Jennie Longdon catches up with the two biggest global stars in country music, hosts of the ACM Awards 2023, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. They look ahead to the Academy of Country Music Awards, sharing some secrets about what we can expect on the night and talking about how they feel about the brand new artists rising through the ranks of country...
Baylen is joined by a Canadian Country Superstar… She’s a number 1 singer-songwriter, an award-winning actress and she’s worked with some of country music’s biggest names; Kenny Chesney, Dustin Lynch and Lainey Wilson...Mackenzie Porter talks all about growing up on a ranch, starting out in Nashville, her C2C debut AND her brand-new single, 'Chasing Tornadoes.'
Baylen is joined by one of the most exciting new voices in country music, a singer-songwriter whose rise began in 2019 with the platinum-selling single 'My Truck.' Since then he's released his debut album and collaborated with some of country's biggest names - Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban. He tells Baylen about why he loves UK audiences and how he's looking forward to bringing his show to The Long Road.
Baylen is joined by a rising star of country music who first graced our screens on The Voice back in 2015...After racking up many millions of streams of his music, he’s now climbing the country charts with his latest single, 'Wild As Her.' Corey Kent talks about growing up in Oklahoma, his next big project and how he's returned to music after spending the covid years laying pavement...
Baylen catches up with country superstars Midland who tell him all about the process of song writing, how taking time off helps them recharge their creativity, and how 'at home' they feel in UK pubs...
Kentucky born and bred and raised on old-school country music, Chase McDaniel is a rising star who has been making waves with his songs 'Drop Your Tailgate,' and 'Your Daughter.' He tells Baylen how his grandparents sent him on the journey to becoming a country singer, and what it's like meeting his idols.
Nashville Native and number one hitmaker Mitchell Tenpenny catches up with Baylen Leonard in the Absolute Radio Country Studio to talk about his huge chart success, how it felt to play C2C, and how he proposed to his wife in a dive bar in front of all her friends and family...
She's had a number 1 album, racked up millions of streams of her music and toured with names like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban... Now, Lindsay Ell sits down with Baylen to reflect on her recent C2C Main Stage Show, the moment she found out that she'd got the gig supporting Shania Twain on tour and how it felt opening up to her fans about her eating disorder...
Baylen catches up with the host of Country Music Television in the US, award-winning TV and radio presenter, published author and friend to the stars of country music...Cody Allan talks about having the best job in the world, how he still gets nervous in the presence of big names, and openly shares his experience of coming out...
Baylen Leonard catches up with the stars of the show My Kind Of Country on Apple TV+ who are joining forces to find new, up and coming country talent from across the globe… Mickey Guyton, Orville Peck, Jimmie Allen tell Baylen all about the new show...
Luke Combs talks to Baylen Leonard about his brand-new album Gettin' Old, his massive world tour that's coming to the UK this autumn, and how discovering new music and supporting new artists is just as important to him as ever. He also reflects on the old days he used to spend hanging out with Lainey Wilson, writing songs and eatin' snacks in her trailer in a Nashville parking lot...
Baylen Leonard catches up with a CMA Award Winning artist who has had 4 number 1s at country radio, scored gold singles, platinum singles, multi-platinum singles... Jordan Davis looks back on getting started as a performer, and shares what's next in 2023...
Baylen is joined by country superstars Lady A, who reflect on how their music has transcended genres over the last 17 years and share how proud they are to have been part of the C2C Festival for the last decade. They also talk openly about their solo projects and plans to return to the UK for a tour...
Baylen Leonard catches up with a giant of country music - an artist who has racked up 20 number 1s, 6 Top 10 albums and written for some of the genre's biggest stars including Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Russell Dickerson. Thomas Rhett reflects on his career, his song writing, the importance of family, and how it feels to headline C2C.
Baylen Leonard catches up with a singer-songwriter and social media sensation who has gone from playing to her hometown crowds in Massachusetts to supporting Kelsea Ballerini on tour. Georgia Webster talks about her new EP, her latest single and the news that she'll be playing The Long Road Festival in the UK this summer...
