Happy Hour with Deb

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're sitting down with singer-songwriter Kelly Lang for a heartfelt conversation about her incredible 40-year journey in music, the inspiration behind her songwriting, and the exciting new music she's bringing to the world! Kelly has spent four decades sharing her voice and stories through music. Her songs have been recorded by legendary artists includi...

She's BACK! We're excited to welcome returning guest Taylor Austin Dye to Happy Hour with Deb! In this episode, we're catching up on everything happening in Taylor's world, from her upcoming music and touring plans to what's next in her country music journey. We talk about the latest happenings, her passion for country music, life on the road, and everything in between. It...

From turning wrenches as a mechanic to performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage, Angie K’s journey proves that chasing your dreams can take you down some unexpected roads!  On this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, we sit down with the incredible Angie K, the El Salvador-born, Georgia-raised country artist making waves in Nashville with her unique blend of traditional country music and Latin heritage....

 Get ready for a little country music, real-life stories, and plenty of heart!  On this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, host Deb Cherella sits down with rising country artist Trey Calloway to talk about his journey into country music, the family that helped shape him, his upcoming songs, and what keeps him chasing his dreams. Originally from North Carolina and now based in Nashville, Trey started...

 What happens when heartbreak becomes music, pain becomes a lesson, and you find the strength to move forward?  On this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, country and Soulful Americana powerhouse Morgan Myles joins Deb for a deeply personal conversation about the stories behind her music, the experiences that shaped her, and the future she's building for herself. Morgan opens up about her powerf...

A Texas-born country artist, Opry performer, CMT Next Women of Country alum, and Thirty Tigers artist, Kimberly Kelly has built her career around sharp songwriting, classic country charm, humor, and plenty of honky-tonk soul. In this conversation, Kimberly opens up about how her country music journey began, growing up in Texas, finding her place in the country music world, and what it means to bal...

Chandler Flint is back on Happy Hour with Deb!  We first met Chandler before, but this time we caught up with her at CRS in Nashville and got to go a little deeper. We talked about what’s coming next in her music, what she’s been working on, and what fans can look forward to. But this conversation also took a more personal turn as Chandler opened up about relationships, life, growth, and the exper...

What happens when you walk away from the music industry at the height of your career, build a life centered around family, and years later realize that the music is still calling? On this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, Deb sits down with country music artist and songwriter Cyndi Thomson for a deeply personal conversation about her incredible journey back to music. Cyndi first made her mark in cou...

 Juna N Joey are back on Happy Hour with Deb! We first caught up with Juna N Joey at CRS last year, and it was so much fun reconnecting with them again at this year's CRS to hear what's changed, what's coming next, and where their music is taking them. In this conversation, we talk about their upcoming shows, new music, life on the road, and the exciting things happening in their ca...

Allie Colleen is one of country music’s rising independent voices, and we caught up with her at CRS 2026 for a conversation about her journey, finding her voice, and what it really takes to keep going in country music. Allie opens up about how she got started, the women who inspire her, the importance of empowerment in country music, and how she handles both the compliments and the haters that com...

 Belles returns to Happy Hour with Deb for a special conversation recorded at CRS 2026, where we talk about her incredible new song, “Son of Jolene,” and the unforgettable experience of collaborating with the legendary Dolly Parton. “Son of Jolene” is more than a clever continuation of one of country music’s most iconic songs. It became a truly historic collaboration, with Dolly lending her voice...

Country music legend William Lee Golden joins Happy Hour with Deb for a conversation about an incredible life in music, family, faith, and the timeless power of a great song. A longtime member of The Oak Ridge Boys , William Lee Golden joined the group in 1965 and helped shape one of the most successful quartets in country music history. With more than 40 million records sold, five Grammy Awards,...

Robert Bacon is back on Happy Hour with Deb! We've had Robert on the podcast multiple times, so it was great to reconnect with him once again at CRS 2026 and hear what's been happening since our last conversation. In this episode, Robert gives us an update on his music, talks about the new songs he has coming up, where you can catch him performing, and what's ahead for him this year...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're welcoming back Greg Pratt for another great conversation, this time from CRS 2026! Greg has become a familiar face on the podcast, and it's always a pleasure catching up to see how his journey continues to evolve. We talk about everything that's happened since our last interview, including the excitement surrounding his upcoming album, the le...

 She's back!  This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're catching up with Carrie Brockwell during CRS 2026, one year after our very first conversation at CRS 2025. It was so much fun reconnecting and seeing how far her journey has come over the past year. We talk about everything that's been happening since we first met, what she's learned along the way, her experiences in Nashvil...

 What does it really take to build a career in country music? This week on Happy Hour with Deb, Deb is joined by co-host Gage Briney for an inspiring conversation with rising country artist Chandler Flint. From writing songs and performing at just seven years old to sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in country music, Chandler's journey is a testament to hard work, passion, and...

In this episode, Deb sits down with country artist and songwriter CJ Garton, a sixth-generation Oklahoma rancher whose life and music are deeply rooted in authentic country traditions. CJ shares his journey from growing up on his family's historic cattle ranch to building a successful career in Nashville, where he has written songs for legendary artists including Tanya Tucker, David Alan Coe,...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by global multi-platinum recording artist Austin Mahone, alongside co-host Adysen Malek, for an unforgettable conversation about his incredible journey from viral teenage sensation to one of music's most recognizable artists. Austin opens up about what it was really like becoming famous at such a young age after his YouTube videos exploded...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by rising country artist Hope Blanchard, alongside co-host Adysen Malek, for a heartfelt conversation about chasing dreams, finding love, and staying true to yourself in Nashville. Hope shares her incredible journey of spending six years living out of a van while pursuing a career in music, proving that passion and perseverance can take you farth...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by country music artist J Edwards, alongside co-hosts Holdyn Barder and Timmy McKeever, for an authentic conversation about his journey through Nashville and the road that led him to country music. Raised in a musical family that traveled across the country performing from a young age, J shares how those early experiences shaped his passion for...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by viral creator, entertainer, and social media sensation Gage Briney, alongside co-host Emily Brooke, for a fun-filled conversation packed with laughs, stories, and good vibes. With more than 200 million views across social media and a rapidly growing audience, Gage has become one of the internet's most recognizable personalities. From vir...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by rising artist Castle Greene alongside co-hosts Timmy McKeever and Holdyn Barder for a fun and inspiring conversation about chasing dreams in Nashville. Castle shares her journey from Fresno, California to Nashville, how she first got started writing songs, and what it's like building a career as an independent artist. We also talk about...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by Laura Linda alongside co-host Adysen Malek for an inspiring conversation about second chances, perseverance, and following your dreams. Known as Texas Music Royalty, Laura Linda shares her incredible journey from opening for artists like Pam Tillis, Brad Paisley, and David Allen Coe, to stepping away from the spotlight and eventually making th...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, Deb and co-host Emily Brooke sit down with Calvin Savio for a conversation about his journey into music, life in Nashville, and the experiences that helped shape his sound. Calvin opens up about getting started as an artist, navigating the music industry at a young age, and his plans and goals for 2026. Known for blending emotional storytelling with melodic, high-...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we sit down with rising artist 615 Exclusive, alongside co-hosts Holdyn Barder and Aliyah Orawsky, for a real and inspiring conversation about music, life, and purpose.  Born Jamarius De’shawn Williams, 615 Exclusive shares his journey from being an independent artist writing songs at just 17 years old to building momentum in the music industry with millions of s...