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.

Next week on Country Heat Weekly: Charles Wesley Godwin

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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.

Make sure you're following the podcast so you don't miss next week's episode featuring Amazon Music Artist to Watch Zach John King!

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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 from Music City. See highlights from all these events on their Instagram pages:

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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.

Grab an Amazon exclusive GOLD vinyl online while you're listening!

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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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NEXT WEEK: Live episode from CMA Fest with Red Clay Strays

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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 how he molded his second album.

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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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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards are available to watch on demand exclusively on Prime Video!

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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!

Don't miss the official ACM Red Carpet livestream, available only on the Amazon Music app. Sunday 5/17 at 6:30ET / 5:30CT https://music.amazon.com/live/events/LAVKK468FG?ref_=dmm_aud_liv_us_cul0_acms26_inf_ig_edp_v1

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