On this episode, Bobby and Mike D take you through stories from episodes over the years of country artists talking about their first no. 1 song.  You’ll hear the stories behind first No.1’s from Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Lady A, Joe Diffie, Tracy Lawrence, Jo Dee Messina and more! Some of these artists had been trying to make it as songwriters. Some had been struggling for years at their label just trying to get that first no. 1…and others had major success right out of the gate with their debut single.
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#361 - Famous Firsts: Stories Behind Artists First No. 1 Songs with Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley and More!

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For King and Country (@forkingandcountry) are made up of two Brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone. They have a new movie out now called Unsung Hero and we wanted to revisit their episode when they gave us their lifestory and background on the film In 2023, they stopped by Bobby’s house fresh off their trip to the Grammys after earning a nomination with their friend, Hillary Scott of Lady A. Joel shares why he was depressed days after the trip. They share their amazing story of how their family moved from Australia with nothing to the United States and how they got by living in a house without furniture. They got their start touring with their famous sister Rebecca St. James and how they didn’t want anyone to know they were related when they became, For King and Country. They also share stories about their large family, what it’s like working as brothers, their new movie, and their perception as Christian artists.
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In Case You Missed It:  For King and Country on Story Behind The New Movie ‘Unsung Hero’


Rising country artist Zach Top (@Zach_Top) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his fast-rising music career, his upbringing and more. Zach's debut album Cold Beer & Country Music came out April 5th and he talked about what the title means and the process of writing the songs for the record. He also shares how he did not want to post his music on TikTok but then his song "Bad Luck" went viral. Zach also tells Bobby how he feels about Jake Owen supporting his music and saying that he "predicts he is about to change country music in a big way." Zach recalls growing up being homeschooled, playing in his family band, how he started taking music business calls when he was only 7, dropping out of college and moving to Nashville and more! 
 
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#447 - Zach Top on Jake Owen’s Support of His Music + Growing up Homeschooled and Playing in Family Band + Booking His First at 7 Years Old Over the Phone

Bobby and Eddie talk about voting on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bobby got an official ballet in the mail, and they went through the voting process and nominees!  They talk about the legacy of each artist and fill Kickoff Kevin in on the artist he's unfamiliar with. Bobby then talks to Alexandra Sedlak after discovering her on TikTok (@Itsalexandrasedlak). She shared what happened to her at the Grammy Awards and the well-known singer she met backstage who didn't like her. She also explains how she ended up singing one of her songs on stage and more. Alexandra also explains the story behind her most viral video, talks about her music, why she describes herself as a "good witch," how she can see colors and auras and more. 
 
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#446 - Bobby & Eddie on Voting on Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame + Alexandra Sedlak on Getting to Go To The Grammys + Going Viral on TikTok

We look back on first talking to Ashley Cooke back in 2021. She and Bobby talk about how she had almost half a million followers on TikTok (at the time) and about her song "Jealous of the Sky". She also tells us what the 615 House is all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Case You Missed It: Ashley Cooke - On The Verge iHeartCountry Artist on on Finding Success on TikTok

17-year-old guitar phenomenon Grace Bowers (@grace_bowers) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about the trail she is blazing in Nashville. She details the stigma she faces being a female guitar player and why she does not like being called a teenage guitar prodigy. Grace shares how she started live streaming her performances which led to her moving to Nashville to chase her music dreams. Grace opens up about her approach to guitar playing, her exciting upcoming projects and how she started working with Brothers Osborne! She also shares a personal story on why she was kicked out of sports as a kid and her mom jumps on the podcast too! Bobby also invites her to play at his Million Dollar Show benefiting St. Jude at the Ryman Auditorium and more! 
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#445 - Grace Bowers on The Stigma of Being a Female Guitar Player + Why She Doesn’t Like Being Called a Teenage Guitar Prodigy + Working with Brothers Osborne

#361 - Famous Firsts: Stories Behind Artists First No. 1 Songs with Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley and More!

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