The internationally syndicated Whiskey and Cigarettes Show will air an exclusive interview with award-winning singer-songwriter Lee Newton on Sunday, August 16th. During the broadcast, Newton will join host Nik Bernitz Pizzigoni to discuss her celebrated acoustic album, Beautifully Undone, and the success of her latest collaboration, “Silver Threads & Golden Needles,” featuring Georgette Jones and Heidi Parton.
Listeners can tune in live via Military Brotherhood Radio (mbradio.us), with the show syndicated to more than 40 stations worldwide. The episode will also be available for on-demand streaming through Apple Music, SoundCloud, and at www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com.
Lee Newton has built her career on a deep appreciation for country music’s traditions while forging a style all her own. Her recent rendition of “Silver Threads & Golden Needles,” recorded alongside Georgette Jones and Heidi Parton, pays tribute to the classic made famous by Wanda Jackson and later recorded by country icons including Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, and Loretta Lynn. The song’s accompanying video features appearances by an impressive lineup of country legends, including John Berry, John McEuen, The Malpass Brothers, Ronnie McDowell, Jimmy Fortune, T. Graham Brown, and members of The Oak Ridge Boys. At the same time, Newton has continued to earn praise for her acoustic album, Beautifully Undone, which has been featured by The Country Note, Cashbox Magazine, The Music Universe, Whiskey and Cigarettes, and numerous other media outlets.
Inspired by the music of Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and Patsy Cline, the western North Carolina native began singing in church at the age of five and has since shared the stage with artists such as Leona Williams, Pam Tillis, T. Graham Brown, Joe Bonsall, and Rhonda Vincent. A multiple Josie Music Awards winner, Newton was recently recognized by her home state for both her artistic accomplishments and her charitable efforts, receiving a North Carolina state flag presented on behalf of Governor Josh Stein and an official proclamation designating April 25, 2026, as “Lee Newton Day.”
During her appearance on Whiskey and Cigarettes, Newton will discuss her career, her collaborations with Georgette Jones and Heidi Parton, the inspiration behind her music, and her enduring passion for preserving the traditions of classic country music while continuing to forge her own path. https://leenewtonofficial.com/
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Whiskey and Cigarettes is an internationally syndicated country and Americana radio program hosted by award-winning broadcaster Nik Bernitz Pizzigoni. The show spotlights independent artists alongside established performers, blending modern country, classic country, bluegrass, Americana, and roots music.
Broadcast on more than 40 stations worldwide and streaming globally, the program has featured an impressive lineup of artists, including Bill Anderson, Pam Tillis, Jeannie Seely, T.G. Sheppard, Ray Scott, David Frizzell, Linda Davis, Rhonda Vincent, Mo Pitney, Buddy Jewell, Tayla Lynn, Larry Gatlin, and many of today’s most accomplished independent artists.
Through exclusive interviews, premieres, and artist-focused storytelling, Whiskey and Cigarettes continues to connect listeners with the authentic voices and timeless stories that define country music.