The Hook Podcast

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner sat down and each created their own "All-Time Greatest Hits" country album for someone who is just getting into country music. Does Garth Brooks and Morgan Wallen make an appearance? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones gave their thoughts on the 2024 ACM nominations. Who were the snubs and why didn't a certain song get nominated for "Song of the Year"? The guys also wonder why Dustin Lynch was not nominated for the big awards once again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner sit down and talked about how great country music was in 2014. The guys also broke down how impactful Sam Hunt has been in the country music world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down the 2024 CMT nominations along with their all-time favorite music videos. Kizz gave us his national holidays and the fellas talked about the latest music that came out recently. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner caught up with the national holidays and held a draft of some of the biggest country songs that might’ve been forgotten in recent years. The fellas also broke down the latest news on country music on Music Row. The guys talked about some tours that they’re excited about including Dan + Shay’s! Check out our Forgotten Bangers Playlist here!! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41UbuZy95DSzKzCKLSz3Gp?si=e9c6f54a24ca48a3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones kicked off their new show with a discussion on Toby Keith and how much he impacted country music. The fellas held a draft by picking their favorite songs from Keith. The guys also recapped the Grammy's and Kissner goes off on what's wrong with the award show. The duo also breaks down the latest music in the country music scene. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones were joined by artist and singer, Roby Ottolini. Robyn talked about her journey from Canada to Nashville and how social media helped her get discovered in America. The Canadian star broke down her songs, "F-150" and "Sick of Sex." Could we see a collaboration coming with Robyn and another female super star artist in the near future? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Discover your new favorite music acts on this week's episode of The Hook Podcast as we reveal our 2024 Artists to Watch! Brailey and Kevin have put together an in-depth look at 10 of the most promising up-and-coming artists we think are destined for huge things in 2024. This year's list is Dylan Marlow, Robyn Ottolini, Renee Blair, Graham Barham, Faren Rachels, Rotundo, Josh Ross, Restless Road, Erin Kinsey, Travis Denning After heated debate, we narrowed down the new class of 2024 to the fresh talents we feel most excited about based on their potential star power. Trust us, you need to get familiar with these names now before they hit it big! Tune in as we dive deep on the 10 rising stars poised to become your new music obsessions in the coming year. Discover your next favorites today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

This week on The Hook Podcast Cody Cozz an up-and-coming singer-songwriter originally from Colorado who now calls Nashville home joined Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones! Cody shares his musical journey with us, and teaches himself to play guitar. Cozz also told a crazy story about getting advice from a country music legend who helped lead the way to where he is today. The Colorado native explained how special it is that he gets to perform at the legendary Grizzly Rose. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down their favorite moments of the podcast in 2023. The fellas replayed a hilarious clip on James McNair being part of a writer's round with Sam Hunt. The guys also heard from Ben Williams on on Megan Maroney's "Tennessee Orange" came to be. Andy Albert, Blake Pendergrass, and Josh Phillips also tell stories in this episode as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner broke down their top 10 country albums of 2023 that include albums from Dan+Shay, Ella Langley, Hardy and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down and gave their top five songs that are not the most popular top five songs of 2023. Hardy and Jelly Roll all make appearances in this episode. Kissner also explained why a certain Dustin Lynch song is the best written song of the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner held their own Ashley Gorley song draft. The fellas each picked their top 10 songs that Gorley has written from Morgan Wallen to Dylan Scott to Carrie Underwood. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down their 2023 music wraps. The fellas are a little surprised at who they listened to the most in 2023, but also explained why the can see their results are the way they are. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

On this special holiday Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner discussed which artists and songwriters they would want to have at their Thanksgiving dinner table. Safe to say that one wants to have a party and one wants the best food. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down some of the most underrated country songs in recent years. Is there a Garth Brooks song that might be underrated? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner recapped the 2023 CMA Awards. The fellas gave their thoughts on who won each award as well as their thoughts on the performances. Did Morgan Wallen get robbed in each category that he was nominated in? The guys also talked about how funny Luke Combs was all night sitting in the crowd with his wife. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down some of the best songs that Hardy has ever written. The fellas held a draft and selected their top-10 Hardy songs and why they loved them as well as telling some stories behind those songs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner broke down some of the best and most memorable collaborations from the CMA Awards. The fellas also gave their thoughts on some fun collabs that they would love to see including what we should hope for this year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones held a draft of their favorite songs that Ryan Hurd has written or recorded in the country music landscape. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehookpodcast1/message