The Country Central Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Christina sits down with Carter Faith to discuss her favorite old school tunes, her new song 'Cowboy Forever,' and a whole lot more!
Jack and Brandon discuss Jason Aldean's viral single 'Try That In a Small Town.' Later, the boys compare the career trajectories of today's biggest names to those of notable country legends!
Jack, Christina, and Brandon discuss some artists in country music who need a commercial or creative comeback, including ERNEST, Kacey Musgraves, Thomas Rhett, and more!
Christina and Jack discuss their favorite country albums of the year so far, including the latest from Megan Moroney, Ian Munsick, Muscadine Bloodline and more!
Jack and Brandon place their early bets on the newest singles impacting country radio, including the latest cuts from Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ashley McBryde, and more!
Jack and Brandon discuss the biggest problem with Bailey Zimmerman's album 'Religiously!'
Christina, Jack, and Brandon discuss why some artists don't seem to age as gracefully as others, including discussion on Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and many more!
Brandon and Jack discuss the artists they think have been treated most unfairly by Nashville, ifncluding Lauren Alaina, Conner Smith, and more!
Corey Kent joins Christina and Jack to discuss his feelings about taking outside cuts, mixing his traditional and new-school influences, and much more!
Christina and Jack discuss how Parker McCollum has changed in his years in Nashville, as well as the most surprising live shows they've seen, Sam Hunt's legacy, and much more!
Jack and Brandon discuss the good and not-so-good of Parker McCollum's new album 'Never Enough!'
Later, the dudes play a game to guess whether a song lyric is real or AI-generated; this is a fun one!
Singer-songwriter Lauren Watkins joins Jack and Christina to discuss singing with Hardy, finding the right vibes in a writing session, and much more!
Kevin Griffin from the '90s alt-rock band Better Than Ezra hangs out with Jack to talk about how his Pilgrimage Festival came together, headlined by Zach Bryan and the Lumineers.
They also get into his Better Than Ezra catalog, his new book, and a whole lot more!
Songwriter/producer Jordan Schmidt and artist Renee Blair join Jack and Christina to discuss writing 'Wait In the Truck' with HARDY, Jordan's first write with the Band CAMINO, and much more!
Christina, Jack, and Brandon discuss some of the hottest acts in country music outside of country radio, and whether they should make the move towards the mainstream, including Ian Munsick, Charles Wesley Godwin, & more!
Christina and Jack sit down with Jake Worthington to discuss his new album 'State You Left Me In,' writing with Ernest, and so much more!
Jack sits down with BJ Barham from American Aquarium to discuss his solo tour, his expansive discography, and the state of country music today!
Jack & Brandon dig deep into the latest Luke Combs album (spoiler alert: they REALLY like it). Plus, we touch base on the state of the Luke Combs vs. Morgan Wallen debate.
Jack, Brandon, & Christina discuss the best country songs that took awhile to catch fire, including jams from Chris Stapleton, Kip Moore, & more!
Jack and Brandon break down the growing emphasis on visual style in country music, discussing the coolest works of HARDY, Kelsea Ballerini, and more!
Singer-songwriters Meg McRee & Ben Chapman join Jack and Christina to chat about their latest projects. Later, they chat with Lainey Wilson about their recent tour together!
Christina and Jack do a deep dive into Morgan Wallen's new album 'One Thing At a Time,' tackling its biggest ideas and the superstar's creative journey ahead!
Singer-Songwriter Brandon Ratcliff discusses his brand new album 'Tale of Two Towns,' his view of the country music industry, and so much more!
Jack and Ben break down the coolest features of the neo-traditional movement on country radio while touching on some of its unexpected drawbacks as well!
Ben sits down with Chase Rice ahead of the release of his new album to discuss his newfound artistic freedom, his favorite country music, and a whole lot more!
Singer-songwriter Ray Fulcher joins Jack and Ben to discuss writing with Luke Combs, cutting a song penned by Eric Church, and a whole lot more!
Brandon & Jack discuss their favorite (and least favorite) cross-genre collaborations, including records by Wille Nelson, Thomas Rhett, and more!
Ben and Christina chat with HARDY about his brand new record the mockingbird & THE CROW. Later on, they join Jack and Brandon to discuss its best moments.
Jack & Brandon discuss some unexpectedly awesome songs on otherwise mediocre albums, including outstanding cuts from Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, and many more!
Jack, Ben, and Brandon play a game to guess the fate of some of country radio's buzziest new singles including cuts from Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, and more!
Ben, Jack, and Brandon discuss the new releases of 2023 they're most looking forward to including forthcoming projects from HARDY, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, and more!
Jack, Ben, and Brandon consider some of the best animal characters across the country music mythos, spanning the works of Gene Autry, Zach Bryan, and more!
Greylan James sits down with Ben and Jack to share the stories behind his cuts for Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, and more. Plus, he gives us the inside scoop on his writing session with Jimmy Butler!
Jack, Brandon, and Ben discuss their all-time favorite Christmas music and play a game to decide if Morgan Wallen, Tyler Childers, and more should make Christmas music!
Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Nicolle Galyon joins Ben and Christina to discuss her solo album "first born," as well as the stories behind some of her biggest co-writes!
Ben and Jack discuss some of their favorite veteran country stars who have only gotten better with time!
Appalachian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin and steel guitar virtuoso Read Connolly join Jack and Ben to talk touring with Zach Bryan, the music that brought them together, and so much more!
Jack, Christina, and Brandon discuss a few of our favorite artists outside of country music who we think could make fantastic country records, including Post Malone, Lana Del Rey, and many more!
Got a bonus show for y'all this week! Ben and newcomer Christina Bosch break down their favorite moments from attending the CMA awards.
Jack and Ben sit down with Lauren Weintraub to dig into her unique entrance into the Nashville music scene, her brand new EP, and a whole lot more!
Ben and Jack chat with singer-songwriter Faren Rachels about writing for Lainey Wilson, Triston Marez, and her own upcoming EP, as well as her harrowing journey to Nashville!
Ben, Jack, and Brandon dig into the most creative drinking songs in country music, including inventive cuts by Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, and more!
Brandon, Ben, and Jack discuss the most unexpected co-writes in country music, including unique tunes penned by Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Ed Sheeran!
Jack and Ben hang out with Dan Smyers to dig into Dan + Shay’s meteoric rise to stardom and the state of country music today!
Jack, Ben, and Brandon discuss the greatest country songs by artists that may not be quite as memorable, including smash hits by Frankie Ballard, the Wreckers, and more!
Jack, Ben, and Brandon break down the best country songs with way too much production, as well as a few missed opportunities in the studio, including cuts from Zach Bryan, Luke Bryan, and many more!
Brandon, Ben, and Jack break down the most confusing collaborations released out of Nashville, as well as a few tunes that would’ve made more sense as duets!
Ben and Jack break down the ins and outs of country radio. Plus, the boys play a game to decide whether some of our favorite independent stars have a shot at radio stardom!
Ben and Jack delve into the most compelling characters ever written in country music, including some of the best from Hardy, Eric Church, and the Turnpike Troubadours!
Jack, Ben, and Brandon play a game to decide which country artists are “qualified” to release a double album, and the boys do a deep dive into what makes a double album worth listening to!
Jack, Ben, and Ryan play a game to decide whether a sample used in a country song was a hit or a miss. Plus, the guys dig into the best novelty songs in country music, including standouts from George Strait, Johnny Cash, and Florida Georgia Line!
Ben, Jack, and Brandon dig into the most notable lead singles in country music over the last decade, including some of the best (and worst) cuts from Taylor Swift, Maren Morris, Keith Urban, and more!
Jack digs into some of the hottest topics of the week on this week’s podcast, including Cole Swindell’s monster summer hit, Koe Wetzel’s new marketing strategy, and the future of independent country music!
Jack, Ryan, and Brandon discuss their picks for country music’s next breakout stars. Plus, the guys play Buy, Sell, or Hold with today’s biggest stars!
Ben, Jack, and Brandon discuss country artists whose music just doesn’t do them justice, from Keith Urban to Koe Wetzel!
Jack, Ben, and Dan break down some of the most clever (and not so clever) metaphor songs in country music, and have a few laughs along the way!
Jack, Will, and Brandon discuss the best trends in country music of years gone by, as well as a few we’d rather leave in the past!
Ben, Ryan, and Jack break down their picks for the best and worst country music of 2022 so far!
Ryan, Dan, Brandon, and Jack break down Luke Combs’s brand new album “Grown’ Up.” Is Luke still at the top of his game or is the Combs formula starting to run dry? Plus, the boys dig into the Florida Georgia Line split and which member of the prolific duo got the short end of the stick!
Ben, Jack, and Dan discuss the career trajectories of two of the most controversial stars in Nashville, the bold new release strategies that are taking over country music, and so much more!
Josh, Ben, Jack, and Ryan discuss the all latest news in Country Music! The crew also talk about their trip to San Antonio to interview HARDY and Larry Fleet on the Dangerous Tour!
Josh, Ben, Jack, and Will dig into the latest country music of the week, songwriting credit, and Luke Combs’s upcoming third album. Plus, the guys discuss whether Oklahoma or Tennessee has produced better country stars!
On this episode, Josh, Jack, Ben, Ryan, and Will discuss Cole Swindell's new album, music criticism, and direction of the Country Music industry!
On this episode, Josh, Jack, Ben and Brandon discuss get into all things new in country music, including Thomas Rhett's new album "Where We Started," Jason Aldean's unique song rollout strategy, and the outlaw movement in country music!
On this episode, Josh, Jack, Ben and Ryan discuss recent events in Country Music including Morgan Wallen's new Billboard Chart record, eyebrow-raising lyrics, and Dolly Parton's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination controversy.
The Country Central crew chats with rising star Conner Smith about his rise to stardom, favorite music, and so much more!
On this episode, Josh, Jack, Ben and Will discuss recent events in Country Music including ERNEST's sophomore album "FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM)" and the ACM results.
On the first episode of The Country Central Podcast, we all make our introductions and talk about the latest news in Country Music.