Katie & Company

One of the toughest categories for Country Music's Biggest Night is for 'New Artist of the Year' at the 59th Annual CMA Awards. Before the call was made, nominee Tucker Wetmore told Katie Neal backstage how impressive this year's category was. "It's all over the place too," says Tucker of this year's batch of nominees. "It's all Country, but it's different kinds and different aspects of Country, a...

We've learned quickly that Zach Top and ERNEST are both unquestionably talented, and unrelentingly hilarious. Somehow that collided backstage with Katie Neal at the 59th Annual CMA Awards, and result is something you simply must listen to. From trading impressions to revisiting ERNEST's epic fall to the mouth-to-mic injuries of Zach Top, strap in for a wild ride with two Country music's most hyste...

Luke Combs' wish has finally come true. Becoming the highest-selling Country artist of all time? Sure. But also being surprised by his upcoming third baby. Backstage at the 59th Annual CMA Awards, Combs tells Katie Neal that he wanted to be surprised about having a boy or a girl at birth for all of his children, but it wasn't until baby number 3 that Nicole finally relented. "I wanted to do a surp...

Backstage at the 59th Annual CMA Awards, Ella Langley was dressed like a winner. Just the latest in the string of epic fits from the singer, Katie Neal raved over everything Ella has brought to the stage and beyond. "I was thinking about you the other day because I was watching a video of these girls who were going to a show and they were getting their Ella Langley outfits ready," shares Katie. "I...

Last month Dan + Shay made it official, releasing their cover of Taylor Swift's "Back To December" after video of the duo performing the song in soundcheck went viral. Now, backstage at the 59th Annual CMA Awards, they are taking requests for what's next. Katie Neal was quick to suggest something from 'Wicked,' which launched Dan into full fandom immediately. "I watched the movie. I'm so cheap, I...

Chris Young is feeling complete on his new album, 'I Didn't Come Here To Leave,' featuring honesty, ambition, and 14 tracks of meaningful music for him and his family. "I think this record, everybody always says, 'oh, this is the favorite record I've made.' because they're trying to push it," Chris tells Katie Neal during the 'Superstar Power Hour.' "But for me, with this record specifically, I re...

Inside the Hard Rock Artist Lounge at our 'Stars and Strings' show in Hollywood, FL, Dierks Bentley gave us a look inside his wife's New York City marathon experience, and told Katie Neal about his new appreciation for Sabrina Carpenter. In the lead up to his performance at 'Stars and Strings,' Dierks has been traveling the country playing the role of support for his family. First up was the New Y...

Inside the Hard Rock Artist Lounge at our 'Stars and Strings' show in Hollywood, FL, we had the chance to catch up with Audacy 'LAUNCH' artist Hudson Westbrook, who since getting a spotlight on Audacy Country stations nationwide, has seen firsthand the impact of radio at shows. "It's cool to see them show up at the shows because of radio," Hudson reveals to Katie Neal. "We've had so many people co...

With his new single, "Killed The Man," out in the world, Lee Brice is once again in new music mode, and he's more honest with it now than ever before. The singer stopped by our Nashville studio to talk with Katie Neal about his latest batch of songs, parenting, hunting, and much more during the 'Superstar Power Hour.' "We've been making this record for 2 years," Brice reveals. "So it's a snapshot...

Over 30 years since his debut album, and Kenny Chesney is bigger than ever. Just days after his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the singer is gearing up for another round of his history-making residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, and next week he'll release his memoir, 'Heart Life Music.' To celebrate it all and to look back on his astounding career, Kenny recently joined Katie Nea...

Live music creates life-changing moments, and for many that sing on stage and make memories for fans, they too have their own story to tell about the shows that made a mark and helped get them to their own turn in the spotlight. The same is true for Jordan Davis, who tells Katie Neal this week during the 'Superstar Power Hour' about a few of the concerts that inspired him to do what he does. "I go...

Scotty McCreery sits atop the Country charts this week with his Hootie & The Blowfish collaboration, "Bottle Rockets," and during a talk with Katie Neal the singer shared how it all came together. Plus, Scotty details his fantasy football league with Darius Rucker and reveals what's at stake each season, all during this week's 'Superstar Power Hour.' "Frank and Darius, they worked together a long...

