Loretta Lynn, a coal miner's daughter who became a queen of country music, is a Musicheads Essential Artist.

L.A. Buckner talks about his life and his adventures as a solo artist.

Happy School Bus Drivers Appreciation Week! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for school bus drivers?

Annie Humphrey talks about her family ties to being a musician, how collaboration with other musicians widened her palatte, and taking creative projects one day at time.

Julien Baker connects with The Current's Jill Riley to play a few tracks from her upcoming third studio record, Little Oblivions. In addition to the new record, Julien talks about the sense of communal creation that was instilled in her while growing up in Memphis, the tediousness of waiting to release a record, and the challenges of articulating highly personal work.

Today is World Thinking Day -- so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that center around thinking, minds, brains, etc?

During our February member drive, we're introducing you to 50 new songs by emerging and established artists.

The Hold Steady return with their eighth studio album 'Open Door Policy,' recorded with producer Josh Kaufman. It's the second record in their current six-piece lineup that frontman Craig Finn fondly refers to as "Hold Steady 3.0".

Lucinda Williams is one of the most respected songwriters of the last 30 years. Her songs are written straight from the heart, and she's not afraid to ruffle a few feathers along the way.

Tina Turner, a symbol of strength who found success after a tumultuous marriage to her singing partner Ike Turner, is a woman who earned the name the Queen of Rock and Roll.