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Shaboozey's exclusive performance series for Amazon Music's Songline drops tomorrow - and Kelly and Amber have all the behind the scenes scoop! Get ready for the one-of-a-kind performance series by revisiting our chat with Shaboozey from last summer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We've got everything you need to know about Country Music Month on Amazon Music! From Lainey Wilson’s Amazon Music Live performance to behind-the-scenes stories with Kenny Chesney and new music from Orville Peck, The Red Clay Strays and Elizabeth Nichols, there’s p...

A lot has happened since Lainey Wilson was last on Country Heat Weekly . She got married, made new music, became buddies with John Mayer and somehow still found time to get ready to host the CMAs again. And we're gonna cover ALL of it! The country superstar opened up about getting used to life as a WIFE, took us inside the writing room of her new song “Kind of Love It” and gave Amber the chance to...

No Shoes Nation - Assemble! Kenny Chesney joins us to share some stories (the ones he can tell!) behind the OG Vibe Room and legendary 30+ year career. He previews next year's tour, when he brings Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James out on the road, and reveals a long ago connection Greylan shares with Kenny's mom! Of course, we had to get the stories behind his new album, Silver Sands Mari...

There are LOTS of laughs when Riley Green joins Country Heat Weekly to talk about his new album, That’s Just Me , his journey so far on The Voice , and what it means to headline Stagecoach. Kelly and Amber get the backstory on his Amazon Exclusive song, his latest thrift purchases and even a preview of The Voice: Celebrity. He opens up about honoring Toby Keith on his new music, working with Brook...

This week on Country Heat Weekly, we’ve got a little bit of everything to talk about! We’re kicking things off by diving into the newly announced Stagecoach 2027 lineup, featuring headliners Garth Brooks, Zach Top and Riley Green. Then Kelly and Amber dish on some of the biggest new releases of the week, including albums from Riley and Max McNown. Amber shares some "only in Nashville" moments duri...

Hot off the press we have the 2026 CMA nominees - and a lot of feelings! Take a listen as we recap the highlights and celebrate women like Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves dominating the nominations. And of course, we have plenty of thoughts on the biggest surprises and snubs. Plus, Kelly has an exclusive backstage chat with Jelly Roll at the Opry where he shares the surprising tr...

It's time for girl talk! Carly Pearce joins Kelly and Amber for a candid discussion about her new album, Honest Woman , and the personal experiences that shaped the project. She opens up about finding her way back to the joy of music, getting more vulnerable in her songwriting, and digging into topics like her mom’s health, faith, comparison and even murder ballads. Plus, Carly shares the story be...

Kelly and Amber recap some of the biggest happenings around Nashville. They share behind-the-scenes stories from recent events and concerts, like Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 Tour , big nights at the Grand Ole Opry with Carrie Underwood and The War & Treaty, Carly Pearce’s exclusive album preview event and more. Plus, they give listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming this fall, including upcoming c...

Ahead of their new album, Young, dropping tomorrow, Dan + Shay stop by to preview the new project. The duo gets vulnerable about scrapping an entire album to make this one, their thoughts on AI, and co-writing every song on the album. And as always, the guys share lots of laughs with Kelly and Amber as they plot a joint tour, break the news of a new collaboration, and look back on some childhood m...

Maren Morris stops by to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Hero . She opens up about revisiting the record for Hero: A Second Wind , bringing new songs and demos out of the vault, and what's changed over the last decade. Kelly and Amber get to surprise Maren with a relic from the earliest days of her career. Plus, she shares stories from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, in...

We dig into Wyatt Flores' new sound, just revealed in his sophomore album "Scared of Heights." The Oklahoma native shares the heartbreak behind the new project, the excitement of opening for Teddy Swims, and a big honor from his home state. Plus it urns out he's' not actually scared of high places, but he does have a list of things that terrify him. That's just one of the things he'll reveal in th...

Shaboozey is taking us behind the music on this week’s Country Heat Weekly . He opens up about the success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and the journey that led him to his first concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales .  We dive into his fourth studio album and companion three-part comic book, exploring how he built a genre-bending world designed to tell a larger story beyon...

