Crook & Chase: Nashville Chats

Country music's top stars recall paying their dues in the craziest places. Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Lanco, Parmalee and more lived to tell, and laugh about, their early career stories! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the formal celebration of Mother’s Day takes place only once a year, it’s often said that “every” day is Mother’s Day. Mom plays such an important role in shaping our lives for what lies ahead. Lorianne and Charlie visit with some of country’s biggest stars and discover the roles their Moms played before sending them out in the real world. The results are heartwarming, often hilarious, and r...

As Justin Moore releases his new album, we discover that he created this hot new music from the couch of his pool house! And since we're at the house, you'll find out why you never want to start an argument with Justin, whether or not he's stage ready and "stage sexy", and the "dad dramas" he's handling with his kids. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omn...

Nashville is hosting the 2021 ACM Awards and Crook & Chase are hosting some of the nominees who have very interesting stories, about not only their songs, but themselves as well. Seems trying to stay dressed is a bit of a trend. See what we mean when Luke Bryan, Lee Brice, and others stop by for fun times on Nashville Chats.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

A recent cascade of game-changers hit award-winning duo Brothers Osborne. Their unedited reactions are here as they confide in Crook & Chase: the reaction to TJ's very personal announcement, the reason behind their "shock and awe" at their recent ACM nominations, and the truth about their behind-the-scenes clashes that truly make their on-stage presence and music "electric". It's real and raw...

Trisha Yearwood has released her first solo country album in 12 years, Every Girl! It reunites her with Don Henley for another blockbuster hit, pairs her with Kelly Clarkson, and intertwines her voice with husband Garth Brooks! Talking with longtime friends Crook & Chase, Trisha reveals the secrets of her busy, challenging, rewarding, and joyful life! This "best of" Nashville Chats originally...

Lorianne and Charlie connect with country's top female stars in celebration of Women's History Month. The struggles, the breakthroughs, and the success that follows. Hear the amazing behind the scenes stories from Reba, Shania, and Kelsea, plus Brothers Osborne and Garth reveal the influence the ladies of country have had on THEIR music as well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

On Crook & Chase: Nashville Chats: The incredible first chance meetings of the stars that led to love, marriage, and even hit songs. Who, where, how ? Chris Janson's personal story of love at first sight and the hit song that followed, Chris and Preston of LoCash tell how they met their spouses. One relationship took a whole year to get off the ground, the other was fast lane all the way, and...

Confessions! Entertainer of the Year, Thomas Rhett explains how he nearly missed his calling to make music; Kenny Chesney reveals his biggest "quirk"; Bryan and Tyler of Florida Georgia Line - are they rebels or just being real? And, as they end their 20-year career, Rascal Flatts reveal the hilarious "worst part" of being a star! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

Right now in country music: Crook & Chase have the latest from Nashville's top stars. Devin Dawson makes a video star out of his Grandpa Jerry, Stephanie Quayle"s new love song just might put love to a real test, and McGraw is still looking for a few things missing from his bucket list. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Right now in country music: Crook & Chase have the latest from Nashville's top stars. Chris Stapleton grapples with the "F" word, Ashley McBryde tackles a tough rhyme, and hot new stars Gabby Barrett and Parker McCollum share the secrets to their success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As superstar Tim McGraw reaches another career milestone, he is beginning a new chapter in his personal life. What are his secrets to such astounding success? Hear Tim reminisce and also lay out his vision for his future with longtime friends Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase. You are invited to share the laughs, the life lessons, and the uniquely entertaining personality of one of the all-time gre...

Superstar Luke Bryan has stories to tell - his amazement about his list of celebrity friends, the real reason he accepted the gig as judge on American Idol, his big bad monster of a truck that got him into trouble, what he really thinks of his superstar buddy Blake Shelton, and the song he literally thanks God for. This "best of" Nashville Chats originally posted July 2019. Learn more about your a...

In the last few years, Chris Stapleton has emerged as one of country music’s newest superstars. He’s just released another gem of an album called STARTING OVER. Chris joins the Crook & Chase team for a frank discussion of some very personal topics included on the CD. He shares the heartwarming story of the tribute to his dog Maggie, the events that led to a “farewell type” song called Nashvill...

Her beautiful smile hid a heartbreaking secret. Kimberly Schlapman of award-winning group Little Big Town found that miracles appear during even the most difficult times.    Her new book “A Dolly For Christmas” is written through the eyes of a child, but tells her very "grown up" true story of infertility and adoption – a beautiful and hopeful guide for families walking through the same valley she...

Country trio Runaway June is on a mission. With all the challenges we’ve faced in the last year, the ladies have set out to do their part in spreading holiday cheer with a new EP, WHEN I THINK ABOUT CHRISTMAS featuring performances of holiday classics mixed with some originals as well. The goal is to steer away from all the chaos and focus on the smaller, everyday things that are often overlooked,...

Don't let it fool you. They are young, fun, and totally adorable but Maddie & Tae are NO lightweights. They weathered some of the cruelest realities of the music business following dizzying success - fearing critics may be right that they would be a "one hit wonder", their record label folding just as they were recording their sophomore album, and self-doubt that spiraled into depression. Not...

While this has been a year of change and oftentimes struggles for all of us, Darius Rucker rose up and met the challenge of 2020. As it turns out, it became a year of firsts for Darius as he co-wrote his new single using ZOOM for the first time, continued his annual fundraising efforts for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital on line, and even was tapped as co-host with Reba for the 2020 CMA Awards show...

Two of the coolest cats in music, Brothers Osborne, have unleashed "the album from hell". John and TJ tell Lorianne and Charlie how their 3rd album "SKELETONS" was born amidst utter chaos. Turns out, the chaos is what made this new music their most edgy and exciting creation. Find out the other "secret weapon" that John and TJ say is the absolute key to their unique and award-winning sound. Crook...

As Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood approach their 15th wedding anniversary, their relationship just keeps growing stronger. It’s quite evident in their music as the latest single they’ve recorded called SHALLOW draws upon that genuine love they’ve developed over the years. Sure it’s not an easy task doing the song Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper made iconic in the movie A Star Is Born, but Garth is...

Meet the newest Nashville phenom, Priscilla Block! We've dubbed her "TikTok Block" and "Shock Block" because (a) she was discovered on the social media platform and (b) she proceeded to shock the world with her bold, raw, and truthful songwriting. Priscilla tells Crook & Chase about her scary move to Nashville from North Carolina after high school, and her magical chance encounter with her ido...

Dierks Bentley has been a great friend of the Crook & Chase team ever since he launched his music career in 2002. In this edition of Nashville Chats we catch up with Dierks to not only talk about his latest single produced during the pandemic and the worldwide impact of his music, but to do some reminiscing as well. You see, Dierks was a researcher for the Nashville Network at the same time Lo...

Superstar John Rich was the only one in the room, but he says the lyrics his hand wrote were NOT his. The fascinating story behind his new hit "Earth To God". Then, from serious to silly, John and his longtime friends Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase share some laughs about John's unusual "john" - a guitar-shaped toilet that graces his home! Plus, an innocent "cussin'" match between John and Loria...

Justin Moore had the most memorable night of his career when he performed before a sold out crowd at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium back in May of 2018. It was his first headlining show in Nashville, and on a whim, he decided to record the whole thing, if nothing else just to have for himself. Fast forward to today, the entire concert scene has changed, and Justin just felt it was the right time to...

Make way for a new star in country music! Chris Bandi chased his music dream all the way from Ole Miss to the Opry stage – and he didn’t arrive in a pick up truck. He’s a city boy with his roots in rock and R&B – but Chris was swept away by the truth and emotion in country music. Hear about the song that has changed his life – and the ABC’s of his biggest life lesson. Singer/songwriter Chris B...