Baylen Leonard is joined by Lily Pearl Black, who talks all about following in the footsteps of her famous father, Clint, her new EP and plans to come to the UK...
After a 13-year break from recording music, Miko Marks exploded back onto the music scene in 2021 to critical acclaim with the album 'Our Country.' Since then, she's sold-out shows, made her Grand Ole Opry debut and released another album, 'Feel Like Going Home.' She tells Baylen all about her incredible journey...
Ben Earle from The Shires catches up with five-time Grammy winner, all-round icon and best-selling female artist in country music history, Shania Twain. They chat all about her new album 'Queen Of Me,' the tour that sees her play Glasgow, London, Manchester and more, and why being bold and taking chances is the secret to success.
They burst onto the country music scene on The X Factor 10 years ago, and have become famous for their silky, stellar harmonies and upbeat country songs... Restless Road have been on tour with Kane Brown, and they've got a brand new single out. They tell Baylen all about it.
She's racked up millions of streams of her viral hit 'Tennessee Orange,' has been named '2023 Artist of the Year' by Amazon and is continuing her climb of the US Country Charts... Megan Moroney tells Baylen all about a whirlwind year and her Grand Ole Opry debut...
Since winning The Voice in 2013, Danielle Bradbery has released multiple gold-selling singles and joined the likes of Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown and Miranda Lambert on tour. She catches up with Baylen to reflect on a decade in country music and talk about her sassy new single, 'A Special Place.'
He's scored 20 country number ones over the last decade, his voice is part of the very fabric of country radio, but in 2023 Tyler Hubbard is set to experience a first - he's releasing his debut solo album telling his story. He tells Baylen all about it...
He's had multiple number 1 singles, a number 1 album, he's been all over country radio with hits like 'One Mississippi,' 'Like I Love Country Music' and 'Thank God,' and he's just finished a run of sold out shows in Glasgow, Birmingham and London... Kane Brown catches up with Baylen about duetting with his wife Katelyn and opens up about the challenges of growing up in Tennessee.
He's written 12 Number 1 singles, toured with the likes of Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line and recorded a hit with Lainey Wilson... In this episode, Baylen catches up with Hardy about making the move from songwriter to artist, the story behind 'Wait In The Truck' and his plans to come to the UK...
Baylen chats to a singer-songwriter who has had a number 1 single on country radio, released a total of four albums, played C2C and sold out shows all across the UK…Kip Moore is returning in 2023 for a tour which will see him play London’s most iconic venue; the Royal Albert Hall…
Baylen chats to an artist who exploded onto the country music scene in 2022 with a song that caught the attention of country fans the world over. Jackson Dean talks about the success of 'Don't Come Lookin,' his latest single 'Fearless' and how excited he is to be playing Highways at The Royal Albert Hall this spring...
Baylen catches up with an artist who spent the start of his career working as an Elvis Presley tribute act, before finding himself playing the part of the ‘King’ on the CMT Show Sun Records… After moving to Nashville to work on his music, Drake Milligan has become a familiar face on America’s Got Talent and now he’s been taking country radio by storm...He shares his story, and his plans for 2023, with Baylen.
Baylen Leonard catches up with the man who gave us one of the biggest songs of Summer 2022, and blew up a brand-new truck in the process... Dylan Scott talks about making a name for himself in Nashville, how the pandemic led him to start a garbage disposal business and he shares his aspirations in the world of acting.
In this episode, Baylen catches up with a singer songwriter who had a HUGE year in 2022...Nate Smith scored a Gold Certified single, made his Grand Ole Opry debut and announced his debut album. Nate reflects on an incredible year and looks ahead to his album release and his appearance at C2C in 2023...
In this episode Baylen Leonard catches up with one of the biggest acts in the UK Country Music Scene - Ward Thomas. Catherine and Lizzy tell him all about how writing music in Nashville helped them to take their song writing in a new direction on their latest album, 'Music in the Madness,' and they share their plans to tour the UK in 2023. They also talk about their enormous menagerie of animals...
