Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Americana legend Jim Lauderdale breaks down what shaped his music, from his small-town North Carolina roots to writing for country icons. He explores hope, collaboration and the joy of still learning after decades in the spotlight.
Song Performances Featured:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - "The Opportunity to Help Somebody Through It"
05:46 - "Friends Again"
11:14 - "The Road Is a River"
17:42 - "The King of Broken Hearts"
23:10 - "I'm A Song"
In the band:
Vocals - Jim Lauderdale
Pedal Steel & Vocals - Tommy Hannum
Guitar - Craig Smith
Drums - Pat Bubert
Bass - Jay Weaver
Guitar & Vocals - Frank Carter Rische
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
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Americana legend Jim Lauderdale breaks down what shaped his music, from his small-town North Carolina roots to writing for country icons. He explores hope, collaboration and the joy of still learning after decades in the spotlight.
Song Performances Featured:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - "The Opportunity to Help Somebody Through It"
05:46 - "Friends Again"
11:14 - "The Road Is a River"
17:42 - "The King of Broken Hearts"
23:10 - "I'm A Song"
In the band:
Vocals - Jim Lauderdale
Pedal Steel & Vocals - Tommy Hannum
Guitar - Craig Smith
Drums - Pat Bubert
Bass - Jay Weaver
Guitar & Vocals - Frank Carter Rische
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
FOLLOW US
Official Website: pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound
Instagram: instagram.com/MyPBSNC
Facebook: facebook.com/MyPBSNC
Email Newsletter: pbsnc.org/signup
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
