Podcasts about cma entertainer

Kelsea Ballerini visits with Evan Paul to talk about her new ‘Patterns' album. Specifically, (4:45) she explains why a couple songs include curse words — it's so relatable. Also, (3:15) how does Kelsea actually spend time with famous friends like Shania Twain and Carly Pearce? That can't be easy in public but she's got a trick. Plus, (9:30) why Chase Stokes loves the breakup song on her album, how her role on ‘Doctor Odyssey' came to be and (13:15) her pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year. Then the Night Cap with Billy Dukes. Also mentioned during this episode: Tigirlily Gold, Ella Langley, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and more.

Miranda Lambert joins me (Evan Paul) to (1:10) talk about her personal — but not autobiographical — ‘Postcards From Texas' album and why certain types of songs still scare her. Then (4:30) she explains her choice for CMA Entertainer of the Year and responds to Lainey Wilson sweet comments about her from last summer. This interview covers a dozen topics but my favorite is when (13:10) she talks about how her husband Brendan still drives like a New York City Police Officer. I can totally relate! We also get into Beyonce, Post Malone and more. (19:11) Billy Dukes also joins for the Night Cap. Also mentioned during this episode: Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, Hardy, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, George Strait and Chappell Roan.

Bourbon Lens is joined by Raj Alva, Co-Founder of Outsiders Spirits, and Ari Sussman, renowed whiskey-maker, to discuss their project Whiskey JYPSI.  We discuss the origin story of the brand, including co-founder Eric Church, how his music inspires the direction of the brand, and what's in store for their future. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens About Outsiders Spirits Outsiders Spirits, LLC was founded in 2020 by CMA Entertainer of the Year and 10-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church and entrepreneur Raj Alva as a purpose-driven incubator for whiskey innovation. The company officially launched its first whiskey release, Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 001, in May 2023. It has since won multiple national and international awards, including the coveted Double Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and superlative ratings from the NY International Spirits Competition, the PR%F Awards and the Beverage Testing Institute. In April of this year, their all-new Explorer Series was released and has since won Gold in the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. For more information, visit WhiskeyJYPSI.com and follow @WhiskeyJYPSI on Facebook, Instagram, and X. About Eric Church A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including the 2020 award for Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee, Church has amassed a passionate fan base around the globe known as the Church Choir, plus a critically acclaimed catalog of music. Known for his tenacity on the road, his recent The Outsiders Revival Tour earned rave reviews as he brought a rotating lineup of emerging artists along for the first fully-outdoor tour of his career. His prior outing, the 55-city The Gather Again Tour, offered fans an in-the-round arena show and earned the 2022 Billboard Music Award for Top Country Tour. Church is currently working on new music as the follow up to his most recent chart-topping project, the Heart & Soul triple album, which featured the results of a marathon session during which he spent nearly a month writing and recording a song per day while sequestered in rural North Carolina. This followed his Gold-certified Desperate Man, which earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album (his third nod in the category) and prior releases including the Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How 'Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), the Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and the 3x Platinum-certified Chief(“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 30 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” and recently opened Chief's, a six-story venue on Nashville's famed lower Broadway. For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you. The Best Of Q2 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders: Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, co-CEOs of Warby Parker Jon Rahm, Professional golfer Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili's and Maggiano's) Hal Rosenbluth, Chairman & CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions Bill Mudd, President & COO at Churchill Downs Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference Rory McIlroy, Professional golfer Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO of AMEX David Novak, Cofounder and former CEO of Yum! Brands Steve Duncker, Former Chairman of NYRA Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite and former CEO of CareerBuilder Eric Church, CMA Entertainer of the Year and a 10-time GRAMMY nominee ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

Every leader needs to have the courage of their convictions.  If you're not committed to your vision, why should anyone else be?  Listen to this episode with Eric Church, a country music artist, 10-time GRAMMY nominee, and entrepreneur. You'll find a new source of strength as a leader when you learn how to commit to your vision. You'll also learn: How to recognize the “right” risks to take Advice for balancing your vision with others' feedback How to differentiate your product in a crowded category What Taylor Swift told him after he got fired from the Rascal Flatts tour ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

