Country Heat Weekly

Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Old Dominion, Blake Shelton and Cody Johnson are just a FEW of the stars that Kelly and Amber talk to ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards! They get the inside scoop on performances, talk to the New Artist nominees about their nerves, and hear from show host Luke Bryan about the new hosting lineup. Why doesn't Luke Combs believe in using pyro? Who is Bailey Zimmerman's red carpet date? And why didn't Cody Johnson vote in the Video of the Year category? These questions and many more get answered as we get you ready for Country Music's Biggest Night!Go behind the scenes of Country Heat weekly with the hosts on Instagram:Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySuttonAmber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberAWatch the CMA Awards LIVE on ABC, Wed. November 20th at 8|7CT or streaming the next day on Hulu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Saddle up for a wild ride as Brooks & Dunn give Duo pointers and share tall tales to Kelly and Amber. The foursome fill the Country Heat House with laughter as Kix and Ronnie tell stories from their early days opening for legends like Alabama and Reba, and their rise to stardom. Now, with 30+ years under their belt, the duo is paying tribute to their success with Reboot II, a project that reimagines their biggest hits, across multiple genres. We go into their studio session with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Halestorm and more, plus get insights into their CMA Awards history and how they’re inspiring a new generation of fans.And with the CMA Awards being less than a week away, Kelly & Amber share everything they know about who will be taking the stage to perform during the star-studded night.Follow the hosts on Instagram to go behind the scenes of CMA Awards Week:Amber - @ HeyItsAmberAKelly - @ TheKellySuttonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With six nominees for CMA New Artist of the Year, there's a lot to chat about as Kelly and Amber break down one last category and make their predictions. Plus the have an exclusive preview of Kelsea Ballerini's acting debut tonight on ABC, and lots of leftover candy to chew on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready for a spook-tacular episode filled with a whole lot of treats and no tricks. We road tripped to Memphis and brought back highlights from the 35th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids event in Memphis, where Kelly and Amber learned about all the life-saving work of St. Jude. Plus they got to experience some epic performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney, and Jon Pardi - at GRACELAND. We also asked some of your favorite country stars about their memorable Halloween costumes, and some of the answers will have you laughing till you cry. Also, Kelly and Amber break down the fiercely talented CMA Female Vocalist category and once again, end up split on their predictions.To learn more about becoming a St. Jude Partner in Hope, visit this link. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which Voice coach is the funniest? Why Madison Square Garden? Is Noah Kahan coming to the CMA Awards? Is "We Broke Up" based on her current relationship? Where will she be when her new album Patterns drops? Have a seat because you're not going to want to miss a single second of this episode with chronic over-sharer Kelsea Ballerini.In addition to our interview with Kelsea, we dig into the nominees for the Male Vocalist of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards. And this time, Kelly and Amber agree on their prediction!And don't forget - This weekend is the "Concert for Carolina" benefiting Hurricane Relief Efforts. To watch the live stream of Eric Church, Luke Combs, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Scotty McCreery, Bailey Zimmerman and more, visit ConcertforCarolina.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist to Watch, Wyatt Flores, joins us for an honest conversation about his ongoing battle with mental health and his journey of healing. We also dig into his backstory and explore the deep layers of his debut album, Welcome to the Plains. Wyatt shares the stories behind several tracks, including one of his favorites, “Oh Susannah," a heartfelt apology letter to his fans that showcases his growth and resilience. Plus, Kelly & Amber are back with even more predictions for the 2024 CMA Awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s guest is someone who has embraced our mission at Country Heat Weekly: to show that there's a place for everyone in country music. Joy Oladokun joins us around our imaginary bonfire to share an inside look into the kind of music that filled their home growing up and the journey that led them from songwriting for other people to becoming an artist. With a fifth album, Observations From A Crowded Room, on the horizon, we dive into her unique creative process and explore the power behind her songs. Kelly & Amber also help you prepare for next month's CMA Awards by breaking down the Song of the Year nominees. Got an opinion on their picks? Find them on Instagram: @ HeyItsAmberA and @ The Kelly Sutton!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Nixon declared October "Country Music Month" back in 1970, and we will celebrate all month long with a wide range of artists who make up today's Country Music. Dylan Gossett joins us from the West Coast to talk about his musical upbringing and a cover of a Bob Dylan classic that you can ONLY find on Amazon Music! Kelly and Amber help you keep all of the Country Music Dylan's straight, plus take you behind the scenes of the recent People's Choice Country Awards.Follow the hosts on Instagram:@ TheKelly Sutton@ HeyItsAmberASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith Urban's new album, High, is out now and to celebrate, he joins us in the studio to discuss the makings of his first album in almost four years. From scrapping an old project, to miraculous writing sessions, finding the perfect title and more, he shares it all. Plus, we dive into the stories behind a few of our favorite tracks like "Chuck Taylors" and "Daytona." This episode is jam-packed full of fun as Kelly and Amber also give us the scoop on Cody Johnson's long awaited duet with Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan's Mind of a Country Boy album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fall means Luke Bryan's Farm Tour is underway and we've got the funny origin story behind the