Santa Fe, New Mexico Jun 18, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - New Book “Troubadour Truths: Truth, Songs, and the Long Way Home” Collects 15 Years of Conversations With Acclaimed Singer-Songwriters
Journalist and author Brian D’Ambrosio has released Troubadour Truths: Truth, Songs, and the Long Way Home, a collection of 40 interviews and feature stories that explore the lives, craft, and perspectives of singer-songwriters from across North America.
Gathered from more than 15 years of reporting and originally published in local, regional, and national publications, the book brings together conversations with both internationally recognized artists and lesser-known regional musicians whose commitment to songwriting remains unwavering. Featured artists include Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, Sarah Jarosz, Yola, Colin Hay, Lori McKenna, Greg Brown, Charlie Parr, Amy Speace, Chris Robinson, The Marshall Tucker Band’s Doug Gray, and many others. D’Ambrosio said the idea for the book grew from a desire to preserve interviews that were becoming increasingly difficult to access as online archives changed, disappeared, or moved behind subscription paywalls.
“Journalism can be surprisingly fragile,” D’Ambrosio said. “Stories that once seemed readily available can vanish over time. I wanted to gather some of my favorite interviews into a single volume where readers could revisit these artists and their stories without worrying whether an archive still existed.”
The collection highlights a wide range of experiences. Readers will encounter Grammy-nominated performers, independent musicians, family bands, touring veterans, and emerging artists. Along the way, recurring themes emerge: perseverance, creativity, sacrifice, faith, family, and an enduring commitment to telling the truth through song. Among the featured stories are Lucinda Williams discussing artistic honesty and self-expression; John Hiatt reflecting on trust, vulnerability, and personal growth; Charlie Parr examining authenticity and depression; Amy Speace exploring songwriting’s responsibility to truth; and Louisiana musician Drew Landry recounting his recovery from a near-fatal accident through the healing power of music. The book also shines a light on artists working far from the spotlight. Montana singer-songwriter Haeli Allen balances music with raising four children and helping operate a family cattle ranch, while numerous other musicians share stories rooted in small towns, rural communities, and independent artistic paths.
Through each conversation, D’Ambrosio seeks to uncover what motivates songwriters to continue creating despite uncertainty, financial challenges, and the demands of life on the road.
“Music connects all of these stories,” D’Ambrosio said. “Whether the artist is performing in front of thousands or writing songs after a day’s work on a ranch, there is a common search for meaning, connection, and truth.”
Troubadour Truths: Truth, Songs, and the Long Way Home offers readers a portrait of contemporary songwriting through the voices of the artists themselves, revealing the inspirations, struggles, and hard-earned wisdom behind the music.
For interviews, review copies, speaking engagements, or additional information, contact Brian D’Ambrosio. dambrosiobrian@hotmail.com
About the Author: Brian D’Ambrosio is an award-winning journalist and author whose work has appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, including The Missoulian, No Depression, Glide Magazine, PopMatters, Flathead Living, Explore Big Sky, and Mountain Outlaw. His writing frequently explores music, history, culture, and the lives of creative individuals.
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