STAR WARS DAY is this weekend, May the 4th be with you! For those who choose to celebrate, you can join the fun at Veteran's United Brewery for a costume contest and more. Speaking of costumes, check out the funny hats at any number of Kentucky Derby watch parties this weekend. Looking for something a little more chill? The Jacksonville Symphony wraps up their chamber music series in Jacoby Hall. Over at The Amp, the world's greatest punk rock cover band Me First & The Gimme Gimmes rock the Backyard Stage, and CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs performs Fri & Sat at Everbank Stadium. Plus it's Cinco de Mayo this weekend, shenanigans will occur! Check out the Weekend Spotlight story for a thorough listing of events!

Lainey Wilson (1:15) shares a great story that relates to her current single “Wild Horses and Wild Flowers.” You'll love her even more! Then, she (3:04) tells Evan Paul about winning CMA Entertainer of the Year, including who reached out. For a few weeks, rumors have circulated that she'll return to Yellowstone — don't worry, we asked. (9:00) Wait until you hear what her boyfriend thought of her kissing scene! Then, newcomer Ashley Cooke joins to talk about “Your Place” and more. Plus (26:32) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Lainey Wilson (1:15) shares a great story that relates to her current single “Wild Horses and Wild Flowers.” You'll love her even more! Then, she (3:04) tells Evan Paul about winning CMA Entertainer of the Year, including who reached out. For a few weeks, rumors have circulated that she'll return to Yellowstone — don't worry, we asked. (9:00) Wait until you hear what her boyfriend thought of her kissing scene! Then, newcomer Ashley Cooke joins to talk about “Your Place” and more. Plus (26:32) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Lainey Wilson burst onto the country music scene in 2022 with her album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'. But for seven years before that, she struggled to make it in the high-pressure Nashville music scene. And before that, she was a kid from a tiny town in rural Louisiana with a dream of being a country star.In this encore episode from 2023, Lainey joins Guy to talk about how she handled the hard times, what she's learned about the art of collaboration during the making of two acclaimed albums, and what defines her unique style – which she calls “Bell Bottom Country”.Links from the Show: Lainey Wins the 2023 CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year Tougher Music VideoThings A Man Oughta Know Music VideoLainey's French Bulldog Hippie Mae's Instagram Hillbilly Hippie Official Lyrics VideoLainey's Female Vocalist of the Year (2022) Acceptance SpeechLainey's New Artist of the Year (2022) Acceptance Speech Tougher album (2016)Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' (2021) Bell Bottom Country (2022)For more conversations like this – with guests ranging from Tom Hanks to Bjork to Jason Sudeikis – go to https://www.thegreatcreators.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barbara Mandrell at one time, was considered one of the most successful country singers and all-around entertainers, with six number one singles and 25 top ten singles on the Billboard Country charts.  Barbara also had her own primetime TV show and appeared in “Touched by an Angel,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and “Baywatch.”  Her hit records included: “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” and “I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool.” Barbara is very talented, playing several instruments. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Mandrell has been only one of a few women to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award twice, alongside Taylor Swift. In 1979 she crossed over into the Top 40 pop charts with “If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Want to be Right.”

