I'm What You Get is a debut that refuses to pick a lane. In 2026, that's practically outlaw country. Zach John King's debut album, I'm What You Get, is one of the most confident and self-assured debut country albums in recent
At the end of June, we stood in Nissan Stadium in Nashville and watched Alan Jackson play his last show. We weren't supposed to be there. We don't live in Nashville, we didn't have tickets, and I had mostly made peace with watching it
Mark Chesnutt on His Life and Legacy in Country Music0:00/2001× Country Minute sits down with honky-tonk legend Mark Chesnutt for an honest conversation about his 40+ years in country music. From chart-topping hits to life as an independent artist, Chesnutt opens up about touring, family, and
Where fact meets fiction, Gavin Adcock turns life into legend.
Cole Swindell Talks New Album Spanish Moss, Picking Hits, and His Country Roots0:00/2001× It’s not every day you get to sit down with one of country music’s biggest stars, but that’s exactly what happened when we interviewed Cole Swindell aboard his tour bus at Country
#14: Logan Garrett0:00/2001× In its purest form, country music is an amalgamation of sounds and ideas pulled together from every corner of life. Whether its pulling from the hymns of Appalachia or the instruments of West Africa, country music is the melting pot of sound, combining truth and
#13: John Morgan0:00/2001× John Morgan is the kind of country artist you root for the moment you hear his music—or shake his hand. A humble hitmaker with a knack for lyrics that hit home, John built his Nashville resume writing for stars like Jason Aldean (“The Trouble
#012: Alex Miller0:00/2001× Alex Miller first met the world through his time on American Idol, but to call his success a result of that appearance would be a disservice to his incredible work ethic and talent. A Kentucky native whose respect for the genre runs deep, Miller has
#011: Cooper Alan0:00/2001× With more than 15 million followers across social media, Cooper Alan has built more than just a fanbase—he’s built a community. In a town where chasing hits can feel like a formula, Cooper is carving his own lane by self-releasing music that
#010: Tiera Kennedy0:00/2001× This episode was completely unexpected. Just a week ago, we had no idea we'd be talking to Tiera Kennedy—let alone for this podcast—but sometimes, the best moments come as surprises. Last Friday, March 28, Laura and I snagged last-minute tickets
#009: Mark Taylor0:00/2001× Mark Taylor is living the dream and chasing another. A singer/songwriter whose already years deep into the 'ten year town' of Nashville, Mark is one of our favorite country music underdogs. He's got everything—a powerful voice, creative songwriting, lovable
#008: Walker Montgomery0:00/2001× We’ve been looking forward to this one for a long time! On this episode of the Country Minute Podcast, James sits down with the incredibly talented Walker Montgomery for a deep conversation about his career, life in Nashville, and the impact of his father,
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#007: Mackenzie Carpenter0:00/2001× On this episode of The Country Minute Podcast, rising country artist Mackenzie Carpenter joins us to discuss her highly anticipated debut album, Hey, Country Queen, dropping March 7. Mackenzie opens up about the inspiration behind her music, the journey of navigating Nashville, and the importance
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#006: Jackson Dean0:00/2001× Rising country star Jackson Dean sits down with The Country Minute Podcast for an exclusive in-person interview at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. He opens up about preparing for his upcoming headlining tour, crafting the perfect setlist, and the challenges of performing high-energy
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#005: GARETH0:00/2001× Country music is an international language. You don't have to be from the south or know the feeling of red dirt under your tires to relate to country. In fact, you don't even have to live in the USA. Meet Gareth. He
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#004 - Preston Cooper0:00/2001× Rising country artist Preston Cooper is making waves in Nashville, and he’s just getting started. The Ohio native, now signed to Big Machine, has only released two songs, but his impact on the country music scene is undeniable. His debut track, “Weak,” earned him
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#003 - Chase Matthew0:00/2001× In the latest episode of the Country Minute podcast, host James Shotwell sits down with rising country music star Chase Matthew for an exclusive, in-person interview recorded at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville on February 19, 2025. Chase opens up about his highly
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#002 - Waylon Wyatt0:00/2001× This week on the Country Minute show we head back to Arizona for one of the first-ever interviews with Waylon Wyatt. The definition of viral superstar, Waylon Wyatt has been experiencing the kind of digital growth most artists dream of over the last few
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001: Welcome / Flatland Cavalry0:00/2001× Welcome to the debut episode of the Country Minute Podcast. In this episode, James and Laura travel to Arizona to attend Dreamy Draw music festival. While there, they have 15 minutes to chat with the incomparable Flatland Cavalry about everything from their new compilation,
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On Tyler Childers, fatherhood, and the noise in between.
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A not-so-subtle recommendation and more.
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We saw Morgan Wallen. The next day, everything fell apart.
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Let's talk about the future and how we talk about the future
Tucker Wetmore
Don't let the sameness get you down