Country Music Talk

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.