This week's guest on the Country Music Media Podcast is Chuck Wicks, an artist who's proving to be as good a host and interviewer as he was songwriter. Chuck talks about his relationships with Bobby Bones (2:00)  and breaks down the financials of being a new artist (4:00). He also reflects on avoiding uncomfortable topics with Carrie Underwood (17:00) and how he'd approach the same today. At 25:00 Chuck offers a unique perspective about why more artists don't speak out on important social issues.

Listen: Chuck's new podcast is called Love Country? Talk to Chuck and it's available through iHeart Podcast Network or wherever podcasts are found.

Listen: Chuck Wicks' new song "Old With You"

Find Chuck on Twitter @chuckwicksmusic

Find Billy on Twitter @BillyDukes