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Country music’s hottest stars visit with Evan Paul of Taste of Country Nights, a nationally syndicated radio show. Go deep inside new music to learn the inspiration behind familiar hits and hear stories about this wild life you won't hear elsewhere.
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Sawyer Brown’s Mark Miller joins Evan Paul to talk about the new ‘Desperado Troubadours’ album, which (1:05) was produced by Blake Shelton. There’s a cool story to how Blake got involved but you’ll learn that Mark has all kinds of great celebrity stories, including gems from (6:01) Toby Keith and (10:20) David Lee Roth.
Sawyer Brown won Star Search almost 40 years ago and struggled to find their sound at first. Mark (8:50) explains why as he gives insight into the kind of songwriter and entertainer he wants to be remembered as. Then (14:51) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes including thoughts on this week’s Country Music Hall of Fame announcement.
Also mentioned: Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Chesney, Jelly Roll and more.
Chris Young talks to Evan Paul about his new ‘Young Love & Saturday Nights” album. It’s an 18-song album and (1:09) he says he could have made more. During this interview he explains (2:21) what makes this a new chapter in his life, the (4:00) arresting reason he dropped “Double Down” early and why the truck isn’t the best place to test new music anymore.
Then (9:12) Billy Dukes joins for the Night Cap before Evan and Billy dish a (22:04) Summer Country Concert preview.
Keith Urban visits with Evan Paul to talk about (1:20) his new song “Messed Up As Me” and (2:00) how he creates music. It’s a beautiful process that’s forever shifting. In fact he (3:55) admits he had a full album ready last year that never got released. Find out why before Keith opens up about (9:30) teaching his daughter to drive, (6:01)his worst day in Nashville and (12:15)Toby Keith.
Plus (17:17) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Dierks Bentley joins Evan Paul to talk about (1:50) his part on the upcoming ‘Petty Country’ tribute album to Tom Petty. Tom was famously critical of country before he died and Dierks (4:25) explains why those criticisms mattered and why he respectfully disagreed then, and now.
Then, (9:22) Dierks shares a great Taylor Swift story and (12:01) you’ll never believe which country star he gets confused with. Billy Dukes also joins (16:38) for the Night Cap.
Also mentioned during this podcast: Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Chase Rice and more.
Jon Langston visits with Evan Paul to talk about his (5:01) Heart On Ice’ album and a personal song inspired by his grandfather. Plus, (12:00) how Luke Bryan has helped shape his sound and kept the pressure off of him.
Jon is a former college football player who quit after one too many concussions. He’s able to (15:30) describe what that feels like in rare detail after he dishes on (2:30) his best and worst days in Nashville, (13:00) Uncle Johnny Cash and more. Then (17:26) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Also mentioned during this podcast, Cole Swindell, Travis Denning, Rhett Akins.
The Bellamy Brothers and Gene Watson join Evan Paul to talk about (1:20) their new collaboration, (4:50) why the Country Music Hall of Fame hasn’t called and (15:50) the songs that almost got them canceled.
David and Howard Bellamy and Watson have legendary stories about (17:40) Toby Keith, (10:50) Elvis Presley and (4:10) Vince Gill. They also look back on hits like (13:45) “Old Hippie” and “Love In the Hot Afternoon.” Plus, wait until you hear what the Bros admit about their single “Country Rap.”
Then the (20:18) Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Toby Keith joined Evan Paul in late 2023. After his death on Feb. 5, we decided to re-play this interview where he (6:10) gets real honest about his cancer journey, (1:55) explains why performing “Don’t Let the Old Man In” is so emotional and if he’ll tour in (9:35) 2024.
Plus, you’ll love Toby’s outlook as he continues his health battle. (20:45) Billy Dukes joins Evan for a brand new Night Cap.
Also mentioned during this episode: Clint Eastwood, CMA Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Krystal Keith, and Rac Clark.
Lady A visit with Evan Paul and talk about (7:20) their best and worst days in country music and (12:40) the uncertain future of bands in country music. Plus, (1:33) the story of their new song “Love You Back” and (9:45) which songs are hard to sing now that Charles Kelley is sober.
Then, after (14:45) reliving their Grammy history, the group plays (18:00) Wikipedia Trivia for a chance to send $100 to their favorite charity. Plus (24:18) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Also mentioned: Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, the Band Perry, Adele, Nicholas Sparks, Sugarland, Hanson, Darius Rucker, Bill Anderson and more.
Conner Smith visits with Evan Paul and (5:50) remembers why he didn’t totally love going viral with a song called “I Hate Alabama” in 2022. The “Creek Will Rise” singer is an old soul who will go deep down a list of Nashville songwriters with you, but he’s also young enough to be (1:10) afraid of Kenny Chesney.
With his Smoky Mountains album set for Jan. 26, Smith visits and reveals why Jelly Roll will fight for him, (7:30) how a Thomas Rhett concert changed his life and what it was like scoring a publishing deal at 16 years old. Then (13:35) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Also mentioned during this episode: Hal Ketchum, Brett James, Keith Urban, Zach Crowell, Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Jelly Roll and Dustin Lynch.
Country singer and songwriter Kylie Morgan visits with Evan Paul and shares the honest truth about songs like (1:35) “If He Wanted To he Would,” (13:14) “Old Me” and (14:35) and “Class Rings” from her new
‘Making It Up As I Go’ album. She’s from Oklahoma and has a cool tie to Toby Keith that (6:20) she dishes on. Turns out her home state is LOADED!
