Billy Allen discusses recording a live album in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

NPR | By Debbie Elliott

Published September 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM EDT

NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks to Billy Allen of Billy Allen + The Pollies about singing live and finding your voice on their new album, "Live at Muscle Shoals Sound."

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