Lainey Wilson was recently named the CMA Entertainer of the Year and we had a chance to talk with the country superstar about surrounding yourself with people you trust and having a broke mentality. Plus, you can trade in your truck, can you trade in your annuity? For more information or to schedule a consultation call 321-250-3177 or visit www.artofmoneyradio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a great conversation with Francelle on The Chris & Sandy Show! We talked about many things from family, music, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more! We also talked about her new single Drink O' Clock.Francelle is country music's petite powerhouse who has opened concerts for Grand Ole Opry member and three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Alan Jackson.A singer-songwriter hailing from Canada's east coast, Francelle's distinct vocal styles are often compared to country music superstars Miranda Lambert and Dolly Parton.Francelle is recognized globally for her incredible yodeling. She performed as a headliner for World Yodel Day in South Korea and before millions of television viewers on Canada's Got Talent.Francelle's most recent EP “Can't Hold Me Back” was recorded in Nashville with top Music Row musicians.She previously released two full-length albums in both English and French. These albums have been recognized as #9 in Country Music News and a nomination for the East Coast Music Awards.With hundreds of music videos, Francelle is a YouTube country music sensation. She's also making her mark on Facebook and Instagram with over 33 million views of her music videos.Francelle is a highly in-demand singer, having performed over 3,000 live shows. She has toured and performed throughout the United States and Canada. Francelle has performed several times at Disneyland theme park, in Las Vegas during National Finals Rodeo and she made her debut at Nashville's iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.Francelle's undeniable charm and dynamic vocals always leave a long lasting impression. Francelle is endorsed by Gold Tone Instruments.In addition to opening for Alan Jackson, Francelle has also opened shows for Easton Corbin, Midland, The Gatlin Brothers, Maddie and Tae, Trick Pony's Keith Burns, Canaan Smith, William Michael Morgan and Georgette Jones.

Luke Combs shows why he's the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year when he entertains us with stories from the making of his new album, "Growin' Up." Hear why he didn't want to ask Miranda Lambert to cut a duet, and why he tells himself he's a better singer than Adele. Plus Kelly and Amber dive into the latest headlines out of Nashville and celebrate Black Music Month by exploring tracks from the "For Love and Country" playlist.Get the latest country music news, music, and sweet tea each week on Country Heat Weekly! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country music legend Ricky Skaggs, who performs at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia for two nights this weekend. They spoke in 2015 when he performed at The Birchmere with Ry Cooder and wife Sharon White, discussing his humble beginnings with Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs to eventually becoming CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1985.

CMA Entertainer of the Year Eric Church swings by Country Heat Weekly to talk music, touring, and covid sniffing dogs! Plus, rediscovering George Strait and all the country music news you need to get through the week. New episodes of Country Heat Weekly are released every Thursday, on Amazon Music wondery.fm/CHW_SuckIt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedarksideofmusic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedarksideofmusic/support

Mo & StyckMan talk to Luke about his CMA Entertainer of the Year win. Who did he think would win the category? The meaning behind "Doin' This", the song that he performed on the show. and MORE.

November 10th, 2021 -- Tanner and his girlfriend had their first argument. Plus, Sonoma County selected their choice for CMA Entertainer of the Year.

Marty along with Travis and Wes Blankenship discuss the Braves winning the World Series and what that means for the state of Georgia. What it's like going to an American Girl store, playing with G.I Joes and collecting Starting Lineups. Plus, when should you go to the grocery store to avoid crowds and who will win CMA Entertainer of the Year. Lastly, part two of Marty's conversation with Breland

