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Ward Thomas stop by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen about their new song 'Hold It All Together'. They also tell him about their UK tour and how they're releasing 'Cartwheels Reimagined' - a new version of their iconic album 'Cartwheels' to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
The Castellows talk to Baylen Leonard about supporting Luke Combs at his huge stadium shows this summer. They also reflect on how the band started and when they hope to return to the UK...
Thomas Rhett sits down Baylen Leonard to talk about his return to the UK - he's just announced an arena tour in April 2027. He also shares how it feels opening for Luke Combs at Wembley Stadium this weekend and talks about his favourite song he's ever written, his favourite British food and starring in the new series of Ransom Canyon.
Shania Twain sits down with Ben Earle to talk about her new country album 'Little Miss Twain'. She talks about how she finds time to write song in between performing, the 30th anniversary of 'Come On Over' and how her childhood dreams inspired the new album.
The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is releasing his first country music album, called 'Thrasher'. He talks to Baylen Leonard about growing up on country music and the inspiration behind the album.
Country music sensation Stella Lefty tells Baylen where her viral hit 'Boston' came from, what it was like performing in front of 60,000 fans at CMA Fest in Nashville, and how she grew up surrounded by country music...
Max McNown talks to Baylen Leonard about playing at State Fayre Festival this weekend. He also talks about his love of the UK and shares the story behind his latest single 'Done For'.
Stephen Wilson Jr. talks to Baylen Leonard about his latest songs 'Preacher's Kid' and 'Gary', and the life experience that he put into writing them. He also reflects on his moving performance at least year's CMA Awards, talks about playing State Fayre Festival this weekend and looks ahead to his Gary The Torch UK Tour.
Midland talk to Baylen Leonard about their new album 'Stages'. They share their thoughts on the history of country music and why that traditional country sound is resonating with audiences so much at the moment. They also talk about their recent CMA Fest performances.
Country music duo Ryan & Rory talk to Baylen about their success over the last 12 months, including making their Opry debut and coming to the UK for the first time. They also share the story behind their song 'Wasn't Thinkin''.
Alana Springsteen tells Baylen about her latest single 'Black Sheep' and looks forward to her first ever UK headline tour next month...
Dan + Shay talk to Ben Earle about their moving new song 'Say So' and their forthcoming album 'Young'. They also share their hopes to return to the UK.
Waylon Wyatt chats to Baylen Leonard about how it feels having global success at just 19 years old. He also reflects on the first ever concert he attended - Wyatt Flores - and how it feels to come full circle and work with Wyatt on the song 'Didn't Forget'.
Hannah McFarland talks to Ben Earle about how she went from helping out on the farm when she was growing up to travelling the world as a country music artist. She talks about her latest music, working with Chase Rice and she shares what it's like being on the road with Riley Green.
Rising country music star Elizabeth Nichols talks to Ben Earle about writing her breakthrough viral hit 'I Got A New One' and her latest single 'Sweet Cigarette'. She also talks about dropping out of law school to follow her dream of being a country artist.
Baylen talks to Corey Kent ahead of his Royal Albert Hall debut at Highways Festival. They chat about his career so far, his new hit single with Koe Wetzel, and he teases his next album.
Baylen Leonard catches up with sister duo Kendra & Krista - Tigirlily Gold - backstage at the Royal Albert Hall. They talk about their next album and their latest song 'I Do Or Die'.
Baylen Leonard sits down with Highways Festival headliner Carly Pearce to talk about how it feels to be performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. She also reflects on performing with Luke Combs in London last year, and talks about what it was like filming THAT video with Riley Green...
Baylen sits down with the stars of 'Dutton Ranch', Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, to talk about the new series that's launching on Paramount Plus and the importance of country music in the soundtrack.
Baylen talks to Highways Festival Headliner Jon Pardi ahead of his performance at the Royal Albert Hall. They talk about 10 years of the album that launched his career, 'California Sunrise' and the success of his latest song 'Boots Off'...
Jack and Garrett from The Jack Wharff Band talk to Baylen Leonard about how their music has taken off around the world, what inspired their sound and how they launched their career by posting covers on social media.
Ashley McBryde talks to Baylen Leonard about her new album 'Wild'. She talks about how it feels to get so personal in her song writing, how tough it was to re-live difficult moments for the music videos, and how she hopes her music can help others. She also looks ahead to supporting Garth Brooks at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park next month...
Emily Ann Roberts talks to Baylen Leonard about coming back to the UK to support Cody Johnson this October, and shares the story behind her single 'Whipped'.
Carter Faith talks to Baylen Leonard about opening up for Tucker Wetmore at his UK shows, and how it feels to be supporting names like Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton and George Strait this summer. They also talk about their favourite musicals and their least favourite sauces...
Tyler Braden joins Baylen Leonard to talk about the viral success of his song 'God & Guns N' Roses', how he went from firefighter to country music star and his latest single 'Dry County'...
Tucker Wetmore stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio on his Brunette World Tour to talk to Baylen Leonard about the success of 'Brunette', his latest single 'Sunburn' and how work is going on his second album. They also talk about the pressures of fame and how authenticity is driving the global success of country music.
Grammy Award-winning country music icon Kacey Musgraves sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about her new album 'Middle Of Nowhere'. She shares how it feels to be a leading light for country's next generation of female artists, how UK fans were there right from the start of her career and she talks about what she loves about London.
Jackson Dean sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his brand new album 'Magnolia Sage'. He also talks about how it feels to be supporting Garth Brooks in Hyde Park this summer.
Country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen about his forthcoming album 'The Hill' and the new song he's recorded with his daughter Noah Cyrus. He also shares what it was like working with his son Braison, who produced the new project, and reflects on the enormous success of his 1992 hit 'Achy Breaky Heart'.
Mackenzie Carpenter talks to Baylen Leonard about how much she loves playing for her UK fans, her latest single 'Drunk Cigs' and how it felt when she found out that Ed Sheeran would be recording a song she co-wrote for Megan Moroney's new album...
The Shires sit down with Baylen to talk about their new single 'Getaway Car' and their forthcoming album 'Bonfire'. They also look ahead to their tour and share the story of how they found out they'd be supporting Garth Brooks in Hyde Park this summer.
Multi-platinum Grammy Award winning country music artist, singer-songwriter and producer Kristian Bush talks to Baylen Leonard about performing at the first ever C2C Festival, his success in Sugarland and how Megan Moroney went from intern at his studio to country music superstar...
Mae Estes talks to Baylen Leonard about how it feels performing to her fans in the UK and Europe, and looks ahead to supporting Garth Brooks in Hyde Park this summer. She also talks about the many, many jobs she took to pay the bills whilst trying to launch her country career in Music City.
Ty Myers stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk to Baylen Leonard about his new album 'Heavy On The Soul' and how it feels to be supporting Luke Combs at his UK stadium shows this summer.
Fresh from the C2C main stage, Kameron Marlowe sits down with Ben Earle to talk about how he went from selling car parts to being a country music artist playing on some of the world's biggest stages... He also talks about getting a facetime call from Luke Combs and collaborating with Ella Langley.
Scotty McCreery stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to be back in the UK for a second year in a row to play the main stage at C2C. He reflects on the moment that Garth Brooks invited him to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry, tells us how the runaway hit 'Bottle Rockets' Feat. Hootie & The Blowfish happened and shares what's so special to him about his UK fans.
