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The Country Central Crew discusses the latest topics and newest releases in Country Music

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    • Aug 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    Carter Faith Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 21:55


    Christina sits down with Carter Faith to discuss her favorite old school tunes, her new song 'Cowboy Forever,' and a whole lot more!

    Breaking Down 'Try That In a Small Town'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 29:05


    Jack and Brandon discuss Jason Aldean's viral single 'Try That In a Small Town.' Later, the boys compare the career trajectories of today's biggest names to those of notable country legends!

    Country Music Comebacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 26:23


    Jack, Christina, and Brandon discuss some artists in country music who need a commercial or creative comeback, including ERNEST, Kacey Musgraves, Thomas Rhett, and more!

    The Best Country Music Of 2023 (So Far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 33:42


    Christina and Jack discuss their favorite country albums of the year so far, including the latest from Megan Moroney, Ian Munsick, Muscadine Bloodline and more!

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    Country Radio Round-Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 33:15


    Jack and Brandon place their early bets on the newest singles impacting country radio, including the latest cuts from Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ashley McBryde, and more!

    The One About Bailey Zimmerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 33:51


    Jack and Brandon discuss the biggest problem with Bailey Zimmerman's album 'Religiously!'

    ”Falling Off?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 32:01


    Christina, Jack, and Brandon discuss why some artists don't seem to age as gracefully as others, including discussion on Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and many more!

    Music City's Most Neglected Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 27:09


    Brandon and Jack discuss the artists they think have been treated most unfairly by Nashville, ifncluding Lauren Alaina, Conner Smith, and more!

    Corey Kent Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 29:32


    Corey Kent joins Christina and Jack to discuss his feelings about taking outside cuts, mixing his traditional and new-school influences, and much more!

    Parker McCollum's Place in Nashville

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 33:06


    Christina and Jack discuss how Parker McCollum has changed in his years in Nashville, as well as the most surprising live shows they've seen, Sam Hunt's legacy, and much more!

    Parker Album Talk + AI Song Lyrics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 31:18


    Jack and Brandon discuss the good and not-so-good of Parker McCollum's new album 'Never Enough!' Later, the dudes play a game to guess whether a song lyric is real or AI-generated; this is a fun one!

    Inside a Nashville Write with Lauren Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 32:41


    Singer-songwriter Lauren Watkins joins Jack and Christina to discuss singing with Hardy, finding the right vibes in a writing session, and much more!

    Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra) Talks Curating a Country Festival + More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 33:01


    Kevin Griffin from the '90s alt-rock band Better Than Ezra hangs out with Jack to talk about how his Pilgrimage Festival came together, headlined by Zach Bryan and the Lumineers.  They also get into his Better Than Ezra catalog, his new book, and a whole lot more!

    Jordan Schmidt & Renee Blair Talk Writing 'Wait In the Truck' & More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 34:35


    Songwriter/producer Jordan Schmidt and artist Renee Blair join Jack and Christina to discuss writing 'Wait In the Truck' with HARDY, Jordan's first write with the Band CAMINO, and much more!

    Going Mainstream:.. For Better or Worse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 31:04


    Christina, Jack, and Brandon discuss some of the hottest acts in country music outside of country radio, and whether they should make the move towards the mainstream, including Ian Munsick, Charles Wesley Godwin, & more!

    Jake Worthington Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 22:45


    Christina and Jack sit down with Jake Worthington to discuss his new album 'State You Left Me In,' writing with Ernest, and so much more!

    BJ Barham (American Aquarium) Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 21:56


    Jack sits down with BJ Barham from American Aquarium to discuss his solo tour, his expansive discography, and the state of country music today!

    The Luke vs. Morgan Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 30:00


    Jack & Brandon dig deep into the latest Luke Combs album (spoiler alert: they REALLY like it). Plus, we touch base on the state of the Luke Combs vs. Morgan Wallen debate.

    Late-Blooming Country Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 28:24


    Jack, Brandon, & Christina discuss the best country songs that took awhile to catch fire, including jams from Chris Stapleton, Kip Moore, & more!

    Art Direction, Aesthetics, & Country Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 28:52


    Jack and Brandon break down the growing emphasis on visual style in country music, discussing the coolest works of HARDY, Kelsea Ballerini, and more!

    Meg McRee, Ben Chapman, & Lainey Wilson Join the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 35:59


    Singer-songwriters Meg McRee & Ben Chapman join Jack and Christina to chat about their latest projects. Later, they chat with Lainey Wilson about their recent tour together!

    Morgan Wallen Album Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 27:48


    Christina and Jack do a deep dive into Morgan Wallen's new album 'One Thing At a Time,' tackling its biggest ideas and the superstar's creative journey ahead!

    Brandon Ratcliff Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 34:58


    Singer-Songwriter Brandon Ratcliff discusses his brand new album 'Tale of Two Towns,' his view of the country music industry, and so much more!

    The Neo-Traditional Movement: Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 26:42


    Jack and Ben break down the coolest features of the neo-traditional movement on country radio while touching on some of its unexpected drawbacks as well!

    A Conversation With Chase Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 34:39


    Ben sits down with Chase Rice ahead of the release of his new album to discuss his newfound artistic freedom, his favorite country music, and a whole lot more!

