Ink is one of country music’s most fascinating new figures: Born in Germany, raised in Georgia, she’s gone on to write with Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, and more. On this week’s episode of Nashville Now, Ink brings her swagger and joyful nature to the cabin to talk about her tremendous new EP Big Buskin’ . Ink says she’s “making a permanent mark,” and it’s hard to disagree. We also send our cameras backstage at the Ocean Calling festival to talk to Nelly about his country crossover career that just...
Nov 05, 2025•46 min
On this special bonus episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, we welcome Gretchen Wilson to the Nashville Now cabin to talk about CBS’s hot new competition series, The Road, created by Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan. Gretchen is the “tour manager” to the contestants and shows them the ropes of a life lived on a bus and on a stage. She also opens up about the enduring appeal of her signature hit, “Redneck Woman,” and how it changed the game more than 20 years ago. Country is Here…Nashvil...
Nov 04, 2025•37 min
Fans of real country music, this week’s episode of Nashville Now is for you. The legendary Jamey Johnson joins us in the Nashville Now cabin to talk about his no-cares-given career, from the time he didn’t play his hit “In Color” in concert to a wild decision to buy a golf course. Johnson also opens up about a brutal fall he took in 2010 that nearly derailed his songwriting and even affected his personality. Joshua Hedley, a fixture on Nashville’s Broadway stages, joins us too to talk about his ...
Oct 29, 2025•48 min
Horns up, music fans! This week on Nashville Now, we take a left turn into Nashville’s hard rock scene with very special guests Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the band Halestorm. Lzzy talks about why she and the group moved to Nashville, what it was like to play with Ozzy Osbourne at his final concert, and why she’s comfortable sharing her sexuality with fans. We also talk about late Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley’s ties to Nashville and recap all the surprise performances at this year’s Country Mus...
Oct 22, 2025•53 min
Don’t you think this outlaw bit’s done got out of hand? On this week’s no-holds-barred episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, we talk to the keeper of the outlaw country flame, Shooter Jennings, about the new album he produced on his dad, the legendary late rebel Waylon Jennings. We learn how Shooter found the tapes, why they’re so important to country music, and how the Grammy-winning producer put them all together. Shooter also tells us why he has such a “hard time” with Nashville a...
Oct 15, 2025•54 min
On this very special bonus episode of Nashville Now, we celebrate the legacy of John Prine with his widow Fiona Whelan Prine and country music legend Carlene Carter at one of Prine’s favorite Nashville haunts: Brown’s Diner. On what would have been Prine’s 79th birthday, Fiona Prine and Carter share stories about the creation of his album Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings, which was just reissued by Oh Boy Records in a 30th anniversary edition. It’s an emotional, poignant, and often humorous convers...
Oct 10, 2025•40 min
Buckle up! This week country powerhouse Lainey Wilson joins us fresh off the deluxe release of her album Whirlwind – and in the middle of her global tour. From becoming the first woman to host the CMA Awards solo since Reba McEntire in 1991 to headlining Stagecoach next year, Lainey opens up about how she juggles it all, what it took to get here, and where she’s headed next. We’re also joined by guitarist Andrew Leahey, whose road to Nashville stardom looks a little different from Lainey’s – but...
Oct 08, 2025•51 min
Country! Country! is the newly released album title of our guest this week, HARDY. In our conversation, he opens up about the near-fatal bus accident that changed his life three years ago, reflects on “Bro Country” and his friendship with Morgan Wallen, and even shares his love for the band Sleep Token. From death and murder ballads to unexpected laughs, this episode has it all. Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad...
Oct 01, 2025•49 min
And we’re back with another soul-stirring episode of Nashville Now! This week we’re joined by the incredible singer-songwriter Amanda Shires, who addresses the end of her marriage with Jason Isbell, as well as the reclamation of her independence on new album Nobody’s Girl . Nothing is off limits with Amanda. We’ll also further dissect the Gavin Adcock beef with Zach Bryan and pay tribute to a fallen Nashville legend. Country is Here…Nashville is Now Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, up...
Sep 24, 2025•38 min
Howdy, y’all. This week, Nashville Now digs into authenticity and country feuds with frequent Rolling Stone contributor, Josh Crutchmer. We also discuss the career arcs of cowboy singer Charley Crockett and rising star Dasha, and are joined by Dasha herself to walk us through her viral success and the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with it. Country is Here, Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Sep 17, 2025•43 min
Welcome back to Nashville Now. This week we’re joined by journalist Marissa R. Moss to dissect the 2025 CMA Awards nominations and snubs. We also chat with the charismatic leader of Old Crow Medicine Show, Ketch Secor, who dropped his new solo album, Story the Crow Told Me , earlier this summer. Secor shares his thoughts on his new public television job, the architectural landscape flaws of Nashville, and his commitment to gun control. Listen in! Country is Here, Nashville is Now. Check out our ...
Sep 10, 2025•44 min
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
Nashville Now is back, and this week we dive into the online feud between Gavin Adcock – our guest from last week – and Charley Crockett, who joins us on the pod this week. After Crockett shared his thoughts on authenticity in country music, Adcock fired back, calling him a “cosplay cowboy.” The two have been trading barbs for more than a week, and on this week’s episode Crockett shares more of his take on what constitutes country music, disputing the notion that “outlaw country” is a subgenre o...
Aug 27, 2025•38 min
This week’s episode of Nashville Now is red hot! Join us for a spicy conversation with Gavin Adcock, the singer/songwriter behind streaming hits like “A Cigarette” and “Need To,” as well as the new album Own Worst Enemy . The controversial country artist is routinely kicking up dust, taking aim at Zach Bryan during our interview, whom he recently called out for the way Bryan responded to a teenage fan on social media. Join our host & senior editor Joseph Hudak as he navigates all the chaos w...
Aug 20, 2025•53 min
This week on Nashville Now we’re joined not just by one, but TWO incredible women in Country Music. Marissa R. Moss, author, journalist and country connoisseur, joins our Host & Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak, to talk about TikTok, male-female duets, and why things aren't getting better for women in country. Then, we have a deep-dive, revealing conversation with Ashley Monroe, The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and member of Pistol Annies talks up her new album Tennessee Lightning , which i...
Aug 13, 2025•39 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
Join Rolling Stone Senior Editor Joseph Hudak 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 story at RollingStone...
Jul 30, 2025•35 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 your ad ...
Jul 23, 2025•34 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 16, 2025•1 min