DEEP DIVES & tiny curations Podcast Episodes Available Today: http://tinycurations.com Listen NOW on Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/search/tiny%20curations/ Hear the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AFdMMKP0QpCBIzXEX1iKR?si=r5nAEccARza2D7sTCwPJfQ 01 - Family Tradition 02 - Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound 03 - If the South Woulda Won 04 - A Country Boy Can Survive 05 - My Name Is Bocephus (Live) 06 - The Blues Man 07 - Red White and Pink Slip Blues Rockin' Randall Hank Williams Jr., the son of legendary Hank Williams, he had a lot to live up to, and he did it, and then some. He has sold over 70 million albums and won CMA Entertainer of the Year 5 times, that and a whole lot of other accolades. Hank Williams has come to be known as a person who speaks his mind. Better or worse. You might know him from the theme song for the NFL's Monday Night Football. It was based on his 1984 hit "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight", it ran for decades! His daddy before him had a hard drinkin' hard livin' life and so did Hank Jr., as well as his son Hank III, let's start things off with "Family Tradition": That was my personal favorite, "Whiskey Bent And Hell Bound". And more about the "Family Tradition" that preceded that song. Shelton Hank Williams, known as Hank III, his son is now performing as the next generation Hank, Coleman Williams as simply IV. He just released his debut music this past April. And there is also Jett Williams, Hank Jr's step-sister. And Holly Williams, Hank III's half-sister, I love her 2014 song, "Waiting on June". Here is more Hank Jr with "If the South Woulda Won" off of 1988's Wild Streak: That was "A Country Boy Can Survive", one of Hank Jr's most enduring hits and a fan favorite. Bocephus as known by many and the name given to him by his daddy. Named Bocephus after Grand Ole Opry comedian Rod Brasfield's ventriloquist dummy. Hank Sr. died at a young age and when Hank Jr was only 3 years old and raised by his mother Audrey. Here is "My Name Is Bocephus": Audrey, Hank Jr's mother had him performing his daddy's hits all over the country and Hank Jr. resented being known as an impersonator of his father. He tried putting his own songs into his live sets of his daddy's songs, but the crowds were not pleased as they had come to hear Hank Williams songs. He would start changing his style and coming into his own despite the crowd reaction. Hank was almost killed in 1975, during a mountain-climbing accident in Montana, where he fell 500 feet. After taking years off and many surgeries, he returned more focused and what would become his career defining period. When he reemerged he had grown a beard and started wearing sunglasses and a Cowboy hat, this would become his signature look. Here is a song made popular again by Alan Jackson on his 1999 covers album, "Under The Influence", here is Hank doing "The Blues Man": Times are good around Austin and the Country... interest is down and the Stock Market's up; and let's pray that it stays that way. But it was during what is now known as the Great Recession that Bocephus released his last big single and I love it. I doubt I'll hear it tonight, so we will play it now, this is "Red, White & Pink-Slip Blues". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tiny-curations/message

Charlie Rich whipping out his lighter, and burning the card announcing John Denver as the 1975 CMA Entertainer of the Year is considered one of the great moments of protest in country music history. But was his intent to protest John Denver's win, or something else?

CMA Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church at Ball Arena this October! The 'Chief' opens up about how and where he gets a little creative. Be on the lookout, his 3 album set is just about to drop, titled "Heart and Soul!" #KygoMorningShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who leads this year's Soul Train Music Awards nominees? Plus, what this year's CMA Entertainer of the Year is saying about the power of music? And, which former NCIS star won an ALMA Award for her role as Ziva David?

This is an update on Ep. 4 of the Country Music Media Podcast. Chris Owen talked about the Secret to Luke Combs' record breaking success in September 2020. Now, with new data and new records to his name it's clear that the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee is following in the footsteps of country music's most gifted marketer: Garth Brooks. Billboard's article detailing all of Luke Combs' one-week records can be found HERE. If you've ever wondered how the Billboard 200 is calculated they break it down pretty good there too. 

Luke is also nominated for Male Vocalist, Album (What You See Is What You Get), Single ("Beer Never Broke My Heart"), and Song of the Year ("Even Though I'm Leaving," "I Hope You're Happy Now") at the CMA Awards, which will air live from Nashville on ABC on Nov. 11th.

On Episode 20 the guys discuss Garth Brooks decision to remove himself from the CMA Entertainer of the Year race, the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees, recent personal life events and the new OTC website (). Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcast or at .

Miranda Lambert's back on top of the charts, Randy Travis is back with new music, and Garth Brooks is backing out of CMA Entertainer of the Year. It's all in Nicole's Nashville News!

Garth Brooks takes himself out of the running for CMA Entertainer of the Year, We discuss old school toys, College of Pop Culture Knowledge and Tips on how to avoid Maskcne

