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Shantell Ogden personifies the meaning of grit and determination. She is battle tested and knows the music business inside and out. Tune in as we chat with Shantell on her songwriting and what it means to shed some joy with the holidays around the corner. Tune in!

Trey Smith and Jennifer Fielder are staples in the Nashville community. Known for their voal harmonies, the duo known as Smithfield had carved out their independent path in Nashville! Tune in as we chat about their new album, Country with Heart (Part Two). We chat about their roots, their craft of songwriting and so much more!

Recording Artist Clay Aiken joins us on the show to talk about American Idol from seasons past and about his new album, Rewind! Tune in to hear more!

The beautiful and talentd Rachel Purcell joined us on the show to chat about her new EP and talked about finding your lord and savior! Tune in to hear from Rachel and she talks about her inspirational journey in life and her passion of how music helped her to heal and get through some tough times!

Australia's Queen of Bluegrass Kristy cox joins us on the show and chats about her new album, Winds of Change, due out on October 9th! Kristy is well-known in the music industry and is making a mark for herself with songs that resonate with her fans both in her home country and in music city! Tune in to hear more!

Mo Pitney tells stories through his music and he had experienced a lot in his time as a Nashville Recording Artist! The new album, Outskirts of Town comes out in March of 2027! Tune in to hear Mo talk about living the simple life and how the songs come to life on the new record!

We sat down with a rising star as Nashville Recording Artist Braden Hull told us about his songs being more than just lyrics! Braden's songs connect with fans and talk about heartbreak and Braden tells us about what it is like to support the Sara Evans tour and learn from a country music icon! Tune in to hear from Braden Hull!

Tune in as we hear from rising country artist Lauren Eliza as she talks about her music journey and her upcoming debut EP due out on October 16th!

CJ Pierce of the rock band Drowning Pool joined us on the show to give us an update on the 25th anniversary of the band and the amazing projects they are working on from new music, touring and so much more! Tune in!

We caught up with superstar country artist Morgan Wade and she told us about her new single, Old History and lots more about how her career is on fire! Tune in to hear from Morgan on the show!

Tune in as Bryce Leatherwood talks about the release of his sophomore album, Beers and Ballads and lots more from keeping the old school country sound alive in his music! Bryce personifies country music and is a young rising star in the music business!

Ian Munsick joined us on the show to chat about his new album and how he is keeping the West alive in his music. Check out the new album, The Mountain Goat across all the digital streaming platforms!

Think today’s country hits are just radio-friendly gloss? Look closer at the credits and the vocal phrasing. We are uncovering the invisible threads connecting Lee Newton’s classic sensibilities to the raw grit of modern trailblazers. Discover how backstage collaborations and vintage legacies are secretly shaping the industry’s current heartbeat.

In the high-pressure world of modern Nashville, standing still is the quickest way to fade out. Karen Waldrup is fundamentally redefining her signature country-soul sound through gritty, high-stakes studio collaborations. We are diving deep into the creative friction and technical songwriting shifts that are transforming her identity to ensure industry longevity.

Everyone wants that classic R&B warmth, but very few know how to layer it over a modern country arrangement without losing the soul. Today, we’re dissecting the exact technical evolution Coey Redd uses to bridge that gap. This is the behind-the-scenes blueprint for the next big shift in music.

Everyone sees the glitz of the main stage, but what happens when the cameras on The Voice stop rolling? Sadie Bass is pulling back the curtain on the grueling transition from viral TV star to the raw, unpolished hustle of Nashville’s songwriting rooms. This is how you turn a moment into a legacy.

Nate Smith became a household name through a viral clip, but in Nashville, likes don’t equal longevity. Can a TikTok sensation actually survive the grueling demands of traditional songwriting? We’re deconstructing how Nate balances digital fame with the raw grit required to stay relevant in an industry that eats influencers for breakfast.

You remember him as the precocious kid from ‘Last Man Standing,’ but Jet Jurgensmeyer is no longer just a sitcom star. He’s officially trading the soundstage for the tour bus and climbing the country music charts. Today, we’re diving into his massive artistic transformation and how he’s reinventing his sound.

Imagine touring the globe for six decades and still hitting the high notes at peak performance. Engelbert Humperdinck isn’t just a legend; he’s a masterclass in career longevity. We are diving deep into the stamina secrets and industry evolutions that allowed him to outlast every trend in music history since the 1960s.