Crook & Chase: Nashville Chats

Rodney Atkins' first album in 7 years is a romping, stomping, romantic reflection of his life in the True South. Once lured into tight leather pants to project a "sexy new artist" image, Rodney quickly put his East Tennessee foot down as a hardcore singer/songwriter/all-in entertainer. Listen as he digs deep with longtime friends Lorianne and Charlie into the real-life experiences of his new album...

Rising star Lakelin Lemmings has known she wanted to pursue a musical career since age 6. She even came to Nashville at age 12 and ended up co-writing with some of Nashville’s elite. How did she do that ? Her remarkable journey and the stories behind her new EP GET AROUND BOY on Crook & Chase Nashville Chats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerging singer/songwriter Timothy Wayne didn't hide it - he just didn't flaunt it. His famous uncle (just announced as the newest inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame!) is legendary hitmaker Tim McGraw. Hear how Timothy is forging his own musical path while accepting "a line in the sand" laid down by Uncle Tim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wasn't Trace Adkins' best day. Crook & Chase invited him to their Music Row studios to celebrate his 30-year milestone as a hitmaker in music, movies, and philanthropy. But an "incident" that Trace experienced the night before spawned a hilarious conversation! Listen, and laugh til you cry like we did! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hudson Westbrook has sealed his deal in country music with his smash hit HOUSE AGAIN. Hudson wrote the song inspired by a true-life family event surrounding his mom. Is she good with it? On Crook & Chase Nashville Chats, we’ll find out, plus we’ll discover what Hudson almost had in common with Billy Bob Thornton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerging artist Chase Matthew recently hit the top at country radio for the first time with his edgy song, “Darlin”. Chase reveals to Crook & Chase the wild backstory – the fun writing session and the “lyin’, cheatin’ women” that the lyrics address. Plus, why his years as a “country boy mechanic” wired his brain to build country songs from...

NEAL MCCOY, PROUD AMERICAN, JUST CELEBRATED THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF RECITING THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE EACH AND EVERY DAY ON FACEBOOK., HOWEVER, NEAL TELLS CROOK & CHASE THAT ONE DAY A HOT MIC PROVIDED EVEN MORE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crook & Chase chat with superstar Lainey Wilson about her Whirlwind career, Deluxe album, world tour, and wedding secrets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JORDAN DAVIS HAS A NEW ALBUM, A NEW BABY, A HIT SINGLE, AND HE’S BEEN SPOTTED SINGING NEW SONGS FOR HIS CHICKENS. WELL THAT JUST CONJURES UP A TON OF QUESTIONS. JORDAN TAKES THE STAND ON THIS EPISODE OF CROOK & CHASE NASHVILLE CHATS.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With their new CD Love and Light, Maddie & Tae have come forth with some love, some sass, and a load of reality, especially when it comes to realizing what makes up the complex universe of women everywhere. Check it out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ira Dean was the band Trick Pony's wildly talented wild man, and it almost killed him. He tells Crook & Chase how he rose from addiction to now releasing a stunning solo album featuring all-star collabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nashville Chats getting up close and personal with one of country’s bright new stars John Morgan. He recently hit number one with FRENDS LIKE THAT, released a new CD CAROLINA BLUE, and tells what happens when his wife asks him to explain a newly written love song.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Reba McEntire has enjoyed the most exhilarating success as well as the most tragic experiences in life - from the death of her band in a plane crash, to devastating divorce. Through it all, Reba has faithfully relied on her spiritual connection. Her words here give us all reason for joy and hope no matter what. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nashville Chats with Keith Urban: Coaching rising stars on the new show The Road and facing the pressure of performing a Crystal Gayle song at the Opry... with Crystal on the front row! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Top is the real deal among new country artists and is skyrocketing! Lorianne and Charlie get Zach's take on real country, beer on morning cereal, and lyrics that matter - minus the trendy cuss words. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WITH A CAREER THAT NOW SPANS 2 DECADES, DIERKS BENTLEY IS BUSIER THAN EVER. WHAT’S TO HATE? NEW MUSIC, A NEW TOUR, AND HANDS ON DEVELOPMENT OF HIS NEW WHISKEY ARE ALL IN PLAY. DIERKS JOINS A CROOK AND CHASE NASHVILLE CHAT WITH THE SURPRISING WAY HIS LATEST SINGLE CAME ABOUT, AND OF COURSE MORE ABOUT THAT WHISKEY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  JORDAN DAVIS SINGS ABOUT BEING A “TAKE HOME TO MAMA” TYPE OF GUY, AND NOW TELLS WHAT IT WAS LIKE WHEN “HE” WAS. BEING A BARTENDER AND COUNTRY SINGER AT THE TIME, JORDAN HAD SOME EXPLAINING TO DO. JUST HOW HOT WAS THAT SEAT ? FIND OUT ON CROOK & CHASE NASHVILLE CHATS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the "fashion seams and music scenes" Dolly Parton lived alongside the love of her life, husband Carl Dean, for 60 years. He recently passed away at the age of 82. Their love story began when he was the first man she met when moving to Nashville from the Smoky Mountains searching for stardom at age 18. Lorianne and Charlie take us back to just one of their iconic interviews with Dolly as she...

Jelly Roll grew up with Crook & Chase - tuning in to Lorianne and Charlie on radio and television. Now Jelly is the artist talking to C&C, and much like Dolly Parton, Jelly will honestly answer ANY question you throw at him! We cover it all here - Jelly's simple weight loss strategy, his new relationship with food as he gears up for a world tour to global culinary capitals, why cocaine and...

Crook & Chase meet up with Tucker Wetmore for his personal success story of "grinding it, earning it, and celebrating it". Tucker shares the details of his heartfelt, small town upbringing, his terrifying challenges as "the new guy" in Nashville, and creating his first #1 hit, Wind Up Missin' You. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carly Pearce sits down with Crook & Chase with news about how her heart is literally "broken" right now; writing and producing her stellar new album "hummingbird" that lays out her new life mission; and what her hit song with Chris Stapleton means to her.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BELL BOTTOM COUNTRY HAS BECOME MORE THAN A TREND, IT HAS BECOME A HISTORIC PART OF TODAY’S COUNTRY MUSIC, ALL THANKS TO LAINEY WILSON. HER DREAMS HAVE ALL COME TRUE, BUT IT TOOK LONGER THAN YOU THINK, AND THE STRUGGLES WERE MANY, EVEN AFTER THE SUCCESS BEGAN TO ARRIVE. ON THIS EDITION OF CROOK & CHASE NASHVILLE CHATS, LAINEY JOINS LORIANNE AND CHARLIE FOR A VERY PERSONAL VISIT INSIDE THE WORLD...

A little Mezcal. And a LOT of straight talk. Crook & Chase on the tour bus with Toby Keith for an epic conversation about the magic and the struggle that added up to his $400 million dollar fortune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A private lesson as powerful as their global musical impact. The Hall of Fame group revisits the career crisis that evolved into their biggest blessing, and life lesson for us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

90's band McBride & The Ride has reunited with new music, the EP "Marlboros & Avon".  Hear these wildly talented musicians/vocalists/songwriters tell the hilarious backstories of their early success as we highlight their impressive individual accomplishments, and showcase those rock solid harmonies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.