This week on Country Heat Weekly , Charles Wesley Godwin takes us inside the making of his deeply personal new album, Christian Name . He opens up about the faith that carried him through unimaginable loss and inspired his storytelling, collaborating with Luke Combs and Wyatt Flores and the hope he wants listeners to find in these songs. Plus, he reveals the unexpected gig in Estonia that launched...

Kelly and Amber have a full report on country music happenings, including Niall Horan's Opry Debut, Thomas Rhett singing One Direction, and Jordan Davis's first time headlining Windy City Smokeout. Plus, we celebrate new Tucker Wetmore music with a look back at our conversation from April 2025. Next week on Country Heat Weekly: Charles Wesley Godwin Go behind the scenes of CHW by following the hos...

It was a busy Fourth of July weekend in Nashville and Kelly & Amber were in the middle of all of it! They break down all the country stars who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded wedding, preview Thomas Rhett's upcoming Nashville show with Niall Horan, and look ahead to Amber's trip to Chicago for Windy City Smokeout, including chats with Jordan Davis and Scotty McCreery. Plu...

Kelly and Amber recap one of the biggest nights in country music, Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with some of the superstar openers like Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, and Luke Bryan. Other highlights from this week include Dolly Parton’s surprise appearance at her new Tennessean Travel Stop, the inaugural Braves Country Fes...

We've been talking about Cody Johnson's Banks of the Trinity album for weeks - and it's finally here! Eavesdrop on multiple chats Kelly and Amber have had with Cody over the past 2 months, including Stagecoach, the ACM Awards, and right here in our Amazon Music studios. Grab an Amazon exclusive GOLD vinyl online while you're listening! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

At just 16 years old, Maddox Batson was touring the world before he could drive. This week on Country Heat Weekly, the rising star joins us live from CMA Fest to reflect on his whirlwind journey. Maddox opens up about balancing life on the road with school and getting his drivers license. Plus, Maddox talks touring with Lainey Wilson, songwriting, making his feature film debut and so much more.&nb...

The Red Clay Strays join Country Heat Weekly live from CMA Fest to celebrate the release of their new album,  Grateful . The Alabama band talks about returning to Nissan Stadium for their second CMA Fest appearance, returning to the studio with producer Dave Cobb, and preparing for their first arena tour. Plus, they share a few hilarious stories from their early days on the road: gas station...

It's CMA Fest week in Nashville and we're pregaming for Country Music's Biggest Party! From Nissan Stadium to live podcast tapings, Kelly and Amber preview the week's highlights. Plus they dig into new music from Tim McGraw, Riley Green, Corey Kent & more. Follow the host's CMA Fest Adventures on Instagram: Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton NEXT WEEK: Live episode f...

So much to celebrate with Riley Green! From his upcoming album That's Just Me and accompanying single "Think As You Drunk" to his honorary doctorate, we get you all caught up on Riley's recent headlines. Plus you'll listen in on a red carpet chat where he spills the tea on what he's got lined up acting wise, what he'll tell his Voice contestants, and what future ambitions he still holds. Once you'...

Women dominated the 2026 ACM Awards, from show host Shania Twain to 7 time winner Ella Langley to incredible performances from Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert! We've got a full recap and backstage chats with the nominees and performers. Then Kelly and Amber chat with Shania about her upcoming album Little Miss Twain and the childhood that inspired it. Plus Shania gives us a sneak peek into the t...

We’re headed to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards—and your official pregame starts here! Amber and Kelly preview the performances, celebrate early winners, and share hilarious behind-the-scenes moments with nominees Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and more. Plus, Shania Twain reveals why she said yes to hosting and what to expect from her wardobe on Sunday night! Get red carpet ready ahead of...

Saddle up for a fun, unfiltered conversation with Kacey Musgraves as she spills the stories behind her new album  Middle of Nowhere. . In this candid chat, Kacey opens up about dreams that extended beyond her hometown, turning life lessons into musical therapy, and collaborating with fellow Texans Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert. Plus, the crazy story behind that al...