S6M8 2025 Telluride Band Contest Winner Rachel Sumner!

Liz sits down with singer / songwriter Rachel Sumner to reflect on the journey that shaped Rachel’s music and career - from volunteering at Telluride to winning its prestigious Band Contest. They discuss the courage it takes to write songs that tackle meaningful subjects, band chemistry, creative inspiration, and how they made their mark on one of bluegrass's biggest stages. Then Liz reflects on her own experience attending Telluride for the first time. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this Episode Rachel Sumner Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Upcoming Events of Note: Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to July 19th @ Oak Hill NYC Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week – August 3rd to 7th @ Elkins WV Bluegrass Week – August 10th – 14th @ The Ashokan Center

Music in this Episode: Music is from Rachel’s album “Traveling Light” “When I Was a Cowboy” “Yodelay”

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