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| Twinnie | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:27:13 | |
Baylen sits down with Twinnie to find out all about her brand new EP 'Something We Used To Say'. She also talks about living in Nashville but flying back to the UK to star in Emmerdale, how it felt to make her Grand Ole Opry debut and picks the UK food that she misses the most when she's over in Tennessee. | |||
| Madeline Merlo | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:15:13 | |
Baylen meets up-and-coming country star Madeline Merlo to talk about her new collaboration with Dustin Lynch, what it was like moving to Nashville, and how it felt to play her Grand Ole Opry debut. | |||
| The Long Road Festival 2024: Dasha | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:08:47 | |
Country music sensation Dasha talks to Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival. They talk about her rise to fame, the support she's received from Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini and how it felt when she first realised 'Austin' was going to be a hit... | |||
| Maren Morris | 04 Aug 2023 | 00:17:05 | |
Baylen catches up with Grammy Award Winning country music superstar Maren Morris to talk about supporting The Chicks on tour, her album Humble Quest and how she loves the UK so much she spent an entire month on holiday here. | |||
| Tenille Arts - July 2023 | 28 Jul 2023 | 00:14:31 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with an artist who has scored a Number 1 single, achieved half a billion streams AND toured with names like Lady A and Scotty McCreery...Tenille Arts looks ahead to playing The Long Road Festival this summer, talks about her forthcoming album and reflects on making the move from Canada to Nashville. | |||
| Kezia Gill | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:17:58 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with UK country music sensation Kezia Gill. They discuss her new album, what it's like being on the same bill as Bruce Springsteen and how it felt to play the Bluebird Cafe AND the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. | |||
| Brad Paisley | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:22:41 | |
Baylen catches up with country music icon Brad Paisley to find out about his new single 'So Many Summers,' the new album he's currently working on and his love for performing in the UK. | |||
| When Dave Met Dolly | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:16:16 | |
Dave Berry catches up with global country music icon, Dolly Parton to find out about her brand-new album Rockstar, her new book and he discovers what she would have done if she hadn't made it in music... Plus, Dolly reveals that her beloved husband Carl isn't actually the biggest fan of country music... | |||
| Eli Young Band | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:16:25 | |
Baylen catches up with a band who have been making country music for over twenty years... They've had eight chart hits, four number 1 singles and this summer they're coming to play in the UK for the first time with shows in Manchester, London, Glasgow and they'll be playing at The Long Road Festival.
INTRO: This is Absolute Radio Country, I’m Baylen Leonard and today I’m joined by one of the founding members of a country music band who have been making music for over twenty years… It all started when two university friends formed a duo, which expanded into a band who went on to score eight chart hits, four number 1s and perform with some of country’s biggest names… Welcome to Jon Jones from Eli Young Band…! | |||
| Brandy Clark | 23 Jun 2023 | 00:32:49 | |
Baylen chats to multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, performer and composer Brandy Clark. They talk about her new self-titled album, her hit Broadway musical Shucked that's coming to the West End in 2024, and discuss the broad range of hits she's written for other artists... | |||
| Jordan Harvey | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:18:29 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with a rising star of country music who grew up in Scotland listening to the likes of Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers before moving to Nashville to make a name for himself. Jordan Harvey talks all about his debut EP, his single 'Along For The Ride' and how it felt to make his Grand Ole Opry Debut. | |||
