Podcasts about Country music

Miranda Lambert rose as one of country's true female superstars throughout the 2000s and 2010s — an era when women with her level of success in Nashville were few and far between. Lambert sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss country music's long-running cold war with female performers having a front-row seat to a new version of success as the co-writer of Ella Langley's record-setting “Choosin' Texas.” She also talks about her new country disco album “Crisco” — out Oct. 2. — reconciling with Kacey Musgraves on their song “Horses and Divorces, remembering Dolly Parton and more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with South Carolina country artist Kile Antone for a conversation about music, songwriting, faith, identity, and finding your way back to something you thought you had left behind.Kile's path to country music has been anything but conventional. He began playing guitar as a teenager, but life eventually took him into law enforcement, ministry, and work as a paramedic. For nearly 30 years, he rarely performed country music in public. Then, a few years ago, he walked into an open mic with his guitar, so nervous he was physically shaking, and sang a few songs. That night started a new chapter.We spend a lot of time talking about how those years away from the stage now inform Kile's songwriting. His song “Drink Some More” grew from a late-night message from someone going through a difficult moment and Kile's own memories of growing up in a home affected by alcoholism and violence. We talk about protecting the people behind a song while still preserving its emotional truth, why a song doesn't have to follow a prescribed structure, and how country music can say an enormous amount with very little.The conversation also moves into more personal territory as Kile talks about separating who he is from the roles he has occupied throughout his life. He shares a powerful story about being asked by a counselor, “Who is Kile Antone?” and realizing that pastor, police officer, and paramedic were answers to what he did—not who he was. That leads us into a discussion about music as a place where he can simply be himself, and about how age and perspective can change the reasons we make music in the first place.We also talk about performing solo versus playing with a band, learning to read a room, his Open Range Band and Stormfront Band, and the new opportunities that have emerged through his friendship and work with country artist Leon Everett. Kile also shares what's ahead, including his first album, original songs, a duet with Leon Everett, and his recording of George Strait's “Christmas Cookies.”Key Takeaways• Kile returned to performing country music after nearly 30 years away from the public stage, beginning with three songs at a local open mic.• His experiences in law enforcement, ministry, and emergency medicine have given him a deep reservoir of real-life stories and emotions to draw from as a songwriter.• “Drink Some More” was written in roughly 30 minutes after Kile received a late-night message from someone dealing with the consequences of alcohol and conflict.• Kile believes in protecting the identities of the people who inspire his songs while remaining faithful to the emotional truth of their stories.• His unconventional journey back to music has become as much about rediscovering his identity as it is about building a career.• Performing has given Kile an outlet separate from the weight and responsibility that have accompanied much of his professional life.• His growing musical career includes solo performances, the Open Range Band, Kile Antone and the Stormfront Band, recordings with Leon Everett, and work toward his first full album.Music from the EpisodeDrink Some More - Kile Antone About the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast about the people who make music and the experiences that shape the way they make it. I sit down with musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and other creative people for conversations about craft, collaboration, careers, influences, and the stories behind the music.Connect with the ShowQuestions, comments, or guest suggestions? Reach out at contact@thebandwichtapes.com.

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with James Woods for a conversation centered on a part of his creative life that may surprise people who primarily know him as an actor: songwriting.James talks about the remarkable burst of creativity that has produced more than 75 songs and a series of concept albums created alongside Shooter Jennings and Bob Wayne. We dig into his upcoming album, The Killer's Wife, the single “The Hearts of Men,” and the real-life experience that became the starting point for the album's fictional story.What interested me most was the difference James sees between acting and songwriting. As an actor, he spent decades interpreting someone else's words and vision. Songwriting has given him the opportunity to begin with a blank page and say exactly what he wants to say. We talk about writing quickly, trusting instinct, revising individual words until they feel right, and what happens when a song seems to arrive almost fully formed.James also takes us inside the collaborative process with Shooter Jennings, Bob Wayne, and the musicians who bring these records to life. He describes watching players hear a song, make a chart, and begin shaping the music almost immediately — and how their individual choices can transform the emotional meaning of something he originally wrote alone.Ultimately, this is a conversation about creative second acts. James reflects on finding a new artistic path later in life, writing from personal experience, creating his own record label, and why he believes artists should look for ways to retain control of their work. For someone who spent much of his career bringing other people's stories to life, songwriting has become an opportunity to finally tell his own.Key Takeaways• James Woods has written more than 75 songs and describes songwriting as an unexpected creative outpouring that emerged later in his life.• He sees a fundamental difference between acting and songwriting: acting is interpretive, while songwriting allows him to originate the words, ideas, and perspective himself.• His collaboration with Shooter Jennings began during the COVID era and eventually expanded to include Bob Wayne, with whom Woods developed an unusually fast and productive writing partnership.• Concept albums have become central to Woods' approach. Rather than treating songs as isolated pieces, he likes creating records connected by characters, ideas, imagery, and narrative themes.• The Killer's Wife grew from an experience Woods had as a young man, but he transformed that memory into a fictional narrative rather than attempting to document the actual people involved.• Woods places enormous value on the contributions of musicians in the studio, describing how players such as Aubrey Richmond, Jamie Douglass, John Schreffler Jr., and Ted Russell Kamp can dramatically reshape a song through instinctive musical choices.• Woods views this period as a creative second act and hopes his independent approach to making and releasing music can encourage other artists to find ways to maintain greater control of their work.Music from the EpisodeSong - ArtistAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast about music, the people who make it, and the experiences that shape a creative life. Hosted by musician Brad Williams, the show features conversations with artists, songwriters, producers, composers, and other music professionals about their careers, creative processes, collaborations, influences, and the craft behind their work.Connect with the ShowQuestions, comments, or guest suggestions?contact@thebandwichtapes.com

