Join Yallwire.com as we follow one of country music's fresh, new talents, Jonalee White, carving her own path to success in "Long Road to Nashville." The series paints an intimate portrait of up-and-coming country singer/songwriter Jonalee White navigating her way through the ins and outs of the music industry. Season 1 highlights include pit-stops at some of the nation's most prominent music festivals and events, and Season 2 will take viewers in the studio and on the road as Jonalee prepares to release her sophomore album and headline the Armed Forces Entertainment Tour of Europe and the Mediterranean.

  • Season 2, Ep. 21: AFE Tour (Part 3)

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    In the season finale, Jonalee and company kick back and turn it up in Germany and Kosovo during their Armed Forces Entertainment tour, making a brief stop in Amsterdam in-between. Catch live clips from Jonalee's performances, down-time goofing around, and even the crew going for a ride in a Bradley (aka tank). Most importantly, see how appreciative the troops and their families are for Jonalee bringing them this little piece of home.

  • Season 2, Ep. 20: AFE Tour (Part 2)

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    Jonalee and crew find European touring to be hard with 17 people, 83 pieces of luggage and many airport mishaps along the way. However, the shows and the troops make it all worthwhile. Arriving in Turkey, both Jonalee and Derek find themselves a wee bit sick, but they get it together for their first break in 10 days in Cairo. Everyone gets some much needed R&R on the beach before performing for the troops and then heading off to Germany.

  • Season 2, Ep. 19: AFE Tour (Part 1)

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    Jonalee and the gang jet overseas and meet up with Derek Sholl for their Armed Forces Entertainment Tour of 17 bases across Sicily, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Germany, the Netherlands and Kosovo. Check out footage from Jonalee and Derek's performances, as well as some goofing around on the 22-hour flight to Sicily and sightseeing once they hit the ground.

  • Season 2, Ep. 18: CMA (Part 3)

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    For the second year in a row, Jonalee hits the CMA Music Festival's convention center to autograph pictures for fans. Check out just what it's like to be an attendee from an artist's perspective and catch glimpses of other country stars making the rounds (did you see Jack Ingram with an ice pack on his back from the previous night's bull-riding spill?). Also, Jonalee's band breaks down on the road before their show at Fuel Bar and Nightclub, but they make it just in time for an impressive performance for their fans.

  • Season 2, Ep. 17: CMA (Part 2)

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    Catch Jonalee backstage and upfront at the CBR Bull Riding Championship during CMA Music Festival. Not only does she learn a little bit about the sport from a stock contractor, but she also talks with Jack Ingram before and after his attempt at 8 seconds of fame that ends in a nasty spill. When asked, "What hurts?", Ingram replies, "Besides my pride?" Also, check out interviews with other country stars and their visions of bull riding glory, as well as live footage from the event.

  • Season 2, Ep. 16: CMA (Part 1)

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    On the opening day of CMA Music Festival 2009, Jonalee joins in on the festivities and talks with international bull riding champs before their eight seconds are up in Nashville. Catch spectacular rodeo footage and Jonalee's interview with one of country music's fastest rising stars, Susie Dobbs, whose nationwide tour schedule includes stops at prestigious rodeo events.

  • Season 2, Ep. 15: CRS (Part 3)

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    Jonalee wraps up her coverage of CRS-40 by attending the CMA luncheon, where "good food and great company" intermix. Check out her interview prior to the luncheon with Darryl Worley, who talks about his new singles, "Tequila On Ice" and "Sounds Like Life To Me," his label and preparing for live shows. Also, catch a sneak peak of the luncheon and its attendees before Jonalee's crew is ordered to shut down production!

  • Season 2, Ep. 14: CRS (Part 2)

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    CRS-40 heats up and Jonalee catches live performances from the Eli Young Band, Tracy Lawrence and several others. She also sits down with Trailer Choir, who talk about how they got their start and their latest single, "What Would You Say." Based on a West Virginia mining accident in which 12 of 13 died, the song is a heartfelt reflection of the last words said to loved ones.