| Charles Esten | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:19:07 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with one of the most recognizable stars of the hit TV show Nashville, Charles Esten, also known as Deacon Claybourne. He tells Baylen all about what it was like working on the show, looks ahead to his debut album AND talks about the Nashville Reunion Tour which is coming to the UK this autumn... | |||
| Caylee Hammack | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:22:17 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with a self-taught singer-songwriter who learned her craft singing along with the radio before moving to Nashville and starting out on a career that's seen her work with the likes of Ashley McBryde and Chris Stapleton. Caylee Hammack reflects on her C2C debut, tells Baylen all about her new single 'History Of Repeating,' and looks ahead to playing The Long Road Festival this summer. | |||
| The Long Road Festival 2024: Flatland Cavalry | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:13:05 | |
Jason and Cleto from Flatland Cavalry talk to Baylen Leonard, backstage on a hay bale at The Long Road Festival. They talk about how it feels to travel the world sharing their music, and reflect on the Texas bar that helped them get started in country music. | |||
| Tenille Townes - May 2023 | 26 May 2023 | 00:14:14 | |
Baylen catches up with an artist who has not only played the main stage at C2C and toured the UK, but will also be supporting Shania Twain on her Queen Of Me Tour... Tenille Townes talks about her new single with Bryan Adams and how she can't wait to return to the UK to play The Long Road Festival this summer. | |||
| Highways 2023: Kip Moore | 25 May 2023 | 00:11:24 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with the headline act of the first ever Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, Kip Moore. He talks about living in the moment as a musician, his commitment to UK country fans and how playing the Royal Albert Hall has always been on his bucket list. | |||
| Highways 2023: Morgan Wade | 24 May 2023 | 00:17:00 | |
Baylen catches up with Morgan Wade backstage at the Highways Festival at The Royal Albert Hall. They talk about her love of UK fans, what it was like performing with Alanis Morissette at the CMT Awards and tells Baylen all about her latest single, 'Psychopath.' | |||
| Highways 2023: Jackson Dean | 23 May 2023 | 00:14:05 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with Jackson Dean backstage at The Royal Albert Hall ahead of his show at the first ever Highways Festival. Jackson reflects on the song that changed his life, his first trip to the UK and how much he's looking forward to playing The Long Road Festival later this year... | |||
| Highways 2023: Stephen Wilson Jr | 23 May 2023 | 00:16:03 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr backstage at one of the world's most iconic venues; The Royal Albert Hall. He reflects on playing the first ever Highways Festival, what it means to be an artist, and on how far he's come in the last few years. | |||
| Mental Health Awareness Week - Chase McDaniel & Danielle Bradbery | 15 May 2023 | 00:34:52 | |
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Baylen Leonard catches up with two country music stars who have openly struggled with their mental health. Danielle Bradbery and Chase McDaniel share their experiences with anxiety, and tell Baylen how important it is to talk about how you're feeling. If you need more help or advice on how your own mental health, head to absoluteradio.co.uk/timetolisten
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| Tim McGraw | 12 May 2023 | 00:18:08 | |
Baylen is joined by an artist who has had 10 number 1 albums, 46 number 1 songs and won no fewer than 10 Grammy Awards. Tim McGraw talks all about his career longevity, the power of great song writing, and his brand-new single 'Standing Room Only.' He also tells Baylen all about what it was like working with his wife Faith Hill on the set of Paramount's 1883. | |||
| Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks | 08 May 2023 | 00:10:36 | |
Jennie Longdon catches up with the two biggest global stars in country music, hosts of the ACM Awards 2023, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. They look ahead to the Academy of Country Music Awards, sharing some secrets about what we can expect on the night and talking about how they feel about the brand new artists rising through the ranks of country... | |||
| Mackenzie Porter | 05 May 2023 | 00:13:21 | |
Baylen is joined by a Canadian Country Superstar… She’s a number 1 singer-songwriter, an award-winning actress and she’s worked with some of country music’s biggest names; Kenny Chesney, Dustin Lynch and Lainey Wilson...Mackenzie Porter talks all about growing up on a ranch, starting out in Nashville, her C2C debut AND her brand-new single, 'Chasing Tornadoes.' | |||
