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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 ...
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Multi-Grammy-Winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat stops by to catch up with Baylen about her latest album 'Along The Way' and her collaboration with the legendary Sheryl Crow for the single 'I'll Be Here'. She reflects on moving to Nashville from California, working with Taylor Swift and how excited she is to see Beyonce make her country music …
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He's written huge hits for artists like Kenny Chesney and Jordan Davis, and now Nashville-based songwriter Greylan James is starting out as a solo artist. He tells Baylen about how the quality of the storytelling in country music started his passion for the genre, the advice that Kenny gave him when it came to knowing which songs to keep for himsel…
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Tyler Hubbard joins Ben Earle to discuss his brand-new album 'Strong.' He talks about how getting older has inspired him to create music that's more nostalgic, he compares playing the Opry back in the day with FGL to making his solo debut AND shares his belief that Beyonce's country album is making the genre more diverse and inclusive than ever bef…
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Baylen Leonard sits down with a platinum-selling artist who recently had her first ever country number 1... Priscilla Block talks about how perseverance during the pandemic helped launch her career, shares the inspiration behind her latest song 'Good On You' and reflects on the day that she bumped into Taylor Swift in the street.…
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Baylen is joined by a triple-chart-topping artist who has had multi-platinum singles and worked with some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and her childhood friend Kane Brown… Lauren Alaina stops by to talk about her next project and what she's loving in country music right now...…
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Baylen Leonard catches up with a country music star who recently made his main stage debut at C2C to huge acclaim. His debut album 'Dallas / Fort Worth' spent months in the Top 20 of the country album chart in the states, and now he's got a brand-new EP... Drake Milligan reflects on some of his biggest shows and looks ahead to what's next...…
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Carly Pearce stops by before her C2C 2024 shows to talk about her latest single 'Hummingbird'. She shares some details about her next project, how difficult times have led to some of her best work and what the Grand Ole Opry means to her. She also reflects on the job that got her started in country music - working at the Dollywood Theme Park in Ten…
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Baylen Leonard is joined by GRAMMY Award-Winning artist Brad Paisley who looks ahead to his headline performances at Country to Country 2024. He tells Baylen what he loves about playing for country fans in the UK, talks about his favourite haunts in London, Scotland and Ireland and shares some details about his new album 'Son of the Mountains'.…
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Baylen catches up with Shane Smith from Shane Smith And The Saints to find out about their brand new album 'Norther'. Shane tells the story of how a bus fire just before the pandemic put the future of the band in jeopardy and shares how the TV show 'Yellowstone' helped them to find a whole new fanbase. Shane also looks ahead to performing at the Hi…
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Baylen Leonard catches up with a singer-songwriter who is climbing the charts at US Country Radio... Ashley Cooke stops by to talk about her latest single, 'Your Place'. She also reflects on her Grand Ole Opry debut, talks about touring with Jordan Davis and shares the UK pop icon who was her musical inspiration when she was growing up.…
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Ben Earle catches up with an artist who began writing 90s-country inspired songs when she was just a teenager. When she posted some covers on social media, she went viral... Now she has millions of followers, she's worked with some of country music's biggest names and is playing a run of sold-out shows in the UK - Alexandra Kay talks Taylor Swift, …
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Baylen Leonard sits down with an artist who, since breaking through in 2020, has shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris. Brittney Spencer talks about her debut album 'My Stupid Life,' reflects on building her career after a viral moment and shares the experience of supporting The Chicks an…
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Baylen catches up with one of country music's most exciting rising stars... Corey Kent stops by to talk about supporting Ashley McBryde on her UK tour. He also shares the inspiration for his song 'Something's Gonna Kill Me,' tells Baylen about his new acoustic project '23' and discusses his plans to hire a van and see the sights of the UK while he'…
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Baylen catches up with a Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist and performer who has written five number one songs and had his work recorded by some of country music's biggest names, including Keith Urban, Lady A and Rascal Flatts. Eric Paslay stops by to talk about his love of the UK, his new EP 'Perfect Stranger' and what it's like being a songwrit…
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After playing to nearly 20,000 fans at London's O2 Arena, Bailey Zimmerman stops by to tell Baylen what it was like supporting Morgan Wallen on his 'One Night At A Time World Tour'. He also reflects on scoring 3 country number ones in the last year, looks ahead to his 2024 UK tour and talks shares what fans can expect from his new material...…
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Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, he sits down with 'Vocal Group Of The Year' nominees, Charles Kelly and Dave Haywood from Lady A. They talk about their new music, award nominations and Charles shares the hobby that helps him to live in the moment...…
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Baylen Leonard catches up with a singer-songwriter who started out on American idol, before moving to Nashville, getting a record deal and going on to share the stage with some of country music's biggest names… Brooke Eden shares her experience of coming out as a country artist, reflects on her friendship with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and …
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As the headliners and acts for the mainstage at C2C 2024 have been announced, Baylen catches up with some of the country music stars coming to London, Glasgow and Belfast in the spring. Matthew Ramsey from Old Dominion shares his excitement, Carly Pearce explains what she LOVES about UK country crowds, Brian Kelley talks about how he can't wait to …
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Charlie Worsham tells Baylen about his brand-new, star-studded album 'Compadres,' which features collaborations with Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Lainey Wilson, Elle King and Luke Combs. He also reflects on moving to Nashville, shares what he's learned touring in Dierks Bentley's band and talks about his family connection to the UK.…
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Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival as she catches up with the first African-American duo to be nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards... They had the same honour at the ACM Awards earlier in the year, and they tell Jennie all about performing on the night, meeting Garth Brooks and they share how it felt when they made …
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Baylen Leonard catches with one of the members of a multi-CMA Award winning, multi-platinum-selling band who have scored eight number ones on country radio... Matthew Ramsey from Old Dominion talks about their new album 'Memory Lane,' working with Megan Moroney and Blake Shelton and talks about his love of playing to UK country fans.…
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Baylen Leonard catches up with a multi-CMA Award Winning, Grammy Nominated artist who has scored 19 Number 1s over the last 13 years... Brian Kelley started out as the Florida half of Florida Georgia Line, and now his solo career is going from strength to strength. He talks about his forthcoming solo album, the hit song 'See You Next Summer' and ho…
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Baylen Leonard chats to the brilliant Charley Crockett ahead of his UK tour… Charley talks about his songs ‘I’m Just A Clown' and ‘Trinity River’ and he shares the journey that took him from busking in an alleyway near the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to recording his live album on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville……
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Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Alana Springsteen talks about how she knew she wanted to be an artist from the moment she picked up a guitar for the first time at seven years of age, and tells the story behind 'You Don't D…
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Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Cam talks about her hit songs 'Diane' and 'Burning House,' shares how it felt to be called in and the last minute to headline the festival, and tells Jennie her 'pinch-me' moments so far.…
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Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Jackson Dean talks about rising through the ranks of country music, what it's like playing to UK audiences, and why he thinks his hit 'Don't Come Lookin' resonates with his fans.…
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