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Country Music Talk

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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!
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Episodes

The Long Road Festival 2023: Alana Springsteen

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 Deserve A Country Song.'

Sep 01, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 104

The Long Road Festival 2023: Blackberry Smoke

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... Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke talks about how it feels to be performing in the UK and talks about the new single 'Dig A Hole.'

Sep 01, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 103

The Long Road Festival 2023: Breland

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... Breland shares his love for the UK, talks about supporting Shania Twain on her 'Queen Of Me' World Tour and looks ahead to his own UK headline tour.

Sep 01, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 102

The Long Road Festival 2023: Cam

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.

Sep 01, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 101

The Long Road Festival 2023: Caylee Hammack

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... Caylee Hammack shares the story behind her new song 'That Dog,' and talks about the day that Luke Bryan called her up while she was gardening.

Sep 01, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 100

The Long Road Festival 2023: Chapel Hart

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... Chapel Hart share the story of how America's Got Talent helped launch their career, and how it felt when Dolly Parton said she liked their original song.

Sep 01, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 99

The Long Road Festival 2023: Jackson Dean

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.

Sep 01, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 98

The Long Road Festival 2023: Jordan Harvey

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...Jordan Harvey talks about how it felt to make his Grand Ole Opry Debut in a kilt, and shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Scotland to getting signed in Nashville.

Sep 01, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 97

The Long Road Festival 2023: Megan Moroney

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... Megan Moroney discusses her runaway hit 'Tennessee Orange,' and shares how it's felt to perform for UK audiences for the first time.

Sep 01, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 96

The Long Road Festival 2023: Rissi Palmer

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... Rissi Palmer shares how she feels to be back at the festival and talks about the incredible up and coming artists she has brought along this year.

Sep 01, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 95

The Long Road Festival 2023: Tenille Arts

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... Tenille Arts reflects on her C2C debut and shares which artists have influenced her career the most.

Sep 01, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Sam Palladio - August 2023

Baylen catches up with the star of hit TV show Nashville, Sam Palladio. Sam tells the story of landing the role of Gunnar Scott and how it changed his life, shares news of his forthcoming new music and looks ahead to the Nashville Reunion Tour which is coming to the UK this October. He also talks about walking the boards of London's West End in 'Oklahoma' this summer...

Aug 25, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Shania Twain - August 2023

Baylen Leonard catches up with Shania Twain, who tells him why playing Nashville was one of the most special nights on her Queen Of Me World Tour so far... She’ll also talk about how Dolly Parton inspired her to be herself as she was starting out in country music, and looks ahead to her UK tour dates next month…

Aug 20, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Maren Morris

Baylen catches up with Grammy Award Winning country music superstar Maren Morris to talk about supporting The Chicks on tour, her album Humble Quest and how she loves the UK so much she spent an entire month on holiday here.

Aug 04, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Tenille Arts - July 2023

Baylen Leonard catches up with an artist who has scored a Number 1 single, achieved half a billion streams AND toured with names like Lady A and Scotty McCreery...Tenille Arts looks ahead to playing The Long Road Festival this summer, talks about her forthcoming album and reflects on making the move from Canada to Nashville.

Jul 28, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Kezia Gill

Baylen Leonard catches up with UK country music sensation Kezia Gill. They discuss her new album, what it's like being on the same bill as Bruce Springsteen and how it felt to play the Bluebird Cafe AND the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Jul 26, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Brad Paisley

Baylen catches up with country music icon Brad Paisley to find out about his new single 'So Many Summers,' the new album he's currently working on and his love for performing in the UK.

Jul 12, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 86

When Dave Met Dolly

Dave Berry catches up with global country music icon, Dolly Parton to find out about her brand-new album Rockstar, her new book and he discovers what she would have done if she hadn't made it in music... Plus, Dolly reveals that her beloved husband Carl isn't actually the biggest fan of country music...

