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1: The Most Influential Woman in Country Music You Never Heard Of
In Episode 1, "The Most Influential Woman in Country Music You Never Heard Of," host Ellen Angelico shares the captivating story of Shelly Bush, a powerhouse singer with an indomitable spirit and a charmingly chaotic career. Weaving together interviews with her bandmates and family to create a vi...
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2: Hometown Star
In Episode 2, "Hometown Star," we delve into Shelly Bush’s early years in Stover, Missouri, where her passion for music took root. Supported by her devoted family, Shelly honed her craft and dreamed of stardom. The episode explores how her small-town upbringing and relentless ambition shaped her ...
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3: The Hardest Working Lady in Show Business
In Episode 3, “The Hardest Working Lady in Show Business,” Shelly hits the ground running in Nashville. She says yes to any gig that will have her and makes the decision to form an all-female band called Broadband. Between her remarkably bad driving, her otherworldly work ethic, and gigs from bar...
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4: The Next Reba
Shelly Bush didn’t want to be “just” a bar singer. She wanted to be a country star. She was beautiful and talented, but Shelly knew that is not all it takes to succeed in the music industry. In Episode 4, “The Next Reba,” we discover the ways she worked tirelessly to conceal her vulnerabilities.
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5: Not in a Really Good State
Despite her rigorous pursuit of the ideal image for the music industry, Shelly's health visibly declined, with friends and band members noticing unexplained weight loss and persistent fatigue. In Episode 5 “Not in a Really Good State,” we delve into Shelly’s determination to keep working and the ...
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6: A Little Chunk of Nashville History,
In Episode 6, “A Little Chunk of Nashville History,” Shelly faces a cancer diagnosis in the most Shelly way possible: attempt to crush it through sheer force of will. Unfortunately, cancer was not impressed and Shelly passed away on Valentine’s Day, 2015. Together with her band members and friend...
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Bonus Episode 1: Karen Dee Interview and Broadband Performance
On March 6, 2025, Ellen hosted a live Girl in a Hurry event at Analog in Nashville. There was too much fun stuff to release just one bonus episode! This first one features Ellen’s interview with Broadband veteran Karen Dee, as well as the 10 year reunion of Shelly Bush’s band, Broadband.
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Bonus Episode 2: Ann Powers Interview
On March 6, 2025, Ellen hosted a live Girl in a Hurry event at Analog in Nashville. This second bonus episode features Ann Powers interviewing Ellen about Girl in a Hurry. Together they discuss the process of putting the show together, Shelly’s impact on Nashville, and why stories like Shelly’s m...