Ashley Cooke stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio ahead of her main stage performance at C2C Festival. She talks about new music, her acting debut in 'Marshalls' and why it's so special to return to the UK...
Charles Kelley sits down with Baylen to talk about his latest solo album 'Songs For A New Moon'. He also shares what it was like working with Maren Morris, how it feels to be mates with Darius Rucker and teases new music from Lady A...
Kezia Gill comes by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk about her brand new album 'All On Red'. She shares what it was like recording her songs in Nashville and tells Baylen why her fans mean so much to her.
Megan Moroney's career is going from strength to strength and it's set to get even bigger with the release of her third studio album, 'Cloud 9'. She stops by the studio to tell Baylen what it was like collaborating with Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves, and reflects on how she went from student accountant to country music superstar.
Ben Earle sits down with the son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash - John Carter Cash - to find out all about the new musical that's heading out on tour in the UK: 'The Ballad Of Johnny And June.' He shares his experiences of growing up with two country music icons as his parents, and how their love story forms the basis of the new play.
Ben Earle sits down with Zach Top to talk about how it feels to be in the UK to headline C2C Festival. Zach shares the valuable lessons he learned from being on the road with Dierks Bentley and Lainey Wilson, reflects on the song that made him fall in love with country music, and talks about why he thinks traditional country music is resonating with his fans.
Drew Baldridge sits down with Baylen in London to talk about how it's felt returning to the UK for the first time since his debut at C2C earlier this year. He talks about 'Tough People' and the inspiration behind his latest single, 'Rebel'. He also tells Baylen what it was like performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Mickey Guyton and how it felt to star in a movie.
Max McNown stops by on his UK tour to talk about how his career has taken off over the last 6 months. He discusses proposing to his wife while making the music video for 'Forever Ain't Long Enough,' how welcome he's felt in country music and in Nashville, and he looks ahead to his return to the UK to play the exciting new State Fayre Festival in 2026...
Josh Ross sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about how his country music career has taken him from sleeping in his car to touring with Nickelback and Jelly Roll. He also talks about the success of his first Number 1 song, 'Single Again' and how performing in the UK is a long-term part of his plan.
Billy Bob Thornton talks to Ben Earle about reprising the role of Tommy Norris for Season 2 of Landman - the Taylor Sheridan drama with a soundtrack packed full of country music. He also talks about being friends with some of country music's legends; Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash, and shares the story of the day he and Johnny recorded a duet together... He also talks about collaborating with one of the most exciting new names in country, Carter Faith...
Brett Young joins Baylen Leonard in between dates on his UK tour. He talks about his loyal UK fanbase, working with George Birge and Lady A on his recent album 'Brett Young 2.0' and he shares his memories of headlining the Royal Albert Hall last year...
Kassi Ashton stops by to tell Baylen all about the new Deluxe edition of her album 'Made From The Dirt: The Blooms'. She also talks about how much she loves her UK fans, what it's like being on tour with Old Dominion and shares one of her favourite spots in London.
Old Dominion stop by on their UK tour to catch up with Baylen. They reminisce about being asleep moments before their C2C debut, reflect on their multiple CMA Award wins and talk about their latest album 'Barbara'.
Country music sensation Gareth stops by the studio to tell Baylen about his Grand Ole Opry debut which is happening next week and what it was like working with Joss Stone on his new EP 'Bluebird'.
Baylen Leonard meets one of the most exciting new names in country music - C2C Headliner, Zach Top. He talks about the moment he realised that he was making it, why he thinks traditional country is so popular right now and looks ahead to his UK debut as a headliner at C2C in 2026.
Kane Brown stops by on his UK tour to catch up with Baylen Leonard. Kane talks about how his UK tour has been the most fun he's ever had here, and he looks ahead to new music. They also talk about dogs, vlogs and playing golf in a named storm...
Baylen Leonard catches up with Myles Smith to find out all about his country music journey... From his first trip to Nashville to find inspiration as a songwriter to his collaborations with Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey, Myles shares his story and talks about how making good relatable music is more important than genre labels.
Baylen Leonard catches up with Grand Ole Opry Host and presenter of The Nashville Show on Absolute Radio Country, Kelly Sutton. They talk about what makes the Opry so special and look ahead to The Grand Ole Opry Live In London at the Royal Albert Hall.
Country music icon Marty Stuart talks to Baylen Leonard about The Grand Ole Opry Live In London. He shares his memory of his Opry debut when he was a teenager and talks about his first ever trip to the UK when he played in Johnny Cash's band.
Ben Earle sits down with Grammy winner Carly Pearce to talk about The Grand Ole Opry Live In London. She shares the moment Dolly Parton invited her to become an Opry member, explains what the Opry is and why it's so special to country music, and talks about her life as a songwriter and artist in music city...
Grammy Award Winner Ashley McBryde stops by to talk to Baylen about the Grand Ole Opry Live In London which is happening this week... She tells him how hard it was to keep it a secret and why the Opry is so important to her. She also talks about the yodelling on 'Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs' and shares the story behind her latest single, 'Rattlesnake Preacher'.
Riley Green stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to show Baylen Leonard how you REALLY use a duck call... He also talks about the personal song writing on his album 'Don't Mind If I Do' and he tells us how he warned Ella Langley that rumours might start as a result of their hit song 'you look like you love me'...
Baylen Leonard catches up with A Thousand Horses on their first trip to the UK in 6 years. They talk about their latest music, how their lives have changed over the last decade since 'Smoke' was a Number 1 song AND they share the life advice that Chris Stapleton gave them...
Country music superstar Jordan Davis sits down with Baylen Leonard. They talk about his brand new album 'Learn The Hard Way', the 'Ain't Enough Road Tour' that he's bringing to the UK in 2026 AND he talks about working with his old friend Carly Pearce.
He also shares the story of getting pulled over by a cop on the way to a festival and talks about the end-of-tour gift he received from Luke Combs...
Jennie Longdon, Baylen Leonard and Ben Earle take you backstage at The Long Road Festival 2025 as they talk to the biggest artists on the line-up
00:36 – Drake Milligan
10:32 – Larry Fleet
21:57 – First Time Flyers
28:36 – Halle Kearns
34:21 -Gareth
41:30 – Ashley Monroe
46:25 – Midland
55:05 – Mackenzie Carpenter
1:00:00 – Janet Devlin
1:06:00 – Kezia Gill
1:11:00 – Alana Springsteen
1:20:00 – Erin Kinsey
1:26:00 – Fancy Hagood
1:37:00 – Evan Bartels
Stephen Wilson Jr. stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen about his latest song 'Dig A Hole'. He also tells the story of leaving his secure and stable corporate job to write songs in music city...
Waylon Wyatt stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen how it felt performing to thousands of fans when he supported Zach Bryan at Hyde Park. He also tells the story of his rise to fame on social media, and how he'd love to release a full length album now that he's graduated High School.
Baylen Leonard catches up with Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Cam to talk all about her brand new album, All Things Light.
It’s been a big year for Cam, and there’s plenty to catch up on. She shares what it was like writing for Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter, opens up about her own songwriting process, and talks through how this new project came together.
They also chat about her love for the UK, what keeps bringing her back, and how she ended up stepping in last-minute to headline The Long Road Festival last year.
Nashville legend Sam Palladio stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard about his exciting lead role in the new series of 'The Couple Next Door' on channel 4. He also reflects on playing Gunnar Scott in 'Nashville' and looks ahead to the Nashville Live In Concert - The Encore Tour which comes to the UK in 2026...
