Lisa talks with 2016 Nash Next Challenge winner Todd O’Neill about his experience competing in and being named the winner of Nash Next 2016, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, the song-selecting process, his debut single, “Love Again,” and mor...

77: Todd O’Neill Talks Winning the 2016 Nash Next Challenge, Working with Jay DeMarcus, His Debut Single, “Love Again” and More

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

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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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179: Carly Pearce Talks New Self-Titled Album, Busbee Friendship, Opry Importance, Gaining Confidence, Finding Love & 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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178: Joe Diffie Talks New Vinyl Album, Signature Hit "John Deere Green," Opry Anniversary & 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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177: Craig Morgan Talks Inspirational Late Son, New Single "The Father, My Son & the Holy Ghost," Upcoming Album, Veterans & 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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176: Jon Pardi Talks Creating New Album "Heartache Medication," Headlining New Tour, Hitting the Dance Floor & 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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77: Todd O’Neill Talks Winning the 2016 Nash Next Challenge, Working with Jay DeMarcus, His Debut Single, “Love Again” and More

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