concept - straight from Luke himself! Kelly and Amber deliver the latest country music news and perspective from a NEW studio, and reveal their plans to see Kelsea Ballerini's sold out show at Madison Square Garden. Plus get the perfect fall bonfire playlist suggestions from Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Tigirlily Gold and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nominees for the CMA Awards have been announced and Kelly and Amber have the big takeaways: Who was included, who was snubbed, and what is Old Dominion thinking right before their name is called? Plus Amber talks football with Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch Riley Green and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good news Garth Brooks Fans! Garth's entire album "Time Traveler" is coming to Amazon Music - the exclusive streaming home for Garth's music. To celebrate, we're encoring Part 1 of our chat with Garth last fall. Part 2 is linked below!https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b0cf1f8-ea72-4ee7-ad89-39ec6474ee87/episodes/43e31e68-5154-4f7a-b524-619e06deb381/country-heat-weekly-black-friday-with-garth-brooksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are closing out August with CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson! This Louisiana native is back in the Country Heat house to celebrate her recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry and of course, her just-released album, "Whirlwind," which perfectly sums up this past year of her life. While answering some burning questions inspired by her project, Lainey reveals how she takes her whiskey, which Miranda Lambert song would win her a karaoke competition and what her ideal engagement ring would look like (Duck, I hope you're paying attention!) We also discuss several tracks off the 14-song collection and get an inside look at what a typical show day looks like for the country superstar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We celebrate the release of Thomas Rhett's new album "About A Woman" by looking back on our live podcast taping with TR at CMA Fest 2024. From the writing to the recording to when he lets his wife hear the music, Kelly and Amber get all the scoop - including why TR can't coach his daughters' sports teams and why Lauren is a super hero.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Y'all, it's official! We have reached the 100th episode of Country Heat Weekly, and here to celebrate with us is the dad by day, country music superstar by night - Luke Bryan. He gives us a realistic update on life in the Bryan household with teenage boys and his wife, Caroline, takes us through the makings of his upcoming album, "Mind of a Country Boy," and shares how he keeps things fun on the road after all his years of touring, especially as he approaches his 15th year of the Farm Tour. Plus, we couldn't let him leave without discussing his fellow country star Carrie Underwood joining him on the American Idol judging panel next year. Kelly and Amber also reflect on all the guests that've been in the Country Heat house so far and some that we hope will join us in the future! Thanks for being a part of our pod squad!SHOW NOTES:The Luke Combs Key West story is heard in Luke Bryan's FIRST episode here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b0cf1f8-ea72-4ee7-ad89-39ec6474ee87/episodes/3b228a89-35d0-40a9-8f54-45a7fc7f3b86/country-heat-weekly-season-1-finale---luke-bryanFollow Kelly Sutton (@TheKellySutton) and Amber Anderson (@HeyItsAmberA) on Instagram for behind the scenes content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly's back from New York City with a full report on Carrie Underwood's Central Park concert and return to American Idol. She and Amber dig into the week's other big news including upcoming albums, a very special Grand Ole Opry debut, and give a sneak peek at an upcoming chat with Lainey Wilson!Check in on Instagram to let us know where you are listening! Find us @TheKellySutton and @HeyItsAmberASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this week's episode, we have reunited with Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist Nate Smith to discuss everything he's accomplished since he last sat down on the podcast in 2023 - and there's a lot! Nate took us inside his gratitude journal as he reflected on some of these highlights, which includes celebrating a 10-week No. 1 hit, earning an ACM New Male Artist trophy, releasing a version of his song "Bulletproof" with Avril Lavigne, and more. He also discussed learning the ropes from Thomas Rhett, revealed that his next album is in the works and hinted that he will be touring with one of his musical heroes in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Y'all better buckle up because this week on Country Heat Weekly, we're sittin' down with Koe Wetzel! The Pittsburg, Texas native takes us on a wild ride through his musical journey as he reflects on his football days, rowdy times on the road, and finding his sound. Of course, Kelly and Amber also dig into his brand-new album, "9 Lives." You may think you know Koe Wetzel, but after listening to this episode, you might learn that there is more to him than meets the eye. Plus get caught up on country music news from Jon Pardi, Brooke Eden, Avery Anna and Old Dominion's Brad Tursi - who is off the market!The Exclusive Twisters: The Album Track by Track that Kelly and Amber talk about can be heard here: http://bit.ly/4fepMvlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're celebrating the release of Avery Anna's 2nd album with a bonus encore. First we'll peek into the new project, "Breakup Over Breakfast" and then we'll revisit our Season 3 Chat with Avery which includes her Arizona upbringing and an embarrassing encounter with Shania Twain.Kelly and Amber take you behind the scenes of a special release party with Avery this week - check out their IG reels for all the fun:Kelly IG: @TheKellySuttonAmber IG: @HeyIt'sAmberANext week on the pod, we'll introduce you to Koe Wetzel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly and Amber have star spangled recaps of 4th of July Celebrations from coast to coast, including performances from Chris Young, Willie Nelson, Lainey Wilson and more! Plus eavesdrop on Kelly's chat with Kelsea Ballerini to get the backstory on her duet with Noah Kahan and the scoop on when to expect her upcoming album. Next Week on Country Heat Weekly: Kelly and Amber meet Koe Wetzel! Follow this podcast so you never miss an episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.