This week on Live from the Word Barn, we’re joined by a veteran of roots and Americana music and front man of the acclaimed Wood Brothers band, Oliver Wood. Blurring the lines between folk, gospel, country-soul, and Americana, Oliver has been able to reimagine the folk scene in his solo debut.
Holding a more upbeat message and singing about brighter topics, from finding one’s center to embracing a simpler way of living, Oliver Wood leaves his audience smiling.
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Oliver's newest solo project, an album called "Always Smilin’," encompasses his goal of collaborating freely while finding a new level of independence.
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