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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!
Latest episodes

Sep 20, 2024 • 18min
Keith Urban
Baylen Leonard chats with Keith Urban, a country music icon and recent inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, about his long-awaited album 'High'. Keith reflects on the artistic struggles that led to its creation and the joy of collaborating with rising star Lainey Wilson. He shares anecdotes about his Olympic experiences, blending sports with creativity, and discusses the pride of transitioning from performing covers to showcasing original music. It's a heartfelt dive into the life of a legend and the passion that drives his craft.

Sep 6, 2024 • 20min
Josh Turner - September 2024
Baylen Leonard talks to country music legend of 'Long Black Train' fame, Josh Turner, about his Grand Ole Opry debut, the TikTok revival of 'Your Man' and his brand new album 'This Country Music Thing'.

Aug 30, 2024 • 17min
Thomas Rhett - August 2024
Jennie Longdon sits down with a country music superstar who has over 20 number 1 songs to his name... Thomas Rhett tells her all about how his family inspired his new album 'About A Woman,' reflects on his career and shares what it was like working with Morgan Wallen on 'Mamaw's House'.

Aug 27, 2024 • 11min
The Long Road Festival 2024: Russell Dickerson
The Long Road Festival Headliner Russell Dickerson sits down with Jennie Longdon to talk about how it feels to bring the RD Party back to his UK fans. He reflects on how it feels to be a father of two, shares his country music ambitions, and talks about playing the Grand Ole Opry.

Aug 27, 2024 • 9min
The Long Road Festival 2024: Dasha
Country music sensation Dasha talks to Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival. They talk about her rise to fame, the support she's received from Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini and how it felt when she first realised 'Austin' was going to be a hit...

Aug 27, 2024 • 13min
The Long Road Festival 2024: Flatland Cavalry
Jason and Cleto from Flatland Cavalry talk to Baylen Leonard, backstage on a hay bale at The Long Road Festival. They talk about how it feels to travel the world sharing their music, and reflect on the Texas bar that helped them get started in country music.

Aug 27, 2024 • 10min
The Long Road Festival 2024: Randall King
Baylen Leonard catches up with Randall King backstage at The Long Road Festival, just ahead of his debut UK performance on the Rhinestone Stage.

Aug 25, 2024 • 13min
Lainey Wilson - August 2024
Baylen Leonard sits down with Grammy Award-Winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson to find out all about her brand-new album Whirlwind. She reflects on her Grand Ole Opry induction, talks about her collaboration with Post Malone and shares how this new album is her most personal work yet…

Aug 25, 2024 • 11min
The Long Road Festival 2024: Don McLean
Don McLean talks to Jennie Longdon about how he feels about the UK audiences he has been performing to for over 50 years, and how it feels to be headlining The Long Road Festival. He also shares the story behind one of the most iconic songs in music history, 'American Pie'.

Aug 24, 2024 • 16min
The Long Road Festival 2024: Wyatt Flores
Wyatt Flores sits down on a hay bale with Baylen Leonard backstage at The Long Road Festival to talk about his enormous success over the last couple of years. He shares the personal story behind fan favourite 'Please Don't Go,' reflects on his performance at Nashville's CMA Fest earlier this year, and talks about how excited he is to be making his UK debut at The Long Road.
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