Talk to Chuck with Chuck Wicks

Chuck, Sami and Abby talk about recent new stories including: Taylor Swift's sold out stadium shows in Nashville, Old Dominion is back out on the road, the Key West Songwriters Festiva just happenedl, Morgan Wallen canceled his show last minute and a big star is selling their Nashville home for $4.5M.  Chuck also talks about the music festival in Vegas that his wife Kasi went to and what events are going on in Nashville during CMA Fest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck predicts the winners of the 2023 ACM Awards and Abby either agrees or disagrees with his picks!  He goes through the list of nominations for each category including Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Duo of the Year, Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck, Sami and Abby are all back together!  They talk about a variety of topics including: the ACM Awards, Dolly and Garth being the hosts, CMA Fest, and more.  Chuck also admitted he finally got BROtox...but he knows nothing about it.  And he asks Sami and Abby their opinions on living next door to your parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Abby talk about recent country music news stories and they address the tragedy that happened at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN on March 27th where 6 innocent people lost their lives.  RIP Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, William Kinney, Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, Mike Hill.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Sami talk about Kelsea Ballerini's new EP and whether they are #TeamKelsea or #Team Morgan.  Chuck gives the behind the scenes of hosting and performing at The Opry and the full circle moment he had with Gary Levox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Sami went to the Nashville Predators hockey game to watch Abby sing the National Anthem and they talk about how she did and Chuck rates her performance. They also talk about their plans for Valentine's Day, why Chuck has been sleeping on the couch, the song he's been playing nonstop, Sami's career plans and which actor showed up to Chuck's SuperBowl watch party!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Wills came on the podcast to talk about his new EP that just came out, his songs that were also recorded by other artists and if he had any songs that he passed on that later became hits.  Mark also shares how many times he's played the Opry and you won't believe the number.  You can follow Mark on all social media at: @MarkWillsMusic.  (And it will have a blue check mark next to it!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chuck talks about his terrible experience while trying to buy tickets on Ticketmaster!  Chuck, Sami and Abby go over country music news, Chuck was asked to host the Opry and he says he ordered a new couch but the girls don't believe him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck, Sami and Abby went through listener reviews on Apple and three winners were chosen to win $100 each!  If we read your review, message Abby on Instagram @abby.anderson1_.  If you don't have IG, text 615-295-8853.  And don't worry...we will be doing another giveaway soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's wife, Kasi, stopped by the podcast this week!  Chuck and Kasi address her recent girls trip to watch Georgia play in the Championship.  Kasi talks about her clothing line with sister in law Brittany and how to find out if you're in a toxic relationship.  The crew has a lot of exciting things coming up...Sami is going on tour with Old Dominion, Abby is singing the National Anthem at a hockey game on Feb 13th, you can watch the Super Bowl at Woolworth and Chuck is playing at the Opry Feb 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first episode we've recorded from our new location- The Woolworth Theatre in downtown Nashville!  Keep listening to hear the date of our first LIVE recording with a guest in studio, which is TBD!  On this episode, Chuck, Sami and Abby talk about the GA vs TCU football game, Sami's celeb crush, the time Chuck was invited to Taylor Swift's birthday party, and who our dream guests for the podcast are.  Chuck also talks to new artist Logan Crosby who is going on tour with Megan Moroney.   Don't forget to go to Apply podcast, rate and write a review to be entered to win $100!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck, Sami and Abby are back and ready for 2023!  Chuck wants to know if he should be upset about something his wife did and he talks about some of the upcoming changes on the podcast in 2023!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year y'all! We're excited and ready for a new year!  And we have a couple awesome changes coming to Talk To Chuck in the new year, so listen Monday to hear what we have planned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The common theme of this episode is "It Only Takes One."  Chuck, Sami and Abby talk about the red flags on dating apps and how guys are catfishing women.  Chuck shares the details of his movie premiere event this Sunday to raise money for St. Jude!   You can get tickets at woolworththeatre.com.  Sami shares some exciting job news and Chucks runs through the latest country news. Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's co-host of Shiner's came on the podcast to talk about working with Chuck, starring on Broadway and she's been in several Hallmark movies!  She also shares the story of what made her move to Nashville after being in NYC for 15 years.  Laura also has a new EP out now!  And the big question....Did Chuck pay Sami and Abby for losing his bet?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween!!  Chuck's been super busy with the opening of his new show- Shiner's Nashville.  He brings on four special guests, fans that he's known since 2007, to give live reviews of the show and what you can expect to see.  They also reveal the weirdest merch item he used to sell back in the day!  Chuck also talks about recent country music news and what he's going to be for Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck teases what will be on the new episode of Talk To Chuck Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck has been working hard preparing for the opening of his new theater show...which is this week!  Chuck and Abby talk about what you can expect to see at the show, the celebrity bowling tournament on FOX that Chuck's bowling in and Abby has made an executive decision on how the podcast will go for the rest of the year! Visit ShinersNashville.com for tickets and info!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Another Ladies Night episode with artist Brenna Bone!  Brenna came by to chat with Sami and Abby about the huge hometown show she has this weekend.  She talks about being an artist grinding it out while she works a 9 to 5.  She talks about the songwriting process, what it means to be playlisted, who inspires her and what her career goals are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in February of 2021, new artist Ashley Cooke came on Talk to Chuck and a lot has changed since then!  She has since signed a record deal and has a new song out with Brett Young.  Listen back to hear Ashley talking about her career goals that are now becoming a reality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby and Sami share some life updates and they make their new music picks, read through your texts and share the latest country music news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck, Sami and Abby are back together again!  They talk about recent country news stories and Chuck has an exciting/crazy announcement about his new role at the Woolworth Theatre.  He also shares a special code for listeners to buy early access to a Shiners Nashville show. (Tickets go on sale to the public July 28th.) Visit shinersnashville.com for tickets!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck is getting ready to open his theater and traveling the world so today is a Sami and Abby Takeover episode!  They talk about 4th of July, Abby's solo trip to Key West, country music news and they share their favorite songs out right now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Sami talk about the Kenny Chesney show in Nashville, what they've been up to lately, country music news and Chuck reads Talk to Chuck reviews.  Shaun Silva joins the episode half way through to talk about his role on Kenny's tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the biggest weeks for country music fans...It's CMA Fest week!  It all kicks off tonight at the Celebrity Softball game benefiting Folds of Honor that Chuck is playing in.  He's also playing in Craig Campbell's Celebrity Cornhole Challenge on Tuesday.  Chuck goes through the daily lineups of CMA Fest and when you can watch him play.  Visit cmafest.com for the full lineup! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck tries to call Jimmie Allen to get the details on his new collab with JLo called "On My Way."  Chuck, Sami and Abby also talk about the latest news in country music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whole gang is back together because Sami is in town this week!  Chuck, Sami and Abby all make their picks for New Music Monday with music from Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Midland and Jon Pardi.  Chuck also talks about the new Melorosa Wine Club, upcoming tours and Shiners Nashville has an official poster!   Chuck also tries calling someone 5 times and they never answer...so he may be blocked. Find out how you can win tickets to Kenny's Nashville show this weekend!!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visit themulehouse.com to get tickets to Chuck's show this Thursday! Thompson Square, Michael Ray, Craig Campbell and more will be there!  All of the proceeds go to Special Forces Charitable Trust! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck talks about the RV trip he just went on with his family, Abby shares how iHeart Country Festival went this past weekend in Austin, Chuck gives Abby a first look at the poster artwork for Shiners, and they make their New Music picks.  Plus, Chuck has another bowling update to brag...I mean talk about ha ha. Follow Chuck @chuckwicks Abby- @abby.anderson1_   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck, Sami and Abby start off with new music from Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots, Cole Swindell and Brett Eldredge.  They also talk about why Elon Musk bought Twitter, which artists put on the best stadium shows, and Chuck's upcoming show- Voices for Valor- on May 19th.  