Josh Ross stopped by the Bull studios when he was in Houston for a show at 713 Music Hall with Bailey Zimmerman! He performed 3 songs from his recent EP "Complicated" and he talked about touring with Nickelback, his friendship with Chad Kroger, his experience in Motocross as a kid and how the songs "Trouble" , "Tell Me A Lie" & "Single Again" with accompanied performances. 

Nick Russo takes time to dive in to his view of "Cowboy Carter" from Beyonce and all the complex and complicated details of the release. Nick talks about the album breaking records and it's position in society and how it qualifies as "Country Music." Also, Nick talks to Dalton Dover about his latest successes, his new music, headlining tour and most important qualities of a hotel room. 

Nick Russo starts Season 3 Episode 9 with a recap of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards that happened last night in Los Angeles, California. Nick talks about the Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman performance, his relationship with Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus taking home multiple awards, Taylor Swift's acceptance speeches and Jay Z's Dr. Dre Global Impact Award speech; Also, Nick talks to independent country artist, Grace Tyler about her music, her time at Belmont University, growing up in Frisco, Texas and Grace performs 5 songs for us!

In Season 3, Episode 8, Nick Russo talks about Chris Young getting arrested for assault and the charges eventually being dropped. He also tells you which other country artist was in the surveillance video released by the bar. Nick talks about Cody Johnson's tour kicking off and the senior citizen winners who scored a trip to see him in San Diego. Nick also tells the story of how he became a club DJ from Wild West to Rowdys Spring and Bandits. 

At the 15 Minute Mark - Nick hosts a live interview / performance with Curb Recording artist, Kelsey Hart. He performs, Highway to Heaven, 4x4 & his current radio single, "Life With You."

In Episode 7, Nick Russo talks about The Bull's tent at cookoff, 100.3 The Bull's Honky Tonk, and who's performing, how to get wristbands and what to expect at cookoff, overall. Nick goes over details on how to get, where to get food, etc. Plus, Nick talks to 2 of the Top 35 Bull Riders in the world, Boudreaux Campbell from Crockett, Texas by way of The Woodlands / Magnolia and Daylon Swearingen from Upstate New York talk about their upbringing as young Rodeo cowboys and how they prepare for a big weekend of Bull Riding. 

Nick Russo talks about the RodeoHouston 2024 Entertainment Lineup, the RodeoHouston Announcement Party and how to get tickets for RodeoHouston 2024. Also, Nick talks to Jelly Roll about his name, his first #1 single, his upcoming music and the impact he has on fans in a personal way. Jelly & Nick also manifest the 2024 RodeoHouston appearance, hear it for yourself at the 15:00 mark of the podcast. 

In Season 3 Episode 5, Nick Russo reacts to the RodeoHouston 2024 Genre Lineup Reveal and takes guesses at who he thinks will fill the blanks and why he says there are 11 1/2 country acts this year! Also, Zach Top stops by the Audacy Houston Live Lounge for an interview & performance of some of his music; including, unreleased music set to come hit Country Radio in January! (Rodeo lineup guessing begins at 3:00 and Zach Top Interview begins at 15:00)

In this episode of Country Not Country, Nick Russo talks about Love is Blind Season 5 and gives his break down of the characters, their relationships and the red flags that were show. He also talks about his closeness to the different characters on the show. The first 30 minutes are about Love is Blind, dating in Houston and why Nick has sworn off dating apps. The second half is an interview with Drew Baldridge about his life, his song "She's Somebody's Daughter" and how he got to where he is in his life. The interview was performed in front of a live studio audience and includes acoustic songs from Drew Baldridge

Annie Bosko is a life long singer/songwriter who has worked with incredible names throughout her career! After packing up and moving to Nashville at an early age she found many successes in the workplace with her voice but has now fully launched her own solo career as a Country Artist! Her new music, "Boots On" and "Neon Baby" are out now and she has a wonderful catalogue of music also available. 

This interview is performed in front of a live studio audience in our Audacy Houston studios. There are two song performances included in this episode. Please, like, share and subscribe to this podcast!

In this episode, Nick talks about interviewing Sam Hunt before his show, the experience of going to his show and how the backstage hangs happen at Country shows for people in Radio. It's Houston's 187th birthday so Nick tells his story about coming to Houston as a kid, moving to Houston and how he got his job in Houston at The Bull and how it coincided with his daughter's birth! 

The Sam Hunt interview is at the end where Sam opens up about his early days of recording and releasing music, the ending to the song "Drinkin' Too Much" and how he loves music but could do without the fame.