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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May 23, 2023 • 14min
Highways 2023: Jackson Dean
Baylen Leonard catches up with Jackson Dean backstage at The Royal Albert Hall ahead of his show at the first ever Highways Festival. Jackson reflects on the song that changed his life, his first trip to the UK and how much he's looking forward to playing The Long Road Festival later this year...
May 23, 2023 • 16min
Highways 2023: Stephen Wilson Jr
Baylen Leonard catches up with singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr backstage at one of the world's most iconic venues; The Royal Albert Hall. He reflects on playing the first ever Highways Festival, what it means to be an artist, and on how far he's come in the last few years.
May 15, 2023 • 35min
Mental Health Awareness Week - Chase McDaniel & Danielle Bradbery
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Baylen Leonard catches up with two country music stars who have openly struggled with their mental health. Danielle Bradbery and Chase McDaniel share their experiences with anxiety, and tell Baylen how important it is to talk about how you're feeling. If you need more help or advice on how your own mental health, head to absoluteradio.co.uk/timetolisten
May 12, 2023 • 18min
Tim McGraw
Baylen is joined by an artist who has had 10 number 1 albums, 46 number 1 songs and won no fewer than 10 Grammy Awards. Tim McGraw talks all about his career longevity, the power of great song writing, and his brand-new single 'Standing Room Only.' He also tells Baylen all about what it was like working with his wife Faith Hill on the set of Paramount's 1883.
May 8, 2023 • 11min
Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks
Jennie Longdon catches up with the two biggest global stars in country music, hosts of the ACM Awards 2023, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. They look ahead to the Academy of Country Music Awards, sharing some secrets about what we can expect on the night and talking about how they feel about the brand new artists rising through the ranks of country...
May 5, 2023 • 13min
Mackenzie Porter
Baylen is joined by a Canadian Country Superstar… She’s a number 1 singer-songwriter, an award-winning actress and she’s worked with some of country music’s biggest names; Kenny Chesney, Dustin Lynch and Lainey Wilson...Mackenzie Porter talks all about growing up on a ranch, starting out in Nashville, her C2C debut AND her brand-new single, 'Chasing Tornadoes.'
Apr 28, 2023 • 9min
Breland - April 2023
Baylen is joined by one of the most exciting new voices in country music, a singer-songwriter whose rise began in 2019 with the platinum-selling single 'My Truck.' Since then he's released his debut album and collaborated with some of country's biggest names - Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban. He tells Baylen about why he loves UK audiences and how he's looking forward to bringing his show to The Long Road.
Apr 26, 2023 • 12min
Corey Kent
Baylen is joined by a rising star of country music who first graced our screens on The Voice back in 2015...After racking up many millions of streams of his music, he’s now climbing the country charts with his latest single, 'Wild As Her.' Corey Kent talks about growing up in Oklahoma, his next big project and how he's returned to music after spending the covid years laying pavement...
Apr 14, 2023 • 10min
Midland - March 2023
Baylen catches up with country superstars Midland who tell him all about the process of song writing, how taking time off helps them recharge their creativity, and how 'at home' they feel in UK pubs...
Apr 12, 2023 • 8min
Chase McDaniel
Kentucky born and bred and raised on old-school country music, Chase McDaniel is a rising star who has been making waves with his songs 'Drop Your Tailgate,' and 'Your Daughter.' He tells Baylen how his grandparents sent him on the journey to becoming a country singer, and what it's like meeting his idols.