We are all a little tired for different reason: Fitz with his newborn twins, Drew and Claire both moving, and Ryder playing games just tryna to keep his KDR up. In the What Are You Kidding Me stories, Slip ‘n’ Slides are sold out because pools are closed, a man finds a rubber glove in his restaurant fettuccini, a man flicks a lit cigarette out his car and it blows back and starts a fire, a woman is arrested for visiting “Hire-a-Hitman.com”, a man pranks his ex-girlfriend by posting her phone number and soliciting Chewbacca impressions, and a town is considering having unarmed civilians do traffic stops instead of police. In the Good Stuff, meet our Bickford Ford Community Hero Un Yong, a nurse at JBLM who was set to retire but volunteered to stay to help fight COVID-19 with her team. Fitz has a Ridicu-List of the Top Things that Annoy Dr. Fauci. In The Fitz Files, Garth Brooks removes himself from eligibility for CMA Entertainer of the Year, Malik B from the Roots has passed away, and Matthew McConaughey has a memoir coming out. On Make Up or Break Up, Hunter from Bremerton says his girlfriend Sierra won’t get married until they can do the whole princess wedding thing, but he wants to be officially married now. Fitz checks his Social Media with one P1 demanding an update on Scone Home One and another wanting to give Drew a MAGA sign for his new Monroe property. Playlist Profiling is Jodie from Puyallup. Our Salute to Stanwood continues with Ryan from the Lowdown Drifters, proud sons of Stanwood! Throwin’ Shade has our own Shade the Destroyer laying verbal waste to The Mariners.

T&B weigh-in on Garth's announcement to withdraw from CMA Entertainer of the Year consideration... it's Arnold's birthday... Tom is super-smart, you know... and Becky really needs to watch Yellowstone!

Garth Brooks has permanently taken himself out of the running for Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards. He has taken home the honor seven times throughout his career, and at a press conference via Facebook yesterday (Wednesday, July 29th), Garth shared the news with viewers saying "it's time for somebody else to hold that award."

Garth Brooks has taken himself out of the running for CMA Entertainer of the Year award and doesn't want to release his new album due to COVID-19.

In hour 2 of Overtime, we discuss what Tennessee's schedule would look like with two extra SEC games added, the Chiefs' starting RB opts out for the season, we trash on John Lennon's "Imagine," discuss UGGs and Garth Brooks withdrawing his name from CMA Entertainer of the Year contention

Garth Brooks withdrew himself from the CMA Entertainer of the Year award?! The Cards & Blues didn't play so well last night.. & We explain the Ellen DeGeneres drama.

A couple of favorite country artists announced some baby news from Brett Young to Maren Morris! Plus we give our predictions for the CMA "Entertainer of the Year"!

This week James examines whether you have to have a good album out to win the coveted Entertainer of the Year award from the CMA. He looks at the criteria for the award to see if Keith Urban was a deserving winner and then goes further to look at artists that he feels have been overlooked in this category before. James also predicts, almost a year in advance, which artist will win the award in 2019!

Garth Brooks stopped by to celebrate 6 CMA Entertainer of the Year awards and a NEW #1 song, Ask Me How I Know, with The AntMan!

Garth Brooks stopped by to celebrate 6 CMA Entertainer of the Year awards and a NEW #1 song, Ask Me How I Know, with The AntMan!

Talking with Garth after his 2017 CMA Entertainer of The Year Award and his upcoming show in Nashville!

Multi-Grammy award winner Loretta Lynn is an American music legend. The Kentucky native married as a young teenager, moved to Washington State, and had four children by age 20. She poured her energies into life as a homemaker before teaching herself to play guitar and write songs. Her life experiences informed her writing style, which gave voice to the concerns of everyday working class women. She landed a record contract with a regional label and tirelessly promoted her first single, “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl,” to radio stations across the country. The record climbed to #14 on the Billboard country chart, leading to a move to Nashville. After appearing on the Grand Ole Opry and signing a songwriting deal with the Wilburn Brothers’ publishing company she was recruited to Decca Records by legendary producer Owen Bradley. Loretta went on to place more than 75 singles on the Billboard country chart as either a solo artist or as a duet partner with Ernest Tubb or Conway Twitty. More than 50 of those singles hit the Top 10, including 15 #1 hits. Many of her classic songs were self-penned, including “Dear Uncle Sam,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind),” “Fist City,” “Your Squaw Is on the Warpath,” “Rated X,” “The Pill,” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” which NPR named one of the “100 Most Significant Songs of the Century.” She has received a combined 21 awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, including the ACM’s Artist of the Decade Award in 1979, the Pioneer Award in 1994, and the Crystal Milestone Award in 2014. She became the first female to win CMA Entertainer of the Year honors in 1972 and became the first female ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1975. She was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983, the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008. She received Kennedy Center Honors in 2003, earned the prestigious BMI Icon award in 2004, took home a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2010, and was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. She has sold more than 45 million records worldwide, was the first woman in country music to receive a certified Gold album, and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for nearly 55 years.  

