On this episode of Backstage Pass with Austin James, former American Idol winner and South Louisiana resident Laine Hardy, opens up about his personal life and gives us some information on new music!

Show highlights 1.18.24

Jan 19th, 2024 10m 23s

Here are some funny highlights and entertainment news from Austin James' afternoon show!

Show highlights 1.10.2024

Jan 11th, 2024 12m 55s

Here are some highlights and feature stories from Austin James' afternoon show on 1015 WYNK in Baton Rouge, La.

Funny show highlights 1.8.24

Jan 8th, 2024 6m 15s

Here are some funny highlights from Austin James' afternoon show on Monday, Jan. 8th.

Why I don't like New Years Eve

Jan 1st, 2024 8m 24s

Austin James gets real personal as he talks about why he doesn't like New Years Eve.

CHRISTMAS CRUSADE FOR KIDS 112923

Dec 4th, 2023 10m 31s

Austin James talks with Livingston Parish Sherrif Jason Ard about their annual Christmas Crusade For Kids toy drive

LSU Block and Bridle episode

Oct 27th, 2023 7m 35s

Austin James talks with some members of the LSU Block and Bridle rodeo about its upcoming event, the history of the rodeo, and the member's involement with charity events around the community.

Bryan Martin interview

Oct 22nd, 2023 9m 39s

Austin James talks with Louisiana native Bryan Martin about growing up in the south, his time in the United States Army, and his love of writing songs.

Do we have too many social pages???

Sep 4th, 2023 10m 59s

Austin James talks about social media pages and what kind of an affect they have on our daily lives

Eleanor Thibodeaux interview

Jul 27th, 2023 14m 30s

Austin James talks to Eleanor Thibodeaux about her direction in songwriting and how Scotty McCreery was a HUGE influence in her country music songwriting.

Trey Gallman interview

Jul 3rd, 2023 13m 13s

Austin James talks with former LSU football player and singer/songwriter Trey Gallman about growuing up in South Louisiana, playing football for LSU, and now writing songs in Nashville.

Ben Gallaher interrview

May 31st, 2023 14m 18s

Austin James talks with Ben Gallaher about his love for playing the guitar, songwriting, and french fries!!!

Chase Tyler interview

Apr 24th, 2023 31m 39s

Austin James talks with Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame member Chase Tyler about his current music career and how he played a "Blues Brother" on stage in New York City!!!

Sheriff Jason Ard interview 4.10.23

Apr 10th, 2023 11m 32s

Austin James talks to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard about the upcoming annual Chippin' In For St. Jude golf tournament and how folks can donate and contribute to help the kids at St. Jude.

Kolby Cooper interview

Apr 3rd, 2023 15m 7s

Austin James talks with Kolby Cooper about his songwriting career and being a father of three at the age of 23!

George Birge interview

Mar 27th, 2023 12m 19s

Austin James talks with George Birge about how he almost didn't pursue a career in country music until a conversation with Clay Walker changed his mind.

Ben Ragsdale interview 3.15.23

Mar 19th, 2023 16m 56s

Austin James talks with country music artist Ben Ragsdale about his style of country music and how he got in to songwriting.

Clay Cormier and Micah Kennedy interview 3.9.23

Mar 11th, 2023 10m 51s

Austin James talked with two Louisiana artists, Clay Cormier and Micah Kennedy about how they met, writing songs together for the first time, and their t-shirt collection.