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Taylor Swift gets a Nashville homecoming as she’s inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Kelly takes you inside the star-studded ceremony! Plus, Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey receive a special honor for their life-changing work with St. Jude, and Amber shares highlights from the Country Cares seminar in Memphis. We also celebrate country music’s military heroes ahead of Veterans Day 

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Elizabeth Nichols was planning on becoming a lawyer, but life took a hard left turn. Now, she’s chasing her country music dreams and joining us as this week’s Center Stage Spotlight guest! 

Elizabeth takes us through her unexpected path to country music, spills on getting kicked out of choir and how her pastor dad has become one of her biggest fans. Plus, she shares her thinking on covering Rhianna for an Amazon Music Original and dishes on her latest release “Nice Girl,” and the upcoming I Don’t Kiss and Tell, I Kiss and Tour headlining run...

Shaboozey's exclusive performance series for Amazon Music's Songline drops tomorrow - and Kelly and Amber have all the behind the scenes scoop! Get ready for the one-of-a-kind performance series by revisiting our chat with Shaboozey from last summer.

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We've got everything you need to know about Country Music Month on Amazon Music! From Lainey Wilson’s Amazon Music Live performance to behind-the-scenes stories with Kenny Chesney and new music from Orville Peck, The Red Clay Strays and Elizabeth Nichols, there’s plenty for country fans to enjoy. 

Plus, hear the latest update on Riley Green’s rollerblade purchase, get a preview of Shaboozey’s upcoming film, and learn how Amazon Music is partnering with Musicians On Call.

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A lot has happened since Lainey Wilson was last on Country Heat Weekly. She got married, made new music, became buddies with John Mayer and somehow still found time to get ready to host the CMAs again. And we're gonna cover ALL of it!

The country superstar opened up about getting used to life as a WIFE, took us inside the writing room of her new song “Kind of Love It” and gave Amber the chance to talk about sports ahead of her post game concert after NEXT week’s Thursday night football game. Plus, she looks ahead...

No Shoes Nation - Assemble! Kenny Chesney joins us to share some stories (the ones he can tell!) behind the OG Vibe Room and legendary 30+ year career. He previews next year's tour, when he brings Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James out on the road, and reveals a long ago connection Greylan shares with Kenny's mom!

Of course, we had to get the stories behind his new album, Silver Sands Marina and learn why the record took nearly three years to make. Plus the tables are turned when Kelly and Amber submit to a round of...

There are LOTS of laughs when Riley Green joins Country Heat Weekly to talk about his new album, That’s Just Me, his journey so far on The Voice, and what it means to headline Stagecoach. Kelly and Amber get the backstory on his Amazon Exclusive song, his latest thrift purchases and even a preview of The Voice: Celebrity. He opens up about honoring Toby Keith on his new music, working with Brooks & Dunn, and the menagarie of farm animals at home. Plus, Riley reveals the story behind his latest late-night purchase: rollerblades.

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This week on Country Heat Weekly, we’ve got a little bit of everything to talk about! We’re kicking things off by diving into the newly announced Stagecoach 2027 lineup, featuring headliners Garth Brooks, Zach Top and Riley Green.

Then Kelly and Amber dish on some of the biggest new releases of the week, including albums from Riley and Max McNown. Amber shares some "only in Nashville" moments during an unforgettable night with The War and Treaty at the Ryman. Plus stay tuned to the end for an exclusive sneak peek at our next episode when Riley open...

Hot off the press we have the 2026 CMA nominees - and a lot of feelings! Take a listen as we recap the highlights and celebrate women like Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves dominating the nominations. And of course, we have plenty of thoughts on the biggest surprises and snubs.

Plus, Kelly has an exclusive backstage chat with Jelly Roll at the Opry where he shares the surprising truth behind his plans to step away from music, possibly for good.

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It's time for girl talk! Carly Pearce joins Kelly and Amber for a candid discussion about her new album, Honest Woman, and the personal experiences that shaped the project. She opens up about finding her way back to the joy of music, getting more vulnerable in her songwriting, and digging into topics like her mom’s health, faith, comparison and even murder ballads.

