Sam Gleaves is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and music instructor from Wytheville, Virginia. He began studying and playing old-time music as a teen. Sam has performed and taught Appalachian music throughout the United States and all over the world. He has released seven albums, including his debut Ain’t We Brothers (2015) and his most recent collaboration with Kay Justice, The Cabin Sessions (2026).

In this episode, Sam plays a couple of original songs and talks about the women who have had a powerful and positive impact on his life and music career.