All Our Favorite People

All Our Favorite People's Fifth Season kicks off Tuesday, September 1 with NEEDTOBREATHE frontman Bear Rinehart! We're talking about all the band's new album, Out of Body, out now.  

Also, Ashley and Hunter talk about their new shows on Apple Music Country! Check out Ashley hosting Guest List Radio at Apple.co/GuestList and Hunter hosting PROUD Radio at Apple.co/Proud.

Tenille Townes is here to talk about her major label debut album, The Lemonade Stand. She tells us about the making of the album, finding her voice as both a vocalist and songwriter, and connecting with listeners who have started to make The Lemonade Stand their own since its release. We also talk about being raised in a family of strong women, that time she shared the stage with Shania Twain, and what she's learned from Miranda Lambert and Lori McKenna. Tenille also explains why she started her annual Big Hearts for Big Kids concert, which to date has raised more than $2 million dollars for emergency shelters that serve homeless and at-risk youth.

Russell Dickerson is here to talk about life, new music and how he’s preparing for fatherhood! Russell and his wife, Kailey, are expecting their first child in September, and he tells us about the moment it really hit him that he’s about to have a son. With three consecutive #1 singles to his credit, Russell shares several stories behind the songs and what fans can expect from his upcoming sophomore album. The new project will feature his latest songs “Home Sweet” and “Love You Like I Used To.” We also talk about home projects, how he’s staying sane during the pandemic, the art of making Tik Tok videos and the real story behind why he started the “Wine Glass Challenge.”

Gina Miller is a music executive, mentor, musician and one of the most inspiring people we know. She is the General Manager and Senior Vice President of Entertainment One in Nashville, helming projects from gospel luminaries John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar and Michelle Williams as well as shepherding the music of James Fortune, Jonathan McReynolds and many more. In this conversation, Gina graciously makes a space for an open and honest talk about the reckoning over racism currently happening in America and how we can move forward, while Hunter and Ashley both explore the ways they can foster change among their respective families and friends. Gina shares with us the deeply personal purpose behind her initiative, “Beautiful Girl, you are already enough,” and tells us about the legacy she wants to leave in the world.

We are so excited to have Gabby Barrett join us as she celebrates the release of her debut album, Goldmine. Since releasing her debut #1 country hit, “I Hope,” Gabby has racked up 350 million on-demand streams, and that number only continues to grow with the release of her second single, “The Good Ones.” In this conversation, The American Idol alum shares with us what she learned about herself while writing and recording Goldmine, the importance of standing up for herself creatively, and the responsibility she feels to be a positive role model for young girls. We also talk about how faith keeps her and husband Cade grounded in their marriage and us about how growing up singing in a gospel choir and playing hundreds of shows a year before making it on Idol shaped her musically.

Our friend Michael Ray is here to talk about making the most of his time while off the road during quarantine. He’s been recording a new studio album with all of the musicians working remotely, and shares with us what fans can expect from the new project which follows his latest hit single, “Her World or Mine.” Michael is also hosting a Honky Tonk Tuesday video series playing the classic country songs he was raised on while also welcoming some of his favorite artists, including Phil Vassar, Mark Wills, Jeff Carson and more.

We also talk with Michael about how he’s lending his voice in support of racial equality and his history of standing up for the LGBTQ community.

We’re catching you up on everything we’ve been reading, watching and listening to in the past few weeks. Ashley has been inspired by new books from Disney CEO Robert Iger and Glennon Doyle and can’t get enough of Charles Esten’s new Netflix show, Outer Banks. Hunter checks in on his Barbara Mandrell interview coming out next week as well as the Willie Nelson breakthrough he just had while also celebrating the end of binge watching the 80s TV show Hotel — all 115 episodes! Plus, we’re toasting the second anniversary of All Our Favorite People!!

Hugh Howser is back by popular demand for another round of big laughs in the midst of lockdown! Buckle up as Hugh shares his passion for Bette Midler, his reaction to Neiman Marcus filing for bankruptcy, and how he came up with his latest quarantine-inspired characters, Peggy Publix and Kathy Kroger. Plus, we get an update on his Great Aunt Tootie’s 90th birthday celebration, complete with elaborate yard art and his thoughts on ‘80s celebrity lifestyle VHS tapes from the likes of Angela Lansbury and Knots Landing’s Donna Mills.

One of Nashville’s most beloved singer/songwriters, Grammy-winner Lori McKenna joins us from her home just outside Boston to talk about her brand-new album, The Balladeer, due out July 24. The first song from the project, “When You’re My Age,” featuring her frequent co-writers Hillary Lindsey and Liz Rose, is a love letter from parents to their kids as they grow up and move forward with their own lives. Grab your tissues for this one. We discuss the stories behind several of the songs on her album including a tribute to her sister, “Marie,” and “The Dream”, which was inspired by storyline from the hit NBC show This Is Us. We talk about Lori's approach to songwriting, her friendship with Hillary and Liz, and she shares with us where she goes to find inspiration when she feels stuck creatively. Lori’s songs “Girl Crush” (Little Big Town) and “Humble and Kind” (Tim McGraw) were decade-defining songs in country music, and she continues to pen new songs with Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Sara Bareilles.

We also talk with Lori about her experience writing songs for Lady Gaga’s A Star Is Born, and what it was like holding Oprah’s hand while Faith Hill sang a gospel song on The Oprah Winfrey Show.