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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.
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Latest episodes

Jul 12, 2024 • 14min
Tucker Wetmore
Baylen Leonard sits down with up-and-coming country music sensation Tucker Wetmore to discuss the success of his single 'Wind Up Missin' You' and how playing Beethoven on the piano was the first step he took toward a career in music... He also shares what it's like touring with names like Luke Bryan and Chris Young, and what it felt like being asked to write for the 'Twisters' soundtrack.

Jul 5, 2024 • 20min
Riley Green
Baylen catches up with multi-platinum artist Riley Green on his first ever trip to the UK to support Morgan Wallen... They talk about how he got started in country music, his album 'Ain't My Last Rodeo' and what it's like collaborating with Jelly Roll and Luke Combs...

Jun 28, 2024 • 18min
Nate Smith - June 2024
Baylen catches up with record-breaking singer-songwriter Nate Smith to find out all about his brand new EP 'Through The Smoke'. They talk about what it's like supporting Morgan Wallen on tour, how he's made friends with Avril Lavigne and when he plans to come back to the UK...

Jun 14, 2024 • 20min
Charles Esten - June 2024
Nashville legend Charles Esten stops by to tell Baylen all about his debut album, 'Love Ain't Pretty' which was more than 10 years in the making. He reflects on the popularity of the TV show 'Nashville,' what it means to have played the Grand Ole Opry over a hundred times, and shares his love for the UK...

Jun 9, 2024 • 22min
Carly Pearce - June 2024
Carly Pearce sits down with Baylen Leonard to tell him all about her brand-new album 'hummingbird'. She reflects on the success of her previous album '29: Written In Stone' and how it laid the foundation for her latest record, which has authentic storytelling at its heart.

May 31, 2024 • 14min
Scotty McCreery
American Idol Winner and country music star Scotty McCreery tells Baylen all about his brand-new album 'Rise And Fall'. He chats about the new single 'Lonely,' and shares what it was like returning to American Idol to perform his latest number 1 'Cab In A Solo'.

May 21, 2024 • 10min
Highways 2024: The War And Treaty
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, Baylen chats to Michael and Tanya, The War And Treaty about how playing the UK's most iconic venue is on their bucket list...

May 20, 2024 • 8min
Highways 2024: William Prince
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, Baylen chats William Prince about his career, and what it's like to perform for country fans at the Royal Albert Hall.

May 20, 2024 • 10min
Highways 2024: Josh Ross
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… Josh Ross shares the story of his country music journey, which has taken him from selling furniture online to one of the UK's most iconic stages...

May 19, 2024 • 12min
Highways 2024: Brett Young
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, headliner Brett Young talks about engagements at his concerts, what it's like playing some of the world's most iconic venues, AND how committed he is to his UK fans.