Relating to the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial going on, Chuck shares some wild stories about crazy exes. Vote for your favorite New Music Monday pick by texting 615-295-8853! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special New Music Monday!! Chuck just released a new EP, so we play clips of the songs and he shares stories behind the songs.  He also might be overthinking something about his song "Old With You," so he asks Sami and Abby what they think.  If you want to see Chuck perform live, he has a show coming up next month just outside of Nashville! Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks Sami Shea- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sami has been living her best life on the road at her new job with Blue Chair Bay Rum on Kenny Chesney's Tour.  She tells us about living on a bus and how she's met a lot of Talk To Chuck listeners!!  Follow her on Instagram to see her new gig! Chuck- @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sami, Abby and Shaun Silva answer all the questions about country music: first country concert, best song ever written, favorite song, song that describes your life, nice artist you've worked with, go-to karaoke song, and artist you're dying to meet.  They also make their song choices for New Music Monday with music from Maren Morris, Boy Named Banjo and HARDY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner of Tacklebox Films, Shaun Silva, joins us to talk about directing Kenny Chesney's latest music video for his song "Everyone She Knows."  He shares the casting process for the main character in the video and what it was like traveling from Vegas to the Grand Canyon through Big Sur and the Redwood forests to get some of the best shots.  Kenny also did something amazing during the video shoot that really speaks volumes to his character. Follow Shaun on Instagram @shaunmfsilva See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck has a big announcement about the residency show that is coming to the Woolworth Theatre, Abby shares a crazy story about her boyfriend and Sami got a new job!! Chuck, Sami and Abby also talk about awards shows and make their picks for New Music Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer/songwriter Drake White is on this episode! He has a new album out called The Optimystic. He talks about the musical influences of the album and shares stories behind the songs. Drakes had a stroke while on stage in 2019 and he tells the story and how he came out much stronger because of it. He also talks about his wife's health issues and their struggle with infertility, what he's learned from going through tough times and how he knows music is what he was born to do. Drake is joining Whiskey Myers on their WHISKEY MYERS IS A COMIN' TOUR this month and he's headlining THE OPTIMYSTIC TOUR later this year. Follow Drake on Instagram @drakewhitestomp Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Decker loves country music. He grew up listening to country and he's married to country singer Jessie James Decker. Chuck and Eric have known each other for years and their bromance is still going strong. Eric talks about playing football in the NFL (Broncos, Jets, Titans) and what it was like to play with some of the best quarterbacks in history - Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow. Abby is a big fan and he even signs something for her. Now that Eric is retired from football, he is helping his wife Jessie run their women's clothing store, Kittenish. Chuck asks him how he's involved with Kittenish, future plans for the store, and if a TV show with his family is in the works. Eric also talks about how his kids are his number one priority and he loves being a hands-on dad.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From now on, when we have a guest in studio, we're going to add that episode to Chuck's Facebook page so you can watch! (And yes, Chuck finally gave Abby his FB password ha) Chuck also goes through the list of the shortest marriages in country music and a few of them might surprise you! Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck, Sami and Abby talk about one of the biggest events in country radio that happened last week in Nashville- CRS and Abby's version of the National Anthem made it on the country charts. Chuck also goes through the latest news in country music and the crew makes their song picks for New Music Monday with music by Craig Campbell, Jon Pardi and Justin Moore. Sami and Abby also talk about their grand entrance at the Opry to watch Chuck perform. You can vote for you favorite by texting 615-295-8853! Follow Chuck @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck had a prior engagement (he was playing at the Opry- no big deal) during this episode, so Sami and Abby took over this episode! The girls talk about the ACM Awards nominations and performances, life updates, the Super Bowl, the latest news in country music and they make their picks for New Music Monday with songs by Maddie & Tae, Larry Fleet and Adam Doleac. Chuck calls in from backstage at the Opry to tell us all about his show and you won't believe how many times he has played the Opry! Text us if you have any topics you want us to talk about in the future! 