BBC Radio 2

Amanda Shires is in session, and Billy Bragg plays Woody Guthrie

Duration:: 2 hours, 57 minutes

First broadcast:: Sunday 06 May 2012

West Texas born, Nashville based Amanda Shires plays live and talks about her new CD Carrying Lightning, as well as her work with her friends Jason Isbell and Justin Townes Earle, not to mention her big screen role with Gwyneth Paltrow in the film Country Strong.

Billy Bragg is also visiting to talk about and play from the new version of Mermaid Avenue (featuring new recordings and a DVD). He also gives his expert opinion on the amazing life and legacy of Woody Guthrie.

Amanda Shires - Interview with Bob Harris Duration: 13:38

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