Lou Nash talks to X Factor alumni and country music singer-songwriter Janet Devlin about her album 'Emotional Rodeo'. Janet also looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival this summer.
Mackenzie Carpenter talks to Baylen Leonard about her new album 'Hey Country Queen'. She talks about working with Midland on 'I Wish You Would' and looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival later this summer...
Viral country music sensation Gareth pops into the studio to tell Baylen how he began a career by posting covers on the internet, and now finds himself living in music city writing songs for a living. Gareth shares stories from his adventures in Nashville, and looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival in August.
Alexandra Kay stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard about her brand new song 'The Last'. She talks about how she built her fanbase in the UK, what it was like supporting Morgan Wallen at BST last summer and she shares the story of how she went from being an independent artist to being signed by a major record label.
Baylen Leonard talks to Lainey Wilson backstage before one of her shows. They discuss how her success in country music has changed her life, she reflects on becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry and gives a few clues about what her wedding dress may look like...
Max McNown stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk to Baylen about the inspiration behind his songs 'Better Me For You' and 'A Lot More Free'. He also talks about his recent album 'Night Diving'.
Niko Moon brings the sunshine to Absolute Radio Country as he tells Baylen how he aims to take his fans on vacation with his music... He shares his favourite kind of holiday, how ice baths keep him thriving and looks ahead to his brand-new album which is coming out this summer.
Kip Moore chats to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to be back in the UK for his tour. He talks about how he's built a special relationship with his UK fans, shares his approach to song writing, and explains why saying 'no' to opportunities can be really important.
Baylen Leonard sits down with Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry, Dan Rogers, to talk about Grand Ole Opry Live In London, which is coming to the Royal Albert Hall this September. Dan explains what the Opry is, why it's such a special part of a country artist's career, and how they're celebrating 100 years of the world's longest running radio show.
Eric Paslay talks to Baylen backstage at the Royal Albert Hall to talk about performing the songwriters round at Highways Festival. He also shares some secrets of being a hit songwriter in music city.
Baylen Leonard hangs out with Charles Wesley Godwin backstage at the Royal Albert Hall for the Highways Festival. They talk about his latest EP, what the Grand Ole Opry means to him, and he shares how it feels to be on the same lineup as country music icon Willie Nelson.
Ashley Campbell chats to Baylen Leonard backstage at Highways Festival to talk about her forthcoming single and album, and she reflects on performing with her legendary father, Glen Campbell, at London's Royal Festival Hall.
Baylen Leonard talks to Katie Pruitt backstage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall.
Join Baylen Leonard backstage at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with Bella White just before she makes her Highways Festival debut.
Baylen Leonard talks to Molly Tuttle backstage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. They discuss what bluegrass music really is, Molly shares how it felt to win a Grammy Award for her last album, and talks about collaborating with Hailey Whitters.
Caylee Hammack talks to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to be performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall for Highways Festival 2025. She talks about escaping to the highlands of Scotland to find inspiration for her music, her recent album 'Bed of Roses' and how it feels to play shows at some of country music's most prestigious venues.
Eric Church talks to Baylen about how it feels to be headlining 2 x nights at the iconic Royal Albert Hall at Highways Festival, and what fans can expect from these very special, unique shows...
Mickey Guyton talks to Baylen Leonard about her incredible cover of Ringo Starr's 'You Don't Know Me At All'. She also talks about writing with Tyler Hubbard, reflects on her Grand Ole Opry debut and discusses her favourite British snack - the humble pork scratching.
Kassi Ashton stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard all about her duet with Parker McCollum, how performing music has been in her blood since she was a baby, and she reflects on the highs and lows of making it in country music.
Jackson Dean stops by the Absolute Radio Country during his UK tour to talk to Baylen about his new songs 'Real Real' and 'Be Your Man'. He talks about why UK country audiences will always be special to him, and reflects on the UK show that was possibly 'the best 30 minutes of his life'...
Tucker Wetmorejoins Baylen to talk about his new album What Not To… He shares how personal his song writing is, how his exes must know which songs are about them and reflects on the success he's experienced over the last year…
Maggie Antone tells Baylen Leonard how a Tyler Childers cover she posted on TikTok helped to launch her career in country music. She also talks about her album 'Rhinestoned' and how growing up in Virginia means country has always been in her blood...
Baylen Leonard sits down with Drew Baldridge to hear the fascinating story behind his number 1 songs 'She's Somebody's Daughter' and 'Tough People'. He also reflects on his C2C Spotlight Stage performance and looks ahead to new music that's coming before the end of 2025.
Lou Nash talks to Avery Anna about her recent main stage performance at C2C and how it compared to her UK debut on the spotlight stage just 3 years ago. Avery also shares details of her exciting new album 'Let Go Letters' which comes out in May.
Chase and Isaac from 49 Winchester join Baylen Leonard in the studio to talk about their UK tour that's been announced for October. They share how it feels watching their UK fan base grow, and how important it is to support up-and-coming artists.
Wyatt Flores joins Baylen in the studio to talk about what's special about bringing his music to the UK. They also talk about his move from Nashville back home to Oklahoma, Wyatt shares his favourite meal to cook for friends and family and he teases some very special new music that's coming soon...
Baylen Leonard catches up with Tanner Adell to talk about her latest single 'Going Blonde'. As well as sharing the deeply personal story behind her new music, Tanner talks about her love of London and her UK fans, and what it's like working with Beyonce...
Kashus Culpepper catches up with Baylen Leonard and shares the story of how picking up a guitar for the first time while on deployment with the US Navy changed his life... He reflects on how he's built an unexpected career in country music, and talks about what it's like travelling to the UK for the first time.
Warren Zeiders sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his new album 'Relapse, Lies and Betrayal'. He also discusses how a Lacrosse injury led to him to pursue a path in country music and shares his healthy-living approach to ordering fast food...
Ryan Hurd sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his new album 'Midwest Rock & Roll'. He tells the amazing story behind his song 'Paul' and shares the inspiration behind the rest of the album.
Baylen Leonard sits down with Shaboozey just after his main-stage performance at C2C 2025. He talks about how his life has been a whirlwind since 'A Bar Song', looks ahead to his performance at Glastonbury this summer, and reflects on bringing a wide range of influences to his music.
Baylen Leonard sits down with Dierks Bentley backstage just before his headline performance at C2C. They talk about his latest song with Stephen Wilson Jr., how the country music scene has changed since his last visit to the UK, and how he's been making the most of his time in London...
Tyler Hubbard stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to say hi to Baylen Leonard before hitting the main stage at C2C 2025. They talk about how it feels to be back in the UK as a solo artist, his album 'Strong' and the latest single 'Turn'. He also shares what it's like writing songs with Ed Sheeran.
Ben Earle catches up with Willow Avalon ahead of her C2C debut. They talk about her new album, who she is LOVING in country music right now, and she shares the story of how she went from living in her car in Los Angeles to landing a record deal....
Corey Kent chats to Baylen about his latest live EP, how it felt to do his first UK headline tour, and how he plans to make his UK fans a priority in his country music career.
Baylen catches up with his buddy Nate Smith who is on the line-up for the main stage at C2C 2025. He talks about his whirlwind career over the last 2 years, how excited he is to be returning to the UK, and shares the story behind his new collaboration with Hardy - 'Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend'.
