Ken Lehnig’s The American Music Show is a heartfelt collection of Americana songs rooted in the emotional terrain of love, loss, hardship, and redemption. Many tracks explore intimate expressions of love—whether it’s hopeful longing, deep devotion, or sorrowful parting—often tinged with vulnerability or self-doubt. Characters like Angela, Sally Sue, and Miss Pauline reflect the complexities of affection, while other songs examine love as both a game and a heartbreak. These personal stories are enriched by lyrical portrayals of worn-down spirits, broken dreams, and the weight of past mistakes.

Yet amid the struggle, Lehnig weaves in threads of resilience and quiet strength. His narrators often face life head-on—whether fishing for family, wandering as a road-worn musician, or grappling with faith that feels distant. There’s a yearning for redemption, comfort, and clarity, but also a stoic resolve: to weather the storm, get up again, and keep moving. Through vivid storytelling and raw emotional honesty, The American Music Show becomes a tapestry of the human condition—flawed, searching, and beautifully enduring.

Released 2015 – Copyright © 2015 Desert Windsong Publishing
Written and Arranged by Ken Lehnig
Produced by Ken Lehnig and John Hildebrand
Engineered and Mastered by John Hildebrand at Desert Windsong Studio, Encinitas, CA