Chatter Hoochee

S5, E7: Matt is joined by guest co-host Katy Adams and they give their predictions as to who will be taking home awards from the Bridgestone Arena at The 60th CMA Awards. Nashville plays host to Country Music's biggest night once again where the record breaking Ella Langley leads the nominations with 9, closely followed by Miranda Lambert with 7. Plus the pair tally up their award giving to de...

S5, E6: Matt is joined by guest co-host Celine Trimarchi, Canadian Radio and Sports host as well as long term friend of the show, as they catch up on some huge topics and trade some upcoming Canadian and UK talent. They reminisce the CCMA's, talk 50 years of the CCMA celebrated at the Grand Ole Opry which recently featured a debut from Jess Moskaluke and the differences between Country radio i...

S5, E5: Matt is joined by guest co-host Reegan (aka Wannabe Cowboy), as they discuss Brad Paisley's latest UK show announcement set for 2027. They talk about the sizes of the shows as well as the increase in volume of gigs we are seeing being put on by Country's biggest names, the split of The Shires and predict what may happen as Miranda Lambert is set to perform the traditional Dallas Co...

S5, E4: Matt is joined by guest co-hosts G&T who return to Chatter Hoochee after a huge year continuing their reign as the ultimate Country fangirls. They talk about the pairs trip to Texas which saw them overcome fears, come together with animals, staying on a ranch and so much more plus discuss the recent chapter in the Ella Langley and Riley Green feud. Plus the three of our co-hosts put to...

S5, E3: Matt is joined by guest co-host Alex Sharp who pick their ultimate Country stars as The Traitors. They talk about the Grammy's snub of Megan Moroney, and deep dive into Miranda Lambert's new album 'Crisco' as her husband Brendan McLoughlin has apparently got writing credits on the project. Plus the pair discuss their thoughts on the potential relationship between Warren Zei...

S5, E2: Matt is joined by guest co-host Stuart Banford as they share some stories from working with each other and the Irish Country scene. Stuart explains the effect of C2C Festival leaving Belfast, how the Country landscape has changed since he got involved in radio following working for the likes of Downtown Country and more. Plus Stuart shares some interesting stories from when he interviewed...

S5, E1: Matt is joined by guest co-host Lauren Page to talk all things Country to Country Festival as the line up for 2027 is revealed. The pair delve into the announcement as headliners Ashley McBryde, Riley Green and Jelly Roll are joined by the likes of Emily Ann Roberts, Jackson Dean, Dasha, Cole Swindell and more. Plus John and Gracie of the UK's newest band DENYM join for a special annou...

S4, E13: Matt catches up with Australian artist James Johnston at end of what has been a whirlwind UK and European tour for the Summer of 2026. We talk about how his fans have taken to line dancing to his songs, performing at Country Calling and one fan who revealed a special tattoo that involved taking their trousers off. Please we hear about why it's important for him to put on a good show and p...

S4, E12: Matt & G come together for the final time as a duo on an episode of Chatter Hoochee as the pair reflect on their journey together in the final episode recorded with G. The pair look back on some highlights and lowlights of the first four series of the podcast and what else they have experienced, all whilst also debriefing on what was a magnificent weekend at Country Calling 2026. Plus...

S4, E11: Matt catches up with New York City based singer-songwriter Brett Landin who is making her dreams come true after heading back to the UK to play a debut tour across the country.. We talk about how the pair manifested the tour not so long ago and how it all come to fruition, as well as taking out some talented UK artists on the road as well and the importance that is for the scene. Please w...

S4, E10: Matt & G are back and this time with Producer Mia Ramo as the trio catch up with a full debrief of CMA Fest 2026 with Mia reporting live on the ground telling all about the week long celebration in Downtown Nashville. We get all the details from turning up for free shows from the likes of Ashley Cooke and Co whlist also witnessing the surprise comeback performance of the 21st Century...

S4, E9: Matt catches up with Harper Grace who is back in the UK to make her debut at Buckle & Boots Festival in Manchester and who knows it might not be the last as she expressed how she would love to move to the UK. The Texan talks through faking an engagement as part of the release of the single 'if daddy says no' and why that was the right moment to tell a true story of very nearly getting...

S4, E8: Matt and G are back and they have plenty to catch up on including Kacey Musgraves' 'Middle Of Nowhere' and announcing a 2027 UK Arena tour. They preview Highways Festival, headlined by Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Emmy-Lou Harris, discuss Zach Bryan's recent antics and who they would choose to walkout for a stadium show with, Morgan Wallen style. Plus we throw some celebrity names out there...

