Our very first Country Heat Weekly guest, Eric Church, has returned for episode 128! This time, we're talking about his new album Evangeline vs. The Machine. He reveals why the creative process was so different than past projects, his commitment to the album format in a singles-driven world, and the back story the scenes a of a few special tracks. Plus, Eric talks about collaborating with John Fogerty for his exclusive track for Prime video’s NASCAR broadcasts and shares powerful stories from his ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina, where he's helping rebuild entire communities—one home at a time.Meanwhile, Kelly & Amber prepare to host the ACM Red Carpet Live stream tonight at the 60th ACM Awards! But first, they let you eavesdrop on some of the chats they’ve had with nominees and performers leading up to the big night, including Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, and early winners Zach Top and Riley Green.Watch the show on Prime Video! www.amazon.com/acmawardsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Luke Combs, Dasha & Backstreet Boys at Stagecoach 2025
Go behind the scenes at Stagecoach 2025 as Kelly & Amber chat with headliner Luke Combs as well as Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Dasha & the Backstreet Boys! They have all the fun from the desert plus a preview of next week's ACM AwardsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Get to Know Tucker Wetmore in 3.2.1
Tucker Wetmore grew up in a small town in Washington State where he spent his time in church, playing sports, or dodging vampires in the woods (kinda). In this episode, Tucker opens up about finding his voice and the knee injury that led him back to music—and eventually, Nashville. We talk about his debut album What Not To, the story behind the vulnerable title track and the reoccurring themes we found. Oh—and did we mention he's up for his first ACM Award? If you don’t know Tucker yet, you will after this interview. Plus, Kelly and Amber get ready for a weekend at Stagecoach and all the Country Heat friends they will be hanging out with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Just Listen to Jon Pardi's Album
Jon Pardi gives us the lowdown on his brand new album Honkytonk Hollywood - from teaming up with GRAMMY-winning producer Jay Joyce to recording some of his most personal songs yet, including fan-favorite “She Drives Away.” He breaks down why this record felt “meant to be,” how he’s crafting the perfect setlist for his upcoming tour and what it was really like playing shows in Australia. Plus, he gets candid about life as a girl dad and how his sobriety journey has him feeling better than ever. Kelly & Amber also give their latest concert reviews from Megan Moroney and Kane Brown's recent stops in Music City!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Lainey Wilson's Arm Workout
There’s been so much happening in Nashville this week, we can barely keep up! Luckily, Kelly and Amber are here to unpack everything from a new singing competition show to all the juicy details from Lainey Wilson’s #1 party including proposal details and THAT ring! Plus, their take on ACM snubs, an incredible event with Trisha Yearwood & friends, and fresh tracks you'll only hear on the Country Heat playlist. It’s a jam-packed episode you don’t want to miss!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Country Heat Weekly podcast, hosted by Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson, brings Amazon Music's Country Heat playlist to life. Every week Kelly and Amber deliver the vibrant world of country from Nashville to Austin and beyond – entertaining listeners with today's top tracks, sharing country music news, sitting down with beloved artists, celebrating country music history, and highlighting future stars.
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