NCD Writers Room

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Nash Country Daily editor in chief Jim Casey sits down with country music artists to talk about their lives and their music.... more

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February 07, 2020179: Carly Pearce Talks New Self-Titled Album, Busbee Friendship, Opry Importance, Gaining Confidence, Finding Love & More
Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about:
releasing her self-titled sophomore album on Feb. 14
finding confidence over the last few years
the evolution of her music since releasing her 2017 debut project, Every Little Thing
her friendship with writer/producer busbee, who passed away in September 2019
the responsibility of keeping busbee's music alive
the success of Top 20 single, "I Hope You're Happy Now," which features Lee Brice
songwriters featured on the new album, including Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Shane McAnally and more
making her vocals the focal point of the new album
finding and recording "Finish Your Sentences," which is a duet with husband Michael Ray
co-writing "Halfway Home," which highlights Carly's vocal talent
learning from past tours with Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and more
upcoming tour with Old Dominion
the importance of the younger generation performing on the Grand Ole Opry
Podcast Participants:
Carly Pearce
Jim Casey, editor in chief of Nash Country Daily
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16min
December 06, 2019178: Joe Diffie Talks New Vinyl Album, Signature Hit "John Deere Green," Opry Anniversary & More
Jim Casey talks with Joe Diffie about:
attending this year's CMA Awards
performing more than 100 shows in 2019
tearing his MCL while performing
topping the charts with "Pickup Man," "Home" and more in the 1990s
his signature hit, "John Deere Green"
recording his new vinyl album, Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie, which features many of his past hits
recording Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Pride & Joy" on the new album, which features vocals from Marc Broussard
celebrating his 26th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry
Podcast Participants:
Joe Diffie
Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief
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10min
November 01, 2019177: Craig Morgan Talks Inspirational Late Son, New Single "The Father, My Son & the Holy Ghost," Upcoming Album, Veterans & More
Jim Casey talks with Craig Morgan about:
his family business, The Gallery at Morgan Farms, in Dickson, Tenn.
the passing of his 19-year-old son, Jerry Greer, in 2016
the therapeutic nature of woodworking
writing his new single, "The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost," in honor of Jerry
the impact the song has had on people around the world
the song reaching No. 1 on the all-genre iTunes chart after a social media push by Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Ellen and more
the physical and emotional toll of performing the song live
his upcoming album
reuniting with his old label, Broken Bow
touring in November
plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas
his message for his brothers and sisters serving in the military
Podcast participants:
Craig Morgan
Jim Casey, Nash Country Daily editor in chief
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16min
October 01, 2019176: Jon Pardi Talks Creating New Album "Heartache Medication," Headlining New Tour, Hitting the Dance Floor & More
Jim Casey talks with Jon Pardi about:
creating his new album, Heartache Medication, which dropped on Sept. 27
the success of his previous album, California Sunrise, which spawned three No. 1 hits
the thought process behind selecting the 14 "feel-good" songs for the new album
co-writing seven of the 14 tracks on the new album
selecting "Heartache Medication" as the album's lead single
making the video for "Heartache Medication," which co-stars Jon's girlfriend
recording "Don't Blame It On Whiskey," which features Lauren Alaina and was co-penned by Miranda Lambert and Eric Church
closing the album with "Starlight," which has a personal meaning for Jon
kicking off his Heartache Medication Tour on Oct. 1 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
Podcast Participants:
Jon Pardi
Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief
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12min
August 22, 2019175: Brantley Gilbert Talks Growing Family, Songwriting Roots, New Album "Fire & Brimstone," Upcoming Tour & More
Jim Casey talks with Brantley Gilbert about:
preparing for the arrival of his first daughter in September
releasing his fifth studio album, Fire & Brimstone, on Oct. 4
growing musically with the new album
co-writing all 15 songs on the new album
releasing the new album's lead single, "What Happens in a Small Town," featuring Lindsay Ell, which is Top 15 on the charts
recording new song, "Welcome to Hazeville," featuring Colt Ford, Willie Nelson and Lukas Nelson, on the West Coast in Tupac's old studio
recording new song, "Fire & Brimstone," featuring Alison Krauss and Jamey Johnson
writing new song, "Man That Hung the Moon"
the spiritual journey behind new song, "Lost Soul's Prayer"
the biblical themes in his album titles
hitting the road for his Not Like Us Tour with Lindsay Ell and Michael Ray
Podcast Participants:
Brantley Gilbert
