Music fans, and specifically pop fans, may know this week’s guest, who goes by “Clever,” from his feature with Post Malone on Justin Bieber’s 2020 hit “Forever.” But to country music listeners, Clever – born Joshua Huie – is mostly a complete unknown. The Alabama-born rapper is on a path to changing that and has the potential, and the struggle, to be the next Jelly Roll. Check out this week’s episode of Nashville Now as we dive into the history of country rap, why Taylor Swift was in Nashville l...
Sep 03, 2025•41 min
Legendary director Rob Reiner talks about the making of 1984's T his is Spinal Tap and the long-delayed new sequel, Sept. 12's Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues — plus much more — in an in-depth conversation with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2025•51 min
John Fogerty goes deep on Creedence Clearwater Revival's roots, mortality, A.I., Springsteen vs. Trump, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2025•55 min
Welcome back to Nashville Now. This week our Host & Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak, fills us in on the latest trends in Country music, from artists going sober and focusing on their spirituality, to others opening up new Honky Tonks and bars in a city near you. We’re also joined by Lukas Nelson, the legendary musician and son of Willie Nelson, to talk about his new album American Romance , getting his pilot’s license, leaving weed behind and so much more on this week’s episode. Country is here,...
Aug 06, 2025•36 min
We look back at Ozzy Osbourne's wild journey, with Kory Grow joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 03, 2025•56 min
Join Rolling Stone Senior Editor Joseph Hudak on NASHVILLE NOW as he dives deep into all things Gavin Adcock, as well as the legacy and influence of Ozzy Osbourne and heavy metal on country music. This week, comedian Dusty Slay joins us to talk about his new Netflix special Wet Heat , tell us why George Strait music is the perfect antidote for when the gummy kicks in, and reveal just what he thinks about Morgan Wallen’s brand of country music. Country is here, Nashville is Now. Get the full stor...
Jul 30, 2025•35 min
We go deep on the best indie rock of 2025 so far, touching on acts from Lifeguard to Wet Leg to Japanese Breakfast. Simon Vozick-Levinson joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2025•38 min
Listen to the debut episode of Nashville Now , Rolling Stone's newest podcast about all things country music hosted by Senior Editor Joseph Hudak. Our first episode looks at Willie Nelson’s subtle but clear message of support for immigrants this summer, and also features an interview with Margo Price , who releases her new album, Hard Headed Woman , on August 29th. We'll shout out the must-hear songs of the week and so much more on this week's episode of Nashville Now . Learn more about you...
Jul 23, 2025•35 min
We discuss Justin Bieber's strong new album Swag , with Jeff Ihaza and Brittany Spanos joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2025•39 min
Welcome to Nashville Now, Rolling Stone's newest podcast where Senior Editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music: Country. Each week we’ll break down the biggest stories in country, spotlight rising artists and legends alike, and deliver the must-hear songs. Tune in 7/23 and every Wednesday to follow. Country is here, Nashville is now. Available wherever you find podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rolling-stone-nashville-now/id1826878725 Learn more about your ad ...
Jul 16, 2025•45 sec
We take a deep dive into the career of Sabrina Carpenter, who releases her latest album, Man's Best Friend , Aug. 29. Angie Martoccio, who spent time with Carpenter for her recent Rolling Stone cover story, joins host Brian Hiatt for the conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 07, 2025•45 min
Bruce Springsteen just released a mammoth amount of unheard music on Tracks II: The Lost Albums — we go deep on all seven albums, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min
We look back at the lives and music of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Zara Larsson talks about her fierce ambition ("I want to be the number one!"), the creation of her upcoming new album Midnight Sun , the TikTok success of "Symphony," and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•53 min
Taylor Swift got her masters back — we break down her strategic victory, the best vault tracks, speculation about her next album, her revelations about Reputation and her debut, and much more, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2025•47 min
Tall Tales , Thom Yorke's new album with veteran electronic producer Mark Pritchard, is one of the best albums of the year so far. Pritchard sits down with host Brian Hiatt to go deep on taking a prog-tronic journey with Radiohead's frontman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 01, 2025•53 min
Why is President Trump calling for investigations into the world's biggest music stars? We look into a very weird battle, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2025•47 min
Rising R&B/pop singer (and actress) Coco Jones goes deep on child stardom via Disney; her controversial Britney Spears sample; learning from Aretha, Mariah, and Whitney; the journey to her great debut album; and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2025•58 min
Acts from Soundgarden to the White Stripes to Chubby Checker will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year — but there were also some eyebrow-raising exclusions. Rolling Stone's Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to try to get inside the heads of voters — and propose some possible solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2025•52 min
Jeff Goldblum isn't just a great actor — he's a gifted jazz piano player, too. In a wildly entertaining interview with host Brian Hiatt, Goldbum talks about his new album, Still Blooming , his hopes for the sequel Wicked : For Good , how he got Ariana Grande to sing with him, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2025•49 min
Spin Doctors have their first album out in 12 years, Face Full of Cake — and it's quite good. Lead singer Chris Barron joins host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the band's Nineties triumphs and mistakes, why he doesn't envy Phish, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt for a look at some of the latest developments in pop, from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's collaborative album to Lady Gaga's Mayhem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2025•51 min
A new book, Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival, is full of fascinating unearthed stories about the most important festival of the 1990s. Authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour join host Brian Hiatt to break down some of the book's best moments: Eddie Vedder joining the freak show, Sinead O'Connor freaking out Courtney Love, Nine Inch Nails' equipment literally melting down onstage, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Mar 30, 2025•55 min
Kirk Hammett, author of the new book The Collection: Kirk Hammett , looks back at his years in Metallica, hanging out with Kurt Cobain and Lou Reed, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Questlove, director of the excellent new documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) , dissects the greatness of Sly Stone, while also going deep on D'Angelo, Michael Jackson, and his own life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2025•50 min
Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to break down his list of terrible songs on great albums, from "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" to "Drunk and Hot Girls" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, author of the great new book Heartbreaker: A Memoir , shares untold stories from his collaborations with Tom Petty and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2025•53 min
Super-producer Andrew Watt shares behind-the-scenes tales of working with Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, and many more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•50 min
We dig into Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, and try to figure out why a great performance got some mixed reactions, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•42 min
Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, goes deep on backstage secrets from this year's show with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min
