The 59th Annual CMA Awards take place tonight, live from Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena and hosted by Lainey Wilson. It's Country Music’s Biggest Night™, and we can't wait to see who walks away with a CMA Award. 

In anticipation of the CMA Awards, we're sharing our picks and predictions for this year's winners in our latest podcast episode. We'll find out later tonight just how many we got right, but until then, watch or listen to the new episode.

Which artists are you hoping to see take home a CMA Award? Let us know in the comments below! 

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This weeks podcast episode is a special one as we're talking about Kenny Chesney and his newly released book, Heart Life Music. The book is available now, and if you're a Chesney fan, this book book is an absolute must-have.

In this new episode, we explore all things Kenny Chesney and his new book. From personal moments we were surprised he opened up about, to one of his emotional concert experiences that co-host Julia witnessed first hand. Co-host Danny also shared one of his many Chesney experiences, and together we highlight some of our favorite Kenny songs. Known for being a relatively private person, Chesney truly become an "open book" in Heart Live Music, and it has been a joy getting to learn more about one of our all-time favorite artists. 

As mentioned during the podcast episode, a Kenny Chesney concert actually served as the spark that eventually inspired the creation of Country Music Rocks, so this episode is an especially meaningful one. 

Be sure to take a listen, and pick up your copy of Heart Life Music available HERE.

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This week on the Country Music Rocks Podcast we’re chatting about artists we don’t hear as much from these days, but who are still some of favorites that we’ve always enjoyed listening to! A last minute trip to LA for a Raising Cane’s event raised this conversation. While scrolling through playlists on the plane, it was a bit of a blast from the “recent past” hearing some songs from artists who once dominated the charts but are not as mainstream today as they were a few years ago.

Join us as we share some of our favorite throwback tracks and talk about where a few of these artists are now. Who are some artists that are on YOUR playlist that we don’t hear as often on the radio? There’s nothing like rediscovering a song, especially when it takes you back to a special moment or memory.

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As the saying goes "what goes around comes around," and we are certainly hearing that in country music today. This week on the podcast, we're diving into how the traditional sound of country music has made its way back to the forefront of the genre. 

We chat about some of the artists leading this modern day "revival."  There's a nostalgic sound in today's country music and it is resonating with fans of all ages. Nostalgia is a powerful force, and when you combine it with country music you end up with something that is pretty special. 

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We're back in our studio this week and doing something a little different! Thanks to the great people at ROW 94, Dierks Bentley's whiskey brand, they sent us over a bottle of the latest release: ROW 94 FULL PROOF. 

We did a taste test, and let’s just say it did not disappoint! You could smell and taste the notes of vanilla, honey and spice, this a very smooth bourbon that is very enjoyable to sip on. ROW 94 whiskey will also make for a great gift, especially with the holiday season quickly approaching. We give you some ideas on giving the gift of ROW 94, plus a fun recipe listed below! 

All that whiskey talk (and sipping) got us thinking — just how many country songs have whiskey in the title? Spoiler: a lot. So, we’re putting together the ultimate Whiskey Sippin’ Country Playlist, and we need your help! Drop your favorite whiskey-themed tracks and we might just add them to the list. 

Plus, we shared a quick recap about the new country music competition show, The Road! Hear our first impressions and let us know which artists are standing out to you so far. Grab a glass and join us for a fun, laid-back episode! 

Check out Row94 at a store near you or online at: https://row94whiskey.com. As always, drink responsibly and do not drink & drive. 

The bottle of ROW94 was provided to us for review/tasting purposes.

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This week we took the Country Music Rocks Podcast on "the road" and sat down with special guest Britnee Kellogg, who is starring on the brand new show The Road which premiers on Sunday, October 19 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. 

Britnee shares some details about her experience on the new music competition show as well as what it is like being part of a production that includes Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Taylor Sheridan. We're excited for her journey ahead and can't wait to watch each week. 

The Road premieres Sunday, October 19 at 9pm on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Produced by Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Taylor Sheridan, 12 emerging artists compete out on the road opening for Keith Urban. 

Keep up to date with Britnee Kellogg by visiting her official website: https://britneekellogg.com/ and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britneekellogg/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritneeKellogg , TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britneekellogg 

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This week we're talking Country Music on TV! We dive into the buzz around the brand new drama 911 Nashville, part of the 911 TV series, where Music City is going to be on the forefront each week dealing with 911 type emergencies and will feature an all-star cast. We also briefly touch on new music competition show, The Road, more on that soon! Plus, we take a trip down memory lane revisiting past shows and movies that featured country artists as well as shows that remain a permanent fixture in the country music genre. 911 Nashville premieres Thursday, October 9th on ABC. and Paramount +. Check your local listing and tune-in on Thursdays! 

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We're back with another episode on the Country Music Rocks Podcast. This week we are chatting about our final concerts for the summer as we closed out the season with Thomas Rhett's "Better In Boots" Tour and Megan Moroney's "Am I Okay" Tour. Even though there are still 3 months left in 2025, the concert announcements are already rolling in for 2026! A major country music festival announced their dates and lineup, plus a huge SEC co-headlining event has been announced! Several other artists are starting to announce their dates in the new year as well. Check out this weeks podcast to get the scoop and start planning your 2026 concert schedule! As always, check back every Wednesday on your favorite podcast platform as we'll have a new episode up each week.

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This week's episode of the CMR Podcast features our recap of a whirlwind trip to one of our favorite places, Nashville, TN! The "headlining" event of our trip was for Danny Dwyer and his unforgettable moment at the Grand Ole Opry, where he was invited to step behind the podium and introduce an artist on the legendary stage. It was a huge honor for our podcast host, and we’re sharing all the behind-the-scenes details.

While in Nashville, we also made time to visit some of our favorite spots, discover a few new ones, and Julia even had a couple of surprise celebrity encounters! You never know who you are going to cross paths with in Music City!

Tune in to hear all about our trip, some unforgettable Opry moments, and everything else that made this trip one of our favorites.

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Summer is coming to an end, and while we are sad to see it go, we're thrilled with all the new music that came out over the last few months which provided us with a perfect soundtrack for the summer! 

In this new episode, we each share our Top 5 songs of summer. These songs fit the perfect summer vibe for us, and we hit "play again" all summer long! We also shared some throwback favs and highlighted our all-time favorite summer tracks that never get old! 

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