Caroline Jones On Being The First Female Member Of The Zac Brown Band And Her New Album

About Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones grew up near New York City, where she studied classical music and opera, but by high school she had fallen hard for traditional country. Recently she became the first female member of the Zac Brown Band, where she’s made her mark as a fiercely talented multi-instrumentalist. But she’s also developing a solo career and releasing a new album with a little help from one of her musical heroes.

What Caroline Jones Talks About In This Episode

• Her dad being from Memphis
• Growing up outside of New York City
• Supporting local growers and farmers
• Listening to all music genres as a child
• Songwriting
• Playing all sorts of instruments – piano, guitar, dobro, harmonica, banjo
• Moving to Nashville
• Playing with Vince Gill
• Joining Zac Brown Band as only female
• Expecting her first child
• Releasing Third Studio Album, "HOMESITE" on October 20

Quotes By Caroline Jones

"I've developed this amazing, beautiful community of musician friends that inspire me and challenge me... When I was in my 20's, and I had more of a chip on my shoulder and was more ambitious, and my dad used to tell me, 'All that's gonna matter to you later is the quality of your friendships and relationships,' and I'd be like, 'Well I'll show you, Dad.' . But you know, he's right." - Caroline Jones

"This song is really about growing up and realizing that it's actually more brave and more courageous and harder to open your heart than to close it down. And that a lot of the defense mechanisms that we develop over the course of our lives and when we're kids, they shoot you in the foot. The more that you try to have deep relationships as you get older because the more closed off you are, and the more arrogant you are, and the more defensive you are, like the less you can be there for the people who you really love and your family and the people that matter. So it's a powerful message for me, and I think for Zac too." - Caroline Jones

About Biscuits & Jam

In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living, sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road. Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Camila Alves McConaughey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or everywhere podcasts are available.

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