Ben Earle sits down with country music superstar Kane Brown to talk about his latest album 'The High Road'. They discuss fatherhood and songwriting, what Jelly Roll brought to the song 'Haunted' and how it feels sharing the stage with his wife Katelyn...Kane also looks ahead to his HUGE UK tour later on this year.
Carly Pearce sits down with Baylen Leonard during her UK tour. They talk about the inspiration behind her hit song 'Truck On Fire,' how she loves being a member of the Grand Ole Opry in its 100th year, and what she gets up in the UK when she's not on stage performing...
Baylen Leonard catches up with Mark Wystrach from Midland to talk about the announcement that they'll be headlining The Long Road Festival this summer. Mark also shares what he loves about UK country fans and looks ahead to new music that's coming soon...
Darius Rucker stops by to tell Baylen Leonard all about his recent move to London, how he's loving life in the UK and writing with some of our homegrown songwriters... He also shares what it was like performing with Morgan Wallen in front of 70,000 fans, and looks ahead to his brand new series of shows on Absolute Radio Country.
Baylen catches up with Max McNown to talk about his viral hit 'A Lot More Free,' his brand-new album 'Night Diving' and his trip to the UK to play the C2C Festival in March.
Ben Earle catches up with Ashley Cooke to find out how it felt when her song 'Your Place' when to Number 1 last year, and what it's like travelling in her fancy new tour bus. They also talk about the Grand Ole Opry, her love for her UK fans and her brand new single 'I Almost Do'.
Baylen Leonard sits down with TJ and John Osborne to talk about the time they've spent touring the UK, their multiple award wins and nominations and the highlights of their illustrious career. They also share how they almost ended up being plumbers...
Ben Earle catches up with an act from Absolute Radio Country's Class of 2025... The Castellows talk about the whirlwind year they've experienced, from supporting Little Big Town in arenas to being announced for the main stage at C2C. They also share the inspiration behind their new EP 'Alabama Stone'.
Baylen Leonard catches up with rising star Lanie Gardner - one of Absolute Radio County's Class of 2025. She talks about touring with Jelly Roll, gaining the attention of Morgan Wallen and Ernest, and shares the inspiration behind her debut album 'A Songwriter's Diary'.
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.
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.
Baylen Leonard catches up with Kelsea Ballerini to find out all about her brand-new album 'Patterns'. She tells him about working with Noah Kahan, why she LOVES performing in the UK and much more.
Baylen Leonard catches up with Riley Green to talk about his new album 'Don't Mind If I Do'. Riley discusses working with Ella Langley, the rising popularity of 'traditional' country music and reflects on his UK debut supporting Morgan Wallen in Hyde Park in front of 50,000 fans,,,
Baylen Leonard catches up with Matthew Ramsey from the multi-CMA and ACM Award-Winning band, Old Dominion. He talks about what it was like headlining C2C 2024, teases a new album and return to the UK, and talks about their fan-favourites compilation collection 'Oldies But Goodies'.
Ben Earle catches up with Sam Williams, son of Hank Jr. and grandson of Hank Williams, who is now carving his own path in country music. He talks about collaborating with Dolly Parton, his latest release 'Act I: Scarlet Lonesome' and reflects on the day he made his Grand Ole Opry debut in his Grandfather's iconic cowboy hat.
Baylen Leonard sits down with country music legend Keith Urban to find out all about his brand-new album 'High'. Keith tells the story of why it was 4 years in the making, reflects on being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame by Dolly Parton, and shares what it was like collaborating with Lainey Wilson.
Baylen Leonard talks to country music legend of 'Long Black Train' fame, Josh Turner, about his Grand Ole Opry debut, the TikTok revival of 'Your Man' and his brand new album 'This Country Music Thing'.
Jennie Longdon sits down with a country music superstar who has over 20 number 1 songs to his name... Thomas Rhett tells her all about how his family inspired his new album 'About A Woman,' reflects on his career and shares what it was like working with Morgan Wallen on 'Mamaw's House'.
The Long Road Festival Headliner Russell Dickerson sits down with Jennie Longdon to talk about how it feels to bring the RD Party back to his UK fans. He reflects on how it feels to be a father of two, shares his country music ambitions, and talks about playing the Grand Ole Opry.
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...
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.
Baylen Leonard catches up with Randall King backstage at The Long Road Festival, just ahead of his debut UK performance on the Rhinestone Stage.
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…
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'.
Wyatt Flores sits down on a hay bale with Baylen Leonard backstage at The Long Road Festival to talk about his enormous success over the last couple of years. He shares the personal story behind fan favourite 'Please Don't Go,' reflects on his performance at Nashville's CMA Fest earlier this year, and talks about how excited he is to be making his UK debut at The Long Road.
Jennie Longdon catches up with Colbie Caillat at The Long Road Festival. She talks about what she loves about the UK Country Music scene, what it was like working with Taylor Swift on 'Breathe' and teases her next country music project...
Kristian Bush from Sugarland joins Jennie Longdon on a hay bale backstage at The Long Festival. He talks about how it feels performing for UK country fans, what it's like working with names like Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett and Megan Moroney and reflects on his many performances at The Grand Ole Opry. He also shares the inspiration behind Sugarland's brand-new EP 'There Goes The Neighbourhood'.
Russell Dickerson chat to Baylen Leonard about his latest single Bones, and shares how excited he is to be returning to the UK to headline The Long Road Festival before heading to London, Manchester, Birmingham and more on tour...
Baylen Leonard sits down with Charley Crockett, who shares the journey that took him from busking in Paris to selling out the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and playing the Grand Ole Opry. He also talks about learning his craft as a performer on the street and writing his latest album, #$10 Cowboy' while on the road.
Baylen Leonard sits down with up-and-coming country music sensation Tucker Wetmore to discuss the success of his single 'Wind Up Missin' You' and how playing Beethoven on the piano was the first step he took toward a career in music... He also shares what it's like touring with names like Luke Bryan and Chris Young, and what it felt like being asked to write for the 'Twisters' soundtrack.
Baylen catches up with multi-platinum artist Riley Green on his first ever trip to the UK to support Morgan Wallen... They talk about how he got started in country music, his album 'Ain't My Last Rodeo' and what it's like collaborating with Jelly Roll and Luke Combs...
Baylen catches up with record-breaking singer-songwriter Nate Smith to find out all about his brand new EP 'Through The Smoke'. They talk about what it's like supporting Morgan Wallen on tour, how he's made friends with Avril Lavigne and when he plans to come back to the UK...
Nashville legend Charles Esten stops by to tell Baylen all about his debut album, 'Love Ain't Pretty' which was more than 10 years in the making. He reflects on the popularity of the TV show 'Nashville,' what it means to have played the Grand Ole Opry over a hundred times, and shares his love for the UK...
Carly Pearce sits down with Baylen Leonard to tell him all about her brand-new album 'hummingbird'. She reflects on the success of her previous album '29: Written In Stone' and how it laid the foundation for her latest record, which has authentic storytelling at its heart.
American Idol Winner and country music star Scotty McCreery tells Baylen all about his brand-new album 'Rise And Fall'. He chats about the new single 'Lonely,' and shares what it was like returning to American Idol to perform his latest number 1 'Cab In A Solo'.
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, Baylen chats to Michael and Tanya, The War And Treaty about how playing the UK's most iconic venue is on their bucket list...
