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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Sep 2, 2022 • 8min
The Long Road Festival 2022: Allison Russell
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Allison Russell about how it feels to be back in the UK to perform for her fans and what it was like living with actress and performer Yola during lockdown.
Sep 2, 2022 • 7min
The Long Road Festival 2022: Everette
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Kentucky band Everette about their Grand Ole Opry debut and what it’s like to be back in the UK for the first time since Country to Country.
Sep 2, 2022 • 12min
The Long Road Festival 2022: Cassadee Pope & Sam Palladio
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Cassadee Pope and Sam Palladio. Cassadee shares her punk and emo influences, and Sam tells Jennie how it felt to work with Elton John on the set of Nashville.
Sep 2, 2022 • 8min
The Long Road Festival 2022: The Cadillac Three
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with The Cadillac Three about how it all started for them, what makes them unique and how to eat chicken wings in style…
Sep 2, 2022 • 9min
The Long Road Festival 2022: Marty Stuart
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Marty Stuart about learning his craft from Johnny Cash and how he’s passing his experience onto the next generation. He also tells Baylen all about his growing collection of country music memorabilia.
Sep 2, 2022 • 5min
The Long Road Festival 2022: Shy Carter
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Shy Carter about what it’s like writing songs for such names as Keith Urban, and what he loves about performing for UK audiences…
Sep 2, 2022 • 11min
The Long Road Festival 2022: Seaforth
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Seaforth, who discuss moving from Australia to Nashville, and what it’s been like working with the same person for a decade.
Sep 2, 2022 • 9min
The Long Road Festival 2022: Rissi Palmer
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Rissi Palmer about her Colour Me Country brand, and what it’s like being a woman in country music.
Aug 24, 2022 • 15min
Jelly Roll
Nashville born and bred rapper and singer-songwriter Jelly Roll has been taking country radio by storm since releasing his album 'Ballads of the Broken' last year. The last 12 months have seen him score a rock number 1, collaborate with Brantley Gilbert and rise up the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with 'Son of a Sinner'.
Jelly tells Baylen about getting into song writing, his Grand Ole Opry debut, his favourite spots in Nashville for people from the U.K. to visit and how he's got an entire album of country music in the works.
Jul 14, 2022 • 15min
Morgan Evans - July 2022
Morgan Evans is back in the UK for his own show in London ahead of joining country music superstar Brad Paisley on his arena tour across Europe. He tells Baylen what it’s like being text-buddies with Brad, how it feels performing with his band and whether or not we can expect any collaborations with his wife Kelsea Ballerini anytime soon. He also chats about his new music and how he got into Country Music.
