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Jun 27, 2025 • 17min

Mackenzie Carpenter

Mackenzie Carpenter talks to Baylen Leonard about her new album 'Hey Country Queen'. She talks about working with Midland on 'I Wish You Would' and looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival later this summer...
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Jun 20, 2025 • 9min

Gareth - June 2025

Viral country music sensation Gareth pops into the studio to tell Baylen how he began a career by posting covers on the internet, and now finds himself living in music city writing songs for a living. Gareth shares stories from his adventures in Nashville, and looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival in August.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 25min

Alexandra Kay - June 2025

Alexandra Kay stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard about her brand new song 'The Last'. She talks about how she built her fanbase in the UK, what it was like supporting Morgan Wallen at BST last summer and she shares the story of how she went from being an independent artist to being signed by a major record label.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 11min

Lainey Wilson - June 2025

Baylen Leonard talks to Lainey Wilson backstage before one of her shows. They discuss how her success in country music has changed her life, she reflects on becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry and gives a few clues about what her wedding dress may look like...
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Jun 6, 2025 • 8min

Max McNown - May 2025

Max McNown stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk to Baylen about the inspiration behind his songs 'Better Me For You' and 'A Lot More Free'. He also talks about his recent album 'Night Diving'.
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May 30, 2025 • 7min

Niko Moon

Niko Moon brings the sunshine to Absolute Radio Country as he tells Baylen how he aims to take his fans on vacation with his music... He shares his favourite kind of holiday, how ice baths keep him thriving and looks ahead to his brand-new album which is coming out this summer.
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May 23, 2025 • 31min

Kip Moore - May 2025

Kip Moore chats to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to be back in the UK for his tour. He talks about how he's built a special relationship with his UK fans, shares his approach to song writing, and explains why saying 'no' to opportunities can be really important.
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May 23, 2025 • 27min

Dan Rogers

Baylen Leonard sits down with Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry, Dan Rogers, to talk about Grand Ole Opry Live In London, which is coming to the Royal Albert Hall this September. Dan explains what the Opry is, why it's such a special part of a country artist's career, and how they're celebrating 100 years of the world's longest running radio show.
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May 17, 2025 • 8min

Highways 2025: Eric Paslay

Eric Paslay talks to Baylen backstage at the Royal Albert Hall to talk about performing the songwriters round at Highways Festival. He also shares some secrets of being a hit songwriter in music city.
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May 17, 2025 • 17min

Highways 2025: Charles Wesley Godwin

Baylen Leonard hangs out with Charles Wesley Godwin backstage at the Royal Albert Hall for the Highways Festival. They talk about his latest EP, what the Grand Ole Opry means to him, and he shares how it feels to be on the same lineup as country music icon Willie Nelson.

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