Plus, Carly shares the story behind her collaboration with Riley Green, takes us behind the scenes of their chemistry-filled music video, and reveals the engagement ring she’s hoping to manifest!

Kelly and Amber recap some of the biggest happenings around Nashville. They share behind-the-scenes stories from recent events and concerts, like Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 Tour, big nights at the Grand Ole Opry with Carrie Underwood and The War & Treaty, Carly Pearce’s exclusive album preview event and more. Plus, they give listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming this fall, including upcoming conversations with Carly Pearce, Riley Green and a first-time guest on the podcast!

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Ahead of their new album, Young, dropping tomorrow, Dan + Shay stop by to preview the new project. The duo gets vulnerable about scrapping an entire album to make this one, their thoughts on AI, and co-writing every song on the album. And as always, the guys share lots of laughs with Kelly and Amber as they plot a joint tour, break the news of a new collaboration, and look back on some childhood memories.

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Maren Morris stops by to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Hero. She opens up about revisiting the record for Hero: A Second Wind, bringing new songs and demos out of the vault, and what's changed over the last decade. Kelly and Amber get to surprise Maren with a relic from the earliest days of her career.

Plus, she shares stories from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, including the hilarious mix-up that left her accidentally taking home Miranda Lambert’s heels. Plus she previews her special anniversary show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

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We dig into Wyatt Flores' new sound, just revealed in his sophomore album "Scared of Heights." The Oklahoma native shares the heartbreak behind the new project, the excitement of opening for Teddy Swims, and a big honor from his home state.

Plus it urns out he's' not actually scared of high places, but he does have a list of things that terrify him. That's just one of the things he'll reveal in this week's Burning Questions!

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Shaboozey is taking us behind the music on this week’s Country Heat Weekly. He opens up about the success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and the journey that led him to his first concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales. 

We dive into his fourth studio album and companion three-part comic book, exploring how he built a genre-bending world designed to tell a larger story beyond just the music. Shaboozey also reveals how a lifetime of influences helped shape this new era, why every collaboration has a purpose, and what fans can expect during the O...

This week on Country Heat Weekly, Charles Wesley Godwin takes us inside the making of his deeply personal new album, Christian Name. He opens up about the faith that carried him through unimaginable loss and inspired his storytelling, collaborating with Luke Combs and Wyatt Flores and the hope he wants listeners to find in these songs.

Plus, he reveals the unexpected gig in Estonia that launched his music career, previews his upcoming tour and shares an update on life at home with three kids. 

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Kelly and Amber have a full report on country music happenings, including Niall Horan's Opry Debut, Thomas Rhett singing One Direction, and Jordan Davis's first time headlining Windy City Smokeout. Plus, we celebrate new Tucker Wetmore music with a look back at our conversation from April 2025.

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It was a busy Fourth of July weekend in Nashville and Kelly & Amber were in the middle of all of it! They break down all the country stars who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded wedding, preview Thomas Rhett's upcoming Nashville show with Niall Horan, and look ahead to Amber's trip to Chicago for Windy City Smokeout, including chats with Jordan Davis and Scotty McCreery. Plus, Brittany Spencer shares a hysterical Bob Dylan story you've gotta hear to believe.

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Kelly and Amber recap one of the biggest nights in country music, Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with some of the superstar openers like Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, and Luke Bryan. Other highlights from this week include Dolly Parton’s surprise appearance at her new Tennessean Travel Stop, the inaugural Braves Country Fest and Rhett Akins’ emotional Grand Ole Opry invitation from Jon Pardi.

This is truly a packed Nashville update that you won't want to miss. Catch Kelly and Amber back next week with even more...

We've been talking about Cody Johnson's Banks of the Trinity album for weeks - and it's finally here! Eavesdrop on multiple chats Kelly and Amber have had with Cody over the past 2 months, including Stagecoach, the ACM Awards, and right here in our Amazon Music studios.