  • Season 2, Ep. 13: CRS (Part 1)

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    Attending Nashville's Country Radio Seminar (CRS-40), Jonalee rises early to wait her turn in the hot seat, chatting about her sophomore album and upcoming Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) tour of Europe and the Mediterranean. She also plays interviewer with Steve Martin (no, not the actor!), who runs a streaming country music radio site, a boon to both major label and independent artists alike.

  • Season 2, Ep. 12: Play It Forward

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    Jonalee is back in Cincinnati at the Madison Theatre for Play It Forward, a benefit that promotes "musicians helping musicians," especially when it comes to healthcare. The stellar lineup for the benefit includes rock icon Peter Frampton, who Jonalee chats with before he takes the stage. Catch clips of Frampton's performance and learn about the organization's purpose.

  • Season 2, Ep. 11: SXSW (Part 3)

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    Jonalee gets some info on Armed Forces Entertainment when she stops by their booth at the SXSW trade show, wrapping up this year's coverage of the festival and conference. This is a preview of what is to come on her own AFE tour of Europe and the Mediterranean in May. Not only will she be building fans for a lifetime, but she is, most importantly, bringing a touch of home to our troops.

  • Season 2, Ep. 10: SXSW (Part 2)

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    Jonalee takes to the streets during SXSW '09 in Austin, TX, chatting with the throngs of passers-by, and she also stops by the SESAC showcase. Catch performance clips and interviews about upcoming albums from SESAC artists Young Love and Blacklist.

  • Season 2, Ep. 9: SXSW (Part 1)

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    Jonalee hits up the SESAC showcase at SXSW '09 in Austin, TX. Check out live performance clips and interviews with SESAC artists Mieka Pauley, Phantogram and Alaska In Winter and see just what it takes to emerge as an artist at this internationally renowned music festival and conference.

  • Season 2, Ep. 8: Winter NAMM (Part 2)

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    Jonalee and the band prepare backstage for their debut at Winter NAMM '09. Check out their live performance of "Wake Me," and see why thousands of merchants and hundreds of musicians trek to this biannual trade show for the music products industry.

  • Season 2, Ep. 7: Bass Lesson

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    Jonalee's bassist, Molly Pauken, shows off her skills in this special episode where she debuts her Ernie Ball Music Man Bass, the Sterling Ball Family Reserve Bass. Check her out as she exemplifies the versatility of the bass by performing and giving pointers on funk, rock, jazz and country loops.

  • Season 2, Ep. 6: Winter NAMM

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    Jonalee and the girls pack up their gear and head out to sunny Anaheim, CA, for a performance at Winter NAMM on the Taylor Guitar stage. Jonalee also visits with other members of the Taylor Guitar family, including five-piece Nashville band Sixwire.

  • Season 2, Ep. 5: Radio Tour

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    Jonalee and the band hit the road to visit their favorite DJ's all over the country on their radio tour. Hitting 3 to 4 stations a day and jumping town-to-town, you'll see just how hectic it is to be a touring artist. Also, catch a live performance of "Sunday Paper" at several of the stations that Jonalee visits.

  • Season 2, Ep. 4: In the Studio (Part 2)

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    It's a new year and time for a new record, so Jonalee heats things up in the studio for her biggest debut to date, her sophomore album. Production takes place in Nashville's Sonic Eden Studios, and producer Bubba Hudson talks about searching for the next big single while Jonalee sings her heart out.

  • Season 2, Ep. 3: In the Studio (Part 1)

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    Jonalee and the band hit Molly's in-house studio for a little pre-production work before their official studio time in Nashville. Discover the hours of endurance it takes to truly craft the perfect song while even getting a gift idea for industry executives.

  • Season 2, Ep. 2: CMA Awards '08

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    Jonalee joins country music's top artists at the CMA Awards in Nashville! Watch the Eli Young Band perform and catch glimpses of the stars as they hit the red carpet after Jonalee talks with J.C. Lestorti, president of WhiteStar Entertainment Group.