Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond S.G. Goodman
Nov 18, 2025
S.G. Goodman, an Americana singer-songwriter from Hickman, Kentucky, explores her roots and storytelling in music. She shares how her family’s farming traditions and Southern upbringing shape her songwriting. The conversation touches on the influence of her mentors, the themes of love and reconciliation in her new album, Planting by the Signs, and her process of co-producing the record. Goodman also performs her song "I'm In Love," showcasing her emotive style. This deeply personal discussion highlights the connection between tradition and modern Americana.
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Church As Early Musical Conservatory
- Church was Goodman's main musical training, acting like "three concerts a week."
- Family pianos and community gatherings supplemented formal influences.
Miss Betty's Piano And Early Country Lessons
- A neighbor, Miss Betty, introduced Goodman to Hank Williams and classic country while she cleaned houses as a child.
- She bought CDs to share music with Miss Betty and cherish that connection.
Characters Outlive Their Creators
- Delray Phillips taught Goodman to respect characters and not to kill them without reason.
- She carries his advice that characters can outlive authors as a writing ethic.