Taste of Country Nights, On Demand

Tyler Hubbard joins Evan Paul and talks about new songs from his ‘Strong’ album (April 12), including (3:30) “Park,” which was inspired that time he got picked up by cops in a church parking lot. Plus, (5:07) more about his dad, best and worst days in Nashville and advice for (10:50) Beyonce and anyone who’s told they’re not real country.

Then, (13:29) Sam Hunt talks about his wife’s reaction to “Locked Up,” the song and the incident that inspired it. We asked him (15:01) how many nights he slept on the couch and his answer is stunning. If you saw the CMT Music Awards, you saw Sam’s nod to Johnny Cash and we got (16:45) the full story about that as well. Then (20:20) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Also mentioned, Keith Urban Jack Harlow, Post Malone, Florida Georgia Line, the Chicks and more.

Chayce Beckham joins Evan Paul and (1:10) tries to explain why he’s the first American Idol winner to score a No. 1 hit with a debut single since … has it really been almost 20 years? The “23” singer reveals his expectations after winning the show before talking about his (4:10) love life, (9:05) bar fights, (10:00) sad songs and more.

Then, during the Night Cap Billy Dukes and Evan try to figure out if winning American Idol is a good thing or a bad thing.

Also mentioned: Luke Bryan, Phillip Phillips, Kip Moore, Scotty McCreery and more.

Home Free visit with Evan Paul and answer questions about their new ‘Crazy(er) Life’ album and (6:30) their future now that Austin is leaving. Plus, (4:20) which song is untouchable and (2:45) how often do artists not approve their covers?

Then, (10:10) a wide-ranging interview with Texas music singer Wade Bowen, whose new song ‘Rainin’ On Me’ is out now. It’s from his Flyin album, coming May 10. Wade has good stories about (12:08) Vince Gill, (21:00) Miranda Lambert and more. Finally, (30:50) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Sawyer Brown’s Mark Miller joins Evan Paul to talk about the new ‘Desperado Troubadours’ album, which (1:05) was produced by Blake Shelton. There’s a cool story to how Blake got involved but you’ll learn that Mark has all kinds of great celebrity stories, including gems from (6:01) Toby Keith and (10:20) David Lee Roth.

Sawyer Brown won Star Search almost 40 years ago and struggled to find their sound at first. Mark (8:50) explains why as he gives insight into the kind of songwriter and entertainer he wants to be remembered as. Then (14:51) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes including thoughts on this week’s Country Music Hall of Fame announcement.

Also mentioned: Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Kenny Chesney, Jelly Roll and more.

Chris Young talks to Evan Paul about his new ‘Young Love & Saturday Nights” album. It’s an 18-song album and (1:09) he says he could have made more. During this interview he explains (2:21) what makes this a new chapter in his life, the (4:00) arresting reason he dropped “Double Down” early and why the truck isn’t the best place to test new music anymore.

Then (9:12) Billy Dukes joins for the Night Cap before Evan and Billy dish a (22:04) Summer Country Concert preview.

Keith Urban visits with Evan Paul to talk about (1:20) his new song “Messed Up As Me” and (2:00) how he creates music. It’s a beautiful process that’s forever shifting. In fact he (3:55) admits he had a full album ready last year that never got released. Find out why before Keith opens up about (9:30) teaching his daughter to drive, (6:01)his worst day in Nashville and (12:15)Toby Keith.

Plus (17:17) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Dierks Bentley joins Evan Paul to talk about (1:50) his part on the upcoming ‘Petty Country’ tribute album to Tom Petty. Tom was famously critical of country before he died and Dierks (4:25) explains why those criticisms mattered and why he respectfully disagreed then, and now.

Then, (9:22) Dierks shares a great Taylor Swift story and (12:01) you’ll never believe which country star he gets confused with. Billy Dukes also joins (16:38) for the Night Cap.

Also mentioned during this podcast: Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Chase Rice and more.

Jon Langston visits with Evan Paul to talk about his (5:01) Heart On Ice’ album and a personal song inspired by his grandfather. Plus, (12:00) how Luke Bryan has helped shape his sound and kept the pressure off of him.

Jon is a former college football player who quit after one too many concussions. He’s able to (15:30) describe what that feels like in rare detail after he dishes on (2:30) his best and worst days in Nashville, (13:00) Uncle Johnny Cash and more. Then (17:26) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Also mentioned during this podcast, Cole Swindell, Travis Denning, Rhett Akins.

The Bellamy Brothers and Gene Watson join Evan Paul to talk about (1:20) their new collaboration, (4:50) why the Country Music Hall of Fame hasn’t called and (15:50) the songs that almost got them canceled.

David and Howard Bellamy and Watson have legendary stories about (17:40) Toby Keith, (10:50) Elvis Presley and (4:10) Vince Gill. They also look back on hits like (13:45) “Old Hippie” and “Love In the Hot Afternoon.” Plus, wait until you hear what the Bros admit about their single “Country Rap.”

Then the (20:18) Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Toby Keith joined Evan Paul in late 2023. After his death on Feb. 5, we decided to re-play this interview where he (6:10) gets real honest about his cancer journey, (1:55) explains why performing “Don’t Let the Old Man In” is so emotional and if he’ll tour in (9:35) 2024.

Plus, you’ll love Toby’s outlook as he continues his health battle. (20:45) Billy Dukes joins Evan for a brand new Night Cap.

Also mentioned during this episode: Clint Eastwood, CMA Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Krystal Keith, and Rac Clark.