Bobby keeps moving through the biggest years of ’90s country with a look back at 1998. This time around, he revisits The Chicks breaking wide open with Wide Open Spaces, Jo Dee Messina’s breakout, Faith Hill crossing over with “This Kiss,” Garth Brooks releasing Double Live, Vince Gill finally earning his first No. 1 country album, and Steve Wariner’s emotional hit “Holes in the Floor of Heaven.” Bobby also looks back at major moments involving Kenny Chesney, Johnny Cash, and Tammy Wynette, while sharing stories and conversations with the artists who helped define the year. Plus, he steps outside country music for Britney Spears, TRL, The Truman Show, the start of his own radio career, and more from 1998. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailBefore she was the First Lady of Country Music, Virginia Wynette Pugh was a little girl picking cotton in Itawamba County, Mississippi, raised by her grandparents while her mama worked in Memphis. Her daddy died before she turned one, leaving her only his instruments and stories told secondhand.Nobody looking at that childhood would have predicted Nashville. But Tammy Wynette's story is proof that talent finds a way out, even when everything else says stay put.This week on Once Around the Country, we trace her path from beauty school and a teenage marriage to the night producer Billy Sherrill, who changed her name and changed her life. We talk about "D-I-V-O-R-C-E," the firestorm around "Stand By Your Man," her marriage to George Jones, and the health struggles that followed her all the way to her death at 55 under circumstances her own family still argues about. Listen now to her whole story, both the good and the hard parts. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.In This Episode:Her childhood in Itawamba County and the father she never really knewHow an uncle's connection led to her first television auditionThe Billy Sherrill meeting that turned Wynette Bird into Tammy WynetteThe making of "Stand By Your Man" and the backlash that followedHer marriages, including the turbulent years with George JonesThe addiction, the surgeries, and the disputed circumstances of her deathWhat Gary saw backstage that he still thinks about This episode is sponsored by: Sterling Oak Cabinetry Dignity MemorialBio:Tammy Wynette, born Virginia Wynette Pugh in 1942, grew up on a cotton farm in Mississippi before becoming one of the most recognizable voices in country music. After working as a beautician and raising three children, she moved to Nashville in 1966 and signed with Epic Records.Known as the First Lady of Country Music, Tammy sold more than 30 million records and recorded some of country music's most enduring songs, including “Stand By Your Man.” Her deeply emotional singing style connected with millions of listeners because she sang about the things they knew firsthand: love, heartbreak, marriage, loneliness, and family.Her life away from the stage was just as eventful. Her seven-year marriage to George Jones became one of country music's most famous and complicated relationships. She later married songwriter and producer George Richey and continued recording despite years of health problems.Tammy Wynette died in 1998 at her home in Nashville. Later that year, she was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.Website: https://tammywynette.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialwynette/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TammyWynettemusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyWynette/Tags: Tammy Wynette biography, who was Tammy Wynette, Tammy Wynette life story, Tammy Wynette story, why was Tammy Wynette called the First Lady of Country Music, what happened to Tammy Wynette, Tammy Wynette and George Jones, Tammy Wynette Stand By Your Man, Tammy Wynette legacy, Tammy Wynette country music career, Tammy Wynette songs, Tammy Wynette George Jones, First Lady of Country Music, Stand By Your Man, Tammy Wynette country music, Tammy Wynette Nashville, Tammy Wynette Country Music Hall of Fame, classic country music, country music legends, country music historyConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

What do Catholicism and country music have to do with one another? After all, from Tom T. Hall's "Me and Jesus" to the Gospel albums of Elvis and Johnny Cash, the voices of country music are overwhelmingly Protestant, and overwhelmingly low-church in their expression. But a deeper look reveals some surprising connections and overlapping themes: the harsh reality of sin, a desire for confession, a reliance upon grace, and even the tension between being authentic or just trading on aesthetics. Neither country music nor Catholicism is satisfied with a disembodied understanding of God and what He is up to in the world. Matt Swaim talks with Bo Bonner and Dr. Terrence Sweeney about their experience of the intersection of country music and Catholicism, and why there is more that connects them than many Catholics or country music devotees may realize. Dr. Terence Sweeney's article on Country Music, Sin, and Grace Bo Bonner on The Journey Home Bo Bonner on Iowa Catholic Radio The Coming Home Network was established in 1993 to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Find out more about our work: https://www.chnetwork.org Join our FREE Online Community: https://community.chnetwork.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/chnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cominghomenetwork Support our mission: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass  

How a Swiss mountain call crossed the Atlantic and helped define the sound of country music. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wheeler Walker Jr. joins the Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast to talk about stepping away from country music, getting out while the getting's good, and why he's sick of hearing about algorithms and AI.Wheeler opens up about why he wants to open a bar on Broadway just to piss people off, what his version of a Broadway bar would look like, and why he thinks owning his own spot could help “fix” Broadway. He also talks about why he chose the Ryman Auditorium for his final show and why he worries it may be one of the last remnants of Old Nashville.He breaks down his unconventional approach to making music, explaining why every one of his albums has taken just five days to make and why he believes he makes “country music, not laptop music.” He also gets candid about collaborations, including the infamous Maren Morris experience, and why he generally chooses not to collaborate.Wheeler talks about being misunderstood as a comedy artist when he's actually writing tender love songs, why he believes he's simply saying what other people are too afraid to say, and why he thinks it's frustrating that what he does is considered groundbreaking.Plus his advice to get out of the algorithm and go listen to Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, George Jones and other great country music.Listen to the full episode of the Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast with Wheeler Walker Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailPaige Penney grew up writing songs at her kitchen table with her dad long before she knew that's what it was called. On this episode, she traces that path from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Nashville, including a self-funded debut EP at 14, her breakout single "Southern Drawl," and the rap-featuring risk that became "Going for Broke." She also talks about winning the second year of Country Rising, the East Coast community that helped get her there, and what's ahead on a cross-Canada tour.We're so excited to welcome you back for Season 5 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe ... it's one of the easiest ways to support the show and helps more listeners find us.Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and is hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. The podcast is produced by Jason Saunders.The theme song for the podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.Support the show

This episode features "Country Music" written by Madeleine Vigneron. Published in the September 2026 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/vigneron_09_26 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership

Host Nate Wilcox is joined by James Porter - Chicago writer, DJ and musician - to open CountryRoll, their run through Ken Burns's “Country Music” series, in a conversation first recorded in 2021 and returning now as part of Let It Roll From the Beginning..., in which the whole Let It Roll archive is being re-cast in chronological order by topic - the story of the music told forward, in the order it actually happened. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letitrollpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let It Roll is proud to be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcast⁠s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a privilege to welcome recording artist Trey Calloway to the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  North Carolina-grown and Nashville-based, Trey grew up singing in church and was a seasoned performer by the age of ten. Although southern and contemporary gospel were his first musical loves, as a teen, Trey developed a deep understanding and passion for the rocking, boot-stomping storytelling of '90s country legends and has been writing and performing country music ever since.   He has opened shows for Joe Diffie, Tracy Lawrence, McBride & The Ride, Pat Green, Edwin McCain, and Craig Campbell, and has played for audiences at the Charlotte Speed Street NASCAR Festival, the House of Blues, Billy Bob's Texas, and the Tennessee State Fair Opry Stage.  Since mid-2023, Trey has won Songwriter of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards, had a music video featured on CMT, been added to Spotify editorial playlists, and has over four million streams on Spotify alone.   On November 6, Trey will release his new extended play, Honkytonk Generation. Introducing a new chapter in his music alongside producer and co-writer Phil O'Donnell. With more than two decades in the business, O'Donnell has penned No. 1 hits for George Strait, Blake Shelton, and Montgomery Gentry, and has also worked with Cody Johnson, Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, Clay Walker, Aaron Watson, and Craig Campbell. His experience and traditional country roots bring an exciting new element to Trey's upcoming project.  On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Trey Calloway spoke about the lessons he learned from opening for Craig Morgan, Edwin McCain, Joe Diffie, and Pat Green and shared the stories behind his most-streamed songs, “Miss Gone by Morning,” “Truck Around,” and “Your Love is Safe with Me.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Off the back of his announcement on the CMC Rocks Festival 20th anniversary lineup, Parker McCollum dials in with Sam. They talk about Parker's expectations ahead of his first trip to Australia, how his self-titled record came about from a deliberate process of discovery, and why great melody still drives his love for music.Connect with Parker McCollum on Instagram and TikTok and listen to his self-titled record on Spotify and Apple Music.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Ava Claire to talk about what it's like growing up around Nashville and getting started in music at such a young age. Ava shares her story of finding her love for performing, growing up in the Nashville area, and now continuing to chase her dreams as a student at Belmont University.We also dive into her new EP, Honestly, the stories behind the songs, and what she's learning as she continues to find her sound and grow as an artist. Ava's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/avaclairemusic/Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/

