The Leslie Jordan Interview: Her Debut Americana Album “The Agonist” Based Off Her Grandfather’s Writings

Today's interview is with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Leslie Jordan with her first full length solo Americana album, "The Agonist" releasing this Friday, April 25th. Produced by Kenneth Pattengale Milk Carton Kids, the album is a collection of songs adapted from the writings and poetry of her grandfather, Robert S Gott. The album also features The Milk Carton Kids, Brittney Spencer, and Sarah Watkins.

Chapters

• 0:15 Leslie Jordan Interview
• 0:50 East Tennessee
• 1:20 Laurel Canyon Musical Heroes
• 2:56 Grandfather's Writings
• 6:23 "The Agonist"
• 9:14 "Truth and Consequence"
• 11:16 "All Things"
• 13:32 "Athensville" and Co-writing for perspective
• 16:38 A Story Worth Telling
• 19:32 Curiosity
• 22:25 All the Places Music Has Taken Leslie
• 25:08 Outro
• 25:40 Next Week's Interview: Sam Robbins