Get Real with Caroline Hobby

Lanie Gardner doesn’t just write songs—she writes pages of her life and turns them into music. After her viral cover of “Dreams” (63M+ and counting), she’s gone from small-town Carolina to the Grand Ole Opry stage, proving that authenticity still wins in a world full of noise. Her upcoming album Faded Polaroids (Sept 5th) is more than just a follow-up to her debut EP&...

Rory and Rory join Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real! They answer some deep questions, including: What is something you think you'll get better and better at for the rest of your life? What's something that you dislike that most people like?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan & Rory are one of country’s most exciting new duos. Ryan Follesé first broke out as the lead singer of Hot Chelle Rae with the global hit “Tonight, Tonight.” Though he found success in pop, the son of two legendary Nashville songwriters always felt pulled back to country. He found his perfect match in Rory, a powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who cut h...

Roman Alexander is back for this bonus episode of Get Real and he's answering some deep questions! Some of the questions include: What's your favorite gift you've ever received? What's a little thing that other people do that always means a lot to you? If you could make a wish come true for someone else, what would it be? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From singing Johnny Cash covers in bars at just eight years old to racking up over 86 million streams, Roman Alexander has built his career on grit, faith, and heart. A grandson of Mexican immigrants and a true Midwesterner, Roman chased his dream to Nashville—enduring long days and dead-end jobs until his breakout duet  “Between You & Me” made him one of Spotify’s...

Michelle “Mace” Curran has stared fear in the face—at 1,500 miles an hour. A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with nearly 2,000 hours in the F-16, she’s flown combat missions in Afghanistan, mastered the skies around the world, and made history as only the second woman to lead the Thunderbirds’ elite solo act—famous for her jaw-dropping upside-down maneuvers...

Enjoy this best of episode of Get Real from 2019 with Shawn Johnson! Shawn Johnson started pursing her dream of gymnastics at 12 years old. At the age of 16, she took home the gold medal at the Olympics.  She explains how mental training and visualization was just as important as physical training for her big win. We talk about how she was lost after winning the highest award in her sport plu...

When Mandy Gonzalez steps on stage, you feel it—power, passion, presence. She rose to fame as Nina in In the Heights , shattered ceilings as Angelica in Hamilton , and defied gravity as Elphaba in Wicked . Now, she’s back on Broadway, transforming into the legendary Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd. , rewriting the rules of a classic role. Her voice is unmatched. Her story? Even more power...

Greylan James is back for this bonus episode of Get Real to answer some pretty deep questions! Some of them include: What conversation or encounter with a stranger will you never forget? What food or song always brings back good memories? What's the biggest feeling you have right now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greylan James rolled into Nashville broke, living in a rundown East Nashville house surviving on tomato soup and a dream. Before the hits, he was writing nonstop, and once house-sat for a hit songwriter — then threw a 200-person party without asking. The songwriter’s response? “Hope you have a great time — just let everyone know it’s my house.” Legend. Greylan w...

In this episode, Caroline throws it back to her first podcast ever...Almost 10 years ago! And her first guest was Darius Rucker!  Front man of Hootie & the Blowfish, and Country Superstar, Darius explains his musical journey. He conquered both Pop/Rock and Country radio, selling over 30 million albums. Darius couldn’t be more down-to-earth and hilarious as we talk, career, love, mar...

Dusty Slay joins Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real! Dusty answers questions like: What's a side of you that you only show to people that you're close with? What's a habit or routine you'd like to get into? They also talk about sunscreen, route canals, dogs and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dusty Slay took the side door into stand-up — skipping LA, skipping NYC, and building a career straight out of Nashville. Now a headliner with his face on the wall at Zanies and over 40 Grand Ole Opry shows under his belt, Dusty’s the definition of doing it your own way. Dusty breaks down the real steps of the comedy grind — from open mic purgatory to Netflix glory with his 2024...

In this bonus episode of Get Real, Rebecca Lynn Howard joins Caroline to answer some deep questions. Some of the questions include: How would you describe what you believe your life's purpose is? When was a recent moment in which you felt deeply happy? What are you pretty sure you could never get tired of?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Lynn Howard stormed into country music with “Forgive,” a powerhouse ballad that turned heads and proved her voice was the real deal. Not long after, Trisha Yearwood heard her play a song and asked to cut it on the spot—years later, they’d co-write Trisha’s latest single, “Girls Night In.” Rebecca went on to form The Loving Mary Band , which became...

Brandon and Tripp of Lanco are back to answer some pretty tough questions! Some of them include: If you could be famous for something, what would you want it to be? What's something you worked really hard at recently? What's something you think people assume about you when they first meet you? Who in your life has had a bigger impact on you than they probably know?  See omnystudio.com/listene...

After bursting onto the scene in 2017 with their breakout debut album Hallelujah Nights, and 5X Platinum hit Greatest Love Story, Lanco rocketed to country music stardom. Fueled by chart-topping hits and infectious energy, they found themselves living at the top of the game—touring nationwide, appearing on late-night shows, and rubbing shoulders with celebrity friends. It was a whirlwind of...

Iam Tongi joined Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real to answer some deep questions! Some of them include: If you don't worry about consequences or what other people thought, what's something you would love to do? When was a recent moment when you felt deeply happy? What's a message you wish you could deliver to someone?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iam Tongi is the Hawaiian kid who broke everyone on American Idol Season 23. He showed up heartbroken—his dad had just passed 3 months before. Music was always their thing. He almost quit completely. But his mom secretly signed him up for Idol anyway. Then he sang “Monsters”… and the world felt it. That was the moment. He won Season 23, but losing his dad forced him to fin...

Naomi Johnson joins Caroline for this bonus episode of Get Real. Naomi answers some deep questions, including: If you could be famous for something, what would you want it to be? What's a gift someone gave you that you'll never forget? If you could make one wish come true for someone else, what would it be? When you imagine your happy place, where is it and what are you doing? What was the highlig...

Naomi grew up off the grid—one of 11 kids living in a converted school bus, traveling the country, and even spending time in a cult. She learned guitar as a child, playing at gas stations to help her family afford life on the road. Now a wife and mother, Naomi is opening up about the full truth of her past—and the moment that changed everything. After nearly dying during childbirth, sh...

Megan Piphus joins Carolina on this episode of Get Real to answer some deep questions. The questions include: What's one thing about yourself you're genuinely proud of?  What's something you find embarrassing? What's something you lost or misplaced that you still think about?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Megan is a four-time Emmy-winning ventriloquist, singer, and producer—and the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street. She began teaching herself ventriloquism at just 10 years old, driven by a dream that would shape her life. Despite earning degrees in economics and finance and building a successful career in real estate, Megan never let go of her passion for performance. After...

In this bonus episode of Get Real, John Morgan answers some challenging questions! Some of them include: What's a message you wish you could deliver to someone? What's something you think is more challenging for you than it is other people you know? What's a question you wish you could get an answer for?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Morgan’s journey to country stardom is the stuff of movies are made of. While chasing his dreams from small-town Sylva, North Carolina, a chance connection through an Uber driver led his music to Jason Aldean. Not long after, John got a life-changing call—Aldean himself offering him a record and publishing deal. Now, with his debut album Carolina Blue out, John shares deeply perso...