| Breland - April 2023 | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:08:44 | |
Baylen is joined by one of the most exciting new voices in country music, a singer-songwriter whose rise began in 2019 with the platinum-selling single 'My Truck.' Since then he's released his debut album and collaborated with some of country's biggest names - Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban. He tells Baylen about why he loves UK audiences and how he's looking forward to bringing his show to The Long Road. | |||
| The Long Road Festival 2024: Randall King | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:09:38 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with Randall King backstage at The Long Road Festival, just ahead of his debut UK performance on the Rhinestone Stage. | |||
| Corey Kent | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:11:57 | |
Baylen is joined by a rising star of country music who first graced our screens on The Voice back in 2015...After racking up many millions of streams of his music, he’s now climbing the country charts with his latest single, 'Wild As Her.' Corey Kent talks about growing up in Oklahoma, his next big project and how he's returned to music after spending the covid years laying pavement... | |||
| Midland - March 2023 | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:10:14 | |
Baylen catches up with country superstars Midland who tell him all about the process of song writing, how taking time off helps them recharge their creativity, and how 'at home' they feel in UK pubs... | |||
| Chase McDaniel | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:08:08 | |
Kentucky born and bred and raised on old-school country music, Chase McDaniel is a rising star who has been making waves with his songs 'Drop Your Tailgate,' and 'Your Daughter.' He tells Baylen how his grandparents sent him on the journey to becoming a country singer, and what it's like meeting his idols. | |||
| Mitchell Tenpenny - March 2023 | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:15:58 | |
Nashville Native and number one hitmaker Mitchell Tenpenny catches up with Baylen Leonard in the Absolute Radio Country Studio to talk about his huge chart success, how it felt to play C2C, and how he proposed to his wife in a dive bar in front of all her friends and family... | |||
| Lindsay Ell - March 2023 | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:18:20 | |
She's had a number 1 album, racked up millions of streams of her music and toured with names like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban... Now, Lindsay Ell sits down with Baylen to reflect on her recent C2C Main Stage Show, the moment she found out that she'd got the gig supporting Shania Twain on tour and how it felt opening up to her fans about her eating disorder... | |||
| Cody Allan | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:10:08 | |
Baylen catches up with the host of Country Music Television in the US, award-winning TV and radio presenter, published author and friend to the stars of country music...Cody Allan talks about having the best job in the world, how he still gets nervous in the presence of big names, and openly shares his experience of coming out... | |||
| My Kind Of Country | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:14:15 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with the stars of the show My Kind Of Country on Apple TV+ who are joining forces to find new, up and coming country talent from across the globe… Mickey Guyton, Orville Peck, Jimmie Allen tell Baylen all about the new show... | |||
| Luke Combs - March 2023 | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:11:17 | |
Luke Combs talks to Baylen Leonard about his brand-new album Gettin' Old, his massive world tour that's coming to the UK this autumn, and how discovering new music and supporting new artists is just as important to him as ever. He also reflects on the old days he used to spend hanging out with Lainey Wilson, writing songs and eatin' snacks in her trailer in a Nashville parking lot... | |||
| Jordan Davis | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:09:11 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with a CMA Award Winning artist who has had 4 number 1s at country radio, scored gold singles, platinum singles, multi-platinum singles... Jordan Davis looks back on getting started as a performer, and shares what's next in 2023...