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At just 16 years old, Maddox Batson was touring the world before he could drive. This week on Country Heat Weekly, the rising star joins us live from CMA Fest to reflect on his whirlwind journey.

Maddox opens up about balancing life on the road with school and getting his drivers license. Plus, Maddox talks touring with Lainey Wilson, songwriting, making his feature film debut and so much more. 

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The Red Clay Strays join Country Heat Weekly live from CMA Fest to celebrate the release of their new album, Grateful. The Alabama band talks about returning to Nissan Stadium for their second CMA Fest appearance, returning to the studio with producer Dave Cobb, and preparing for their first arena tour. Plus, they share a few hilarious stories from their early days on the road: gas station showers, hitchhiking and traveling the country with no backup plan.

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It's CMA Fest week in Nashville and we're pregaming for Country Music's Biggest Party! From Nissan Stadium to live podcast tapings, Kelly and Amber preview the week's highlights. Plus they dig into new music from Tim McGraw, Riley Green, Corey Kent & more.

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So much to celebrate with Riley Green! From his upcoming album That's Just Me and accompanying single "Think As You Drunk" to his honorary doctorate, we get you all caught up on Riley's recent headlines. Plus you'll listen in on a red carpet chat where he spills the tea on what he's got lined up acting wise, what he'll tell his Voice contestants, and what future ambitions he still holds.

Once you've got all the recent scoop we'll revisit an episode from Season 4 where Riley revealed the unlikely source of some bootlegged merch and...

Women dominated the 2026 ACM Awards, from show host Shania Twain to 7 time winner Ella Langley to incredible performances from Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert! We've got a full recap and backstage chats with the nominees and performers.

Then Kelly and Amber chat with Shania about her upcoming album Little Miss Twain and the childhood that inspired it. Plus Shania gives us a sneak peek into the track listing, revealing a special cross genre collaboration! And of course, she can't leave without answering a round of Burning Questions!

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We’re headed to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards—and your official pregame starts here! Amber and Kelly preview the performances, celebrate early winners, and share hilarious behind-the-scenes moments with nominees Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and more. Plus, Shania Twain reveals why she said yes to hosting and what to expect from her wardobe on Sunday night! Get red carpet ready ahead of Country Music's Party of the Year!

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Saddle up for a fun, unfiltered conversation with Kacey Musgraves as she spills the stories behind her new album Middle of Nowhere.. In this candid chat, Kacey opens up about dreams that extended beyond her hometown, turning life lessons into musical therapy, and collaborating with fellow Texans Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert. Plus, the crazy story behind that album cover photo you've got to hear to believe! 

Kelly and Amber dive into the wildly relatable and hilarious side of Kacey—from somehow losing a Kacey Musgraves look-alike contest (yes, really) to armadillo races, iconic Texas dance halls, and life so...

Jason Aldean stops by to chat about his new album Songs About Us. He talks leaning back into his early sound, recording his first duet with his wife Brittany, “Easier Gone,” and bringing it to life with a retro-inspired music video. Jason shares what it was really like recording together for the first time and teases whether fans might hear more from them down the road.

Plus, they dive into his longtime friendship with Luke Bryan, get an update on family life and talk about his historic shows at the University of Georgia.

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New album, Stagecoach, ACM Awards, dad life: Kelly and Amber covered all this and more with Cody Johnson. Ahead of his return to the desert, Cody talks headlining the 2026 festival, his Amazon Music Original “Rabbit Gets the Gun,” and his upcoming album Banks of the Trinity. We hear stories behind the songs, including one dedicated to his newborn son, and one that his wife Brandi helped write. And of course, with four ACM nominations on the table, Cody reflects on what the recognition means to him.

Amber also recaps her time at Backstage Access Prese...

Ella Langley’s Dandelion is one of the most talked-about albums in country music right now. Kelly and Amber share behind-the-scenes stories directly from Ella and her co-producer, Miranda Lambert. They also talk all things Stagecoach 2026, breaking down this year’s lineup and reliving some unforgettable festival memories with Brandon Lake, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa and more.

