In Episode #19, Tenille Townes shares stories from her upbringing in Canada and talks about the exciting things ahead for 2019. Bob Guerra also shares vintage interview clips with one of Tenille's biggest musical influences, Shania Twain. Recor

Maren Morris and Mark Wills

Jan 18th, 2019 30m 45s

In Episode #18, Maren Morris talks about her new song, "Girl," her upcoming sophomore album, attending Grammy Camp as a kid, and her husband Ryan Hurd. The episode's "6 Picks" spotlights some of country music's newlywed couples. A throwback int

2019 Country Artists To Watch Episode

Jan 11th, 2019 29m 7s

In this episode, you'll hear songs from 10 incredible artists poised to break out in 2019, plus a throw-back interview with Tim McGraw. Ryan Hurd is the featured interview, plus music from Artists To Watch Hardy, Tyler Rich, Tegan Marie, Adam H

Adam Hambrick and Randy Travis

Jan 4th, 2019 23m 1s

In the first episode of 2019, country radio veteran Bob Guerra talks to Adam Hambrick, who's poised to be one of the year's breakout country stars. This episode also includes Bob's "6 Picks" and a throwback conversation with country great Randy

2018 Recap

Dec 28th, 2018 27m 20s

In Episode #15, Bob Guerra and Brittany Hodak revisit some of the best interviews from 2018's This Week In Country Music episodes! Hear highlights from Dolly Parton, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Mitchell Tenpenny, Rachel Wammack and m

It's Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas!

Dec 21st, 2018 21m 51s

In Episode #14, we've got Christmas songs and interview clips with country's biggest stars! You won't want to miss this special holiday episode. Recorded live in Music City with beloved radio veteran Bob Guerra and country music journalist and

GRAMMY Nominations and Vince Gill

Dec 15th, 2018 29m 3s

In Episode #13, we spotlight country's nominees for the 2019 GRAMMY Awards. Our "6 Picks" includes songs from the Best Country Song category and Bob shares a throwback interview with one of the most awarded artists in Grammy history, Vince Gill

Mitchell Tenpenny and Earl Thomas Conley

Dec 7th, 2018 29m 1s

In Episode #12, Mitchell Tenpenny shares the secrets behind his debut album. The episode also includes "6 Picks" — the country songs you should be listening to this week from Rachel Wammack, Teddy Robb, Runaway June, and more — and a throwback

Dolly Parton and Martina McBride

Nov 30th, 2018 27m 40s

In Episode #11, we spotlight Dolly Parton’s Dumplin’ soundtrack with an exclusive interview covering Dolly’s musical, entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors — as well as her plans for the future. Episode also includes "6 Picks" — the count

Maren Morris, Kassi Ashton and Roy Clark

Nov 23rd, 2018 28m 9s

In Episode #10, Maren Morris talks about her sophomore album, plus shares her views on country radio, collaborations, and more. Episode also includes "6 Picks" — the country songs you should be listening to this week from Kassi Ashton, Adam Ham

Kacey Musgraves, Old Dominion, Garth Brooks and George Strait

Nov 16th, 2018 19m 53s

In Episode #9, we review the winners from the 52nd Annual CMA Awards. It also includes "6 Picks" — the country songs you should be listening to this week — and throwback interviews with George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Tim McGraw. Recorded live

Kane Brown

Nov 9th, 2018 23m 59s

In Episode #8, we spotlight Experiment, the sophomore album from Kane Brown. From our "6 picks" and news segments to the feature interview, this episode is all Kane — with a splash of one of his heroes, Randy Travis, for good measure! Recorded

Luke Combs and the Pistol Annies

Nov 2nd, 2018 29m 4s

In Episode #7, we celebrate the Pistol Annies new studio album, Interstate Gospel, and share an interview with Luke Combs, whose fourth No. 1 single in less than two years is ruling country radio this week. Episode also includes "6 Picks" — the

Jimmie Allen, Ricky Skaggs, and Lindsay Ell

Oct 26th, 2018 26m 9s

What was the long road to No. 1 like for Jimmie Allen, and why is Lindsay Ell so proud to FINALLY have her very own tour bus? Find out in Episode #6 of This Week in Country Music's exclusive interviews. Plus, hear a fun throwback story from rec

Old Dominion, Maddie & Tae and Sara Evans

Oct 19th, 2018 27m 46s

What's it really like on Old Dominion's tour bus, and why is this such an important moment for women at country radio? We talk about all that and more — and give you six must-hear songs — in this week's episode of This Week In Country Music. Re

Russell Dickerson, Cody Johnson and Shania Twain

Oct 12th, 2018 26m 12s

What's life on the road like for Russell Dickerson, and what did Shania Twain originally want to be when she grew up? Find out in Episode #4 of This Week in Country Music's exclusive interviews, along with commentary from Erich Church and Cody

Rachel Wammack and Martina McBride

Oct 5th, 2018 20m 26s

How did Rachel Wammack get her start in country music, and what's the story behind Martina McBride's classic "Independence Day"? Find out the answers to those questions more in Episode #3 of This Week in Country Music. Plus, you'll get our 6 Pi

Kane Brown and Alan Jackson

Sep 29th, 2018 21m 15s

Why did Kane Brown begin posting cover songs to YouTube, and where did Alan Jackson get the idea for his iconic smash "Don't Rock the Jukebox?" Find out the answers to those questions and lots more in Episode #2 of This Week in Country Music. P

Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood, and Jimmie Allen

Sep 22nd, 2018 25m 39s

This Week in Country Music is a new podcast bringing you the biggest stories and most interesting interviews from Nashville, plus the six songs you need to hear this week. In Episode #1, you'll get an inside look at Keith Urban's creative proce