Country Music Talk
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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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Jul 28, 2023 • 15min
Tenille Arts - July 2023
Baylen Leonard catches up with an artist who has scored a Number 1 single, achieved half a billion streams AND toured with names like Lady A and Scotty McCreery...Tenille Arts looks ahead to playing The Long Road Festival this summer, talks about her forthcoming album and reflects on making the move from Canada to Nashville.
Jul 26, 2023 • 18min
Kezia Gill
Baylen Leonard catches up with UK country music sensation Kezia Gill. They discuss her new album, what it's like being on the same bill as Bruce Springsteen and how it felt to play the Bluebird Cafe AND the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Jul 12, 2023 • 23min
Brad Paisley
Baylen catches up with country music icon Brad Paisley to find out about his new single 'So Many Summers,' the new album he's currently working on and his love for performing in the UK.
Jul 9, 2023 • 16min
When Dave Met Dolly
Dave Berry catches up with global country music icon, Dolly Parton to find out about her brand-new album Rockstar, her new book and he discovers what she would have done if she hadn't made it in music... Plus, Dolly reveals that her beloved husband Carl isn't actually the biggest fan of country music...
Jul 7, 2023 • 16min
Eli Young Band
Baylen catches up with a band who have been making country music for over twenty years... They've had eight chart hits, four number 1 singles and this summer they're coming to play in the UK for the first time with shows in Manchester, London, Glasgow and they'll be playing at The Long Road Festival.
INTRO: This is Absolute Radio Country, I’m Baylen Leonard and today I’m joined by one of the founding members of a country music band who have been making music for over twenty years… It all started when two university friends formed a duo, which expanded into a band who went on to score eight chart hits, four number 1s and perform with some of country’s biggest names… Welcome to Jon Jones from Eli Young Band…!
Jun 23, 2023 • 33min
Brandy Clark
Baylen chats to multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, performer and composer Brandy Clark. They talk about her new self-titled album, her hit Broadway musical Shucked that's coming to the West End in 2024, and discuss the broad range of hits she's written for other artists...
Jun 16, 2023 • 18min
Jordan Harvey
Baylen Leonard catches up with a rising star of country music who grew up in Scotland listening to the likes of Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers before moving to Nashville to make a name for himself. Jordan Harvey talks all about his debut EP, his single 'Along For The Ride' and how it felt to make his Grand Ole Opry Debut.
Jun 9, 2023 • 19min
Charles Esten
Baylen Leonard catches up with one of the most recognizable stars of the hit TV show Nashville, Charles Esten, also known as Deacon Claybourne. He tells Baylen all about what it was like working on the show, looks ahead to his debut album AND talks about the Nashville Reunion Tour which is coming to the UK this autumn...
Jun 2, 2023 • 22min
Caylee Hammack
Baylen Leonard catches up with a self-taught singer-songwriter who learned her craft singing along with the radio before moving to Nashville and starting out on a career that's seen her work with the likes of Ashley McBryde and Chris Stapleton. Caylee Hammack reflects on her C2C debut, tells Baylen all about her new single 'History Of Repeating,' and looks ahead to playing The Long Road Festival this summer.
May 26, 2023 • 14min
Tenille Townes - May 2023
Baylen catches up with an artist who has not only played the main stage at C2C and toured the UK, but will also be supporting Shania Twain on her Queen Of Me Tour... Tenille Townes talks about her new single with Bryan Adams and how she can't wait to return to the UK to play The Long Road Festival this summer.