Jul 09, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Eli Young Band

Baylen catches up with a band who have been making country music for over twenty years... They've had eight chart hits, four number 1 singles and this summer they're coming to play in the UK for the first time with shows in Manchester, London, Glasgow and they'll be playing at The Long Road Festival. INTRO: This is Absolute Radio Country, I’m Baylen Leonard and today I’m joined by one of the founding members of a country music band who have been making music for over twenty years… It all started...

Jul 07, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Brandy Clark

Baylen chats to multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, performer and composer Brandy Clark. They talk about her new self-titled album, her hit Broadway musical Shucked that's coming to the West End in 2024, and discuss the broad range of hits she's written for other artists...

Jun 23, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Jordan Harvey

Baylen Leonard catches up with a rising star of country music who grew up in Scotland listening to the likes of Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers before moving to Nashville to make a name for himself. Jordan Harvey talks all about his debut EP, his single 'Along For The Ride' and how it felt to make his Grand Ole Opry Debut.

Jun 16, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Charles Esten

Baylen Leonard catches up with one of the most recognizable stars of the hit TV show Nashville, Charles Esten, also known as Deacon Claybourne. He tells Baylen all about what it was like working on the show, looks ahead to his debut album AND talks about the Nashville Reunion Tour which is coming to the UK this autumn...

Jun 09, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Caylee Hammack

Baylen Leonard catches up with a self-taught singer-songwriter who learned her craft singing along with the radio before moving to Nashville and starting out on a career that's seen her work with the likes of Ashley McBryde and Chris Stapleton. Caylee Hammack reflects on her C2C debut, tells Baylen all about her new single 'History Of Repeating,' and looks ahead to playing The Long Road Festival this summer.

Jun 02, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Tenille Townes - May 2023

Baylen catches up with an artist who has not only played the main stage at C2C and toured the UK, but will also be supporting Shania Twain on her Queen Of Me Tour... Tenille Townes talks about her new single with Bryan Adams and how she can't wait to return to the UK to play The Long Road Festival this summer.

May 26, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Highways 2023: Kip Moore

Baylen Leonard catches up with the headline act of the first ever Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, Kip Moore. He talks about living in the moment as a musician, his commitment to UK country fans and how playing the Royal Albert Hall has always been on his bucket list.

May 25, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Highways 2023: Morgan Wade

Baylen catches up with Morgan Wade backstage at the Highways Festival at The Royal Albert Hall. They talk about her love of UK fans, what it was like performing with Alanis Morissette at the CMT Awards and tells Baylen all about her latest single, 'Psychopath.'

May 24, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Highways 2023: Jackson Dean

Baylen Leonard catches up with Jackson Dean backstage at The Royal Albert Hall ahead of his show at the first ever Highways Festival. Jackson reflects on the song that changed his life, his first trip to the UK and how much he's looking forward to playing The Long Road Festival later this year...

May 23, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Highways 2023: Stephen Wilson Jr

Baylen Leonard catches up with singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr backstage at one of the world's most iconic venues; The Royal Albert Hall. He reflects on playing the first ever Highways Festival, what it means to be an artist, and on how far he's come in the last few years.

May 23, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Mental Health Awareness Week - Chase McDaniel & Danielle Bradbery

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Baylen Leonard catches up with two country music stars who have openly struggled with their mental health. Danielle Bradbery and Chase McDaniel share their experiences with anxiety, and tell Baylen how important it is to talk about how you're feeling. If you need more help or advice on how your own mental health, head to absoluteradio.co.uk/timetolisten

May 15, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Tim McGraw

Baylen is joined by an artist who has had 10 number 1 albums, 46 number 1 songs and won no fewer than 10 Grammy Awards. Tim McGraw talks all about his career longevity, the power of great song writing, and his brand-new single 'Standing Room Only.' He also tells Baylen all about what it was like working with his wife Faith Hill on the set of Paramount's 1883.

May 12, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 73
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