Marcus K. Dowling (@marcuskdowling)  is the best at what he does. He is the Nashville Country Music Reporter for The Tennessean. He shares stories behind the thousands of interviews he’s done over the years and the secret to getting country superstars to open up. Bobby reveals the one question that Marcus asked him during an interview that he’d never been asked before. Marcus talks about how he grew up loving country music even though his mom hated it. He details his journey on working in several different genres that led him to Nashville and the role Bobby’s career had in getting him here. 
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#360 - Marcus K. Dowling ‘Nashville Country Music Reporter’ on What He Has Learned From 3,000 Interviews + What Blew His Mind About Ronnie Dunn + Why His Mom Hated Him Listening to Country Music

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Koe Wetzel (@koe_wetzel) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about how he forged his own way in country music. He recalls the times he got drunk and fought some of his buddies, and the number of fights he feels like he still has left in him. He also talks about slowing down on his drinking. Koe also opens up about the first time he went to jail and what he learned from it. He'll also share the coolest thing he's been able to buy with money. Koe also reveals what fans can expect from his new music, why he feels people relate to his lyrics and more! 
 
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#448 - Koe Wetzel on What He Learned Going to Jail

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.

#360 - Marcus K. Dowling ‘Nashville Country Music Reporter’ on What He Has Learned From 3,000 Interviews + What Blew His Mind About Ronnie Dunn + Why His Mom Hated Him Listening to Country Music

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