, and how she’s paved the way for female musicians as the first ever woman to be named CMA’s Musician of the Year.
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Jon Batiste’s Red Beans & Rice
In today’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine chats with Oscar-nominated musician Jon Batiste -- band leader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert -- about his work on the animated film Soul, his friendships with Stevie Wonder and Mavis Staples, and growing up in Kenner, Louisiana. Plus how his faith drives his creativity, and the meaning behind his new album We Are.
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Lee Brice’s Sausage Perlo
In today’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country star Lee Brice about his grandfather’s oil tank gas grills, shifting from football to music while in college, and the stories behind his hits “I Drive Your Truck” and “Hey World.”
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Loretta Lynn’s Tribute to Women
In today’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to groundbreaking country music icon Loretta Lynn about cathead biscuits, her new album Still Woman Enough, and growing up in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky.
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Harry Connick Jr.’s Perfect Po’ Boy
In today’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Grammy and Emmy-award winning musician/actor Harry Connick Jr. about growing up in New Orleans, his new spiritual album, Alone With My Faith, and how he and his daughter have shown their gratitude to essential workers across the country over the last year.
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Encore: Darius Rucker’s Okra Soup
In this encore episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country star Darius Rucker about growing up in South Carolina, reuniting with Hootie & the Blowfish, and his close relationship with his mother.
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Introducing Season 2 of Biscuits & Jam
We're excited to bring you a brand new season of conversations about food, family and Southern culture here on Biscuits & Jam, with some of country music's biggest stars and brightest personalities. Previous guests have included legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Gladys Knight, Wynonna Judd and Vince Gill, so we can't wait for you to hear who we have lined up for Season 2. Listen for brand new, in-depth interviews airing every Tuesday starting March 30th. https://www.southernliving.com/bi
Biscuits & Jam Presents: Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose featuring Ruby Amanfu
Grammy-nominated songwriter Ruby Amanfu joins Maggie on the first episode of Salute the Songbird to talk about her career, the wide spectrum of musical influences that thread through her work, writing through the difficulty of the pandemic and the issues that arose in 2020. Ruby tells Maggie about allowing herself to take a creative break, why being an immigrant led to her fearlessness, and how she learned to be her 'true self,' no matter what. At the end of the episode, you’ll hear Ruby’s track
Encore: Gladys Knight’s Singing Kitchen
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the legendary Gladys Knight about her Atlanta upbringing, making cobbler from scratch, and how her group’s biggest hit “Midnight Train to Georgia” almost didn’t happen.
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Biscuits & Jam Presents: Homemade: Carla Hall on Biscuits, Mom’s Meatloaf, and Her Grandmother’s Cast-Iron Skillet
While we're busy recording new episodes of Biscuits & Jam, check out this episode of Allrecipes' Homemade.
Chef Carla Hall talks about southern roots and global influences with Homemade host Martie Duncan. Hall tells about making biscuits with strangers, riffs on meatloaf-inspired Vietnamese lettuce wraps, and reminisces on discovering cooking while modeling in Europe. She also shares her method for cooking perfect greens.
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Encore: Kimberly Schlapman and Her Family’s Tea Cakes
In this week’s encore episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country musician Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town about how food helped her cope with grief, why aprons are a family tradition, and her upcoming children’s book A Dolly For Christmas. Plus some of the band’s favorite restaurants.
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A Very Country Christmas
This week, we are featuring our Special Holiday Edition of Biscuits & Jam! Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to music legends and celebrated chefs about Christmas traditions and holiday memories from their childhood to present day. Join us for stories — some of which have never been aired — from Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd and more!
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Wynonna Judd’s Life on the Farm
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Wynonna Judd about life on her farm, her deep connection to her fans and her mother Naomi’s list of rules around the holidays. Plus, how her latest EP Recollections showcases a connection to her past.
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Jon Pardi's Elk Tacos
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Jon Pardi about his recent digital series for CMT, his California roots and how his grandmother influenced his track to being a country star!
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Encore: Willie Nelson's Secret to a Good Life
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the legendary Willie Nelson about Farm Aid, his love of gospel music and chicken fried steak, and his message of hope for the days ahead.
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Dolly Parton’s Christmas Wish
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the one and only Dolly Parton about her latest holiday album, her new Netflix musical and what made Christmas special growing up. Plus, how Dollywood has adjusted to social distancing, and the gift-giving tradition she and her husband continue that began with her parents!
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Jimmie Allen's Family Ties
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Jimmie Allen about growing up in Delaware, his love of fishing, and his family’s Christmas traditions at Disney World. Plus, how he has been influenced by the strength of his mother and grandmother.
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Vince Gill’s Tribute to Merle
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Vince Gill about his childhood in Oklahoma City, why certain foods remind him of particular family members and his moving tribute to the late Merle Haggard. Plus, how his versatile talents have allowed him to make his mark in bluegrass, country music and now rock and roll, as a touring member of the legendary Eagles.
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Mickey Guyton’s History-Making Year
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Mickey Guyton about her journey from struggling musician to being the first Black woman to perform solo on the ACM’s. Plus her grandmother’s cornbread and how she first met one of her heroes, Dolly Parton.