Lainey Wilson is a force of nature.Raised in the tiny farming town of Baskin, Louisiana (population 170) she grew up between corn fields and country radio, where music wasn't a genre but a way of life. From writing her first song at nine years old to hauling a camper trailer to Nashville at 19, her path to becoming one of country music's biggest stars was anything but overnight. It took a decade of hustle, a Hannah Montana wig, and an unshakable belief that if she could just get one opportunity, she could do the rest.Now she's selling out arenas across the world, winning back-to-back CMA Entertainer of the Year awards, starring in Yellowstone, and counting Dolly Parton as a friend who called her "sister." Through it all, her southern charm and small-town values remain her compass; ride horses, sit on the front porch with your dogs, and never forget who you are.This episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe. Lainey was warm, funny, and generous in sharing her extraordinary journey across five songs. The theme that emerged was clear: staying grounded is a choice you make every day, and being yourself is the bravest thing you can do.Lainey Wilson's song choices: Mel McDaniel - 'Louisiana Saturday Night'Lee Ann Womack - 'I Hope You Dance'CCR - 'Lookin' Out My Back Door'Brothers Osborne - 'I'm Not For Everyone'Tim McGraw - 'Humble and Kind'00:00 Introduction: "If Dolly Parton Believes in Me, Then I'm Fine"00:24 From Yellowstone to CMA Entertainer of the Year: "Cowgirl of the Night"00:52 "If You Tell All Your Business, You Ain't Got None": Lainey's Daddy's Wisdom01:06 Filming Take 5: Songs That Keep Her Grounded01:26 Growing Up in Baskin: Music as a Lifeline to the Outside World01:48 "I Wanna Make People Feel That Way": The Power of a Three-and-a-Half Minute Song01:55 Where Did Your Passion Come From? Daddy's Guitar, Mama Singing in Church02:22 "Country Wasn't a Genre, It Was a Way of Life"02:44 First Song: Mel McDaniel, 'Louisiana Saturday Night'03:06 Baskin, Louisiana: Population 17003:30 "You're Either Helping Your Daddy in the Field or Sitting Around a Table Telling Stories"03:47 Farming and Music: "A Storm Could Roll Through and Wipe It All Away"04:17 Sowing Seeds With Faith: Farming as Metaphor for a Music Career04:33 "My Brother Bill and My Other Brother Jack": Feeling Like They Were Singing Your Story04:54 "Redneck People Say Things Kind of in a Backwards Way"05:15 The Beauty of the Everyday: A One-Eyed Dog and a Single-Shot Rifle05:33 The People of Baskin: "I Will Give You the Shirt Off My Back"05:50 Moving to Nashville: Finding Your Village of People06:11 A Louisiana Saturday Night: Drive-Through Daiquiris and Backyard Bonfires06:55 "As Long as You Don't Poke the Straw Into the Cup"07:18 "Dance in the Kitchen Till the Morning Light"07:47 Did You Know You Had Talent? "I Knew I Needed to Believe It"08:18 Writing Songs at a Sleepover and Singing A Cappella to Mama08:35 Mama as Sounding Board: Songs in the Bathroom at 11 Years Old08:52 "I Had to Believe It First, Then the People Around Me Started Believing"09:24 Nine Years Old in Nashville: "This Feels Like Home"09:42 "I Just Knew It": A Calling Discovered on the Interstate10:04 Writing About Tequila and Cigarettes at Nine10:18 Finding Her Own Voice: "The Songwriting World Was Getting Bigger"10:37 "Every Song I Write, I'm Finding More of My Voice": 5,000 Songs and Counting10:55 Songwriting as Therapy: "Let Me Dump This on You"11:05 Learning About the World Through Other People's Shoes11:26 First Performance: Kindergarten Graduation Dressed as a Butterfly12:09 The Cherry Incident: "I Spit It Into My Granny's Hands"12:27 "I Should've Known This Was Gonna Be a Shitshow"12:43 The Hannah Montana Impersonator: Five Years of Birthday Parties13:04 "This Is My Moment": Volunteering in Eighth Grade13:29 "It Spread Like Wildfire": Touring Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas13:49 Opening as Lainey Wilson Before Becoming Hannah Montana14:06 "Ain't Nobody Else Gonna Go Get It for You"14:23 Changing Behind Trees: "You Just Do What You Gotta Do"14:39 Second Song: Lee Ann Womack, 'I Hope You Dance'14:59 Sixth Grade: The Teacher Walked in With a Boombox15:18 "For the First Time in My Life, a Song Hit Me Different"15:27 "Lee Ann Womack Made Me Feel Like I Could Do Anything"15:49 Watching the Music Video on CMT and Dreaming16:13 "I Hope You Still Feel Small": An Anthem for Throwing Your Hat in the Ring16:26 "Go Stand Beside an Ocean and Remember There's a Much Bigger Plan"16:56 Keeping Your Feet Planted on the Ground17:23 "Give Faith a Fighting Chance": Using Your Gift for Good17:54 Self-Belief and Drive From a Young Age18:13 "My Family Always Encouraged Me to Be Nothing But Myself"18:38 Finding People Who Weren't Trying to Change Her19:00 Nashville Is a 10-Year Town — and It Was Spot On19:23 Dolly Parton, Reba, and the '90s Ladies: "They Held Onto What Made Them Them"19:54 What Were You Doing in Those 10 Years?20:13 19 Years Old, 2011: A Camper Trailer Hauled to Nashville20:46 Jerry Cupit: Parking the Camper for Free and Learning to Write Songs21:07 "If You're Writing About a Blue Truck, How Does That Truck Make You Feel?"21:24 My Grandfather's Favor: What He Did for Jerry Ended Up Helping Me21:51 "Should've Packed It Up and Got the Hell Out of Dodge": Never Giving Up22:13 Year Seven Publishing Deal, Year Eight Record Deal: "Now the Hard Work Started"22:33 "I'd Been Preparing for the Race, and Then I Finally Entered It"22:55 Keeping the Faith: "That Weird Sense of Peace I Got as a Nine-Year-Old"23:19 "We Got One Life, and I Wanted to Be Happy Doing What I Love"23:19 Heart Like a Truck: The Breakthrough Single23:42 Paying It Forward: "I Want the Little Girls and Boys to Know This Was Not Overnight"24:03 "Things Might Not Happen When You Want Them To, But They're Gonna Happen How They're Supposed To"24:42 Cowgirl of the Night: "I Will Probably Still Be Crowning Somebody at 80 Years Old"25:03 "I Am Beautiful. I Am Talented."25:15 Scanning the Crowd: "What You Say to Yourself Is Very Important"25:39 "Practice What I Preach": Telling Little Girls They're Smart and Beautiful25:59 Third Song: CCR, 'Looking Out My Back Door'26:10 Meeting John Fogerty: "You Won't Believe Who I Sat By Tonight"26:32 The One CD in Daddy's Truck: "If He Was Tapping His Boot, He Liked It"26:53 Kinetic Energy and Coming Home: "He's Talking About Locking the Front Door"27:07 Writing About Home When You're Not at Home: "We All Wanna Feel Like We're There"27:24 "It's Just About Perspective": Seeing the World From That Point of View27:52 "I Was in the Backseat Playing Air Guitar": CCR Seeping Into Her System28:11 "A Good Time, Not a Long Time": Credence and Hippie Culture28:32 Bell-Bottoms and Free Love: "I Would Always Wanna Be a Hippie for Halloween"28:51 "People Coming Up to My Mama Saying Lainey Gives Off a Free Spirit"29:09 "I Just Have Always Felt a Little Free-Spirited"29:29 "Giants Doing Cartwheels": The Wildness Beyond the Window30:13 Yellowstone, Grammys, and CMA Entertainer of the Year: "Since Taylor Swift"30:31 Coming Home to Nashville: "Is Your Mind Still Racing?"30:49 "My Mind Is Always Racing": ADHD and the Song 'Can't Sit Still'31:14 Getting Centered: Riding Horses and Sitting on the Front Porch31:40 "Doing All the Simple Things Is What Helps Me Get There"32:00 "I Can Be the Best Version of the Artist That People Have Connected To"32:10 The First Thing She Does After Tour: Snuggling French Bulldog Hippie Mae Wilson32:19 Architectural Digest and the Bedroom Sanctuary: "You Gotta Unplug Every Now and Then"32:41 "You Can't Keep Pouring Out From a Half-Empty Cup for Very Long"33:00 Fourth Song: Brothers Osborne, 'I'm Not For Everyone'33:24 Shared Producer Jay Joyce: Eric Church and Brothers Osborne Records34:00 "The Music Was Telling a Story of Its Own While the Lyrics Were Telling Another"34:16 "You Could Pay Attention to Either One": Parallel Lines and ADHD34:32 Jay Joyce: "He Can Stir Stuff Up in a Little Pot and Breathe Life Into It"34:57 "Leaning Into the Things That Make You You"35:18 "People That Love Ya, Like Ya, Don't Give a Damn, and Hate Ya"35:37 "I'm Not for Everyone": Not an F You — "That's Okay"35:53 Social Media: "You Aren't What You Do"36:14 "I Am a Singer, I Am a Songwriter" — But What If This Is Taken Away Tomorrow?36:30 Identity and the Dream: "How Much of Lainey Wilson Is There in Lainey Wilson?"36:48 "Save a Little Bit Over Here for Myself"37:11 Daddy's Saying Revisited: "If You Tell All Your Business, You Ain't Got None"37:32 "That's How I'm Gonna Wind Up on the Prayer List Back Home"37:52 TJ Coming Out as Gay: "Is Country Becoming More Welcoming?"38:18 "We Don't Have to Live the Same Life to Love Each Other"38:44 Big Tent Country: "Everyone's Welcome in the Big Tent"39:05 Being a Unifying Voice in a Divided World39:23 "Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't": Actions Speak Louder Than Words39:39 "I'm Like Scotch and Savin' Gold Bands"40:01 Joyful and Uplifting Shows: "Country Can Be Sad, But Your Shows Are Really Happy"40:21 "Manifest It. Fake It Till You Make It in the Best of Ways"40:37 "Country Is Cool Again": The Netflix Documentary40:55 Why Country Is Having a Big Moment: "I Don't Know Anybody Who Doesn't Love a Good Story"41:41 "It Takes You Home. It Feels Family-Oriented."42:01 Fifth and Final Song: Tim McGraw, 'Humble and Kind'42:25 Written by Lori McKenna: Tim McGraw Grew Up Right Down the Road42:53 "My Step-Grandmother Used to Babysit Him"43:10 Tim Bringing Shows to Northeast Louisiana: "If He Did It, Maybe I Could Too"43:35 "Hold the Door, Say Please, Say Thank You": A Blueprint for Staying Grounded44:04 "Words to Live By": Lori McKenna Wrote It to Her Children44:10 "I Haven't Met Him Just Yet": Sharing Headphones With Her Sister44:28 "We'd Fight Over Them": Dance Routines on the Gravel Driveway44:47 Hometown Hero: "This Guy Is From Here and He Did It"45:09 Writing a Letter to Tim McGraw at 18: "All I Need Is an Opportunity"45:26 "Maybe He Read It and Was Scared of the Power of Lainey"45:45 Drawing the Line: Humble and Kind and Things a Man Ought to Know46:09 "Country Music Raised Me": Reba, Vince Gill, and Tim McGraw46:27 Writing About What Mom and Daddy Taught Her: "What's Right Is Right"46:51 What Would Dolly Do?47:07 Mama Meeting Dolly: "You're Like My Sister"47:27 "Do You Have a Good Manager? Well, Is He an Asshole?"47:48 Singing With Dolly: "Terrifying, Especially When She's Watching You"48:06 "If Dolly Parton Believes in Me, Then I'm Fine"48:31 What Would Little Lainey Think? "She'd Be Very Proud"48:49 "I Didn't Know I'd Be in Australia Playing Double Arena Shows"49:13 New Album, New Adventure: "Showing a Different Side and Pushing the Boundaries"49:36 "You've Remained Incredibly Humble and Kind"49:54 "This Is Not About Me": Lainey and Zan's Thank You50:10 "Hold the Door, Say Please, Say Thank You"50:51 Zan's Wrap-Up: "I Could Listen to Her Speak All Day Long"51:11 Watch Take 5 With Shania Twain on ABC iview51:22 Next Time: Genesis Owusu51:58 From Ghana to Canberra: "We Don't Have Time for the Honey and the Dress-Ups"52:21 Season 5 of Take 5 With Zan Rowe. Stream on ABC iviewThis episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV and ABC iview. 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Bobby continues his year-by-year countdown through country music in the ’90s with 1997. In this episode, he looks back at Shania Twain releasing Come On Over, Garth Brooks taking over Central Park, Tim McGraw’s massive Everywhere album, George Strait’s Carrying Your Love With Me, Kenny Chesney and Trace Adkins landing their first No. 1 hits, and the unusual battle between LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood over “How Do I Live.” Bobby also shares conversations with several of the artists about the songs, careers, and moments that shaped the year, while mixing in the movies, sports, and pop culture that made 1997 unforgettable. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi country musician Jenny Mitchell's success continues to grow. In the last few years, she's moved to Australia, released an album, and has both awards and Australian Golden Guitar nominations under her belt. She's also toured with Kasey Chambers and opened for the Lumineers, and is now set to release some brand new music. Mitchell moved to Melbourne a year and a half ago, prompted by a "completely life-changing, incredible experience". "I had the opportunity to tour with [Chambers], who is just an absolute icon," she told Mike Hosking. "She took me around Australia on tour ... so just before that tour started, my partner Toby and I moved to Melbourne, and yeah, we're loving it." "I think there's a lot of music here," she told Hosking. "Not only is it great for me to play, but there's so many venues within walking distance of where we live that I can go and watch music and get inspired." But how did Mitchell go from living in New Zealand to touring with a country music star like Kacey Chambers? "A couple of years ago, I played a show of my own, a tiny little show, and there were two people there who came in, I knew they hadn't been to a gig before, and they sang just about every word to my songs," Mitchell explained. "I had no idea that they are actually really great friends of Kasey's. They're not musical, but they love music and so they sent her my music." And so one thing led to another, and soon enough Mitchell was being asked to join Chambers' tour. "Completely changed my life." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deer season is almost here, and the Isbell brothers are back with opening-day deer hunting advice, grizzly bear debates, country music hot takes, and a few stories they probably should've kept to themselves.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Lee Brice joins Tomi Lahren in studio ahead of his new album, Sunriser (October 2). He talks AI's impact on country — a machine can fake a track; it can't fake a life — defends his friend Luke Bryan amid the “AI country” backlash, says Taylor Swift should be welcome back, and weighs in on why award shows still feel political when Morgan Wallen gets passed over. Listen to Tomi Lahren Is Fearless wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Allen | From Oklahoma State to Chasing a Country Music Dream | The Travel Wins PodcastWhat does the beginning of a country music career actually look like?On this episode of The Travel Wins Podcast, I sit down with emerging Oklahoma country singer and songwriter John Allen, who's experiencing that journey right now.John recently graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he earned his master's degree in accounting, before deciding to pursue music full-time.In 2026, he began releasing his first original music, starting with “Regret” and following it with “Dying Days.”Now he's performing throughout Oklahoma, playing intimate clubs and local events, traveling to Nashville to record and learning what it takes to turn his passion for country music into a career.But John already has one BIG dream:

