Washington’s Allen Stone talks about what it was like being a finalist in NBC’s "American Song Contest" and how he was able to make it happen in the final days of his mother’s life. He also discusses the realities of trying to make a living off music even after you have a national following.

Listen back to a previous Sound & Vision episode featuring Allen Stone here. 

Washington&rsquo;s Allen Stone talks about what it was like being a finalist in NBC&rsquo;s "American Song Contest" and how he was able to make it happen in the final days of his mother&rsquo;s life. He also discusses the realities of trying to make a living off music even after you have a national following.
Listen back to a previous Sound &amp; Vision episode featuring Allen Stone <a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/sound-vision/2020/5/14/allen-stone-building-balance-and-covid-19/">here</a>.&nbsp;

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

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