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, Baylen chats William Prince about his career, and what it's like to perform for country fans at the Royal Albert Hall.
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… Josh Ross shares the story of his country music journey, which has taken him from selling furniture online to one of the UK's most iconic stages...
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, headliner Brett Young talks about engagements at his concerts, what it's like playing some of the world's most iconic venues, AND how committed he is to his UK fans.
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… The Cadillac Three sit down with Baylen to talk about how playing such an iconic venue is a bucket-list moment for them.
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, Baylen chats to Bowen Young about how their music brings people together and discovers the story of how the couple met. Clare Bowen also teases her next acting project.
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, Shane Smith talks about how being featured on Yellowstone was a game changer for his music…
Join Baylen Leonard back stage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with some of the country and Americana stars on the lineup… In this episode, Tanner Usrey shares the impact that Yellowstone has had on his career…
Country music superstar Bailey Zimmerman stops by during his UK tour. He talks about how it feels to hear UK fans singing his songs back to him, what he's learned from Morgan Wallen and he shares what we can expect from his next album. He also talks about THAT moment at Stagecoach when he stripped to his pants in front of thousands of fans...
Brian Kelley stops by to tell Baylen Leonard all about his brand new album 'Tennessee Truth'. He talks about how grateful he is for his growing UK fanbase, how the pandemic inspired his first solo project and what fans can expect from the latest album...
Ben Earle sits down with multi-million selling country superstar Jon Pardi. Jon shares what he loves about playing to country fans in the UK, shares what it was like playing the Grand Ole Opry during the pandemic, and looks ahead to his next album... He also reveals just how many cowboy hats he actually owns!
Jennie Longdon catches up with husband and wife duo The War And Treaty who have been taking the country music world by storm. They've had CMA nominations, a GRAMMY nomination and they've collaborated with names like Zach Bryan and Emmylou Harris... They reflect on their success, talk about their latest single 'Stealing A Kiss' and look ahead to the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall.
Shane Profitt joins Baylen in the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell the incredible story of how a chance meeting with Chris Janson in a Sushi restaurant helped land him a record deal. He also talks about how his musical journey began when his Granddad gave him a guitar and reflects on his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Scottish singer-songwriter Jordan Harvey stops by to talk about how he's living out his country music dreams in Nashville, Tennessee. He talks about the song he wrote about his wife, reflects on the moment his dad told him he'd be playing the Grand Ole Opry, and looks ahead to his new music...
Hannah Ellis stops by to tell Baylen Leonard about how she moved to Nashville to become a singer but ended up signing a publishing deal as a songwriter... She talks about how the Nashville community has supported her as an artist in her own right, reflects on her Grand Ole Opry debut and shares how releasing her album 'Karma On The Rocks' is a dream come true.
GRAMMY Award Winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk about her meteoric rise in music city... She reflects on how it feels to play to sell-out crowds in the UK, shares the story of one of her first ever performances as a child, and talks about the importance of staying grounded as her career takes off...
Viral superstar Dasha stops by to tell Baylen all about how she wrote her runaway hit 'Austin'. She talks about how she discovered her love of country music, how playing coffee shops and vineyards in California helped hone her craft and what it was like performing at the CMT Awards.
Baylen Leonard gets to know an artist who has been on the road with some of country music's biggest names; Morgan Wallen, Jameson Rodgers and Lily Rose to name a few... Lauren Watkins talks about her latest EP, what it's like performing in the UK, and she teases her next project...
Multi-Grammy-Winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat stops by to catch up with Baylen about her latest album 'Along The Way' and her collaboration with the legendary Sheryl Crow for the single 'I'll Be Here'. She reflects on moving to Nashville from California, working with Taylor Swift and how excited she is to see Beyonce make her country music debut...
He's written huge hits for artists like Kenny Chesney and Jordan Davis, and now Nashville-based songwriter Greylan James is starting out as a solo artist. He tells Baylen about how the quality of the storytelling in country music started his passion for the genre, the advice that Kenny gave him when it came to knowing which songs to keep for himself, and shares his thoughts on what makes UK country fans different...
Tyler Hubbard joins Ben Earle to discuss his brand-new album 'Strong.' He talks about how getting older has inspired him to create music that's more nostalgic, he compares playing the Opry back in the day with FGL to making his solo debut AND shares his belief that Beyonce's country album is making the genre more diverse and inclusive than ever before.
Jackson Dean joins Baylen Leonard to talk about how it feels to perform for UK audiences, how he wants to make music that connects with listeners on a deeper level and he reflects on the family lore that almost led him into a life in the military before he discovered his love of music.
Conner Smith stops by to chat to Baylen about his hit song 'Creek Will Rise,' what it was like to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, and his brand-new album 'Smoky Mountains'.
Baylen Leonard sits down with a platinum-selling artist who recently had her first ever country number 1... Priscilla Block talks about how perseverance during the pandemic helped launch her career, shares the inspiration behind her latest song 'Good On You' and reflects on the day that she bumped into Taylor Swift in the street.
Baylen is joined by a triple-chart-topping artist who has had multi-platinum singles and worked with some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and her childhood friend Kane Brown… Lauren Alaina stops by to talk about her next project and what she's loving in country music right now...
Fancy Hagood joins Baylen to chat about his latest single 'Southern Sound.' Healso talks about what it's like having Elton John as a fan, how country music is becoming more inclusive and how it felt achieving his dreams of playing the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Baylen Leonard catches up with a country music star who recently made his main stage debut at C2C to huge acclaim. His debut album 'Dallas / Fort Worth' spent months in the Top 20 of the country album chart in the states, and now he's got a brand-new EP... Drake Milligan reflects on some of his biggest shows and looks ahead to what's next...
Alana Springsteen stops by to chat about her debut album 'Twenty Something,' her love affair with the UK and what it felt like when Chris Stapleton agreed to collaborate on one of her songs.
Baylen chats to a singer-songwriter who has been hailed as 'one of the most exciting new voices in the genre.' Dylan Gossett talks about the success of his single 'Coal,' looks ahead to his debut album and reflects on what it was like to play his a sold-out, headline show in London...
Kane Brown stops by to catch up with Baylen about his latest single, 'I Can Feel It,' how playing to thousands of fans is at odds with his shy personality, AND he shares the story of how he once snuck out for a late night pint in Ireland without his security team knowing...
Grammy-Award-Winning Country Music Duo Brothers Osborne catch up with Baylen about playing C2C 2024. They talk about their love affair with the UK, their latest EP 'Break Mine' AND reflect on their first GRAMMY win as well as their Grand Ole Opry debut.
Carly Pearce stops by before her C2C 2024 shows to talk about her latest single 'Hummingbird'. She shares some details about her next project, how difficult times have led to some of her best work and what the Grand Ole Opry means to her. She also reflects on the job that got her started in country music - working at the Dollywood Theme Park in Tennessee...
Baylen Leonard is joined by GRAMMY Award-Winning artist Brad Paisley who looks ahead to his headline performances at Country to Country 2024. He tells Baylen what he loves about playing for country fans in the UK, talks about his favourite haunts in London, Scotland and Ireland and shares some details about his new album 'Son of the Mountains'.
Baylen catches up with Shane Smith from Shane Smith And The Saints to find out about their brand new album 'Norther'. Shane tells the story of how a bus fire just before the pandemic put the future of the band in jeopardy and shares how the TV show 'Yellowstone' helped them to find a whole new fanbase. Shane also looks ahead to performing at the Highways Festival at London's Royal Albert Hall in the spring...