And don’t miss next week’s episode, when they break down the ACM nominations and welcome Cody Johnson to the podcast!

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This week, Kelly and Amber are once again taking you behind the scenes of life in Music City! Kelly’s worlds collided hanging out with Mickey & Minnie while hosting Disney’s Main Street Country EP event, featuring Maddie & Tae, BRELAND, Kane and Kaitlyn Brown, and more. We also hit Megan Moroney’s pink-filled #1 party, catch up on Dan + Shay’s latest release, and spotlight a chat with Carly Pearce from the Song Suffragettes 12th Anniversary Gala.

Plus, get ready for next week when we dive into all things Stagecoach and catch up with Ella Langley on her new albu...

Bootleggers: Listen up! Luke Combs is sending a big THANK YOU to all the fans that have given him this incredible life! And he's giving back with a new album, a new tour, and a 2nd location of his Category 10 Restaurant. Eavesdrop as he talks about why Las Vegas made sense for a tour kickoff AND a new bar, and how he grapples with the success he never expected.

Plus, we'll encore the chat we had with Luke on the Season 3 premiere of Country Heat Weekly.

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A slightly sleep-deprived Amber and Kelly recap a nonstop week of excitement in Nashville, from Kelly’s trip to Las Vegas with Luke Combs to Amber’s star-studded night at the Opry for Band As One: Concert for a Cure.

They also look back on hosting Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat during CRS week, where they caught up with Parker McCollum, Max McNown, and more. Plus we hit Ella Langley’s double No. 1 celebration, the American Currents exhibit opening at the Country Music Hall of Fame and we'll talk to one of the new Hall of Fame induct...

What happens when a Texas kid who grew up on classic country catches the “honky tonk bug”? You get Amazon Music Artist to Watch Braxton Keith! In this episode, Braxton shares stories from his first-ever show, the early touring days in a converted church bus, and the traditional country legends who shaped his sound. He also gives us the EXCLUSIVE inside scoop about his brand-new album in the works and talks about getting ready to take his music to major festivals including the CMC Rocks festival in Australia and Stagecoach. Plus, he takes us inside the makings of his Amaz...

Did you know that Ty Myers hails from a very musical family? The rising star joins Country Heat Weekly to tell us all about growing up on a cattle ranch in Texas, learning the life of an artist from his dad, and later getting advice from his uncle, Dean Sams, who co-founded the country band Lonestar. Along the way, Myers opens up about his songwriting process, the inspiration behind his upcoming album Heavy On the Soul, and looks ahead to some big moments like international shows and hitting stadiums with Luke Combs. Ty also shares the personal reason he...

Listen in as Ella Langley shares some advice for new artists, Graham Barham and Carter Faith preview some big things for 2026, and Kelly gives Amber all the scoop about her appearance Monday night on American Idol.

Plus we celebrate International Women's History Month with a special song from Trisha Yearwood!

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What's better than being on Cloud 9? Wherever Megan Moroney is at right now! Kelly, Amber and Megan have some really fun girl talk about the crazy ride she's been on and the music on her new album, Cloud 9. Megan shares the stories behind some of the most anticipated tracks, talks dream collabs, and teases what fans can expect from her biggest headlining tour yet. Plus, she opens up about setting boundaries in the industry and staying connected with her fans.

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We're back with the hottest scoop - and music - from Nashville! Kelly and Amber take you to a Riley Green party where we find out that he's coming to your TV screens. Plus we dig into the Country Heat playlist, check out some tours that have launched, and share a sneak peek of next week's episode with Megan Moroney.

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Before Maddie & Tae hit "pause" on their duo, we're hititng "play" on a chat we had with the ladies around Christmas 2023.

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We wrap up Season 6 of Country Heat Weekly with a look at back the year's high points with Riley Green and Zach Top, as well as new parents Cole Swindell, Lauren Alaina and Cody Johnson. Plus Luke Combs previews a new setup for his 2026 stadium tour and we survey the stars about their favorite holiday movies.

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