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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 10, 2023 • 8min
Baylen Leonard in Nashville - The Cadillac Three
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, he sits down with Neil and Kelby from The Cadillac Three to talk about their growing UK fanbase and their latest album 'The Years Go Fast.'
Nov 10, 2023 • 10min
Baylen Leonard in Nashville - Conner Smith
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, he sits down with up-and-coming star Conner Smith to talk about his forthcoming album and how excited he is to walk the red carpet at the CMA Awards.
Nov 9, 2023 • 21min
Baylen Leonard in Nashville - Lady A
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, he sits down with 'Vocal Group Of The Year' nominees, Charles Kelly and Dave Haywood from Lady A. They talk about their new music, award nominations and Charles shares the hobby that helps him to live in the moment...
Nov 9, 2023 • 14min
Baylen Leonard in Nashville - Jordan Davis
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, 'Single Of The Year' nominee Jordan Davis talks about awards outfits, 'Buy Dirt' and shares how excited he is to be coming back to the UK for a headline tour.
Oct 27, 2023 • 16min
Brooke Eden
Baylen Leonard catches up with a singer-songwriter who started out on American idol, before moving to Nashville, getting a record deal and going on to share the stage with some of country music's biggest names… Brooke Eden shares her experience of coming out as a country artist, reflects on her friendship with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and tells Baylen all about her incredibly personal new EP, Outlaw Love.
Oct 20, 2023 • 23min
49 Winchester
Baylen Leonard catches up with a band who are fast becoming one of the must-see live acts in country music... 49 Winchester talk about joining Luke Combs on tour, reflect on how the band started and share their experience of playing to thousands of UK fans at C2C.
Oct 16, 2023 • 13min
C2C Special 2024
As the headliners and acts for the mainstage at C2C 2024 have been announced, Baylen catches up with some of the country music stars coming to London, Glasgow and Belfast in the spring. Matthew Ramsey from Old Dominion shares his excitement, Carly Pearce explains what she LOVES about UK country crowds, Brian Kelley talks about how he can't wait to get back to the UK, and Kane Brown tells Baylen how he never expected to end up playing music and seeing the world.
Oct 15, 2023 • 16min
Charlie Worsham
Charlie Worsham tells Baylen about his brand-new, star-studded album 'Compadres,' which features collaborations with Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Lainey Wilson, Elle King and Luke Combs. He also reflects on moving to Nashville, shares what he's learned touring in Dierks Bentley's band and talks about his family connection to the UK.
Oct 1, 2023 • 15min
The Long Road Festival 2023: The War and Treaty
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival as she catches up with the first African-American duo to be nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards... They had the same honour at the ACM Awards earlier in the year, and they tell Jennie all about performing on the night, meeting Garth Brooks and they share how it felt when they made their Grand Ole Opry debut.
Sep 29, 2023 • 12min
Old Dominion
Baylen Leonard catches with one of the members of a multi-CMA Award winning, multi-platinum-selling band who have scored eight number ones on country radio... Matthew Ramsey from Old Dominion talks about their new album 'Memory Lane,' working with Megan Moroney and Blake Shelton and talks about his love of playing to UK country fans.