615-295-8853 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck, Sami and Abby share their New Music Monday picks with music by Ingrid Andress, Caitlyn Smith, and Nate Smith. Chuck also talks about the ACM Awards, the richest American Idol singers and the future of duo Flordia Georgia Line in our Country Music News segment and we share our country music hype songs. We want your feedback on the best New Music Monday song AND what guests we should have on the podcast! Text us! 615-295-8853 Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck, Sami and Abby make their picks for New Music Monday with music from Brett Young, Thomas Rhett and Danielle Bradbery. We also call a listener to talk about our last episode where Chuck described his experience with Donald Trump. And we talk about big news in country music and Sami has a major life update to share. Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck talks about his experience meeting former president Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck wants to try something new moving forward! Listeners can text us what you want us to talk about on our next episode and we may address it on a future episode! The number is 615-295-8853. We also need your feedback on whether we should put out the episode where Chuck met former president, Donald Trump! Let us know if you want to hear it or not! In this episode, Chuck shares the dream date he had with his wife at a recent concert, Abby is super excited because she just came from a recording studio and you could go on the Melorosa cruise in December with the TTC crew! Visit chuckwickscruise.com to get your tickets! Follow Chuck @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1@_ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Talk to Chuck is back for 2022 and there's a lot to look forward to this year! Chuck, Sami and Abby share their goals for the new year and Chuck gives us a hint about a new project he's working on in the alcohol business! The crew also shares their picks for New Music Monday with music by Dusty Black, Maren Morris and Brett Eldredge and we need YOUR help to pick the winner. Text us your vote to 615-295-8853 and whoever gets the most votes will be the winner! We'll share the winning song on the following Monday episode. Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks Sami- @samishea Abby- @abby.anderson1_ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Grab a glass of wine for this one! (Preferably Melorosa wine haha.) Shawn Booth and Christina Taylor stick around for our final episode of the year...and our longest!! Chuck plays a game of 'Yes or No' with Sami, Abby and Christina, Shawn gives us dating advice, Chuck shares something awesome that his wife Kasi and Brittany Aldean are a part of, and Chuck gets to meet a former President of the United States! What! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Christina Taylor and Shawn Booth join us for this episode! Christina talks about being an independent artist in Nashville, her song "Damn Boy" and we play her Mean Girls version of "Jingle Bell Rock." Shawn and Chuck just completed the Tactical Challenge to benefit the Special Forces Charitable Trust, so we get to hear about how that went. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck is on vacation in Vail with with his whole family, but he wanted to give everyone an update on what's going on lately! He tells us about the gigantic house his family is staying in that used to be owned by a big artist, Tucker is turning one, and he gives an exciting update on Melorosa wine! Also-- thank you to everyone who listens!! We couldn't do any of this without YOU! Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks and Melorosa @realmelorosa Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck begins the episode sharing what he learned about his acid reflux after visiting the doctor and they may have found what's causing it! Chuck also addresses the patriotic clothing line that his wife Kasi and sister-in-law Brittany put out and what some people had to say about it, Chuck, Sami and Abby recap the CMA Awards, Chuck and his family are headed to Napa, and we had our first ever in-studio guests!! Follow Chuck on Instagram @chuckwicks Abby- @abby.anderson1_ Sami- @samishea Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck has known Monty Powell and Anna Wilson since the very beginning of his career and he says he owes his career to Monty. He was the person who taught him how to write songs early on. Monty and Anna are now an Americana duo called Troubadour 77 and they have also written a screenplay called North and South that will be out in 2022. Monty also talks about the songwriting process with Keith Urban and we run through some of the songs he's written. Fun fact: Anna got to sing on a song with Keith! Visit Troubadour77.com to see their latest projects! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chuck has known Alyssa Bonagura for a long time. Alyssa talks about new music and we play her song "New Wings." She also has song cuts by Jana Kramer, Jessi James Decker, and Steven Tyler and she used to be in The Sisterhood Band and they went on tour with Rod Stewart! You can follow Alyssa on Instagram @alyssabonagura Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com