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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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Sep 7, 2025 • 26min
A Thousand Horses
Baylen Leonard catches up with A Thousand Horses on their first trip to the UK in 6 years. They talk about their latest music, how their lives have changed over the last decade since 'Smoke' was a Number 1 song AND they share the life advice that Chris Stapleton gave them...
Aug 29, 2025 • 23min
Jordan Davis - August 2025
Country music superstar Jordan Davis sits down with Baylen Leonard. They talk about his brand new album 'Learn The Hard Way', the 'Ain't Enough Road Tour' that he's bringing to the UK in 2026 AND he talks about working with his old friend Carly Pearce. He also shares the story of getting pulled over by a cop on the way to a festival and talks about the end-of-tour gift he received from Luke Combs...
Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 46min
The Long Road Festival 2025
Jennie Longdon, Baylen Leonard and Ben Earle take you backstage at The Long Road Festival 2025 as they talk to the biggest artists on the line-up00:36 – Drake Milligan10:32 – Larry Fleet21:57 – First Time Flyers28:36 – Halle Kearns34:21 -Gareth41:30 – Ashley Monroe46:25 – Midland55:05 – Mackenzie Carpenter1:00:00 – Janet Devlin1:06:00 – Kezia Gill1:11:00 – Alana Springsteen1:20:00 – Erin Kinsey1:26:00 – Fancy Hagood1:37:00 – Evan Bartels
Jul 27, 2025 • 21min
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Stephen Wilson Jr. stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen about his latest song 'Dig A Hole'. He also tells the story of leaving his secure and stable corporate job to write songs in music city...
Jul 25, 2025 • 12min
Waylon Wyatt
Waylon Wyatt stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen how it felt performing to thousands of fans when he supported Zach Bryan at Hyde Park. He also tells the story of his rise to fame on social media, and how he'd love to release a full length album now that he's graduated High School.
Jul 18, 2025 • 25min
Cam - July 2025
Baylen Leonard catches up with Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Cam to talk all about her brand new album, All Things Light.It’s been a big year for Cam, and there’s plenty to catch up on. She shares what it was like writing for Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter, opens up about her own songwriting process, and talks through how this new project came together.They also chat about her love for the UK, what keeps bringing her back, and how she ended up stepping in last-minute to headline The Long Road Festival last year.
Jul 16, 2025 • 21min
Sam Palladio - July 2025
Nashville legend Sam Palladio stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard about his exciting lead role in the new series of 'The Couple Next Door' on channel 4. He also reflects on playing Gunnar Scott in 'Nashville' and looks ahead to the Nashville Live In Concert - The Encore Tour which comes to the UK in 2026...
Jul 11, 2025 • 11min
Janet Devlin
Lou Nash talks to X Factor alumni and country music singer-songwriter Janet Devlin about her album 'Emotional Rodeo'. Janet also looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival this summer.
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...
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.