In celebration of his new album, 'COUNTRY! COUNTRY!,' HARDY joins Katie Neal this week for the 'Superstar Power Hour,' unpacking his latest project, sharing the stories behind songs like "Bro Country" and "Dog Years," revealing the hate he's received for his Rock record, and more. "I had already cut like 12 or 13 songs for this record and the word Country is in so many titles and that was definite...

Jason Aldean has been rocking the stage for 20 years, and during a talk with Katie Neal on this week's 'Superstar Power Hour,' it's clear he has no intentions of stopping. "Everybody's having fun. All the crews are glad to be here and everybody's working well together and you got the common goal at night to go out and give the fans a great show," Aldean says of his current tour. "The fact that 20...

Whatcha gonna do, when Russell Dickerson sits down with you? The "Happen To Me" singer is this week's guest with Katie Neal on the 'Superstar Power Hour,' and he's updating us on his home remodeling, his WWE aspirations, and his 'RussellMania' tour that continues to find new fans all across the country. When he's not picking new sinks for his home, RD is growing his 'RussellMania' tour as it makes...

The world keeps turning for Old Dominion, who took time to celebrate a few life updates, like Brad Tursi's wedding and Matthew Ramsey's kids growing up and learning to drive, and talk with Katie Neal about their new album, 'Barbara.' The group also talked about the legacy and importance of some of the standout songs in their catalog, like the 9-time platinum hit, "One Man Band." "That song is just...

Big Machine Label Group is celebrating their 20th anniversary, and we're joining the celebration with a special hosted by Katie Neal. Listen to exclusive interviews and major memories from our favorite Big Machine artists.

Bailey Zimmerman seems to live at an 11, always turned up and ready to go. But it's some advice from a fellow Country star that has taught him to pump the breaks once in while, because nobody is going to do it for him. Riding high off the release of his new album, 'Different Night Same Rodeo,' Zimmerman joined Katie Neal in the studio to talk about the making of his sophomore album, and also share...

Take it from Thomas Rhett. The GRAMMY-nominated singer knows a thing or four about kids, life on the road, navigating the Country music industry, and maintaining a happy marriage. This week on the 'Superstar Power Hour,' TR talked about it all with Katie Neal, sharing his mentoring journey with artists like Tucker Wetmore and his secret to keeping his marriage strong. Rhett and his wife Lauren are...

One thing about Luke Bryan, he's always going to deliver a good time. It might be while you're shaking it to a setlist packed with hits, or it could be when he's cutting up with other artists on social media, but the party always seems to follow the "Knockin' Boots" singer. The music and comedy go hand-in-hand with Luke, and he tells Katie Neal that it's all in good fun. "I think that's the hurdle...

Jordan Davis delivers again this month with the release of his new album, 'Learn The Hard Way.' The singer is celebrating his latest labor of love, coming almost a month after welcoming another newborn into his home, his daughter Sadie, who is the 4th child for Jordan and his wife Kristen. "She's perfect," gushes Jordan during his visit with Katie Neal for this week's 'Superstar Power Hour.' "I me...

Luke Combs has found the balance between two kids at home and a bigger-than-life career as one of the most acclaimed artists in music. His secret? Just be yourself. "I don't operate, really ever I feel like is whatever the public version of me is, because it's not really any different than who I just am anyways," The "Back In The Saddle" singer tells Katie Neal during this week's 'Superstar Power...

Sam Hunt was rested and refreshed for a bit, but now he's back on the road and managing a newborn at home, his 3rd child under 3, and it's led to the best kind of chaos for the "Country House" singer. "I've been good. Been enjoying a little time off. We're back on the road now, so I would say I feel refreshed, but that was about 6 weeks ago and, I had a new baby get here," Sam shares with Katie Ne...

Dierks Bentley is currently celebrating the release of his new album, 'Broken Branches,' and recently made time to talk with Katie Neal about his latest project, and the story of his temporary ban from the Grand Ole Opry. "It's kind of surreal to have it be done," Dierks says of the release of his latest album, 'Broken Branches.' "You spend, like you said, so much time working on the album. It's d...

Miranda Lambert recently joined Katie Neal during the 'Superstar Power Hour' to celebrate the release of her new song with Chris Stapleton, "A Song To Sing," discuss her work on new music, and the success of her MuttNation charity helping shelter animals across the country. "We started as just me and my mom, a little mom and pop operation and raising over $10 million has been, it's crazy, it blows...