Then, (8:04) how Walker Hayes helped her at a vulnerable time in life and (10:04) the life-changing tragedy that changed everything. Finally, Billy Dukes joins Evan to dish on (17:00) the most anticipated albums of 2024, including two that aren’t even announced yet.
Also mentioned during this episode: Old Dominion, Morgan Wallen, Hardy, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Post Malone + more!
Kenny Chesney joins Evan Paul to talk about tapping Hardy for his new single, "Take Her Home." Plus an update on his next album and a surprising anniversary that's looming.
Then, Billy Dukes joins Evan Paul with 9 country music predictions for 2024, including who will win the Grammys, CMA Awards and be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Also mentioned: Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Jelly Roll, Trisha Yearwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Oliver Anthony, Scotty McCreery and more.
Craig Campbell is just about the only artist who’s not afraid to talk about Oliver Anthony. The country veteran (2:30) admits something surprising about the “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer before diving deep into (4:55) his R&B influences, (8:40) a week-long mental health break and (10:55) Warren Zeiders.
Plus (16:50) Nate Smith joins Evan Paul to talk about his No. 1 hit “World On Fire” and more. Then the (23:50) Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
It’s Blake Shelton’s first appearance on the Taste of Country Nights On Demand podcast. He tells Evan Paul (1:00) why he was nervous to cut his new song, “Texas” and (15:05) admits which of his hits he never thought would reach No. 1.
Plus, how Post Malone inspired him to make music again, a (6:55) beautiful Toby Tribute and more. Then (17:26) Billy Dukes joins for a Night Cap focused on the 2024 CMA Awards.
Also mentioned: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Justin Moore, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Shaboozey, and Adam Levin.
Parmalee join Evan Paul to talk about (1:10) why “Gonna Love You” was the right song to film a music video that recreates the shooting that left drummer Scott Thomas in a coma. Plus, (8:38) how they feel about being first-class snubs every awards season and (12:30) Wikipedia secrets.
Then Billy Dukes joins for the Night Cap. Also mentioned, Train, the Chicks, Nikki Sixx, Snoop Dogg, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion and more.
Tucker Wetmore visits with Evan Paul to talk about 1:10 his song “Wind Up Missin’ You” and the new ‘Waves On a Sunset’ album. He does a lot of missing on this album and we had to know why.
Plus, (5:05) a great Luke Bryan story, (8:04) how to capitalize on viral fame and (11:20) why he can relate to the Olympic pole vaulter who got his junk caught on the bar. Then (11:40) Mitchell Tenpenny and (19:36) Billy Dukes with the Night Cap.
Joe Nichols returns to the Taste of Country Nights On Demand podcast and tells Evan Paul about new songs from his 'Honky Tonks and Country Songs' album, like his (2:10) new duet with Annie Bosko. Plus (5:45) why he loves Post Malone and (15:40) his dooms day preparation.
Then, (11:40) Joe remembers getting invited to go hunting with Hank Williams Jr. It went horribly wrong for everyone involved. Plus (19:40) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes. Also mentioned: Emmylou Harris, Alison Kraus, Kelly Clarkson and more.
Kelsea Ballerini visits with Evan Paul to talk about her new ‘Patterns’ album. Specifically, (4:45) she explains why a couple songs include curse words — it’s so relatable.
Also, (3:15) how does Kelsea actually spend time with famous friends like Shania Twain and Carly Pearce? That can’t be easy in public but she’s got a trick. Plus, (9:30) why Chase Stokes loves the breakup song on her album, how her role on ‘Doctor Odyssey’ came to be and (13:15) her pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year.
Then the Night Cap with Billy Dukes. Also mentioned during this episode: Tigirlily Gold, Ella Langley, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and more.
Justin Moore visits with Evan Paul to tell stories behind songs of his new ‘This Is My Dirt’ album. Pretty quickly, he gets sidetracked with (1:30) a Blake Shelton drinking story, (8:45) growing up with “The Worst” sporting equipment, (14:45) his daughter’s new boyfriend and that time he bought a round of drinks for University of Arkansas fans in New York City.
Plus (20:36) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Also mentioned during this episode: Diamond Dallas Page, Randy Houser, Hank Williams Jr., Keith Urban and more.
Rascal Flatts visit with Evan Paul to talk about their reunion tour. (3:30) You’ll be surprised to learn how much (or how little) planning went into the announcement. Plus, (5:50) Joe Don Rooney shares how he’ll tour sober and speak to what happens when they finish.
Then, (10:48) Kassi Ashton visits to talk about her new ‘Made From the Dirt’ album and the truth behind her hit song “Called Crazy.” Kassi is a delight and we really want her to get famous so everyone gets to experience her. Then (18:26) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Chase Rice’s new ‘Go Down Singin’’ album will surprise you if you haven’t been paying attention. During this interview, he tells Evan Paul about (4:00) splitting from his record label, (7:40) drinking away relationships, (9:41) bad advice for Luke Combs and (11:40) challenging Megan Moroney.
Plus, (17:56) Dylan Marlowe talks about his Dylan Scott duet “Boys Back Home,” quail hunting, how much a No. 1 song is worth and more. Then (31:39) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Also mentioned during this episode: Jon Pardi, Eric Church, Kameron Marlowe, Dierks Bentley and more.
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