S4, E7: Matt and G are back and they have plenty to catch up on including telling all about whether they prefer Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' or Megan Moroney's 'Cloud 9'. They touch on the biggest stories coming out of Stagecoach 2026 including the wind, Lainey Wilson's record set and Riley Green's coming together with another blonde, this time in the form of Sydney Sweeney. Plus we get stuck into t...

S4, E6: Matt and G round up the best bits from C2C Festival in London plus you'll hear from some of the voices who played the stages. There are chats with the likes of McCoy Moore, Ryan & Rory plus British stars on the bill Maya Lane and Georgia Ku who talk all about their time at the Festival across the weekend. Plus we predict who we might be seeing at C2C 2027 when it returns to London and...

S4, E5: Matt and G are back and welcome Broadcaster and host on Absolute Radio Country, Baylen Leonard. Not only is Baylen one of the leading hosts in the Country music scene, but also runs The Long Road Festival where he talks about plans for Bailey Zimmerman's headline set in 2026 and also the homecoming moment of Baylen being asked to guest host at the Grand Ole Opry. Plus we talk the first ste...

S4, E4: Matt and G are back and talk all things C2C Festival as the UK's biggest Country party returns to London for 2026. They talk about their top tips for the weekend as well as some names you need to keep a look out for across the three days, all whilst revisiting their trips to see Jordan Davis on tour and discuss their favourites from Megan Moroney's 'Cloud 9'. Plus we talk about the collabo...

S4, E3: Matt and G are back and welcome honorary Brit and star singer/songwriter and number one producer, Alyssa Bonagura. They talk about the names on Alyssa's writing credits including Jana Kramer, Jessie James Decker and more, meeting a friend in Joe Bonamassa and we hear how Kezia Gill's 'All On Red' was put together in her family house. Plus we talk all about the upcoming album 'America's Bac...

S4, E2: Matt and G are back and welcome the leading Country artist in the UK of the last decade, Kezia Gill. There is plenty to delve into with Kezia as she produced a landmark moment in 2025 as she performed on the Spotlight Stage at C2C Festival in London, whilst also in recent years performed at CMA Fest, CMC Rocks in Australia, whilst also now releasing a number one album on the back of signin...

S4, E1: Matt and G are back with a new series and welcome into the studio, the UK's biggest Country music cheerleaders Georgia and Tianna, aka G&T. Together, the four make bold predictions for 2026 and give their Hot Takes for the year ahead as to what might happen around the Country music World, including artists parachuting onto a UK stage, UK stars to make it in the US, how AI will impact t...

S3, E15: Matt Clewes & Georgette Brookes host Chatter Hoochee and give you their reaction on all the winners of The 59th CMA Awards. Host Lainey Wilson took home 3 awards on a record breaking night, as well as Ella Langley & Riley Green scored a hat trick of wins for 'You Look Like You Love Me'. Plus the pair talk about a refreshing list of nominees in one category as well as calli...

S3, E14: Matt Clewes & Georgette Brookes host Chatter Hoochee and in this special bonus episode, talk about the first wave reveal for Boots & Hearts 2026. It is Canada's biggest Country Music Festival and it is returning to Burl's Creek on 7-9 August 2026, where headliners The Chicks and Rascal Flats were announced. Plus the likes of Tucker Wetmore, Ashley Cooke, Russell Dickerson,...

S3, E13: Matt Clewes & Georgette Brookes host Chatter Hoochee welcome Jonny Morgan. Jonny has been a rising star on the Country and Americana scene over the past couple of years, after the legendary Bob Harris shared a video of him playing. Since then, it's been writing in Nashville, sold out shows, receiving awards and plenty more. Plus Jonny does bring up who he unfortunately shares his...

S3, E12: Matt Clewes & Georgette Brookes host Chatter Hoochee welcome Holler's Ross Jones. Ross has been at the centre of the rise in Country music in the UK as Holler celebrates it's upcoming 5th Birthday and discusses his top UK artists, who is next to Wembley Stadium and what's important. Plus we talk Ross' picks for Chatter 10 and teases a huge Holler announcement. Follow u...

S3, E11: Matt Clewes & Georgette Brookes are joined by transatlantic Country duo, Outpost Drive. Mary and Willow met when Mary's ex introduced them and since then they have never looked back, following a Wedding, creating a band and becoming one of the UK's most sort after Country duos. We talk about making music together, adapting to each others surroundings as well as touring with the likes...