Country Music Talk
Music Podcasts
Absolute Radio Country leads the way in championing country music, playing the latest releases and classic tracks from the most iconic artists of all time - and talking to them about their influences and the stories behind the songs. With any album, there's a usually a Deluxe edition with bonus material or exclusive content and that's what you can expect right here on Country Music Talks. Every episode will feature every special moment from our guest interviews. And don’t forget, you'll hear them all first on Absolute Radio Country along with the best country music 24/7 if you live in the UK. Re-tune / scan your digital radio, download the Absolute Radio app for your mobile or tablet, and ask your smart speaker to “play Absolute Radio Country". It's where Real Music Matters!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
Absolute Radio Country leads the way in championing country music, playing the latest releases and classic tracks from the most iconic artists of all time - and talking to them about their influences and the stories behind the songs. With any album, there's a usually a Deluxe edition with bonus material or exclusive content and that's what you can expect right here on Country Music Talks. Every episode will feature every special moment from our guest interviews. And don’t forget, you'll hear them all first on Absolute Radio Country along with the best country music 24/7 if you live in the UK. Re-tune / scan your digital radio, download the Absolute Radio app for your mobile or tablet, and ask your smart speaker to “play Absolute Radio Country". It's where Real Music Matters!
Language:
English
Episodes
Jon Pardi - May 2024
5/5/2024
Ben Earle sits down with multi-million selling country superstar Jon Pardi. Jon shares what he loves about playing to country fans in the UK, shares what it was like playing the Grand Ole Opry during the pandemic, and looks ahead to his next album... He also reveals just how many cowboy hats he actually owns!
Duration:00:16:49
The War And Treaty
5/4/2024
Jennie Longdon catches up with husband and wife duo The War And Treaty who have been taking the country music world by storm. They've had CMA nominations, a GRAMMY nomination and they've collaborated with names like Zach Bryan and Emmylou Harris... They reflect on their success, talk about their latest single 'Stealing A Kiss' and look ahead to the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall.
Duration:00:16:45
Shane Profitt
5/3/2024
Shane Profitt joins Baylen in the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell the incredible story of how a chance meeting with Chris Janson in a Sushi restaurant helped land him a record deal. He also talks about how his musical journey began when his Granddad gave him a guitar and reflects on his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Duration:00:14:33
Jordan Harvey - April 2024
5/1/2024
Scottish singer-songwriter Jordan Harvey stops by to talk about how he's living out his country music dreams in Nashville, Tennessee. He talks about the song he wrote about his wife, reflects on the moment his dad told him he'd be playing the Grand Ole Opry, and looks ahead to his new music...
Duration:00:11:12
Hannah Ellis
4/28/2024
Hannah Ellis stops by to tell Baylen Leonard about how she moved to Nashville to become a singer but ended up signing a publishing deal as a songwriter... She talks about how the Nashville community has supported her as an artist in her own right, reflects on her Grand Ole Opry debut and shares how releasing her album 'Karma On The Rocks' is a dream come true.
Duration:00:16:00
Lainey Wilson - April 2024
4/26/2024
GRAMMY Award Winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk about her meteoric rise in music city... She reflects on how it feels to play to sell-out crowds in the UK, shares the story of one of her first ever performances as a child, and talks about the importance of staying grounded as her career takes off...
Duration:00:24:21
Dasha
4/24/2024
Viral superstar Dasha stops by to tell Baylen all about how she wrote her runaway hit 'Austin'. She talks about how she discovered her love of country music, how playing coffee shops and vineyards in California helped hone her craft and what it was like performing at the CMT Awards.
Duration:00:21:50
Lauren Watkins
4/21/2024
Baylen Leonard gets to know an artist who has been on the road with some of country music's biggest names; Morgan Wallen, Jameson Rodgers and Lily Rose to name a few... Lauren Watkins talks about her latest EP, what it's like performing in the UK, and she teases her next project...
Duration:00:10:12
Colbie Caillat
4/19/2024
Multi-Grammy-Winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat stops by to catch up with Baylen about her latest album 'Along The Way' and her collaboration with the legendary Sheryl Crow for the single 'I'll Be Here'. She reflects on moving to Nashville from California, working with Taylor Swift and how excited she is to see Beyonce make her country music debut...
Duration:00:14:08
Greylan James
4/17/2024
He's written huge hits for artists like Kenny Chesney and Jordan Davis, and now Nashville-based songwriter Greylan James is starting out as a solo artist. He tells Baylen about how the quality of the storytelling in country music started his passion for the genre, the advice that Kenny gave him when it came to knowing which songs to keep for himself, and shares his thoughts on what makes UK country fans different...
Duration:00:08:55
Tyler Hubbard - April 2024
4/14/2024
Tyler Hubbard joins Ben Earle to discuss his brand-new album 'Strong.' He talks about how getting older has inspired him to create music that's more nostalgic, he compares playing the Opry back in the day with FGL to making his solo debut AND shares his belief that Beyonce's country album is making the genre more diverse and inclusive than ever before.
Duration:00:14:26
Jackson Dean - April 2024
4/12/2024
Jackson Dean joins Baylen Leonard to talk about how it feels to perform for UK audiences, how he wants to make music that connects with listeners on a deeper level and he reflects on the family lore that almost led him into a life in the military before he discovered his love of music.
Duration:00:10:57
Conner Smith
4/10/2024
Conner Smith stops by to chat to Baylen about his hit song 'Creek Will Rise,' what it was like to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, and his brand-new album 'Smoky Mountains'.
Duration:00:07:57
Priscilla Block
4/5/2024
Baylen Leonard sits down with a platinum-selling artist who recently had her first ever country number 1... Priscilla Block talks about how perseverance during the pandemic helped launch her career, shares the inspiration behind her latest song 'Good On You' and reflects on the day that she bumped into Taylor Swift in the street.
Duration:00:17:59
Lauren Alaina
3/27/2024
Baylen is joined by a triple-chart-topping artist who has had multi-platinum singles and worked with some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and her childhood friend Kane Brown… Lauren Alaina stops by to talk about her next project and what she's loving in country music right now...
Duration:00:17:01
Fancy Hagood
3/24/2024
Fancy Hagood joins Baylen to chat about his latest single 'Southern Sound.' Healso talks about what it's like having Elton John as a fan, how country music is becoming more inclusive and how it felt achieving his dreams of playing the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Duration:00:20:18
Drake Milligan - March 2024
3/22/2024
Baylen Leonard catches up with a country music star who recently made his main stage debut at C2C to huge acclaim. His debut album 'Dallas / Fort Worth' spent months in the Top 20 of the country album chart in the states, and now he's got a brand-new EP... Drake Milligan reflects on some of his biggest shows and looks ahead to what's next...
Duration:00:14:30
Alana Springsteen
3/20/2024
Alana Springsteen stops by to chat about her debut album 'Twenty Something,' her love affair with the UK and what it felt like when Chris Stapleton agreed to collaborate on one of her songs.
Duration:00:14:37
Dylan Gossett
3/17/2024
Baylen chats to a singer-songwriter who has been hailed as 'one of the most exciting new voices in the genre.' Dylan Gossett talks about the success of his single 'Coal,' looks ahead to his debut album and reflects on what it was like to play his a sold-out, headline show in London...
Duration:00:18:27
Kane Brown - March 2024
3/15/2024
Kane Brown stops by to catch up with Baylen about his latest single, 'I Can Feel It,' how playing to thousands of fans is at odds with his shy personality, AND he shares the story of how he once snuck out for a late night pint in Ireland without his security team knowing...
Duration:00:13:56