Episode 179 - Bring on all the pretenders, we’re not afraid. In Episode 179 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, we’re joined by our good friend, Agustin from theswiftagency.com, to discuss “Long Live,” one of Taylor Swift’s most powerful anthems. This song is both a celebration for her team and her fans. Our throwback to the Speak Now era comes at a perfect time too, because although Taylor is now a self-proclaimed pop artist, country music organizations, like the ACMs, keep honoring her with awards! It just goes to show that Taylor Swift left a strong legacy behind her in country music and will undoubtedly do the same for pop music. What do you think of “Long Live”? Would you put it on a greatest hits album for Taylor Swift? Feel free to share your thoughts. Enjoy the episode! Highlights from Episode 179 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast Main Discussion: “Long Live” Song Analysis – Who did Taylor write “Long Live” for? The fans, her team, or both? – It’s impossible to read the lyrics to this song without singing them (have fun listening to Adam try). – Who is the “you” in the song? Grant? Amos? Scott Borchetta? – At Taylor’s 2009 CMA Entertainer of the Year win, a band of thieves in ripped up jeans got to rule the world. – It’s okay if you need to excuse yourself and get a tissue while we talk about the bridge…  Other Topics: – Happy birthday Kenny Chesney! You get Taylor Swift at your concert as a present  – Fortune names Taylor Swift as the greatest female leader in the world, but we already knew that. – Country music just won’t stop giving Taylor awards, will they? – Taylor surprised us all by performing backup guitar for Madonna’s iHeartRadio performance!! Calendar – As Agustin said, you can take the girl out of country, but you can’t take country out of the girl — the ACMS are honoring Taylor with a Milestone Award on April 19th.

We kick off another Inside Music Row with the one and only George Strait - we hear George talk about his final tour and his most recent CMA Entertainer of the Year honor.  Eric Church is also in the news as he has finally set the date for his fourth studio album release.  Look for "The Outsiders" to hit stores February 11th.  Keith Urban is up next as he recently debuted his "Urban Guitar Collection" with two versions of the "Phoenix Edition" guitars on the Home Shopping Network.  CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Line is mentioned next as they are sharing a bit of their success with MusiCares.  The duo recently donated ten thousand dollars to the orgaization which helps provide medical and financial assistance to members of the music community in need.  Up next is Craig Morgan, as he has joined up with Kix Brooks and Kiddie Fire Safety and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to remind families to "Be A Safety Hero" by following simple safety steps.

Our guest from Episode 5, Travis Thrasher, has had a busy year. At the time we spoke to him this past spring, he was promoting the release of his novelization of Home Run – just a few months after publishing the fourth and final book in the Solitary Tales series, Hurt: A Novel. This summer, he published two more books, both collaborations: Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not? with country artists Thompson Square, and the self-published Never Let Go with Mac & Mary Owen. Finally, in October, he releases his fifth book of 2013, Time For Me to Come Home, another collaboration, this time with Dorothy Shackleford. Dorothy is perhaps best known as the mother of 2013 CMA Entertainer of the Year, Blake Shelton.Time For Me To Come Home Now, Travis is one of our favorite folks, but even we didn’t feel like we could keep up with everything he has been up to. Joe caught up with him earlier this month and brings us all up to speed. Also, Travis has generously offered to answer your questions about the publishing industry and life as a writer. Submit questions to info[at]frequency.fm, and we’ll share Travis’ responses in a future episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.