Baylen Leonard catches up with a singer-songwriter who is climbing the charts at US Country Radio... Ashley Cooke stops by to talk about her latest single, 'Your Place'. She also reflects on her Grand Ole Opry debut, talks about touring with Jordan Davis and shares the UK pop icon who was her musical inspiration when she was growing up.
Ben Earle catches up with an artist who began writing 90s-country inspired songs when she was just a teenager. When she posted some covers on social media, she went viral... Now she has millions of followers, she's worked with some of country music's biggest names and is playing a run of sold-out shows in the UK - Alexandra Kay talks Taylor Swift, touring with Tim McGraw, and how much she loves her UK fanbase...
Baylen meets a brand-new country music trio who made a name for themselves posting covers on TikTok before moving to Nashville and writing and recording their debut EP. The Castellows talk about how their music career has come as a surprise and share the story of how they started out in song writing...
CMA award-winning country music superstar Jordan Davis stops by on his 'Damn Good Time World Tour' to catch up with Baylen Leonard about his latest hit 'Tucson Too Late'. He also talks about headlining shows across Europe and shares how he believes the genre is in better shape than ever.
Baylen Leonard catches up with viral sensation Warren Zeiders to discuss his meteoric rise... He talks about how it felt to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, discusses his friendship with Jelly Roll and talks all about his runaway hit, 'Pretty Little Poison'.
Baylen Leonard sits down with an artist who, since breaking through in 2020, has shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris. Brittney Spencer talks about her debut album 'My Stupid Life,' reflects on building her career after a viral moment and shares the experience of supporting The Chicks and Bruce Springsteen in London...
Baylen catches up with one of country music's most exciting rising stars... Corey Kent stops by to talk about supporting Ashley McBryde on her UK tour. He also shares the inspiration for his song 'Something's Gonna Kill Me,' tells Baylen about his new acoustic project '23' and discusses his plans to hire a van and see the sights of the UK while he's here...
After supporting Morgan Wallen in front of 20,000 country music fans at London's O2 Arena, Larry Fleet joins Baylen Leonard to talk about what he's learned on tour with Morgan, how Jake Owen gave him his break in music, and reflects on his passion for songwriting.
Baylen catches up with a Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist and performer who has written five number one songs and had his work recorded by some of country music's biggest names, including Keith Urban, Lady A and Rascal Flatts. Eric Paslay stops by to talk about his love of the UK, his new EP 'Perfect Stranger' and what it's like being a songwriter in music city...
After playing to nearly 20,000 fans at London's O2 Arena, Bailey Zimmerman stops by to tell Baylen what it was like supporting Morgan Wallen on his 'One Night At A Time World Tour'. He also reflects on scoring 3 country number ones in the last year, looks ahead to his 2024 UK tour and talks shares what fans can expect from his new material...
Baylen Leonard has been hanging out in Nashville for the CMA Awards... He caught up with Dustin Lynch to talk about his latest album 'Killed The Cowboy', his collaboration with Jelly Roll and his latest hit single 'Stars Like Confetti'.
Baylen Leonard sits down with Dolly Parton to talk about her new album 'Rockstar' and her latest book. They talk about Dolly's collaborations with some of music's biggest names, what being an icon means to Dolly, and the country star Dolly would be 'honoured' to work with...
Ben Earle from The Shires sits down with a Grammy Award Winning country music icon who has sold over 48 million records... LeAnn Rimes talks about finding success as a teenager, dealing with being very young and very famous and she looks ahead to her 'One Night Only' show at London's O2 Arena in May 2024...
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, he sits down with Neil and Kelby from The Cadillac Three to talk about their growing UK fanbase and their latest album 'The Years Go Fast.'
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, he sits down with up-and-coming star Conner Smith to talk about his forthcoming album and how excited he is to walk the red carpet at the CMA Awards.
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, he sits down with 'Vocal Group Of The Year' nominees, Charles Kelly and Dave Haywood from Lady A. They talk about their new music, award nominations and Charles shares the hobby that helps him to live in the moment...
Baylen Leonard is in Nashville for CMA Awards week, catching up with some of country music's biggest artists. In this episode, 'Single Of The Year' nominee Jordan Davis talks about awards outfits, 'Buy Dirt' and shares how excited he is to be coming back to the UK for a headline tour.
Baylen Leonard catches up with a singer-songwriter who started out on American idol, before moving to Nashville, getting a record deal and going on to share the stage with some of country music's biggest names… Brooke Eden shares her experience of coming out as a country artist, reflects on her friendship with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and tells Baylen all about her incredibly personal new EP, Outlaw Love.
Baylen Leonard catches up with a band who are fast becoming one of the must-see live acts in country music... 49 Winchester talk about joining Luke Combs on tour, reflect on how the band started and share their experience of playing to thousands of UK fans at C2C.
As the headliners and acts for the mainstage at C2C 2024 have been announced, Baylen catches up with some of the country music stars coming to London, Glasgow and Belfast in the spring. Matthew Ramsey from Old Dominion shares his excitement, Carly Pearce explains what she LOVES about UK country crowds, Brian Kelley talks about how he can't wait to get back to the UK, and Kane Brown tells Baylen how he never expected to end up playing music and seeing the world.
Charlie Worsham tells Baylen about his brand-new, star-studded album 'Compadres,' which features collaborations with Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Lainey Wilson, Elle King and Luke Combs. He also reflects on moving to Nashville, shares what he's learned touring in Dierks Bentley's band and talks about his family connection to the UK.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival as she catches up with the first African-American duo to be nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards... They had the same honour at the ACM Awards earlier in the year, and they tell Jennie all about performing on the night, meeting Garth Brooks and they share how it felt when they made their Grand Ole Opry debut.
Baylen Leonard catches with one of the members of a multi-CMA Award winning, multi-platinum-selling band who have scored eight number ones on country radio... Matthew Ramsey from Old Dominion talks about their new album 'Memory Lane,' working with Megan Moroney and Blake Shelton and talks about his love of playing to UK country fans.
Baylen Leonard catches up with a multi-CMA Award Winning, Grammy Nominated artist who has scored 19 Number 1s over the last 13 years... Brian Kelley started out as the Florida half of Florida Georgia Line, and now his solo career is going from strength to strength. He talks about his forthcoming solo album, the hit song 'See You Next Summer' and how excited he is to be playing Jags Country in London this September.
Baylen Leonard catches up with Jelly Roll backstage, just before he performs his sold-out show in Atlanta. They talk about his meteoric rise to country superstar and how playing music for a living was always his dream.
Baylen Leonard chats to the brilliant Charley Crockett ahead of his UK tour… Charley talks about his songs ‘I’m Just A Clown' and ‘Trinity River’ and he shares the journey that took him from busking in an alleyway near the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to recording his live album on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville…
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars...John and Mike from Eli Young Band talk about how it's taken 20 years for them to make their UK debut, and share the secret of their longevity as a band.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Alana Springsteen talks about how she knew she wanted to be an artist from the moment she picked up a guitar for the first time at seven years of age, and tells the story behind 'You Don't Deserve A Country Song.'
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke talks about how it feels to be performing in the UK and talks about the new single 'Dig A Hole.'
