Episode 62 | Bringing Songwriters to Montana: Jo Smith of Big Sky Troubadours | The Power of Storytelling Through Music and Community

The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, creativity, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 62 featuring Jo Smith, founder of Big Sky Troubadours.

In this authentic and story-driven conversation, Jo shares what it means to build a life rooted in music, storytelling, and connection—bringing her journey from national stages to intimate Montana gatherings.

As a nationally recognized singer-songwriter who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and toured with major country artists, Jo has taken her experience and created something uniquely her own through Big Sky Troubadours—an experience designed to bring songwriters and audiences together in a more personal, meaningful way.

Her work is centered on connection.

Connection between artist and audience.
Connection through shared stories.
And connection through music that reflects real life experiences.

Through Big Sky Troubadours, Jo is building more than events.
She is building a platform for storytelling.

One where songs are not just performed, but understood.
Where artists are not just seen, but experienced.
And where audiences become part of something deeper than entertainment—it becomes a shared moment.

At IWD406, we believe in amplifying women who are creating culture through their work—women who are building platforms that bring people together in meaningful ways.

Jo is doing exactly that.

This conversation explores the idea that music is not just something we listen to—it’s something we feel, carry, and connect through.

In this episode, Jo shares:

• Her journey from Nashville to Montana
• Performing at the Grand Ole Opry and touring nationally
• The inspiration behind Big Sky Troubadours
• Creating intimate, story-driven music experiences
• The power of songwriting as storytelling
• Building community through music and shared experience
• What it means to create connection in today’s world

Big Sky Troubadours continues to represent a new way of experiencing music—one that is rooted in storytelling, authenticity, and connection across Montana and beyond.

To learn more about Jo Smith and Big Sky Troubadours, visit:
https://www.bigskytroubadours.com/

Montana thrives when artists create, share their stories, and bring people together through meaningful experiences.

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About IWD406

IWD406 is a Montana-based storytelling and media platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women shaping business, culture, community, and leadership across the state through podcasts, editorial features, and digital publication.