Some of the finest music from the country scene, modern and classics all together, presented by local singer songwriter Georgia B

On this episode of the Dirty Thirty — Lynyrd Skynyrd cuts a deal, Tim Dugger reveals the movie he cries drunk to, and Dale tries to make ChatGPT cuss. Oh, and there's a shouting match buried somewhere in there...To lead off this power-packed 30 minutes, Dale Jr. talks about the songs that he chose to make it into this year's NASCAR '26 soundtrack and how Sweet Home Alabama ended up as the game's title song.Next up, Tim Dugger joined the guest episode this week, where he shares the movie that makes him cry when he's been drinking, and what it's like sharing a hotel room with Dale.Over in the Actions Detrimental part of the world, Denny talks about his first two races of the Chase and how he's thankful to still be on top of the standings.It was LOUD over on Door Bumper Clear this week, after Tommy and Freddie get into it about whether Bubba being on the "rumple" strips was low enough — or if the wreck with Josh Berry was his fault.Lastly, Dale & Amy are back again with another fun trend, and this time, it's seeing if they can get AI to cuss.That's all for this week! Tune in next time to the Dirty Thirty for more fun in only half an hour. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Nate Wilcox tells this one alone, as a Let It Roll seance - the guest is the late Jack Palmer, author of “Vernon Dalhart: First Star of Country Music,” who died before Nate could ever interview him. The episode returns now as part of Let It Roll From the Beginning to the End, in which the whole Let It Roll archive is being re-cast in chronological order by topic. ⁠GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to suppor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Clay Barker to talk all about life on the road, playing shows around the country, and why the live show is such an important part of being an artist. We get into the energy and enjoyment that comes from performing in front of a crowd and what makes those live moments so special.Clay also opens up about finally feeling like he's found his sound and the journey it took to get there. We talk about his new music, what he's been working on, and what's next as he continues to grow as an artist.Clay's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/claybarker_music/Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/

What song would get Thomas Rhett pelted with rocks if he skipped it at the Moody Center?Sandy and JB roll the interview from last week: five kids who still want the zoo at six a.m., a nine-year-old Rhett on drums with dad Rhett Akins at the Nebraska State Fair, and Thomas on Dolly Parton as an angel on Earth whose memory will outlive all of us. Tricia asks the rocks question, and he lands on Die a Happy Man as the career game-changer he still feels every night.If you love The JB and Sandy Show, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a Thomas Rhett fan.

Let's All Celebrate International Country Music Day the only way we know how

Send us Fan MailOn September 11, 2026—the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001—Garth Brooks performed at Chicago's Allstate Arena. During the concert, he paused the celebration to acknowledge the significance of the day and shared something Deb hadn't remembered: Garth was in New York City on September 11, 2001.In this episode, Deb talks about Garth's memories of that day, including seeing tanks on the streets of New York and turning on the radio only to hear his own song, “We Shall Be Free.” Garth explained that from that moment forward, the song meant something different to him.Deb explores how that can happen for us as fans, too. The recording doesn't change—but sometimes our experiences completely change what we hear in a song.She also looks at three songs Garth performed during the Chicago concert and the message they take on when considered together:

On International Country Music Day, we celebrated by making fun of the genre, despite our soft spot in our hearts for it

Bobby continues his year-by-year countdown through country music in the ’90s with 1996. In this episode, he looks back at Brooks & Dunn making history, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill getting married, Shania Twain’s rise, Martina McBride landing her first No. 1, Deana Carter breaking through with “Strawberry Wine,” LeAnn Rimes arriving with “Blue,” The Chicks setting the stage for what was coming next, and more. Bobby also shares conversations with several of the artists about the songs, careers, and moments that shaped the year, while mixing in the movies, TV, sports, and pop culture that made 1996 unforgettable. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives listeners a closer look into one of his greatest personal friendships as he sits down with longtime country music recording artist Tim Dugger. Over the years, Tim has become known as the “NASCAR guy”, performing as a musical guest at many NASCAR events and becoming synonymous with at-track entertainment. But his path to the stage originated from humble beginnings, traveling as a church singer with his sister, jamming at local music stores with older musicians and grinding for years on the bar circuit. Tim explains the first time he ever performed at a NASCAR event, it was in a very unofficial capacity: setting up in the free camping area at Talladega with a speaker and performing for anyone that would listen.Dale Jr. and Tim's friendship stemmed from an Austin Dillon introduction, when Austin brought Tim along for a paintballing excursion on Dale's property. After a few beers in the basement bar, the guitar came out and Tim showcased his deep repertoire of country music classics. Tim and his wife Tara would be extended an invitation to one of Dale and Amy's Key West trips, and the couples have been close ever since. The interview covers Dale and Tim's shared trauma from their childhoods, some hilarious stories from the road and shared adventures in Ireland. Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

She was one of the most influential women in country music history. And she did it with a smile.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/dolly-parton-the-queen-of-country-music/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

In this very special episode of The Music in Me, I'm paying tribute to an artist who has meant so much to me throughout my life—the incomparable Dolly Parton. I've loved Dolly's music for as long as I can remember, but what I loved even more was the woman behind the songs. Her kindness, humor, generosity, faith, incredible storytelling, and ability to always be unapologetically herself made her truly one of a kind. I'll be sharing some of my favorite Dolly songs, from classics like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You” to personal favorites including “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” “Backwoods Barbie,” and many more. Along the way, I'll share some interesting stories behind the music and, most importantly, why these songs are special to me. I'll begin with “Love Is Like a Butterfly,” the Dolly song that closed my 50th birthday episode, and end with the beautiful “When I Get Where I'm Going.” This episode is more than a look back at Dolly's music. It's my personal love letter to a remarkable woman whose songs became part of the soundtrack of my life.Dolly, this one's for you. ❤️SONGS MENTIONED…Love is Like a Butterfly – 1974Coat of Many Colors – 1971Circle of Love – 1996Little Sparrow – 2001Jolene – 1973I Will Always Love You – 1973The Seeker – 1975Light of a Clear Blue Morning – 19779 to 5 – 1980Two Doors Down – 1977Better Get to Livin' – 2007Backwoods Barbie – 2008Islands in the Stream with Kenny Rogers – 1983Rainbowland by Miley Cyrus (feat. Dolly Parton) – 2017Hard Candy Christmas – 1982Rockstar – 2023When I Get Where I'm Going by Brad Paisley (feat. Dolly Parton) - 2005What did you think of this episode? Support the showKeep listening, keep grooving, and let the music in you continue to shine.  Thank you, and see you soon!CONTACT TERI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terirosborg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.rosborgYouTube: The Music in MeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terirosborgPodcast Facebook Page: The Music in Me Podcast Facebook pageTHEME SONG BY:  Hayley GremardINTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno

