Southern Indiana country artist Hank Ruff joins Look Who It Is to talk about growing up around music, starting out with his dad’s band, and building his own path as an artist.

Hank grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, playing mandolin, listening to bluegrass and old-school country, and eventually finding his own sound through 90s country, live shows, and original songs. In this episode, we talk about his early days playing with his dad’s band, writing songs with his dad, his first middle school love song, cutting outside songs like “Whiskey Always Wins,” and what it takes to keep traditional country sounds alive while still moving forward.

We also get into his band The Hellbenders, playing across the Midwest, opening on bigger stages, social media, songwriting, and why live performance still drives him. Hank’s story is a good look at what it means to grow up in country music, step out on your own, and build a career without losing where you came from.

Kendall Eugene joins Look Who It Is for a conversation about how he got started in music, the long road through rock bands and worship music, losing everything in 2023, getting discovered by The Voice, and writing songs from real life. We also talk about Nashville writers rounds, building a music career while working a full-time job, and the stories behind songs like “Already Gone” and “Dust Bowl Blues.”

Brooke Lee joins Look Who It Is to talk about the years behind the big moments. From grinding late-night Broadway shifts in Nashville to landing a Chevy campaign that aired during the Olympic opening ceremony, Brooke shares what the outside world doesn’t always see.

We also talk about her upcoming EP Desert Darling (out April 17), how the six-song project tells the story of her life from 19 to 25, and what she learned opening for artists like Needtobreathe and Willie Nelson. Brooke breaks down why she refuses to skip steps in this career and how the grind behind the scenes prepares artists for the opportunities that finally come.

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