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Don’t dismiss Maddox Batson as country music’s Justin Bieber. This 16-year-old is dedicated to the genre and he proves it during this interview with Evan Paul. Plus, (15:49) Tyler Nance visits to talk about his new ‘Midwest Memoir’ album and a throwback interview with (29:45) Terri Clark. Billy Dukes also joins to (51:23) talk about the week in country, including why Garth Brooks trolls are winnin...

Ty Myers joins Evan Paul to talk about country life and his new ‘Heavy On the Soul’ album. Then a throwback interview with (19:51) Dasha from 2022 and Billy Dukes joins to (37:50) break down concerts from Alan Jackson and Post Malone. Email staff@tasteofcountry.com

Chris Young returns to the podcast to talk about the deluxe version of ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave.’ It includes three new songs that signal where this super star is headed next. Plus (19:08) Graham Barham joins to talk about his new ‘Club Country’ album. He’s a fast-rising country star with a huge social following. This interview proves he’s more than just a viral hitmaker. Then (39:06) a throwb...

Clint Black joins Evan Paul to talk about his new memoir, ‘Killing Time: My Life and Music.’ The book recounts his early struggles and a bad management deal he signed that cost him. Plus, the country icon opens up about recent medical scares and touring at age 64. Then (29:31) Josh Ross joins us once again, plus (38;31) a throwback interview with Uncle Kracker. And (1:02:58) Billy Dukes is here to...

Keith Urban joins Evan Paul to talk about ‘Flow State,’ his new album of yacht rock covers and originals. Inspiration for the project came from a very unexpected source: construction. It’s always a blessing when Keith visits and this conversation is just as fun as you’d expect. This week’s new artist interview is (8:02) Tyler Braden, who is preparing a European tour after dropping “My Americana” e...

Bailey Zimmerman is big energy. He joins Evan Paul and spill details about the cars he’s building on his off days and tour gifts for his opening gifts. Then (9:25) Kelsey Hart and a throwback interview with (23:33) Megan Moroney from 2023. Billy Dukes (33:25) also joins to talk about a week in country music that featured a Florida Georgia Line reunion. Email staff@tasteofcountry.com.

Kip Moore returns to talk about his new 'Reason To Believe' album. Once again he's wrote some of the most personal songs you can imagine. This interview also finds him reflecting on songwriter Brett James, who died in a plane crash last fall. The two were very close friends. Then (24:06) Alana Springsteen joins Evan Paul for the very first time to talk about her new 'I Hope This Helps' record. Her...

Luke Bryan got a chance to tell his side of his friendship with Jason Aldean. This is part two of back-to-back conversations Evan Paul had with the super stars in Georgia last month. Then, Riley Green updates fans on what's next for his music and admits he'd totally be in for an Ella Langley duets album. Both interviews were recorded before the ACM Awards on May 17. Billy Dukes also (14:22) joins...

Ty Herndon returns to talk about his new memoir, “What Mattered Most.’ He says it’s the first time he’s told the truth about so many dark days in his life, including his arrest in 1995. Talking to Evan Paul, Ty recalls what happened and how it changed his life for better and worse afterwards. You’ll gain a real appreciation for what this hitmaker has overcome throughout this interview. In the end,...

Amy Grant visits for the first time to talk about her new album, ‘The Me That Remains.’ This is Amy’s first singer-songwriter album and (1:5) she takes some bold chances with songs like “How Do We Get There from here?” And “The 6th of January.” Was she nervous. Plus, Amy tells Evan Paul (13:30) what she thinks about country music and Christian music collaborations and who her favorite new artist i...

Jason Aldean is our most frequent guest at Taste of Country and this conversation is an original. We wanted to talk to him about his friendship with Luke Bryan ahead of their show in Georgia together. Evan Paul gets him telling stories ahead of Luke's responses next week. Plus, a look at Jason's new 'Songs About Us' album, which dropped in April 2026 and then (13:45) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes...

Corey Kent is on a winning streak. "This Heart" just became his newest radio hit and he's got another good one coming with "Wannabe." Plus, (21:17) Whey Jennings returns to the podcast. You probably recognize his last name but you'll quickly learn he's his own artist. Evan Paul enjoys deep conversations with both men during this week's podcast. Thanks for listening, sharing and giving us a rating...

Aaron Watson just released ‘Horse Named Texas,’ his first album in three years. That’s forever in his world, so (0:30) what happened? Evan Paul got the real story at the start of a conversation that includes (3:30) honest confessions about his place in country music today and (18:25) what artists say when he takes them to school during his Tailgate Talks. Plus, Aaron is (12:00) absolutely right ab...