Nicholas Jamerson joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about the rich musical history of Eastern Kentucky, the artists who deserve more recognition, and the early memories that shaped his love for music. He opens up about the difference between autobiographical and fictional songwriting, the advice he gives aspiring songwriters, and why being process driven matters more to him than chasing the finished product.Nicholas also shares his thoughts on faith, finding meaning in being an artist, and documenting his life and the lives of his children. From writing a song every week for the past three years to releasing music in a world with an increasingly short attention span, he offers a unique perspective on the modern music industry. Plus, he talks about Ole 60 covering one of his songs, coaching his kids' soccer team with a banjo, and the time a raccoon found its way into his house.whiskeyriff.comshop.whiskeyriff.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Country music is the only genre that talks about getting laid and getting saved in the same song. But isn't that a bit blasphemous – and should we even listen to that kind of thing? Kevin Swanson speaks with Bill Jack about how Americana turned gay…how "Christians" like Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood helped…and where to draw the line in consuming the sorts of music they helped popularize. What you'll hear: - The 52-year history of glazing fornication and homosexuality as fun and judgment-free (and how Dolly Parton was at the forefront of this back in 2005) - How the female artists have gone from most conservative, to most revolutionary, over the past 20 years - How music lured us into cultural revolution by making it seem attractive and desirable - The difference between excellent art, like John Lennon's "Imagine," and art worthy of immersing yourself in for enjoyment - Practical ways to decide what to listen to (and what not to), including ideas like printing out lyrics to examine them with your kids Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [mail@generations.org](mailto:mail@generations.org) Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #SexualRevolution #Generations #KevinSwanson #CountryMusic #Americana

Country music is the only genre that talks about getting laid and getting saved in the same song. But isn't that a bit blasphemous – and should we even listen to that kind of thing? Kevin Swanson speaks with Bill Jack about how Americana turned gay…how "Christians" like Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood helped…and where to draw the line in consuming the sorts of music they helped popularize. What you'll hear: - The 52-year history of glazing fornication and homosexuality as fun and judgment-free (and how Dolly Parton was at the forefront of this back in 2005) - How the female artists have gone from most conservative, to most revolutionary, over the past 20 years - How music lured us into cultural revolution by making it seem attractive and desirable - The difference between excellent art, like John Lennon's "Imagine," and art worthy of immersing yourself in for enjoyment - Practical ways to decide what to listen to (and what not to), including ideas like printing out lyrics to examine them with your kids Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [mail@generations.org](mailto:mail@generations.org) Subscribe for more God-centered family discipleship from Generations. #GenerationsRadio #SexualRevolution #Generations #KevinSwanson #CountryMusic #Americana

Yep. We decided to take a break from sports by talking jeans and country music.

On April 6, 1998, Tammy Wynette — the legendary country music singer whose unmistakable voice, emotional storytelling, and string of timeless hits earned her the title “The First Lady of Country Music” — died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 55. Wynette spent more than three decades at the top of country music, becoming one of the genre's defining voices through classics like “Stand by Your Man,” “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “Til I Can Make It on My Own,” and “Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad.” Her turbulent personal life, including her high-profile marriage to fellow country icon George Jones, often made headlines, but her enduring legacy was built on a remarkable career that included 20 No. 1 country hits, multiple Grammy Awards, and a lasting influence on generations of artists who followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She was one of the most influential women in country music history. And she did it with a smile.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/dolly-parton-the-queen-of-country-music/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comCheck out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 

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REGINALD D BRINGS BACK A FAN FAVORITE:What do you do when the dream you've spent your life chasing ends—and God starts leading you toward a completely different purpose?What happens when one chapter of your life ends before you're ready—but another dream is waiting for you?In this motivational and inspirational episode, Reginald D sits down with former professional baseball player and country music artist Bryce Hensley for an inspirational story about setbacks, resilience, faith, finding your purpose and having the courage to start over.Bryce was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2018 MLB Draft after years of pursuing his dream of professional baseball. But when the pandemic interrupted baseball, an unexpected opportunity emerged. Bryce began sharing his music, eventually balancing two demanding careers before making the difficult decision to close the baseball chapter and pursue country music full-time. His transition from baseball to music—and the struggle of balancing both—is at the heart of this conversation. But this episode is about much more than baseball and country music.Bryce shares powerful motivational and inspirational lessons about self-improvement, personal growth, overcoming setbacks, staying motivated, finding happiness, trusting God's plan and understanding when it's time to shift directions in life.One of the most powerful messages from Bryce is simple:“A setback is just a platform for a comeback.”Bryce explains how learning to “be where your feet are” helped him stop obsessing over where he thought he should be and start recognizing that his current season could still have purpose. He also discusses 2 Corinthians 12:9 and how his weaknesses and struggles can become opportunities for God to work through his life. Learn how to recognize when one chapter of your life may be ending and find the courage to embrace a new direction without allowing your career, failures or circumstances to define your identity.• Discover how to turn setbacks into comebacks by staying present, focusing on small victories, controlling your effort and attitude, and continuing to move forward even when you can't control the outcome.• Strengthen your faith and motivation through Bryce's inspirational perspective on God's purpose, gratitude, weakness, authenticity and using the gifts you've been given to positively impact other people. Bryce explains that his goal isn't simply performing—he sees his gifts as an opportunity to help others realize they're not alone. Press play now and let Bryce Hensley's motivational and inspirational story motivate you to turn your setback into a comeback, trust God's direction and find the courage to step into your next chapter.Bryce's Contact Info:Website: https://brycehensley.comStream Bryce's Music:  Under Bryce HensleyYouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZHAUy5nm9R76NxK98WEA_AInstagram Page:  https://www.instagram.com/BryceHensleymusicFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/brycehensleymusic/100075860107513X Page: https://x.com/bhensleymusicSend us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

