Country Not Country

Nick Russo talks to the King of the Texas Ren Fest as they celebrate their 52nd anniversary! Together, they discuss the excitement that has drawn in so many people over the years to the fully immersive experience that is Texas Renaissance Festival!

Nick Russo talks to Leo33 Recording Artist, Trey Pendley, during his radio promo tour stop at the Bull Studios at Audacy Houston! The two talk about Trey's life in Arkansas, meeting his wife in Louisiana, his single "15 Minutes" getting recorded by Luke Combs and featured on his album, "The Way I Am" and more.

Nick Russo talks to Lakelin Lemmings in the Bull Studio at Audacy Houston as part of her Radio Promo Tour! The two talk about Lakelin's songwriting skills, her early trips to Nashville at age 12 to write and record music, her families history in Country Music and how she's embracing the radio tour, fans online and more!

Curb Recording Artist, Harper Grace, stopped by The Bull studio at Audacy Houston on her Radio Promo Tour and spoke with Nick Russo about her life growing up in McKinney, Texas, her single, "if daddy says no", her grandmother's influence, Texas sounds and more!

Taylor Austin Dye stopped by The Bull studio at Audacy Houston to chat with Nick Russo while on her Radio Promo Tour with Red Street Records. She talked about growing up as a professional entertainer since age 5, how she creates her music, her touring schedule, her first single to Country Radio and how to avoid sinus infections.

Nick Russo interviews actor, Gabriel Basso, best known for his roles in Juror #2 and The Night Agent. Gabriel talks about The Night Agent, traveling the world for the different shots, the script, different parts of his real life that are reflected in his character, Peter Sutherland Jr. Social media usage, society shifts, his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, being a celebrity and more!

NSFW (Language) Nick Russo talks to Paul Cauthen about his music, his upcoming album "Book of Paul" and the gift he receives while performing and how God has shaped his life over the last 20 years.

Season 6 of Country Not Country kicks off with singer/songwriter, actor, Jet Jurgensmeyer comes into the Bull Studio to talk to Nick Russo about his lifetime of acting; from Disney, to Nickelodeon, to a feature role on Last Man Standing starring Tim Allen; a young Marty Byrd in Ozark and more! The two talk about life in the spotlight and Jet's emergence into the Country Music landscape and how he's found his footing over the last few years.

That Mexican OT joins Nick Russo to talk about his upcoming Rodeo in Rosenberg, Texas on February 7th, 2026 with special guests, Braxton Keith & Paul Wall. OT talks about his upcoming album named after his late-Mother, Sophie's Son, his love for Rodeos, his Path & Purpose and how he wants to bring joy to people.

Ashley Cooke made her 2nd appearance at (KILT) 100.3 The Bull's Ten Man Jam on November 9th at the House of Blues in Houston, Texas. She stopped by backstage to talk to Nick Russo about the evolution of "Baby Blues." her latest chapter of music and what's to come on the horizon!

Mitchell Tenpenny stopped backstage to talk to Nick Russo before 100.3 The Bull's 25th Ten Man Jam (KILT) in Houston, Texas at the House of Blues. they talked about new music, the restoring of Shrimp Sound Studio and what's to come for 2026!

The Band Perry joined Nick Russo in Houston at 100.3 The Bull's 25th Ten Man Jam (KILT) for one of their first interviews since evolving the group! Kimberly talks about the changes, the whys and the hows and how excited she is for the future of music from The Band Perry and getting back in front of Country Music Fans.

Nick Russo sat down with Brothers Osborne before they performed (KILT) 100.3 The Bull's Ten Man Jam to talk about music, 2026, supporting the military and more.

Old Dominion stopped by backstage with Nick Russo before performing at 100.3 The Bull (KILT) Ten Man Jam on November 9th at the House of Blues.

Tyler Hubbard stopped by backstage before 100.3 The Bull (KILT) Ten Man Jam! He talked about his impact on society with his music over his career and how much loves using his gifts for a greater purpose.

100.3 The Bull (KILT) celebrated it's 25th Ten Man Jam on November 9th at the House of Blues to benefit the Folds of Honor. Among the artists attending, Chris Young, made his 5th appearance and stopped backstage to talk to Nick Russo before the show!

Jessie Watt joins Nick Russo for this episode of Country Not Country! The two chat bout life, music, memories, dating, marriage and so much more across 45 minutes!

Stone Country Records Artist Spencer Hatcher stops by The Bull Studio at Audacy Houston to talk to Nick Russo about his passion for music, the crossroads of Bluegrass and Country Music; his humble beginnings, songwriting, and his excitement about having a single being released to country radio!

Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry stopped by The Bull studio at Audacy Houston to chat with Nick Russo. The two talked about different books and authors they enjoy reading; as well as the foundations of Flatland Cavalry's success, music and motivation. Cleto talks about an upcoming project they're releasing in the near future.

Atlus stopped by the Bull Studio at Audacy Houston on his radio tour and sat down to talk with Nick Russo about his life, his music, his purpose and his upcoming album "Secondhand Smoke." The two talk about how the experiences in Atlus's childhood shaped the way he makes music and how his life has changed over the last 10 years.