Jim Casey, Nash Country Daily editor in chief
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14min
August 05, 2019174: Ingrid Andress Talks Family Roots, Musical Upbringing, New Single "More Hearts Than Mine," Touring & More
Jim Casey talks with singer/songwriter Ingrid Andress about:
the genesis of her name
growing up in Denver
being home-schooled until high school
learning to play the piano as a six-year-old
singing at a young age
going to college at the Berklee College of Music in Boston
moving to Nashville after college
making connections in Music City by booking writer's rounds
releasing her debut single, "More Hearts Than Mine"
co-penning the single with Sam Ellis and Derrick Southerland
working on her upcoming album
her Nashville "class"
making national TV appearances on Late Night With Seth Meyers and the Today show
playing shows in Europe this summer
Podcast Participants:
Ingrid Andress
Jim Casey, Nash Country Daily editor in chief
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13min
July 12, 2019173: Clare Bowen Talks Growing Up in Australia, Overcoming Childhood Cancer, Starring on “Nashville,” Finding Love, Creating New Album & More
Jim Casey talks with singer/songwriter/actress Clare Bowen and her husband, Brandon Robert Young, about:
releasing her self-titled debut album in the U.S. on July 12
releasing the album in Germany, U.K. and Australia over the last year
starring as Scarlett O'Connor on Nashville for six season
growing up in Australia
speaking with a Southern U.S. accent on Nashville
working and touring with Charles Esten
overcoming cancer as a four-year-old
drawing from childhood experiences for her new album
opening the album with new single, "Let It Rain"
featuring Buddy Miller on new song, "Tide Rolls In"
the tender new song, "All the Beds I've Made," which Clare and Robert co-penned about each other
closing the album with the gut-wrenching ballad, "Warrior"
performing the album live
upcoming acting projects
Podcast Participants
Clare Bowen
Brandon Robert Young
Jim Casey, editor-in-chief of NCD
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27min
June 27, 2019172: Aaron Watson Talks First Top 10 Hit, New 20-Song Album, Inspirational Dad, Upcoming Tour & More
Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about:
scoring his first Top 10 hit with "Outta Style" in 2017
releasing his new 20-song album, Red Bandana, on June 21
writing all 20 songs on the new album by himself
the "purposeful" nature of the new project
preparing to make the new album by listening to records by Pink Floyd, the Beatles and the Beach Boys
kicking off the album with "The Ghost of Guy Clark"
the notion of "selling out" by trying to get played on country radio
titling the new album and writing the title track, "Red Bandana," as an ode to his father, who was a disabled Vietnam veteran
choosing "Kiss That Girl Goodbye" as the album's lead single
the depth of new song, "Trying Like the Devil"
what fans can expect on his Red Bandana Tour, which launches on June 28
Podcast Participants:
Aaron Watson
Jim Casey, Editor of Nash Country Daily
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14min
May 23, 2019171: Thomas Rhett Talks Inspiration Behind New Album, "Center Point Road," Including Childhood Memories, Fatherhood, Collaborations & More
Jim Casey talks with Thomas Rhett about:
the anticipation of releasing his new album, Center Point Road, on May 31
moving from Valdosta, Ga., to Hendersonville, Tenn., as a 5-year-old in 1995
his first memory of his house on Center Point Road
building the new 16-song album
finding the centerpiece for the album, "Remember You Young"
his nostalgic, old-soul nature
writing the majority of the record while on the road
his new song, "That Old Truck," which was inspired by his first truck, "Fergie"
selecting "Look What God Gave Her" as the album's lead single
collaborations on the new album, including Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi and Little Big Town
the range of emotions created by sequencing the songs on the album
how being a father the last two-plus years influenced the album
his Very Hot Summer Tour with Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins
performing at Bridgestone Arena during CMA Fest on June 8
Show Participants:
Thomas Rhett
Jim Casey, editor in chief of NCD
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13min
May 16, 2019170: Hunter Hayes Talks Self-Discovery, Optimism, Growing Up in the Industry, New Single, Upcoming Album, Touring & More
Jim Casey talks with Hunter Hayes about:
life-living and self-discovery as a 27-year-old
releasing his first single in three years to country radio, "Heartbreak"
the genesis of "Heartbreak," which set the tone for his upcoming album
trying to stay optimistic in the face of negativity
releasing his self-titled debut album in 2011
growing up in the industry as a young artist
finishing his upcoming fourth studio album
removing the filters—lyrically and musically—from his new songs
working with producer, Sam Ellis, on the upcoming album after working with Dann Huff on previous albums
headlining his Closer to You Tour
playing new songs during his live show
Podcast Participants:
Hunter Hayes
Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief
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14min

FAQs about NCD Writers Room:

How many episodes does NCD Writers Room have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.