The Vocal Lab Collective

From surviving the freeze to the fallout of "Music’s Biggest Night," this week on The Vocal Lab, Jason and Shelby are diving deep into a Nashville ice storm that changed everything. While Shelby took advantage of the power outage to crush six books in a single week, Jason was busy hunkering down at a friend’s house, watching the city turn into a literal ice rink.
But the real storm? It was brewing at the 2026 Grammys. The duo breaks down:
Billie Eilish’s polarizing "F*** ICE" acceptance speech that has the internet on fire.
Trevor Noah’s final stint as host—was the comedy actually "funny" or just safe?
Nicki Minaj’s digital "unleashing" as she took to social media to drop bombshell allegations and conspiracy theories while the show aired.

From the nature of award shows in a hyper-political era to the resilience of the Nashville music scene, Jason and Shelby aren't holding anything back.

In this soul-stirring episode of The Vocal Lab, hosts Jason Catron and Shelby Rollins sit down with the legendary Rita Springer. A pioneer in Christian music, Rita opens up about her humble beginnings and the unwavering conviction to keep her craft "not for sale." She dives deep into the delicate tension between navigating a professional music career and the visceral longing to see God’s power manifest in the lives of her listeners. It’s an honest, powerful conversation for any artist seeking to balance technical excellence with a pure, uncompromised heart.

Is your vocal coach a mentor or just a fan? Choosing a vocal coach is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your career, yet most singers go in blind. This week on The Vocal Lab, Jason and Shelby pull back the curtain on the hiring process. They’re sharing the exact 5-question litmus test you should use to separate the world-class mentors from the weekend hobbyists.

Tera Lynne joins The Vocal Lab Podcast to share her raw and honest journey as an artist navigating the path to self-discovery. In this episode, she discusses the internal work required to break through personal barriers and how her creative process serves as a tool for authentic expression. By exploring the intersection of her artistry and her voice, Tera offers a powerful look at what it truly means to show up as yourself in your music, shedding the weight of expectation to find a sound that is uniquely her own.

Ring in the New Year with The Vocal Lab Podcast as Jason and Shelby recap their NYE adventures, set bold goals, and dream up what’s next. From big aspirations to unexpected hobbies, anything’s possible in 2026. But the real question is—will Shelby take up pickleball, and is Jason actually fencing?