Country Music Talk
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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!
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!
Episodes
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Nov 7, 2025 • 11min
Kassi Ashton - November 2025
Kassi Ashton stops by to tell Baylen all about the new Deluxe edition of her album 'Made From The Dirt: The Blooms'. She also talks about how much she loves her UK fans, what it's like being on tour with Old Dominion and shares one of her favourite spots in London.
Oct 31, 2025 • 19min
Old Dominion - October 2025
Old Dominion stop by on their UK tour to catch up with Baylen. They reminisce about being asleep moments before their C2C debut, reflect on their multiple CMA Award wins and talk about their latest album 'Barbara'.
Oct 29, 2025 • 16min
Gareth - October 2025
Country music sensation Gareth stops by the studio to tell Baylen about his Grand Ole Opry debut which is happening next week and what it was like working with Joss Stone on his new EP 'Bluebird'.
Oct 24, 2025 • 23min
Zach Top - October 2025
Baylen Leonard meets one of the most exciting new names in country music - C2C Headliner, Zach Top. He talks about the moment he realised that he was making it, why he thinks traditional country is so popular right now and looks ahead to his UK debut as a headliner at C2C in 2026.
Oct 17, 2025 • 14min
Kane Brown - October 2025
Kane Brown stops by on his UK tour to catch up with Baylen Leonard. Kane talks about how his UK tour has been the most fun he's ever had here, and he looks ahead to new music. They also talk about dogs, vlogs and playing golf in a named storm...
Oct 10, 2025 • 16min
Myles Smith
Baylen Leonard catches up with Myles Smith to find out all about his country music journey... From his first trip to Nashville to find inspiration as a songwriter to his collaborations with Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey, Myles shares his story and talks about how making good relatable music is more important than genre labels.
Sep 26, 2025 • 10min
Kelly Sutton
Baylen Leonard catches up with Grand Ole Opry Host and presenter of The Nashville Show on Absolute Radio Country, Kelly Sutton. They talk about what makes the Opry so special and look ahead to The Grand Ole Opry Live In London at the Royal Albert Hall.
Sep 25, 2025 • 14min
Marty Stuart - September 2025
Country music icon Marty Stuart talks to Baylen Leonard about The Grand Ole Opry Live In London. He shares his memory of his Opry debut when he was a teenager and talks about his first ever trip to the UK when he played in Johnny Cash's band.
Sep 24, 2025 • 15min
Carly Pearce - September 2025
Ben Earle sits down with Grammy winner Carly Pearce to talk about The Grand Ole Opry Live In London. She shares the moment Dolly Parton invited her to become an Opry member, explains what the Opry is and why it's so special to country music, and talks about her life as a songwriter and artist in music city...
Sep 24, 2025 • 24min
Ashley McBryde - September 2025
Grammy Award Winner Ashley McBryde stops by to talk to Baylen about the Grand Ole Opry Live In London which is happening this week... She tells him how hard it was to keep it a secret and why the Opry is so important to her. She also talks about the yodelling on 'Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs' and shares the story behind her latest single, 'Rattlesnake Preacher'.