Adam Sanders (14:00) reveals what he did with the $250,00 he won on ‘The Road.’ Life’s been pretty good for the singer and songwriter and it keeps getting better. On April 12, he’ll appear on another Taylor Sheridan show, ‘Marshals.’ Talking to Evan Paul, Adam (2:00) explains how the song “His To Mine” was inspired by late 90s country. Plus, (6:00) he shares the real story of a hit song he wrote w...

Breland shares the story of his new song “In My Truck,” which samples “In Da Club” by 50 Cent. During this interview he tells Evan Paul how he got permission from Dr. Dre and 50 Cent to make the song and the very unusual place he recorded his vocals. He almost got kicked out! Then, Breland shares stories of his childhood as a pastor’s son. He wasn’t allowed to listen to secular music until he was...

Country singer Dasha opens up about (3:05) a mental health breakdown that occurred right at the peak of her "Austin" success. She tells Evan Paul what happened and how it led to "Oh Anna," one of her most vulnerable songs to date. Plus, (12:45) what happened the night that Kelsea Ballerini showed up backstage in Florida and the full story of her viral Tucker Wetmore moment on stage. Then, (14:08)...

Jo Dee Messina joins Evan Paul to talk about the personal new songs from her upcoming ‘Bridges’ album. It’s been 10 years for Jo Dee and we had to know, what took so long? (1:10) The answer is a bit complicated and totally relatable. Messina has also undergone a pretty stunning body transformation and (12:05) she showed off the results. It’s impressive. Actually, everything about Jo Dee is impress...

Russell Dickerson interview. The “Worth Your Wild” and “Happens To Me” singer (11:11) has a big favor to ask of Keith Urban this summer and he's nervous about it. Plus, (0:10) the story behind Russell's viral Fetty Wap 1738 video and how it might lead to a collaboration. And (4:30) why Russell Dickerson never records breakup songs. Then (16:18) Billy Dukes joins Evan Paul for the Night Cap because...

Meghan Patrick is one of our favorite guests because she’s as honest and forthcoming as her music. She just released the deluxe version of her ‘Golden Child’ album and she’s got stories, but first (1:02) the wild week she had with husband Mitchel Tenpenny when storms wrecked Nashville. Then, (19:47) Priscilla Block returns ahead of her big show at the Ryman Auditorium. Recently she went public wit...

Shinedown’s Brent Smith says he just hopes country fans will keep an open mind as they listen to his band’s rock-inspired country music. They recently made their Grand Ole Opry debut so it fit to bring him in studio to talk about going back to work after his mother’s death, new music an this lifelong love of Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, Hardy, Ella Langley and more. Then (18:28), Avenged Sevenfold’...

Aaron Tippin visits with Evan Paul for the very first time and he brings son Tom and wife Thea with him for a reason. The “Kiss This” singer opens up about (4:15 and 16:55) what inspired his biggest hits and reveals why he’s drawn to country songs about America and freedom. It’s inspiring! Aaron also (12:29) shares an amazing Toby Keith story and (8:37) talks about how Brett James and Greg Biffle...

Caroline Jones opens up about the personal songs on her new ‘Good Omen’ album, including those inspired by her baby boy and one inspired by an abusive relationship. She’s stronger now and ready to tell her story because she knows it can help people. Then, Evan Paul asks (10:30) about playing the Sphere in Las Vegas. Caroline is part of the Zac Brown Band who opened a residency earlier this year. I...

Rascal Flatts Jay DeMarcus visits with Evan Paul ahead of the group’s show in Nashville and he brought his son Dylan. You may have seen the 13-year-old’s cover of “Bless the Broken Road.” It went viral so (3:30) we had to ask Jay when he knew his boy could do it. Plus, Dylan busts on his dad’s hair and (8:20) an iconic Rascal Flatts song and the two discuss what the future holds. If you didn’t kno...

Think of this as a Grammy Awards preview. Billy Dukes joins Evan Paul to talk about this weekend’s show and why country music seems to always get snubbed. Is that even true? Billy tries to make the case that the Grammys are doing exactly what they should be doing and the problem is really mainstream country music. Evan doesn’t agree. Email staff@tasteofcountry.com

Stephen Wilson Jr. joins Evan Paul for the very first time and one thing is clear: this dude is different. You’ll hear it first as (0:45) he describes what led to his new song “Gary” but later (6:30) he goes real deep about a Brothers Osborne song he wrote and how it was inspired by his father’s devastating illness. Then, during the Night Cap, (12:05) Evan and Billy Dukes try to find a proper comp...