Baylen Leonard catches up with a man who has been taking country radio by storm with his hit single 'Truth About You,' as well as scoring a US Number 1 with Chris Young, touring with Luke Bryan and releasing a brand-new 20 track album. It's been a massive year for Mitchell Tenpenny, and in this episode, he tells Baylen all about it.
Baylen catches up with one of country music's most exciting rising stars, Bailey Zimmerman, to learn how he went from stringing pipelines in the woods to playing a show with Luke Combs and climbing the country charts, even though he's new to singing and song-writing...
On this episode of Country Music Talk, Baylen Leonard chats to multi-platinum, multi-award-winning, record-breaking singer-songwriter and actress LeAnn Rimes about what it was like having a hit as a teenager, what it’s like being behind one of the biggest songs of the nineties and how she put together her new, genre-spanning nineteenth studio album, God's Work...
Baylen catches up with one of country music's most exciting rising stars, Callista Clark. After a year that has seen her play C2C, release her debut album and go on a sold-out UK tour with Brett Young, Callista reflects on her career, opens up about being a Grand Ole Opry regular and talks about her festive single 'Please Come Home For Christmas.'
Baylen Leonard catches up with Kentucky Country Star Elvie Shane to find out what's so special about UK audiences, the 3-minute song that sent him to number 1 and changed his life, and what it was like making his Grand Ole Opry debut. He also tells Baylen all about eating a 3-course meal on top of a London bus.
Matt Stell joins Baylen in the studio to talk about touring with Elvie Shane, what it was like playing C2C in March 2022, and how he feels to be coming back to the UK to play the main stage next year. He also shares the story behind his song 'Man Made,' and tells Baylen what his 'pinch-me' moments are in his career journey so far. Plus, they talk mushy peas and English pints...
The Award-Winning Canadian Country Music sensation Tenille Townes joins Baylen in the studio to talk about what it was like rocking the main stage at C2C, how lockdown provided the space and inspiration for her new EP 'Masquerades,' and how she sang live on stage with Shania Twain when she was a child... Also, find out about the creature comfort that keeps her going when she's out on the road...
Country music sensation Breland joins Baylen to talk about changing attitudes in the industry, what it was like playing C2C as his first ever overseas performance and shares a remarkable story about the day Garth Brooks invited him over for a chat. He also talks about his star-studded album 'Cross Country' and his LOVE for the UK.
After scoring no fewer than six CMA nominations and being announced as one of the acts playing the main stage at C2C 2023, Baylen catches up with country music superstar Lainey Wilson. They talk about her new album Bell Bottom Country, what it's like working on Yellowstone and the importance of never forgetting your roots...
After her breakthrough single 'More Hearts Than Mine' earned widespread award nominations in 2020, Ingrid Andress is back with a brand-new album called 'Good Person.' She tells Baylen all about being unconventional in Nashville, how she told Keith Urban he couldn't record one of her songs, and how her life-experiences have shaped her song writing. Plus, she shares plans to bring her tour to the UK.
In this episode, Baylen is joined by one of the biggest names in Country Music, Shania Twain. She’s sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time across any genre and she’s back with a brand-new single ‘Waking Up Dreaming.’ She reflects on finding fame, her Las Vegas residency and what it’s like being a female artist in country music. Plus, find out which poster she had on her bedroom wall growing up, and what her favourite cocktail is.
CMA Award Winning, Country Chart Topping superstar Jon Pardi tells Baylen all about the music that has influenced him and shares his plans to tour the UK in 2023. He also talks about what it's like to go on the road with such names as Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley and talks about his new album, Mr. Saturday Night.
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.
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…
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Sara Evans about what it’s like being in the UK for the first time in over 20 years and how country music is becoming a family affair.
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.
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.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with LOCASH on their first ever visit to the UK. They tell Jennie about working with the Beach Boys and share details of a musical cruise that’s on the cards in the near future.
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…
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.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with multi-Grammy nominated Brandy Clark to find out what it’s like working with artists like Kacey Musgraves, and how it feels to be back in the UK to perform for fans.
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.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Lindsay Ell to discuss her inspirations, what it’s like touring with the Cadillac Three, and finds out what it’s like to be served a slice of strawberry cake by Shania Twain.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Priscilla Block about how she’s worked every job going before making it as a musician, and she shares the story of the day she met Taylor Swift.
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.
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 ...
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.
Carrie Underwood is one of the biggest names in Country Music, in this episode Carrie joins Baylen to talk about her new album ‘Denim & Rhinestones’. Carrie reflects on the creative process of putting this album together, what it’s like to be back in the UK and memories of performing at Glastonbury back in 2019. Plus, find out what happened when Carrie had to rescue an actual armadillo! Yes, you read that right.
Luke Combs is back on the podcast talking to Baylen Leonard about his brand new album, Growin' Up. Luke also reflects on headlining the C2C Festival in 2022, how his performance in London nearly didn't happen and how he managed to get his friend Ed Sheeran on stage with him to duet. Plus Baylen also finds out when Luke is planning on coming back to the U.K. for a full headline tour and they look back on the people who supported Luke when he was starting out in Country Music.
Yola joins Baylen Leonard in the Absolute Radio Country studios to talk about her starring role in the hit movie Elvis. Yola is a hugely successful singer-songwriter who has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards for her albums 'Stand For Myself' and 'Walk Through Fire'. Originally from Bristol in the U.K. she now lives in Nashville and is rooted in the musical community in Tennessee. Yola is starring as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann’s musical drama Elvis, which explores the life of E...
