Sam Stephens

Singer. Songwriter. Southern. Creator/Host of Rhinestone Radio on @applemusic. 💎 Music history nerd. 📚 🎶 Cushing's survivor. 💪🏼

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

Be kind. Stay steady. Help someone. Check in on an old friend. Listen to your favorite music. Have a good weekend.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

I am shocked and so, so upset by the news of Leslie Jordan passing away. He really felt like a friend, didn't he? He put a smile on so many faces that thought they no longer had a reason to, ever again. Why does it always have to be the golden souls, Lord?

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

As soon as I wake every morning, I remind myself that all human beings are the same as me—we all want to be happy. I resolve to use my life to ensure that other beings are happy. It’s compassion that brings about peace of mind, not anger and hatred.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

@KimberlyKelly Yep, and it’s why I can’t take most of this mess seriously.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

Ha! I’ve been told I’m just not an artist. But like, a backup singer or something. But what do I know? Just been doing it 33 years.

[SUNNY SWEENEY @GettinSweenered]

One prominent figure I met in the music biz told me in 2002 to "not quit my day job." I'm so happy I didn't let him decide my future for me. 😎

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

I LOVE THIS. I did it one year and had the meat sweats for a week. 🤣🤣🤣

[Alison Bonaguro @alisonbonaguro]

Judging #TheJack today with @JimCantore down here in Lynchburg. Hope the pit masters are ready for us. 🍖

[Jess Cayne Urick @JessicaCayne]

I want to be invited, but, and I cannot stress this enough, I do not want to go.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

@Farcethemusic @ThatBoysGood I say we bring it back. If it’s good, it’ll be good no matter the sauce you throw on it…

[Carole King @Carole_King]

She was an inspiration.
R.I.P. Loretta Lynn ❤️

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

Legends only.

[Barbara Mandrell @barbaramandrell]

Loretta Lynn contributed enormously to the world of Country Music. All of us adored and loved her. 💜

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

Back with her two precious kids. Her parents. Doo. Patsy. Tammy. Our loss. Their gain. Be more like Loretta. 💔

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

@brian_mansfield @justinmcintosh @sharding For me, it’s Red Balloon from @TankandDaBangas. Brilliant, brilliant album. 🎉

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

Today is a great day to start saving your energy for endeavors that count.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

@KimberlyKelly The Clairee to my Ousier.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

If you're waiting on others to approve or validate your work, you'll be waiting a lifetime. And life is short. So just skip the approval and go ahead and make the record.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

I wrote a song a few weeks ago that really excited me. Probably best one I've written top to bottom in a long time. Sent it to a handful of folks. Heard nothing back.

Does this me the song is bad? Nope. Does this mean I need to quit now? Nope. Would I care if it did? NOPE.

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

@RissiPalmer FWIW, if I were there, I'd be your basement buddy, because... I relate. Seriously relate. 🥺

[Sam Stephens @samcstephens]

I hit my 7 year post-op mark in 2022. It’s time to release the ridiculous shame I felt during one of the scariest and hardest seasons of my life. I still fight it. Shame no more! I’m resilient. I’m proud. I’m healing. And I’m HERE! 🎉 #cushings https://t.co/XmJlWSKcSs

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

The passing of Bernard Shaw brings to mind what a good man and accomplished pro he was. A pioneer who helped cut a trail for other Black journalists in TV news. Knew him well, admired him much and have many fond memories that will endure. Rest In Peace, Bernie. You earned it.