iHeartMedia’s Ruby Studio Debuts New Lincoln Original Podcast Series “Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers”

iHeartMedia's Ruby Studio Debuts New Lincoln Original Podcast Series "Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers"

Six-Episode Series Hosted by Music Icon Nile Rodgers Explores the Defining Moments That Changed the Careers of Music's Biggest Artists

Alex Warren, Miguel, John Legend, SIENNA SPIRO and Goo Goo Dolls Among the Star-Studded Guest Lineup

Listen to "Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers" now, HERE

NEW YORK - September 15, 2026 - Ruby, iHeartMedia's branded studio dedicated to crafting meaningful, impactful and culturally relevant stories with partners, and Lincoln today announced the debut of the new podcast "Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers," a Lincoln Original Series hosted by the award-winning legendary musician, songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers. The new series takes Rodgers on the road in a Lincoln Navigator® SUV for intimate conversations with some of music's biggest names about the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and careers. The six-episode series debuts Tuesday, September 15, with new episodes released every other Tuesday. Listen to the first episode now HERE.

A lifetime spent making music is made up of individual moments - and no moment is more important than the one before everything changes. In each episode, Rodgers will sit down with an iconic artist to look back at a defining turning point, exploring what was happening just before everything changed and the people, choices and circumstances that helped shape what came next. Known for designing luxurious vehicles and cabins where drivers are able to pause, reflect, and reset, Lincoln collaborated with iHeartMedia to explore that same prelude in music. By highlighting the threshold moments before an artist's career changes forever, Lincoln champions the focused preparation required to achieve cultural breakthroughs.

One of the most influential figures in music, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Chairman and inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and multiple Grammy Award winner, Nile Rodgers brings his unique perspective to these conversations, drawing on more than five decades of experience shaping the sound of generations through his work with The CHIC Organization and artists including Diana Ross, Madonna, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Daft Punk, Coldplay and Beyoncé.

The series kicks off on Tuesday, September 15 with Grammy Award-nominated, chart-topping Alex Warren, followed by Grammy Award-winning artist Miguel; EGOT-winning multiplatinum artist John Legend; critically acclaimed singer and songwriter SIENNA SPIRO; and Goo Goo Dolls, with additional guests to be announced.

​"There are thousands of great artists trying to find their way into the music business," said Nile Rodgers. "This show proves that there are millions of ways to do it."

"Nile Rodgers has spent his remarkable career shaping music across generations," said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. "Together with Lincoln, we've created a series that pairs Nile's incredible perspective and connection to artists with the kind of intimate, compelling storytelling we strive to create with Ruby Studios."

"Before The Moment with Nile Rodgers, A Lincoln Original Podcast" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and premieres on September 15, with new episodes available every other Tuesday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers is one of music's most iconic and enduring forces - a multiple Grammy Award winner, songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, guitarist, and unparalleled musical innovator whose influence has stretched across generations and cultures. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Nile's work stands as a masterclass in creative vision and enduring impact.

As co-founder of CHIC alongside legendary bassist Bernard Edwards, Nile helped build a musical vocabulary that didn't just top charts - it reshaped genres. Together they created "Le Freak," the biggest-selling single in Atlantic Records history, and "Good Times," which laid the very DNA for hip-hop itself, directly inspiring the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" - the biggest-selling 12-inch single in recorded music history. Through The CHIC Organization, Nile and Bernard cemented their legacy with timeless anthems: "We Are Family" for Sister Sledge and "I'm Coming Out" for Diana Ross - songs that have never left the cultural conversation.

Nile's productions and collaborations - including David Bowie's Let's Dance, Madonna's Like A Virgin, Duran Duran's Notorious, and Daft Punk's Random Access Memories - have sold over 500+ million albums and 75+ million singles worldwide. He made history as the first creator to receive a Lifetime Achievement Grammy and a competitive Grammy in the same year, earning Best R&B Song for his contribution to Beyoncé's "Cuff It." He also brought his storytelling to the airwaves as host of the award-winning Apple Music podcast Deep Hidden Meaning, offering listeners a rare inside look at the craft and philosophy behind some of music's most beloved songs. He served as the inaugural Chief Creative Advisor for Abbey Road Studios and currently chairs the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

About Lincoln

Lincoln is the luxury automotive brand of Ford Motor Company, committed to creating compelling vehicles with an exceptional ownership experience to match. For more information about Lincoln, please visit media.lincoln.com or www.lincoln.com.    

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to both Podtrac and Triton, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, has the highest-reach and most engaged influencers, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.