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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!
Latest episodes

Apr 20, 2025 • 15min
Maggie Antone
Maggie Antone tells Baylen Leonard how a Tyler Childers cover she posted on TikTok helped to launch her career in country music. She also talks about her album 'Rhinestoned' and how growing up in Virginia means country has always been in her blood...

Apr 17, 2025 • 33min
Drew Baldridge
Baylen Leonard sits down with Drew Baldridge to hear the fascinating story behind his number 1 songs 'She's Somebody's Daughter' and 'Tough People'. He also reflects on his C2C Spotlight Stage performance and looks ahead to new music that's coming before the end of 2025.

Apr 15, 2025 • 8min
Avery Anna - April 2025
Lou Nash talks to Avery Anna about her recent main stage performance at C2C and how it compared to her UK debut on the spotlight stage just 3 years ago. Avery also shares details of her exciting new album 'Let Go Letters' which comes out in May.

Apr 13, 2025 • 9min
49 Winchester - April 2025
Chase and Isaac from 49 Winchester join Baylen Leonard in the studio to talk about their UK tour that's been announced for October. They share how it feels watching their UK fan base grow, and how important it is to support up-and-coming artists.

Apr 6, 2025 • 13min
Wyatt Flores - April 2025
Wyatt Flores joins Baylen in the studio to talk about what's special about bringing his music to the UK. They also talk about his move from Nashville back home to Oklahoma, Wyatt shares his favourite meal to cook for friends and family and he teases some very special new music that's coming soon...

Apr 4, 2025 • 23min
Tanner Adell
Baylen Leonard catches up with Tanner Adell to talk about her latest single 'Going Blonde'. As well as sharing the deeply personal story behind her new music, Tanner talks about her love of London and her UK fans, and what it's like working with Beyonce...

Mar 30, 2025 • 14min
Kashus Culpepper
Kashus Culpepper catches up with Baylen Leonard and shares the story of how picking up a guitar for the first time while on deployment with the US Navy changed his life... He reflects on how he's built an unexpected career in country music, and talks about what it's like travelling to the UK for the first time.

Mar 26, 2025 • 25min
Warren Zeiders - March 2025
Warren Zeiders sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his new album 'Relapse, Lies and Betrayal'. He also discusses how a Lacrosse injury led to him to pursue a path in country music and shares his healthy-living approach to ordering fast food...

Mar 21, 2025 • 21min
Ryan Hurd
Ryan Hurd sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his new album 'Midwest Rock & Roll'. He tells the amazing story behind his song 'Paul' and shares the inspiration behind the rest of the album.

Mar 19, 2025 • 18min
Shaboozey
Baylen Leonard sits down with Shaboozey just after his main-stage performance at C2C 2025. He talks about how his life has been a whirlwind since 'A Bar Song', looks ahead to his performance at Glastonbury this summer, and reflects on bringing a wide range of influences to his music.
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