Country Heat Weekly

As we eagerly await Frank Ray's first full length album, it's the perfect time to encore his episode from Season 2! Learn all about his journey from a police officer in New Mexico to a country singer in Nashville. Plus Kelly and Amber celebrate the country music legacy of the late Olivia Newton-John. Episode originally aired August 18, 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Just in time to wrap up Pride month, the reigning CMA Duo of the Year joined us live from CMA Fest to give a life update and discuss what it's really like to work together as brothers, including sleeping in bunk beds and going to couple's therapy. Plus, we got the inside scoop on the title of their forthcoming album, and how the music will be influenced by TJ's coming out and John becoming a fathe...

Saddle up for a no-holds barred conversation with Country Music legend, Tanya Tucker - Live from CMA Fest! In addition to chatting about the makings behind her just-released album, Sweet Western Sound, Tanya also dished on performing with Shania Twain in Nashville, her upcoming induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and why some artists are just too cocky. Plus, Kelly and Amber share an ado...

This week, Jelly Roll sits down with Kelly and Amber for a LIVE taping of Country Heat Weekly during CMA Fest. Jelly Roll takes us into his life growing up in Tennessee as he recounts his experience at CMA Fest as a fan, explores where his love for music began, and explains how he strives to give back in his career. Caution: tears will be shed while listening to his story and tremendous acts of ki...

In celebration of his forthcoming new album and Black Music Appreciation Month we proudly present a special encore of our episode with Willie Jones. Get to know this Louisiana native in a wide open conversation, plus we [RE]Discover the music of Darius Rucker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Award-winning artist/ composer Brandy Clark is in the house! Not only does she give us the inside scoop on the makings of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical "Shucked," but she also discusses working with Brandi Carlile on her new, self-titled album. Plus, as a kick off to Pride month, Brandy opens up about her journey as an artist in the LGBTQ community. Kelly & Amber also give fans a heads u...

Get ready for CMA Fest 2023 with an encore of Country Heat Weekly - LIVE At CMA Fest with Luke Bryan! This episode is one of our all time favorites as Luke Bryan gets vulnerable, and Luke Combs shares a story we still can't believe! We'll be back with another new episode next week!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Bailey Zimmerman has returned to the Country Heat Week studio and this time, he's got TWO No. 1 songs under his belt. We discussed just how much his life has changed since his days of working on trucks, the biggest lesson's he's learned, and his just-released debut album, Religiously. Plus, he gave us the scoop on his first big purchase since starting country music. Speaking of scoop - Kelly &...

Kelly and Amber stayed up late Thursday night to bring you all the highlights and behind the scenes scoop from the 58th ACM Awards! From pre-show interviews to backstage celebrations, they take you inside Country Music's Party of the Year for exclusive chats with winners including Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Hardy and Cole Swindell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

We are officially one week away from Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton co-hosting the ACM Awards! Garth joined us in the Country Heat House to shed some light on what it's really been like working with and getting to know Dolly ahead of the big night. He also shared some insight into his forthcoming duets album, gave a progress update on his Nashville bar, "Friends In Low Places," and gave some big hi...

Is Nate Smith always this happy or is it because he's an ACM Awards nominee? We get to know this Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist to Watch in a joyful conversation about everything from dropping his debut album to hitting the road with Thomas Rhett, and his past life as a worship leader. Plus Kelly and Amber catch up on all the baby news and ponder exactly what Maren Morris is up to with Jack Anto...

Kelly and Amber are hard at work prepping for Stagecoach next weekend, and have a long list of artists they want to see, including Old Dominion. Hop in the Country Heat time machine and travel back to last January when the guys took over the Country Heat House to celebrate some new music and tell us what else they were working on! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

While her friends were going off to college, Avery Anna moved to Nashville to pursue a country music career. Get to know this Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist to Watch as she discusses mental health, vulnerability in songwriting, and her embarrassing encounter with Shania Twain. Kelly and Amber cover the star studded opening of "Shucked" on Broadway, make some ACM Predictions and share the latest...