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Breland shares his love for the UK, talks about supporting Shania Twain on her 'Queen Of Me' World Tour and looks ahead to his own UK headline tour.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Cam talks about her hit songs 'Diane' and 'Burning House,' shares how it felt to be called in and the last minute to headline the festival, and tells Jennie her 'pinch-me' moments so far.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Caylee Hammack shares the story behind her new song 'That Dog,' and talks about the day that Luke Bryan called her up while she was gardening.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Chapel Hart share the story of how America's Got Talent helped launch their career, and how it felt when Dolly Parton said she liked their original song.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Jackson Dean talks about rising through the ranks of country music, what it's like playing to UK audiences, and why he thinks his hit 'Don't Come Lookin' resonates with his fans.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars...Jordan Harvey talks about how it felt to make his Grand Ole Opry Debut in a kilt, and shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Scotland to getting signed in Nashville.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Megan Moroney discusses her runaway hit 'Tennessee Orange,' and shares how it's felt to perform for UK audiences for the first time.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Rissi Palmer shares how she feels to be back at the festival and talks about the incredible up and coming artists she has brought along this year.
Join Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire, as she catches up with some of country music's most exciting stars... Tenille Arts reflects on her C2C debut and shares which artists have influenced her career the most.
Baylen catches up with the star of hit TV show Nashville, Sam Palladio. Sam tells the story of landing the role of Gunnar Scott and how it changed his life, shares news of his forthcoming new music and looks ahead to the Nashville Reunion Tour which is coming to the UK this October. He also talks about walking the boards of London's West End in 'Oklahoma' this summer...
Baylen Leonard catches up with Shania Twain, who tells him why playing Nashville was one of the most special nights on her Queen Of Me World Tour so far... She’ll also talk about how Dolly Parton inspired her to be herself as she was starting out in country music, and looks ahead to her UK tour dates next month…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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…!
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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...
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.
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
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.
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...
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.'
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.'
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...
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.
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...
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…
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...
Baylen catches up with an artist who spent the start of his career working as an Elvis Presley tribute act, before finding himself playing the part of the ‘King’ on the CMT Show Sun Records… After moving to Nashville to work on his music, Drake Milligan has become a familiar face on America’s Got Talent and now he’s been taking country radio by storm...He shares his story, and his plans for 2023, with Baylen.
Baylen Leonard catches up with the man who gave us one of the biggest songs of Summer 2022, and blew up a brand-new truck in the process... Dylan Scott talks about making a name for himself in Nashville, how the pandemic led him to start a garbage disposal business and he shares his aspirations in the world of acting.
In this episode, Baylen catches up with a singer songwriter who had a HUGE year in 2022...Nate Smith scored a Gold Certified single, made his Grand Ole Opry debut and announced his debut album. Nate reflects on an incredible year and looks ahead to his album release and his appearance at C2C in 2023...
In this episode Baylen Leonard catches up with one of the biggest acts in the UK Country Music Scene - Ward Thomas. Catherine and Lizzy tell him all about how writing music in Nashville helped them to take their song writing in a new direction on their latest album, 'Music in the Madness,' and they share their plans to tour the UK in 2023. They also talk about their enormous menagerie of animals...
Baylen Leonard catches up with a man who has been taking country radio by storm with his hit single 'Truth About You,' as well as scoring a US Number 1 with Chris Young, touring with Luke Bryan and releasing a brand-new 20 track album. It's been a massive year for Mitchell Tenpenny, and in this episode, he tells Baylen all about it.
Baylen catches up with one of country music's most exciting rising stars, Bailey Zimmerman, to learn how he went from stringing pipelines in the woods to playing a show with Luke Combs and climbing the country charts, even though he's new to singing and song-writing...
On this episode of Country Music Talk, Baylen Leonard chats to multi-platinum, multi-award-winning, record-breaking singer-songwriter and actress LeAnn Rimes about what it was like having a hit as a teenager, what it’s like being behind one of the biggest songs of the nineties and how she put together her new, genre-spanning nineteenth studio album, God's Work...
Baylen catches up with one of country music's most exciting rising stars, Callista Clark. After a year that has seen her play C2C, release her debut album and go on a sold-out UK tour with Brett Young, Callista reflects on her career, opens up about being a Grand Ole Opry regular and talks about her festive single 'Please Come Home For Christmas.'
Baylen Leonard catches up with Kentucky Country Star Elvie Shane to find out what's so special about UK audiences, the 3-minute song that sent him to number 1 and changed his life, and what it was like making his Grand Ole Opry debut. He also tells Baylen all about eating a 3-course meal on top of a London bus.
Matt Stell joins Baylen in the studio to talk about touring with Elvie Shane, what it was like playing C2C in March 2022, and how he feels to be coming back to the UK to play the main stage next year. He also shares the story behind his song 'Man Made,' and tells Baylen what his 'pinch-me' moments are in his career journey so far. Plus, they talk mushy peas and English pints...
The Award-Winning Canadian Country Music sensation Tenille Townes joins Baylen in the studio to talk about what it was like rocking the main stage at C2C, how lockdown provided the space and inspiration for her new EP 'Masquerades,' and how she sang live on stage with Shania Twain when she was a child... Also, find out about the creature comfort that keeps her going when she's out on the road...
Country music sensation Breland joins Baylen to talk about changing attitudes in the industry, what it was like playing C2C as his first ever overseas performance and shares a remarkable story about the day Garth Brooks invited him over for a chat. He also talks about his star-studded album 'Cross Country' and his LOVE for the UK.
After scoring no fewer than six CMA nominations and being announced as one of the acts playing the main stage at C2C 2023, Baylen catches up with country music superstar Lainey Wilson. They talk about her new album Bell Bottom Country, what it's like working on Yellowstone and the importance of never forgetting your roots...
After her breakthrough single 'More Hearts Than Mine' earned widespread award nominations in 2020, Ingrid Andress is back with a brand-new album called 'Good Person.' She tells Baylen all about being unconventional in Nashville, how she told Keith Urban he couldn't record one of her songs, and how her life-experiences have shaped her song writing. Plus, she shares plans to bring her tour to the UK.
In this episode, Baylen is joined by one of the biggest names in Country Music, Shania Twain. She’s sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time across any genre and she’s back with a brand-new single ‘Waking Up Dreaming.’ She reflects on finding fame, her Las Vegas residency and what it’s like being a female artist in country music. Plus, find out which poster she had on her bedroom wall growing up, and what her favourite cocktail is.
CMA Award Winning, Country Chart Topping superstar Jon Pardi tells Baylen all about the music that has influenced him and shares his plans to tour the UK in 2023. He also talks about what it's like to go on the road with such names as Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley and talks about his new album, Mr. Saturday Night.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Priscilla Block about how she’s worked every job going before making it as a musician, and she shares the story of the day she met Taylor Swift.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Kentucky band Everette about their Grand Ole Opry debut and what it’s like to be back in the UK for the first time since Country to Country.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with LOCASH on their first ever visit to the UK. They tell Jennie about working with the Beach Boys and share details of a musical cruise that’s on the cards in the near future.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Cassadee Pope and Sam Palladio. Cassadee shares her punk and emo influences, and Sam tells Jennie how it felt to work with Elton John on the set of Nashville.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Rissi Palmer about her Colour Me Country brand, and what it’s like being a woman in country music.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with multi-Grammy nominated Brandy Clark to find out what it’s like working with artists like Kacey Musgraves, and how it feels to be back in the UK to perform for fans.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Allison Russell about how it feels to be back in the UK to perform for her fans and what it was like living with actress and performer Yola during lockdown.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with The Cadillac Three about how it all started for them, what makes them unique and how to eat chicken wings in style…
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Sara Evans about what it’s like being in the UK for the first time in over 20 years and how country music is becoming a family affair.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Seaforth, who discuss moving from Australia to Nashville, and what it’s been like working with the same person for a decade.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Lindsay Ell to discuss her inspirations, what it’s like touring with the Cadillac Three, and finds out what it’s like to be served a slice of strawberry cake by Shania Twain.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Baylen Leonard catches up with Marty Stuart about learning his craft from Johnny Cash and how he’s passing his experience onto the next generation. He also tells Baylen all about his growing collection of country music memorabilia.
