Jim Casey talks with Kelleigh Bannen about her Irish name, her podcast series, This Nashville Life, what it means to be a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country class, her new single, “Church Clothes,” working on new music and more. Show Participants Kelleigh Bannen Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Kelleigh Bannen’s website Listen…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with good ol’ boy Colt Ford about how there is more luck in music than there is in golf, his sixth studio album, Love Hope Faith, collaborating with “anybody that’s not afraid to doing something cool,” never having a song in the Top 20, losing weight, and more. Show Participants Colt Ford Jim Casey, NCD…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Kelsea Ballerini about how busy she has been lately, the magic of her single, “Peter Pan,” the 2-year anniversary of the release of her debut album, The First Time, being the first solo female artist in the history of the world who’s first three songs all reached No. 1, her upcoming sophomore…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Kristian Bush about his transition from being a member of a duo—first with Billy Pilgrim and then Sugarland—to being a solo artist, receiving validation for his first solo album, Southern Gravity, from fans and critics, his new song, “Sing Along,” upcoming new album, producing Lindsay Ell’s new EP, Worth the Wait,…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Cole Swindell about his string of consecutive No. 1 singles, being a fan of Dierks Bentley from his first album, writing “Flatliner” specifically for Dierks with Jaron Boyer and Matt Bronleewe, touring with Dierks and Jon Pardi, gives us a little spoken word “Flatliner” performance and more. Show Participants Cole Swindell Jim Casey,…… MORE
Lisa talks with Michael Tyler about how he got started songwriting, discovering he was related to the Jimmy Rogers, co-writing Dierks Bentley’s No. 1 song, “Somewhere on a Beach,” his new album, 317, his latest single, “They Can’t See” and more. Show Participants Michael Tyler Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Michael Tyler’s website…… MORE
Lisa talks with 2016 Nash Next Challenge winner Todd O’Neill about his experience competing in and being named the winner of Nash Next 2016, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, the song-selecting process, his debut single, “Love Again,” and more. Show Participants Todd O’Neill Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Todd O’Neill’s…… MORE
Lisa talks with Michael Ray about the importance of creating memorable moments onstage for his fans, his No. 1 song, “Think a Little Less,” his upcoming new album, what he learned while touring with Darius Rucker, his brief cameo on Nashville, and more. Show Participants Michael Ray Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links &…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with The Railers about how they met, their experience playing in pubs, finding their sound, opening for Sara Evans, their new single, “11:59 (Central Standard Time)” and more. Show Participants The Railers Cassandra Lawson Jonathan Lawson Jordan Lawson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links The Railers’ website Watch: The Railers…… MORE
Lisa talks with Sunny Sweeney about getting through life’s challenges with sarcasm and humor, how great Lori McKenna is at songwriting, not being discounted because she’s a woman, being successful because she’s as good as or better than any man, her new album, Trophy, and more. Show Participants Sunny Sweeney Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show…… MORE
Henry Winkler refused to let his daughter do reality TV. Once, when a producer came to their house, he told him, quote, “I can suggest some really good restaurants, [but] my daughter is not doing your show.” One of the funniest things to come from the show was George Strait’s reaction to the performances. Someone…
Post Malone just announced his Big [Butt] Stadium Tour featuring Jelly Roll, with special guest Sierra Ferrell. It’s Post’s first-ever stadium tour. The Big [Butt] Stadium Tour’s General tickets go on sale Tuesday. But if you want early access, you might still have time to sign up for the artist presale. And then you can…