Country Connoisseur returns for the first episode of 2024 and its quarter-century. Beyoncé's chart-topping country music debut is given a spin, as well as hot new releases from artists including Megan Moroney, Amy Sheppard, Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson and Aotearoa's Jaydin Shingleton and Katie Thompson. Mark also gives an update on what Kaylee Bell has been up to over the summer, highlights some must-see concerts coming up and pays tribute to the late Toby Keith.