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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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Feb 27, 2024 • 17min
Alexandra Kay
Ben Earle catches up with an artist who began writing 90s-country inspired songs when she was just a teenager. When she posted some covers on social media, she went viral... Now she has millions of followers, she's worked with some of country music's biggest names and is playing a run of sold-out shows in the UK - Alexandra Kay talks Taylor Swift, touring with Tim McGraw, and how much she loves her UK fanbase...
Feb 18, 2024 • 14min
The Castellows
Baylen meets a brand-new country music trio who made a name for themselves posting covers on TikTok before moving to Nashville and writing and recording their debut EP. The Castellows talk about how their music career has come as a surprise and share the story of how they started out in song writing...
Feb 16, 2024 • 16min
Jordan Davis - February 2024
CMA award-winning country music superstar Jordan Davis stops by on his 'Damn Good Time World Tour' to catch up with Baylen Leonard about his latest hit 'Tucson Too Late'. He also talks about headlining shows across Europe and shares how he believes the genre is in better shape than ever.
Feb 9, 2024 • 15min
Warren Zeiders
Baylen Leonard catches up with viral sensation Warren Zeiders to discuss his meteoric rise... He talks about how it felt to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, discusses his friendship with Jelly Roll and talks all about his runaway hit, 'Pretty Little Poison'.
Feb 4, 2024 • 23min
Brittney Spencer
Baylen Leonard sits down with an artist who, since breaking through in 2020, has shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris. Brittney Spencer talks about her debut album 'My Stupid Life,' reflects on building her career after a viral moment and shares the experience of supporting The Chicks and Bruce Springsteen in London...
Jan 19, 2024 • 28min
Corey Kent - 2024
Baylen catches up with one of country music's most exciting rising stars... Corey Kent stops by to talk about supporting Ashley McBryde on her UK tour. He also shares the inspiration for his song 'Something's Gonna Kill Me,' tells Baylen about his new acoustic project '23' and discusses his plans to hire a van and see the sights of the UK while he's here...
Dec 22, 2023 • 18min
Larry Fleet
After supporting Morgan Wallen in front of 20,000 country music fans at London's O2 Arena, Larry Fleet joins Baylen Leonard to talk about what he's learned on tour with Morgan, how Jake Owen gave him his break in music, and reflects on his passion for songwriting.
Dec 15, 2023 • 14min
Eric Paslay
Baylen catches up with a Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist and performer who has written five number one songs and had his work recorded by some of country music's biggest names, including Keith Urban, Lady A and Rascal Flatts. Eric Paslay stops by to talk about his love of the UK, his new EP 'Perfect Stranger' and what it's like being a songwriter in music city...
Dec 8, 2023 • 22min
Bailey Zimmerman - December 2023
After playing to nearly 20,000 fans at London's O2 Arena, Bailey Zimmerman stops by to tell Baylen what it was like supporting Morgan Wallen on his 'One Night At A Time World Tour'. He also reflects on scoring 3 country number ones in the last year, looks ahead to his 2024 UK tour and talks shares what fans can expect from his new material...
Dec 1, 2023 • 16min
Baylen Leonard in Nashville - Dustin Lynch
Baylen Leonard has been hanging out in Nashville for the CMA Awards... He caught up with Dustin Lynch to talk about his latest album 'Killed The Cowboy', his collaboration with Jelly Roll and his latest hit single 'Stars Like Confetti'.
