Happy Hour with Deb

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by global multi-platinum recording artist Austin Mahone, alongside co-host Adysen Malek, for an unforgettable conversation about his incredible journey from viral teenage sensation to one of music's most recognizable artists. Austin opens up about what it was really like becoming famous at such a young age after his YouTube videos exploded...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by rising country artist Hope Blanchard, alongside co-host Adysen Malek, for a heartfelt conversation about chasing dreams, finding love, and staying true to yourself in Nashville. Hope shares her incredible journey of spending six years living out of a van while pursuing a career in music, proving that passion and perseverance can take you farth...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by country music artist J Edwards, alongside co-hosts Holdyn Barder and Timmy McKeever, for an authentic conversation about his journey through Nashville and the road that led him to country music. Raised in a musical family that traveled across the country performing from a young age, J shares how those early experiences shaped his passion for...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by viral creator, entertainer, and social media sensation Gage Briney, alongside co-host Emily Brooke, for a fun-filled conversation packed with laughs, stories, and good vibes. With more than 200 million views across social media and a rapidly growing audience, Gage has become one of the internet's most recognizable personalities. From vir...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by rising artist Castle Greene alongside co-hosts Timmy McKeever and Holdyn Barder for a fun and inspiring conversation about chasing dreams in Nashville. Castle shares her journey from Fresno, California to Nashville, how she first got started writing songs, and what it's like building a career as an independent artist. We also talk about...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we're joined by Laura Linda alongside co-host Adysen Malek for an inspiring conversation about second chances, perseverance, and following your dreams. Known as Texas Music Royalty, Laura Linda shares her incredible journey from opening for artists like Pam Tillis, Brad Paisley, and David Allen Coe, to stepping away from the spotlight and eventually making th...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, Deb and co-host Emily Brooke sit down with Calvin Savio for a conversation about his journey into music, life in Nashville, and the experiences that helped shape his sound. Calvin opens up about getting started as an artist, navigating the music industry at a young age, and his plans and goals for 2026. Known for blending emotional storytelling with melodic, high-...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we sit down with rising artist 615 Exclusive, alongside co-hosts Holdyn Barder and Aliyah Orawsky, for a real and inspiring conversation about music, life, and purpose.  Born Jamarius De’shawn Williams, 615 Exclusive shares his journey from being an independent artist writing songs at just 17 years old to building momentum in the music industry with millions of s...

 This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’re joined by the incredibly energetic and inspiring Onoleigh, alongside co-hosts Timmy McKeever and Holdyn Barder for a fun, honest, and powerful conversation.  Onoleigh shares her journey into country music, including the bold decision to leave the Thanksgiving table and head straight to Nashville to chase her dream. We talk about building confidence, navigat...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’re joined by rising country artist Melanie Murray for an inspiring conversation about chasing dreams in Nashville.  Melanie shares how she first got started as an artist, what led her to pursue music professionally, and the journey of building a career in one of the most competitive music cities in the world. We also talk about her goals, mindset, and exciting...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’re joined by one of my absolute favorites, Charly Reynolds, alongside co-hosts Holdyn Barder and Timmy McKeever for a fun, uplifting, and real conversation.  After catching up briefly at Country Radio Seminar, Charly is back for a full episode where we dive into everything that’s been happening since — from her exciting plans for 2026 to navigating life and mus...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we welcome back Jessie G — and this time, we get the full story.  After a quick interview at Country Radio Seminar last year, Jessie G is back for a full-length conversation, opening up about everything that’s happened since. From life after pregnancy to balancing motherhood and a growing music career, she shares what this season has really looked like behind the...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’re joined by country artist Christian Parker alongside special co-host Adysen Malek for a fun and energetic episode you don’t want to miss.  Raised in the Ozark Mountains and shaped by Texas honky-tonks, Christian shares his journey from walking away from Capitol Hill and a law degree to chasing a career in country music in Nashville. With over 13 million strea...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’re joined by country artist Elyse Saunders, alongside special co-host Adysen Malek!  Originally from Canada and now making waves in Nashville, Elyse shares her journey, what it really takes to build a career in country music, and how she’s approaching it all with intention and strategy. If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or dreamer chasing something bigger, thi...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we welcome back Robert Bacon for a powerful follow-up conversation since his last appearance at Country Radio Seminar.  In this episode, Robert shares what’s changed over the past year and dives into the realities of building a career in Nashville. We talk about treating country music like a business, why having the right team around you is everything, and what it...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we sit down with Bucky Heard of the legendary The Righteous Brothers for an incredible conversation about music, legacy, and what’s next.  Bucky shares his journey through Nashville, how he built his career over the years, and what it’s been like stepping into the iconic role alongside Bill Medley as part of The Righteous Brothers. We also dive into his upcoming m...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we sit down with country artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Giving Guitars Foundation, Steven Cade, for an inspiring conversation about music, purpose, and giving back.  Steven shares his journey into country music and what led him to build a life and career in Nashville, along with the stories and inspiration behind his songs. Beyond the music, we dive into his...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with country artist Karissa Ella for a real and fun conversation about her journey in music and life behind the scenes. Karissa shares how she first got started in the industry and what led her to pursue her dreams in Nashville.  We also talk about an unforgettable interaction she had with a fan, how she handles negative comments on social media, and th...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we sit down with country artist Jacob Jones for a powerful conversation about music, purpose, and chasing big dreams. Joined by co-hosts Timmy McKeever and Holdyn Barder, Jacob opens up about his journey from serving in the military to stepping into the country music scene in Nashville. This is an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, passion, and th...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’re hanging out with rising country artist Adysen Malek — and trust us, you’re going to want to keep your eye on her.  Joined by co-hosts Timmy McKeever and Holdyn Barder, we dive into Adysen’s journey into music, how she got her start, and the exciting songs she has coming up. Adysen shares the heart behind her music, the lessons she’s learning along the way, a...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’ve blondes in the house! American Blonde — Nata & Tinka — are back, and if you know, you KNOW… the energy is unmatched every single time. These girls aren’t just guests, they’re part of the Happy Hour family. From laughs to real talk, this episode is everything we love about country music — passion, grit, friendship, and a whole lot of heart. If you love st...

Country music’s ray of sunshine is back! Emily Brooke returns to Happy Hour after our first interview together at CRS 2025, and so much has happened since then. We catch up on what she’s been building, the music she’s creating, and how she’s growing—not just as an artist, but as a person navigating this wild industry. She truly is sunshine in human form—but don’t let that fool you. There’s depth,...

The Happy Hour crew is back together.  This week, I’m joined by Michael James , along with returning co-hosts Timmy McKeever and Holdyn Barder —all familiar faces you know and love on the show. We catch up on what’s new, including Michael’s upcoming music , Timmy’s life on tour , and the latest updates from Holdyn. We also dive into bigger conversations around country music today , navigating fans...

They’re back at Happy Hour with Deb—and it feels like catching up with old friends.  This week, I’m joined by Remy Garrison and her manager Chrissy Nix, two familiar faces on the show. We talk about Remy’s new song, what she’s been working on creatively, and what’s next on her journey. Chrissy also shares her honest thoughts on the country music industry, artist development, and what it really tak...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we’re breaking new ground—our first pop artist joins the show!  I’m joined by the talented Bella Rose, who opens up about her journey in the pop world, her inspirations, and what it takes to chase a dream while staying true to yourself. Co-hosting with me is one of my favorite people in the world, Aliyah Orawsky, bringing her insight, humor, and perspective to the...