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Lauren Alaina’s Biscuits & Gravy
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Lauren Alaina about her rise to fame on American Idol, how the church influenced her as a vocalist, and fulfilling her dad’s dream of playing the Grand Ole Opry. Plus, how she’s become the go-to artist for some of country music’s biggest duets!
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Ashley McBryde’s Orange Stuff
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Ashley McBryde about candle-making during quarantine, the big break she got courtesy of Eric Church, and personal songs about her father and brother. Plus a wide range of recommended dishes, from smoked red velvet cake to squirrel!
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Tanya Tucker’s Chile Relleno
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the legendary and outspoken Tanya Tucker about her love of cooking, winning her first Grammy at the age of 61, and the tragic true story behind her iconic breakthrough hit “Delta Dawn.” Plus, Tanya’s gift to Justin Bieber, and how her new live album due this fall will help benefit one of music’s most important venues.
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Tenille Townes’ Poutine
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Tenille Townes about the long road from Canada to Nashville, her charity work for at-risk youth, and some unforgettable moments she’s had with heroes like Shania Twain and Keith Urban.
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Darius Rucker’s Okra Soup
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country star Darius Rucker about growing up in South Carolina, reuniting with Hootie & the Blowfish, and his close relationship with his mother.
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Maneet Chauhan’s Ale and Masala
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to acclaimed chef and Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan about how she found her calling in Nashville, her upcoming book, and why traveling has been the greatest influence on her expansive culinary career.
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Special Family Edition
This week, we are featuring our Special Family Edition of Biscuits & Jam! Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to music legends and celebrated chefs about traditions and memories that stem from their upbringing. Join us for stories — some of which have never been aired — from Gladys Knight, Brett Eldredge, Scott Avett, Kimberly Schlapman, Lee Ann Womack, and more!
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Biscuits & Jam presents Homemade: Patti Labelle
The Godmother of Soul, Patti LaBelle, not only creates a sensation in the studio and on stage and screen, but also in the kitchen. In this episode of Homemade, Miss Patti chats with Martie Duncan about cooking for grandchildren and superstars (Prince and the Rolling Stones to name a few), the joys of fried corn, and the importance of adding soul drops to your dishes. She also talks about Elton John exchanging a diamond ring for her Tupperware.
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Gladys Knight’s Singing Kitchen
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the legendary Gladys Knight about her Atlanta upbringing, making cobbler from scratch, and how her group’s biggest hit “Midnight Train to Georgia” almost didn’t happen.
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John Paul White’s Pepper Steak
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Grammy-winning singer/songwriter John Paul White about the rich musical history of Muscle Shoals, his various jobs on the farm as a teenager, and how a song he recorded with Rosanne Cash, long before the pandemic, speaks directly to our current situation.
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Lee Ann Womack’s Potatoes in a Bag
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country star Lee Ann Womack about her East Texas upbringing, her rise to fame in the early 2000’s, and helping her mom sell homemade masks during the current pandemic. Plus Watergate Salad and gardening while in quarantine!
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John Hiatt’s Southern Education
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter John Hiatt about making music with his daughter, having his songs covered by legends like Buddy Guy and Bob Dylan, and his mother’s cooking.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cheetie Kumar’s Culinary Journey
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to 2020 James Beard Award finalist Cheetie Kumar about the launch of her celebrated restaurant Garland (Raleigh, NC), dealing with the fallout of COVID-19 as a restaurateur, and the similarities between Indian and Southern cooking.
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Brett Eldredge’s Cake In A Cup
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country music star Brett Eldredge about his tight bond with his grandfather, having a jam session in his aunt’s garden, and his mom’s delicious fruit pizza.
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Willie Nelson’s Secret to a Good Life
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to the legendary Willie Nelson about Farm Aid, his love of gospel music and chicken fried steak, and his message of hope for the days ahead.
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Mary Gauthier’s Jalapeno Cornbread
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier about bringing Louisiana cooking to Boston, memories of the late John Prine, and the best Italian cookies.
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Scott Avett’s Favorite Carolina Barbecue
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers about his passion for painting, how fatherhood has inspired him, and his favorite barbecue joints.
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Martina McBride’s Fluff Salad Tradition
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to musician Martina McBride about joining her dad’s band at age seven, her hit song “Independence Day,” and the country superstar who taught her the right way to make Southern-style sweet tea.For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kimberly Schlapman and Her Family’s Tea Cakes
In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country musician Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town about how food helped her cope with grief, why aprons are a family tradition, and her upcoming children’s book A Dolly For Christmas. Plus some of the band’s favorite restaurants.
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Jake Owen’s Family Cookbook
In our first episode, Sid Evans, editor-in-chief of Southern Living Magazine, talks to country musician Jake Owen about macaroni croquettes, growing up in Florida, and the story behind his hit song ‘Homemade’. Plus, a little a capella to enjoy during quarantine.
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Welcome to Biscuits & Jam
Sid Evans, editor-in-chief of Southern Living Magazine talks to legendary musicians and celebrated chefs about their hometowns, their first jobs, their big breaks, and the Southern food they love – both at home and on the road.
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