    Ray Fulcher Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 36:52


    Singer-songwriter Ray Fulcher joins Jack and Ben to discuss writing with Luke Combs, cutting a song penned by Eric Church, and a whole lot more!

    Pop-Country & Country-Pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 25:31


    Brandon & Jack discuss their favorite (and least favorite) cross-genre collaborations, including records by Wille Nelson, Thomas Rhett, and more!

    Catching Up With HARDY + Album Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 35:21


    Ben and Christina chat with HARDY about his brand new record the mockingbird & THE CROW. Later on, they join Jack and Brandon to discuss its best moments.

    Finding Diamonds In the Rough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 29:41


    Jack & Brandon discuss some unexpectedly awesome songs on otherwise mediocre albums, including outstanding cuts from Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, and many more!

    The Latest & Greatest From Country Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 31:47


    Jack, Ben, and Brandon play a game to guess the fate of some of country radio's buzziest new singles including cuts from Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, and more!

    This Year In Country Music: A First Look

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 29:05


    Ben, Jack, and Brandon discuss the new releases of 2023 they're most looking forward to including forthcoming projects from HARDY, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, and more!

    Country's Coolest Critters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 24:01


    Jack, Ben, and Brandon consider some of the best animal characters across the country music mythos, spanning the works of Gene Autry, Zach Bryan, and more!

    Songwriter Greylan James Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 31:26


    Greylan James sits down with Ben and Jack to share the stories behind his cuts for Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, and more. Plus, he gives us the inside scoop on his writing session with Jimmy Butler!

    A Country Central Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 25:05


    Jack, Brandon, and Ben discuss their all-time favorite Christmas music and play a game to decide if Morgan Wallen, Tyler Childers, and more should make Christmas music!

    Nicolle Galyon Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 33:20


    Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Nicolle Galyon joins Ben and Christina to discuss her solo album "first born," as well as the stories behind some of her biggest co-writes!

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    Aging Like Fine Wine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 27:13


    Ben and Jack discuss some of their favorite veteran country stars who have only gotten better with time!

    Charles Wesley Godwin and Read Connolly Join the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 37:25


    Appalachian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin and steel guitar virtuoso Read Connolly join Jack and Ben to talk touring with Zach Bryan, the music that brought them together, and so much more!

    To Country Or Not To Country?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 31:55


    Jack, Christina, and Brandon discuss a few of our favorite artists outside of country music who we think could make fantastic country records, including Post Malone, Lana Del Rey, and many more!

    Bonus Pod: The CMAs According To Ben & Christina

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 31:36


    Got a bonus show for y'all this week! Ben and newcomer Christina Bosch break down their favorite moments from attending the CMA awards. 

    Touring, TikTok, & More With Lauren Weintraub!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 24:10


    Jack and Ben sit down with Lauren Weintraub to dig into her unique entrance into the Nashville music scene, her brand new EP, and a whole lot more!

    Talking Nashville with Faren Rachels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 35:27


    Ben and Jack chat with singer-songwriter Faren Rachels about writing for Lainey Wilson, Triston Marez, and her own upcoming EP, as well as her harrowing journey to Nashville!

    How to Write a Great Drinking Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 25:57


    Ben, Jack, and Brandon dig into the most creative drinking songs in country music, including inventive cuts by Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, and more!

    Country's Craziest Co-Writes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 28:25


    Brandon, Ben, and Jack discuss the most unexpected co-writes in country music, including unique tunes penned by Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Ed Sheeran!

    Dan Smyers (Dan + Shay) Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 78:25


    Jack and Ben hang out with Dan Smyers to dig into Dan + Shay's meteoric rise to stardom and the state of country music today!

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    Classic Songs/Forgettable Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 22:32


    Jack, Ben, and Brandon discuss the greatest country songs by artists that may not be quite as memorable, including smash hits by Frankie Ballard, the Wreckers, and more!

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    If the Church Boots Fit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 26:49


    Jack, Ben, and Brandon break down the best country songs with way too much production, as well as a few missed opportunities in the studio, including cuts from Zach Bryan, Luke Bryan, and many more!

    #JusticeForJoDee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 26:58


    Brandon, Ben, and Jack break down the most confusing collaborations released out of Nashville, as well as a few tunes that would've made more sense as duets!

    The One About Country Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 30:05


    Ben and Jack break down the ins and outs of country radio. Plus, the boys play a game to decide whether some of our favorite independent stars have a shot at radio stardom!

    Country's Coolest Characters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 23:58


    Ben and Jack delve into the most compelling characters ever written in country music, including some of the best from Hardy, Eric Church, and the Turnpike Troubadours!

    How Much is TOO Much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 25:53


    Jack, Ben, and Brandon play a game to decide which country artists are “qualified” to release a double album, and the boys do a deep dive into what makes a double album worth listening to!

    Samples and Novelties

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 28:57


    Jack, Ben, and Ryan play a game to decide whether a sample used in a country song was a hit or a miss. Plus, the guys dig into the best novelty songs in country music, including standouts from George Strait, Johnny Cash, and Florida Georgia Line!

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