Nancy Dunham specializes in User Generated Content (UGC) and music journalism. She is also a critic and podcast host who specializes in artist interviews, reported features, profiles, and cultural storytelling. Her work spans country, rock, alternative, indie, folk, bluegrass, and Americana, bringing editorial rigor to lively, accessible narratives about musicians and the lives behind the songs. She has published in major national outlets including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, American Songwriter, Relix, Uncut, Paste, and Country Weekly, with additional experience covering human-interest stories and commerce journalism. She also develops and hosts podcasts and essays through her Substack brand, Bonus Tracks by Nancy.

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Nancy Dunham specializes in User Generated Content (UGC) and music journalism. She is also a critic and podcast host who specializes in artist interviews, reported features, profiles, and cultural storytelling. Her work spans country, rock, alternative, indie, folk, bluegrass, and Americana, bringing editorial rigor to lively, accessible narratives about musicians and the lives behind the songs. She has published in major national outlets including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, American Songwriter, Relix, Uncut, Paste, and Country Weekly, with additional experience covering human-interest stories and commerce journalism. She also develops and hosts podcasts and essays through her Substack brand, Bonus Tracks by Nancy.

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Nancy Dunham specializes in User Generated Content (UGC) and music journalism. She is also a critic and podcast host who specializes in artist interviews, reported features, profiles, and cultural storytelling. Her work spans country, rock, alternative, indie, folk, bluegrass, and Americana, bringing editorial rigor to lively, accessible narratives about musicians and the lives behind the songs.

She has published in major national outlets including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, American Songwriter, Relix, Uncut, Paste, and Country Weekly, with additional experience covering human-interest stories and commerce journalism. She also develops and hosts podcasts and essays through her Substack brand, Bonus Tracks by Nancy.

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Work Experience

Creator, Host & Writer at Bonus Tracks by Nancy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creates and hosts podcasts and writes essays that blend music, reinvention, and personal storytelling.
Creator, Host & Writer (podcast/essays) at Bonus Tracks by Nancy
December 9, 2024 - Present
Develops and hosts podcasts and writes essays blending music, reinvention, and personal storytelling.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at St. John Fisher University
August 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026
I majored in journalism and ran the student newspaper while working full-time at the daily newspaper.
Masters Degree - creative writing at Yale University
August 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026
I prefer not to include the dates.

Qualifications

Associated Press - Investigative Journalism
August 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026
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Employee of the Year - United Communications Group
August 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026
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Society of Professional Journalists - Breaking News Award
August 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026
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Featured speaker at many national industry conferences
August 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026
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Podcast guest on many national episodes.
August 15, 2026 - August 15, 2026
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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services