Lisa talks with Lady Antebellum about their year-long “break” from each other, how that break energized them, their new single, “You Look Good” and more. Show Participants Lady Antebellum Charles Kelley Hillary Scott Dave Haywood Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Lady Antebellum’s Rockin’ Performance of ‘You Look Good’ on ‘Stephen Colbert’”…
Lisa talks with trio Midland about how they picked their name, when they got started in music, the artists who influenced their sound, their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” and more. Show Participants Midland Mark Wystrach Jess Carson Cameron Duddy Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Who’s New: Midland” Read “9 Important…
Lisa talks with new artist Adam Craig about the country music that he loves and is influenced by, writing songs like Parmalee’s “Close Your Eyes” and Jason Aldean’s “Church Pew or Bar Stool,” getting his own record deal, his self-titled debut EP, new single, “Just a Phase” and more. Show Participants Adam Craig Lisa Konicki, NCD editor…
Lisa talks with Phil Vassar about his latest album, American Soul, the challenges and joys of being a songwriter, his ongoing video series, Songs From the Cellar—where he talks with his songwriter friends and other special guests like Peter Frampton, Carrot Top, Mike Tyson and more. Show Participants Phil Vassar Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief…
Lisa talks with Dustin Lynch about the success of his latest single “Seein’ Red” on the charts, his growing fanbase, how continued success is changing his life and more. Show Participants Dustin Lynch Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Dustin Lynch Is Having the Time of His Life as ‘Seein’ Red’…
Lisa talks with Stephen Dorff about his new movie, Wheeler, the story of an aspiring country musician who travels to Nashville to share his music with others and pursue his dream. Stephen co-wrote most of the songs from the film, including the first single, “Pour Me Out of This Town” with Bobby Tomberlin and his brother Andrew, who recently…
Lisa sat down with Amy Grant to talk about her new Christmas album, Tennessee Christmas, some of her family’s unique Christmas traditions, this year’s Christmas shows with her husband, Vince Gill, at the Ryman Auditorium and more. Show Participants Amy Grant Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief Show Links & Notes Amy Grant’s website Amy’s…
Lisa sat down with Brantley Gilbert to talk about his new single, “The Weekend,” and its new music video, which features Brantley’s wife on her first acting role. The song also happens to be the first single from his upcoming album, The Devil Don’t Sleep—his first since 2014’s platinum-selling Just As I Am. Show Participants Brantley…
Lisa, Jim and friends-of-the-show Elaina Doré Smith and John Shomby sit down to discuss their picks for this year’s CMA Awards winners. Show Participants Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief Jim Casey, Managing Editor Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of Nash Nights Live John Shomby, Nash Director of Programming at Cumulus Media Show Links & Notes 2016 CMA Awards Nominees…
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…