The Soundtrack of America
Told By The Musicians Who Live It
One state at a time, hear from the musicians who make this country sing. Off the charts, behind the scenes, and in the heart of their craft.
Host, Tom Pollard
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Meet Your Host
The voice behind the mic and the heart behind the podcast.
Tom Pollard is the creator and host of the Music of America podcast, a show that highlights working musicians from every corner of the country. State by state, Tom sits down with artists to share their stories, their sounds, and the lives they lead behind the music.
Driven by a deep love for local scenes and underrepresented talent, Tom brings heart, curiosity, and respect to every conversation, giving musicians across America a space to be heard.
Let’s Talk Music!
From solo acts to full bands, if you’re making music, this mic’s for you. Drop us a line!
Voices From The CrowD
A few words from the folks tuning in.
Every week, we share the stories of musicians across the country. And in return, we hear yours. Here’s what listeners from all over have to say.
I just can’t believe the huge variety of music he’s able to cover! Does this guy ever sleep!! I love that he covers all sorts of genres and artists with all types of backgrounds. Really showcases America!
—Renee Magnolia
The episode structure and interview style allow the listener to grasp the unique story of each musical guest. It’s interesting to learn about the different music scenes across the country while discovering new artists.
—Grace on the Bass
Host Tom Pollard uses the hour long format to take a thoughtful journey into each artists background and process, with some fun side trips along the way. In the process, you’ll discover some great undiscovered music. Definitely recommended.
—Fonky Donkey
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This is the Music of America.