1995 was a year where country music was balancing tradition with major change. Bobby looks back at Shania Twain’s breakout with The Woman in Me, Alan Jackson winning Entertainer of the Year, Faith Hill’s rise, Martina McBride joining the Grand Ole Opry, Lonestar making their debut, and more. Plus, he shares artist conversations and mixes in the movies, music, and pop culture that made 1995 unforgettable. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Fairchild was born to Southern parents in Gary, Indiana, but whether she was living in the Midwest or the South, that Southern influence was always there. She eventually made her way to Birmingham, Alabama, where she attended Samford University and met her future bandmate, Kimberly Schlapman, through the school's choir program. In the late '90s, she was reunited with Schlapman in Nashville and went on to form Little Big Town with Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, whom she later married. Their self-titled debut came out in 2002, but their real breakthrough came with The Road to Here in 2005. Now, Karen and Little Big Town have just released their 12th studio album, It's a Dying Art, which features collaborations with Ashley Monroe, Jason Isbell, and Kelsea Ballerini. Sid talks to Karen about what's kept the band going strong all these years, how she balances life on the road with raising school age kids, and how Little Big Town has been influenced by Fleetwood Mac. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Episode Art Courtesy of Southern Living / Becky Fluke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Megan Moroney has quickly become one of country music's biggest rising stars, breaking through with her viral hit “Tennessee Orange” and earning the CMA New Artist of the Year award in 2024. Megan got together with Willie Geist at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where she was headlining a sold-out show, and discussed her journey from learning guitar and performing at sorority philanthropy events to eventually moving to Nashville to pursue music full time. She also tells Willie about the story behind “Tennessee Orange,” handling public scrutiny and her new album Cloud 9. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bobby’s ’90s country countdown lands in 1994, a year packed with breakout stars, massive songs, and country music getting even bigger on TV. Tim McGraw goes from a stalled first album to the best-selling country album of the year with Not a Moment Too Soon, Faith Hill breaks through with Take Me As I Am, and Martina McBride takes a major career leap with “Independence Day.” Bobby also gets into Brooks & Dunn, John Michael Montgomery’s “I Swear,” Shania starting work on The Woman in Me, Kenny Chesney’s first album, Joe Diffie’s “Pickup Man,” Pam Tillis, and CMT becoming a bigger force in country. Plus, he mixes in his own 1994 memories from the O.J. Bronco chase and Forrest Gump to Weezer, Nirvana, Beanie Babies, and more. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby’s ’90s country countdown hits 1993, the year country music felt bigger than ever. Garth Brooks was selling millions with In Pieces, Alan Jackson turned “Chattahoochee” into a signature ’90s anthem, and Reba delivered one of the decade’s most dramatic duets with “Does He Love You.” Bobby also gets into Brooks & Dunn’s Hard Workin’ Man era, Toby Keith’s arrival with “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” Trisha Yearwood’s “Walkaway Joe,” Clint Black, Little Texas, Billy Ray Cyrus, and more. Plus, he shares past conversations with artists like Billy Ray, Clint, Reba, Kix Brooks, and Ronnie Dunn and takes a few detours into Jurassic Park, Mrs. Doubtfire, Home Improvement, and the pop culture that made 1993 feel massive! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby’s ’90s country countdown rolls into 1992, a year where Billy Ray Cyrus turned “Achy Breaky Heart” into a full-on phenomenon, Garth Brooks kept dominating everything, and George Strait took country to the big screen with Pure Country. Bobby also gets into major albums from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Vince Gill, Joe Diffie, Randy Travis, and Wynonna, plus Alan Jackson’s run of number ones, Johnny Cash joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and big Opry moments for Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart. Along the way, he shares past conversations with artists like Billy Ray, Joe Diffie, Randy Travis, and more while also looking back at The Real World, the Dream Team, the Los Angeles riots, and the parts of 1992 that stretched far beyond country music. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby continues the ’90s country music countdown with 1991 a year where Brooks & Dunn exploded with Brand New Man, Trisha Yearwood broke through with “She’s in Love with the Boy,” and Garth Brooks started rewriting the record books. But the year also had some heavy chapters, from The Judds’ farewell tour to the tragic loss of Dottie West and the plane crash that changed Reba’s life. Bobby also revisits Vince Gill joining the Opry, Tracy Lawrence surviving a shooting before his debut album, and the first number ones that helped launch several major careers. Plus, he takes a few detours into 1991 outside of country music from Nirvana and Magic Johnson to the World Wide Web, Game Boy, and the pop culture moments that made the year feel unforgettable. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby kicks off a new year-by-year series counting down the top 10 moments that defined country music in the ’90s, starting with 1990. In this episode, he looks back at Garth, Reba, Alan Jackson, Clint Black, The Highwaymen, The Chicks, Tim McGraw, Lorrie Morgan, Travis Tritt, and more — while also sharing conversations with some of the artists decades later about the songs, albums, and decisions that shaped the year. Plus, Bobby mixes in the movies, TV shows, and pop culture that made 1990 feel like the start of something huge. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China responds to Trump's “Economic D-Day,” Target apologizes for a Halloween costume deemed “racist,” and Country Music legend Dolly Parton passes away at the age of 80. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 3057 - - - Today's Sponsor: Balance of Nature - Go to https://BalanceofNature.com today and subscribe to the Whole Health System—or any of their other subscriptions—and get an additional 10% off your subscription with promo code WIRE. - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3   - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices