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NCD Writers Room episodes

  • 179: 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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        16 min
      • 178: 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

            • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

            10 min
          • 177: 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

                • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                16 min
              • 176: 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

                    • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                    12 min
                  • 175: 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

                        • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                        14 min
                      • 174: 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

                            • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                            13 min
                          • 173: 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

                                • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                                27 min
                              • 172: 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

                                    • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                                    14 min
                                  • 171: 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

                                        • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                                        13 min
                                      • 170: 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

                                            • See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

                                            14 min

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