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| Lady A | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:21:09 | |
Baylen is joined by country superstars Lady A, who reflect on how their music has transcended genres over the last 17 years and share how proud they are to have been part of the C2C Festival for the last decade. They also talk openly about their solo projects and plans to return to the UK for a tour... | |||
| Lainey Wilson - August 2024 | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:13:03 | |
Baylen Leonard sits down with Grammy Award-Winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson to find out all about her brand-new album Whirlwind. She reflects on her Grand Ole Opry induction, talks about her collaboration with Post Malone and shares how this new album is her most personal work yet… | |||
| Thomas Rhett | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:21:50 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with a giant of country music - an artist who has racked up 20 number 1s, 6 Top 10 albums and written for some of the genre's biggest stars including Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Russell Dickerson. Thomas Rhett reflects on his career, his song writing, the importance of family, and how it feels to headline C2C. | |||
| Georgia Webster | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:10:03 | |
Baylen Leonard catches up with a singer-songwriter and social media sensation who has gone from playing to her hometown crowds in Massachusetts to supporting Kelsea Ballerini on tour. Georgia Webster talks about her new EP, her latest single and the news that she'll be playing The Long Road Festival in the UK this summer... | |||
| Lily Pearl Black | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:10:47 | |
Baylen Leonard is joined by Lily Pearl Black, who talks all about following in the footsteps of her famous father, Clint, her new EP and plans to come to the UK... | |||
| Miko Marks | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:21:24 | |
After a 13-year break from recording music, Miko Marks exploded back onto the music scene in 2021 to critical acclaim with the album 'Our Country.' Since then, she's sold-out shows, made her Grand Ole Opry debut and released another album, 'Feel Like Going Home.' She tells Baylen all about her incredible journey... | |||
| Shania Twain - February 2023 | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:13:04 | |
Ben Earle from The Shires catches up with five-time Grammy winner, all-round icon and best-selling female artist in country music history, Shania Twain. They chat all about her new album 'Queen Of Me,' the tour that sees her play Glasgow, London, Manchester and more, and why being bold and taking chances is the secret to success. | |||
| Restless Road | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:16:59 | |
They burst onto the country music scene on The X Factor 10 years ago, and have become famous for their silky, stellar harmonies and upbeat country songs... Restless Road have been on tour with Kane Brown, and they've got a brand new single out. They tell Baylen all about it. | |||
| Megan Moroney | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:13:38 | |
She's racked up millions of streams of her viral hit 'Tennessee Orange,' has been named '2023 Artist of the Year' by Amazon and is continuing her climb of the US Country Charts... Megan Moroney tells Baylen all about a whirlwind year and her Grand Ole Opry debut... | |||
| Danielle Bradbery | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:15:41 | |
Since winning The Voice in 2013, Danielle Bradbery has released multiple gold-selling singles and joined the likes of Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown and Miranda Lambert on tour. She catches up with Baylen to reflect on a decade in country music and talk about her sassy new single, 'A Special Place.' | |||
| Tyler Hubbard | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:13:08 | |
He's scored 20 country number ones over the last decade, his voice is part of the very fabric of country radio, but in 2023 Tyler Hubbard is set to experience a first - he's releasing his debut solo album telling his story. He tells Baylen all about it... | |||
| Kane Brown - January 2023 | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:19:34 | |
He's had multiple number 1 singles, a number 1 album, he's been all over country radio with hits like 'One Mississippi,' 'Like I Love Country Music' and 'Thank God,' and he's just finished a run of sold out shows in Glasgow, Birmingham and London... Kane Brown catches up with Baylen about duetting with his wife Katelyn and opens up about the challenges of growing up in Tennessee. | |||
| The Long Road Festival 2024: Don McLean | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:11:15 | |
Don McLean talks to Jennie Longdon about how he feels about the UK audiences he has been performing to for over 50 years, and how it feels to be headlining The Long Road Festival. He also shares the story behind one of the most iconic songs in music history, 'American Pie'. | |||
| Hardy | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:10:08 | |
He's written 12 Number 1 singles, toured with the likes of Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line and recorded a hit with Lainey Wilson... In this episode, Baylen catches up with Hardy about making the move from songwriter to artist, the story behind 'Wait In The Truck' and his plans to come to the UK... | |||
| Kip Moore | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:12:50 | |
Baylen chats to a singer-songwriter who has had a number 1 single on country radio, released a total of four albums, played C2C and sold out shows all across the UK…Kip Moore is returning in 2023 for a tour which will see him play London’s most iconic venue; the Royal Albert Hall… | |||
| Jackson Dean | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:13:15 | |
Baylen chats to an artist who exploded onto the country music scene in 2022 with a song that caught the attention of country fans the world over. Jackson Dean talks about the success of 'Don't Come Lookin,' his latest single 'Fearless' and how excited he is to be playing Highways at The Royal Albert Hall this spring... | |||
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