Rising star Vincent Mason has come a long way from his Georgia roots—through Mississippi and straight into Nashville’s spotlight as an Amazon Music Artist to Watch. Get to know the soulful newcomer as he drops his debut album There I Go, gears up for his first headlining tour, and reveals what he will (and won’t) be doing Down Under on his international debut.

Meanwhile, Kelly and Amber enroll in “Idol University,” catching up with Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan to preview the next season of American Idol, which is set in Music City!

Next Week on Country Heat Weekly: everything you need to know about the 59th Annual CMA Awards - including a chat with show host Lainey Wilson! Make sure you're following the podcast so you don't miss an episode!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've got the inside scoop on Dan + Shay's Taylor Swift cover, including their history with Taylor in Nashville. Kelly and Amber bring you exclusive chats with the duo as well as CMA Awards host Lainey Wilson! Plus there's a seismic shift happening on Music Row - and Luke Combs and Carrie Underwood are the ones making history. Find and Follow Country Heat Weekly for the direct scoop from Nashville each week! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a special edition of Country Heat Weekly with our guest, Carter Faith and a live audience! Freshly named Amazon Music's Breakthrough Artist, Carter opens up about the early days of her career—from playing her first show at 14 to finding inspiration in artists like Eric Church and Kacey Musgraves. Carter also takes us inside the making of her debut album Cherry Valley and shares how she built a record that celebrates every version of herself. Plus, she spills the tea on her unexpected friendship with Billy Bob Thornton, and how she landed her first movie role.

Even if you weren't at the Opry for the taping, this episode will make you feel like you had the best seat in the house!

Go behind the scenes of our live episode on Instagram with our hosts:

Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA

Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From musical theater stages to the country music spotlight—Kaitlin Butts has arrived! She reveals the musical that sparked her ambitious concept album Roadrunner!, the story behind her breakout hit “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” and how Vince Gill became part of her journey. With a new record deal, a Hall of Fame feature, and a spot on Lainey Wilson’s tour—Kaitlin’s moment is now.

Plus how Kelly and Amber predicted Luke Combs' latest news - and they brought receipts! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready for a special Country Heat Takeover of the Grand Ole Opry! Everything you need to know about how to watch sets from Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Russell Dickerson, Gabby Barrett, Lauren Alaina, Noeline Hoffman and Carter Faith, live. Plus we dig into Dolly's family drama, unpack Luke Combs' big tour announcement, and share more exclusive content as Amazon Music celebrates Country Music Month. PLUS - a bonus Thomas Rhett story you haven't heard yet!  

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adrien Nunez and Graham Barham are former roommates who were hustling trying to make it in Nashville - and they did! On this episode of Country Heat Weekly, the pair reunite to share unfiltered stories from those early days, their very different upbringings and the roads that led them to country music. Both recognized as part of Amazon Music’s 2025 Artists to Watch, they give us the scoop on their latest releases, the power of social media, goals for the next year and the inside scoop that only a roommate knows! 

Follow the hosts on Instagram:

Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA

Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton 

Plus, Kelly and Amber check in on the rest of the 2025 class.

Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas Rhett is back on Country Heat Weekly with fresh stories, music, and life updates! Joining us as our first guest of Country Music Month, Thomas dives into creating the 25-track About A Woman Deluxe, collaborating with friends like Jordan Davis, Blake Shelton, and Tucker Wetmore, and shares what it was like to headline Fenway Park for the first time. He also gives a peek at his upcoming Las Vegas shows and revealed that he and his wife Lauren are keeping the gender of their fifth baby a surprise, though they’ve been tossing around name ideas in the meantime.

Plus, Kelly and Amber hint at some of the BIG things lined up for this month on Amazon Music.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh Ross is having the kind of year artists dream about—big CCMA wins, his first No. 1 at country radio with “Single Again,” and finally releasing his debut album. He sits down with Country Heat Weekly for the very first time to share how a kid from small town Ontario went from chasing dreams as an athlete to chasing hits in Nashville. Josh gets real about his journey, shares stories from the road with Jelly Roll, and gives us the inside scoop on Later Tonight. Hear which song tells his side of a story you may have heard, plus why teaming up with Akon was a full-circle collaboration. PLUS - Kelly checks in from London for a truly ""global"" edition of the podcast!

Follow the hosts on Instagram:

Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA

Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton

Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shaboozey just released a new jam - and the only place to stream it is on Amazon Music! Kelly and Amber bring you the scoop on that, as well as their thoughts on the CMA Awards nominations. Plus they start plotting how to tag along when Garth Brooks plays London next year.

Follow the hosts on Instagram:

Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA

Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Hardy gets ready to release his new album COUNTRY! COUNTRY! we're looking back on a chat we had when he first started to rock out! Original Airdate: January 2023

Follow the hosts on Instagram:

Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA

Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.