What a crazy April it's been for Kane Brown! He co-hosted an awards show, won another award, dropped a new single, and played a sold out show in Nashville that Amber experienced. Catch up on all things KB and relive an important conversation about music and mental health on this special Country Heat Weekly encore! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Country Heat Weekly is back for its third season and we're kicking things off with a visit from Luke Combs. He joins us in the studio to give an update on life at home with his baby boy, his new album, "Gettin' Old," and his highly-anticipated world tour. Plus, Kelly and Amber recap what they've been up to since the Season 2 finale and catch up on some hot country music news from Carrie Underwood,...

In celebration of the release of Carly Pearce's live album 29: Written in Stone Live from Music City, we're dusting off an early episode of Country Heat Weekly! Listen in as Amber, Kelly and Carly sip the wine and spill the tea about this career changing album. Plus [RE]Discover the duets of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill! Season 3 Launches 3/30/2023 so follow the podcast and you'll be the first t...

When she's not working on her career as a four-time Grammy nominee, Mickey Guyton is spending time with her husband and son, Grayson. Listen in as Mickey joined us in the studio last fall to chat about family life, a few of her recent releases, writing with Tyler Hubbard, and all the new music that she's "super, super excited about." Kelly and Amber take a moment to remember the legacy of Loretta...

We celebrate the arrival of the Deluxe version of Ingrid Andress' Good Person by revisiting a conversation from when the album released. It’s a journey through relationships that includes both sad and happy songs, in that order. Kelly and Amber give a recap of ACM’s Party For A Cause and share what it’s like to hang backstage with Dierks Bentley before a show. Plus, Walker Hayes' biggest fans are...

Long before she was performing on Saturday Night Live, Kelsea Ballerini was making her second visit to Country Heat Weekly, celebrating the release of her album Subject to Change. We find out which songs almost didn't make the cut and which one completely changed between the writing session and the studio. Kelly and Amber also share what it was like to be in the room with Garth Brooks and Taylor S...

Ashley McBryde takes us into the writers room for her latest project, Ashley McBride Presents: Lindeville. Not only do we learn the stories behind the different characters and how she choose the collaborators , but Kelly and Amber get assigned their very own Lindeville storylines! Plus, we celebrate Women's History Month by ReDiscovering the life and career of Tammy Wynette. And you'll tag al...

Dalton Dover joins Country Heat Weekly for the season two finale to discuss the evolution of his music career since competing on 'The Voice.' He also opened up about his relationship with Blake Shelton and how that led to his Grand Ole Opry debut. Plus, Kelly and Amber celebrate some exciting news from female country music stars including Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris and JoDee Messina. Plus...

Chase Rice is a changed man. His new album reflects a growth and maturity in his songwriting that is different than the party tunes we know from earlier in his career. He shares a vulnerable conversation about the tough life lessons that have brought him to this spot. Kelly and Amber also spill the sweet tea on new albums, a Dierks Bentley television project, and introduce you to Breakthrough Arti...

Get fired up with Shania Twain as she shares how her new album Queen of Me stems from her empowering outlook on this chapter of life. She also gave us the scoop on how her son got involved in the project and where her eye for fashion comes from. Plus, Kelly & Amber recap the Grammy's, chat with Breland, and get to know Avery Anna. Country Heat Weekly is THE destination for country music fans!...

Breakthrough Artist to Watch Madeline Edwards has Crashlanded into this week's episode to kick off Black History Month. She talks about her journey to Nashville, touring with Chris Stapleton, and who inspires her as a Black woman in music. Kelly and Amber reveal why Luke Combs' recent announcement shocked them, and they [RE]Discover the music of "The Chocolate Cowboy," O.B. McClinton. See Privacy...

HARDY joins us Center Stage to dig into the country side of his new hybrid album, "The Mockingbird & The Crow" including which genre he sees his future in. Kelly and Amber also get to know Breakthrough Artist to Watch for 2023, Warren Zeiders, and drop some sizzling details on new albums from Elle King and Tyler Hubbard. New episodes drop Thursdays, direct from Nashville! See Privacy Poli...