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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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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.
Sep 20, 2023 • 13min
Brian Kelley
Baylen Leonard catches up with a multi-CMA Award Winning, Grammy Nominated artist who has scored 19 Number 1s over the last 13 years... Brian Kelley started out as the Florida half of Florida Georgia Line, and now his solo career is going from strength to strength. He talks about his forthcoming solo album, the hit song 'See You Next Summer' and how excited he is to be playing Jags Country in London this September.
Sep 8, 2023 • 5min
Jelly Roll - September 2023
Baylen Leonard catches up with Jelly Roll backstage, just before he performs his sold-out show in Atlanta. They talk about his meteoric rise to country superstar and how playing music for a living was always his dream.
Sep 3, 2023 • 16min
Charley Crockett
Baylen Leonard chats to the brilliant Charley Crockett ahead of his UK tour… Charley talks about his songs ‘I’m Just A Clown' and ‘Trinity River’ and he shares the journey that took him from busking in an alleyway near the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to recording his live album on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville…
Sep 1, 2023 • 10min
The Long Road Festival 2023: Eli Young Band
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars...John and Mike from Eli Young Band talk about how it's taken 20 years for them to make their UK debut, and share the secret of their longevity as a band.
Sep 1, 2023 • 13min
The Long Road Festival 2023: Alana Springsteen
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Alana Springsteen talks about how she knew she wanted to be an artist from the moment she picked up a guitar for the first time at seven years of age, and tells the story behind 'You Don't Deserve A Country Song.'
Sep 1, 2023 • 6min
The Long Road Festival 2023: Blackberry Smoke
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke talks about how it feels to be performing in the UK and talks about the new single 'Dig A Hole.'
Sep 1, 2023 • 15min
The Long Road Festival 2023: Breland
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Breland shares his love for the UK, talks about supporting Shania Twain on her 'Queen Of Me' World Tour and looks ahead to his own UK headline tour.
Sep 1, 2023 • 11min
The Long Road Festival 2023: Cam
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Cam talks about her hit songs 'Diane' and 'Burning House,' shares how it felt to be called in and the last minute to headline the festival, and tells Jennie her 'pinch-me' moments so far.
