Country Music Talk

After appearing on Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend, Belles sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about working with Dolly Parton, how her song 'Son Of Jolene' went viral and what it was like making her Grand Ole Opry Debut earlier this year.

Elise Evans talks to Grammy Award winning country music icon Miranda Lambert. She talks about how a collaboration with Chris Stapleton was the first step towards her brand-new album 'Crisco', shares what it's like working with Ella Langley and reflects on what she loves about performing for her UK fans.

James Johnston talks to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to hear British country music fans singing the lyrics to songs about his hometown in Australia. He shares the stories behind some of his hits and looks ahead to a return to the UK in 2027...

Riley Green talks to Jennie Longdon about his new album 'That's Just Me', and how the record contains some of his most personal songs. He also talks about why he loves performing in the UK and what it's like being a judge on 'The Voice'.

Orville Peck sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his new album 'Mule'. He talks about the deeply personal story behind the record, reflects on his recent Grand Ole Opry debut and shares what it's like working with Willie Nelson.

Join Baylen Leonard and Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival, as they catch up with some of the biggest artists on this year’s lineup…

00:37 – Harleymoon Kemp

9:55 – First Time Flyers

14:56 – The Shires

21:13 – Twinnie

29:31 – Josh Ross

40:26 – Jason Scott & The High Heat

47:09 – Liam Price

54:28 – Emily Scott Robinson

1:00:55 – Ryan And Rory

1:07:29 – Kezia Gill

1:12:46 – Maren Morris

Singer-songwriter Caryn Dixon talks to Baylen Leonard about the story behind her viral hit 'Bird In A Cage' as well as her latest single 'Accidental Cowgirl'.

Ward Thomas stop by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen about their new song 'Hold It All Together'. They also tell him about their UK tour and how they're releasing 'Cartwheels Reimagined' - a new version of their iconic album 'Cartwheels' to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

The Castellows talk to Baylen Leonard about supporting Luke Combs at his huge stadium shows this summer. They also reflect on how the band started and when they hope to return to the UK...

Thomas Rhett sits down Baylen Leonard to talk about his return to the UK - he's just announced an arena tour in April 2027. He also shares how it feels opening for Luke Combs at Wembley Stadium this weekend and talks about his favourite song he's ever written, his favourite British food and starring in the new series of Ransom Canyon.