In a special episode recorded backstage at The Long Road Festival, Jennie Longdon catches up with Shy Carter about what it’s like writing songs for such names as Keith Urban, and what he loves about performing for UK audiences…
Nashville born and bred rapper and singer-songwriter Jelly Roll has been taking country radio by storm since releasing his album 'Ballads of the Broken' last year. The last 12 months have seen him score a rock number 1, collaborate with Brantley Gilbert and rise up the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with 'Son of a Sinner'.
Jelly tells Baylen about getting into song writing, his Grand Ole Opry debut, his favourite spots in Nashville for people from the U.K. to visit and how he's got an entire album of country music in the works.
Morgan Evans is back in the UK for his own show in London ahead of joining country music superstar Brad Paisley on his arena tour across Europe. He tells Baylen what it’s like being text-buddies with Brad, how it feels performing with his band and whether or not we can expect any collaborations with his wife Kelsea Ballerini anytime soon. He also chats about his new music and how he got into Country Music.
Carrie Underwood is one of the biggest names in Country Music, in this episode Carrie joins Baylen to talk about her new album ‘Denim & Rhinestones’. Carrie reflects on the creative process of putting this album together, what it’s like to be back in the UK and memories of performing at Glastonbury back in 2019. Plus, find out what happened when Carrie had to rescue an actual armadillo! Yes, you read that right.
Luke Combs is back on the podcast talking to Baylen Leonard about his brand new album, Growin' Up. Luke also reflects on headlining the C2C Festival in 2022, how his performance in London nearly didn't happen and how he managed to get his friend Ed Sheeran on stage with him to duet. Plus Baylen also finds out when Luke is planning on coming back to the U.K. for a full headline tour and they look back on the people who supported Luke when he was starting out in Country Music.
Yola joins Baylen Leonard in the Absolute Radio Country studios to talk about her starring role in the hit movie Elvis. Yola is a hugely successful singer-songwriter who has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards for her albums 'Stand For Myself' and 'Walk Through Fire'. Originally from Bristol in the U.K. she now lives in Nashville and is rooted in the musical community in Tennessee. Yola is starring as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann’s musical drama Elvis, which explores the life of Elvis Presley, played by Austin Butler, alongside Tom Hanks, Kelvin Harrison Jr and Alton Mason. Yola and Baylen talk about the movie, Elvis' life and career, recording the music for the film in Nashville, as well as her life growing up, her music and what's next in her hugely varied career.
Hailey Whitters chats to Baylen Leonard in the Absolute Radio Country studios about her latest album 'Raised', plus what it took to make it in Nashville and how it feels to support Luke Combs on stage. Hailey and Baylen chatted just a few days after her performance at the Country to Country festival in the U.K. and explored the story of writing her critically acclaimed album 'The Dream', which included the track 'Ten Year Town'. Nashville stars Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris and Jordan Davis have all shown support for Hailey over her career which goes from strength to strength and Baylen digs deeper into the stories behind her songs.
Miranda Lambert, the CMA, ACM and Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, talks to Baylen Leonard about her brand new album 'Palomino'. She tells him about how hard women have to work in Country Music to make it and explains her passion for diversity in the genre. She also reveals that she would love to return to the U.K. for more gigs after performing at C2C and shares the secrets of her salt and pepper shaker collection. Miranda was talking to Baylen from Texas and he was at home in London.
Chris Young, the hit U.S. singer-songwriter who first broke out onto the Country Music scene in 2006 after winning the talent show Nashville Star, chats to Baylen Leonard. Chris has since released numerous number 1 records and 8 studio albums. His latest single 'Famous Friends' with Kane Brown was Billboard's number 1 country airplay single of the year in 2021. Plus Chris is coming to the U.K. to play the Long Road Festival in August.
Tenille Townes, the award winning Canadian Country Music star chats to Absolute Radio Country host Baylen Leonard about her new EP 'Masquerades'. Plus they talk about Tenille's incredible weekend of performances at the C2C Festival across the UK after being promoted to the main stage. She shares her love for the U.K. and the fans and opens up about the 'slow burn' of her career and how it's taken time to get to where she is now. Tenille also talks about her love of performing live and of course her return to the U.K. for her own headline gigs later this year. This interview was recorded with Tenille in Nashville and Baylen in London in April 2022.
Morgan Wade catches up with Baylen in our Absolute Radio Country studios in central London after flying in for the C2C Festival. They talked about her incredible breakthrough album 'Reckless' and the hit single 'Wilder Days', plus what it was like growing up in Virginia. They also talked shopping, Morgan's love of Elvis Presley and if she feels the pressure when looking at recording her next album. Morgan also revealed the first concert she ever went to when she was just 4 years old.
Callista Clark, the Country Music rising star from Georgia, chats to Baylen Leonard on her first trip outside of the US. Callista was in the UK for the Country 2 Country Music Festival and was talking to Baylen ahead of performing on the Spotlight stage at the festival. Callista also tells Baylen about writing music in Nashville during lockdown and what it was like having to put her career on hold due to the pandemic.
The CMA Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Ashley McBryde joins Baylen Leonard for a chat in our Absolute Radio Country studios in London. The interview was recorded the morning after her weekend performing at the Country to Country Festival in London, Glasgow and Dublin and Ashley reveals how the whole band lost their instruments whilst on the road. Plus she tells us more about the new music she's got coming soon and shares her love of the U.K. Ashley also talks about making the Women of Country documentary series for Absolute Radio Country and her friendship with John Osborne from Brothers Osborne.
Maren Morris, the Grammy Award winning Country Music megastar, chats to Absolute Radio Country host Baylen Leonard. Maren talks about her brand new album 'Humble Quest', her love of the U.K. and she shares her feelings on speaking out on diversity in Country Music. Baylen also talks to Maren about her memories of performing 'My Church' for the first time at the C2C Festival in London and her upcoming plans for a U.K. tour.
Luke Combs, the biggest Country Music star in the world today, chats to Baylen Leonard about his brand new single “Doin’ This”. Luke also tells Baylen about his friendship with Ed Sheeran, how he feels about becoming a father and the type of dad he wants to be. Plus he talks about the excitement he feels about returning to C2C in the UK and his love of a full English Breakfast. Luke also reflects about his early years and the different jobs he had growing up as a young singer-songwriter in North Carolina before he made the leap to Nashville to follow his dreams in Music City.
Baylen Leonard chats to the Country Music legend Reba about her brand new album, touring the US, returning to her Las Vegas residency with Brooks & Dunn and working with her good friend Dolly Parton.
Baylen Leonard talks to the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton about the return of the "9 to 5" musical, her new perfume, her new novel with accompanying album and how she helped fund a Covid-19 vaccination.