Country Heat Weekly
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The Country Heat Weekly podcast, hosted by Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson, brings Amazon Music's Country Heat playlist to life. Every week Kelly and Amber deliver the vibrant world of country from Nashville to Austin and beyond – entertaining listeners with today's top tracks, sharing country music news, sitting down with beloved artists, celebrating country music history, and highlighting future stars.
Episodes
- Catching Up with Kacey Musgraves in the Middle of Nowhere
Kacey Musgraves joins Country Heat Weekly to discuss her new album "Middle of Nowhere," including stories behind the songs and collaborations. She also shares personal anecdotes and experiences.
- Jason Aldean Talks New Music and Old Friends
Jason Aldean joins Country Heat Weekly to discuss his new album, "Songs About U," his duet with wife Brittany, and his longtime friendship with Luke Bryan. He also shares updates on his family life and historic shows at the University of G…
- Cody Johnson Brings New Music to Stagecoach & Talks New Album, ACM Nominations, & More
Cody Johnson talks about his new album "Banks of the Trinity," his performance at Stagecoach, and his ACM nominations. The hosts also share updates on industry events.
- Inside Ella Langley’s Dandelion Era
Hosts Kelly and Amber discuss Ella Langley’s album 'Dandelion' with behind-the-scenes insights from Langley and Miranda Lambert. The episode also reviews the Stagecoach 2026 lineup and looks ahead to upcoming ACM nomination coverage and a…
- BTS Nashville: Kane & Kaitlyn Brown, Megan Moroney, Dan + Shay & More
Hosts Kelly and Amber share behind-the-scenes highlights from Nashville events, including Disney's Main Street Country, Megan Moroney’s #1 party, and the Song Suffragettes 12th Anniversary Gala. They also discuss new music from Dan + Shay…
- Luke Combs Thanks His Fans
Luke Combs discusses his appreciation for his fans, his new album, touring, and the opening of a second Category 10 location. He also shares his thoughts on his career success and his choice to kick off his tour in Las Vegas.
- A Busy Week with Ella Langley, Parker McCullom, Reba, Tim McGraw and more!
Amber and Kelly recap a busy week in Nashville, including the Band As One concert, Country Heat CRS event, and events featuring Ella Langley, Parker McCollum, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The hosts also discuss recent experiences wi…
- Braxton Keith in Australia, Glen Powell at the Opry
Country artist Braxton Keith discusses his musical influences, upcoming album, and tour dates, including festivals in Australia and Stagecoach. Additionally, the episode features an update on Glen Powell's visit to the Grand Ole Opry and a…
- Ty Myers on Luke Combs, Lonestar, and Amy Winehouse
Ty Myers joins Country Heat Weekly to discuss his musical background, his upcoming album 'Heavy On the Soul', and his inspirations. The episode also covers his tour with Luke Combs and his Amy Winehouse cover, along with Jelly Roll's induc…
- Happy Women's History Month from Ella Langley, Trisha Yearwood & Carter Faith!
In this episode of Country Heat Weekly, guests Ella Langley, Graham Barham, and Carter Faith share updates and advice. Hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson also discuss Kelly's American Idol appearance and celebrate Women's History Month…
- On Cloud 9 with Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney joins Kelly and Amber on Country Heat Weekly to discuss her new album Cloud 9, her upcoming tour, and her approach to the music industry. The episode also covers news regarding American Idol, Riley Green, and Luke Combs.
- SEASON 7 Premiere with Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley & More!
In the Season 7 premiere of Country Heat Weekly, hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson feature music from Riley Green, Cody Johnson, and Ella Langley. The episode includes news on Riley Green's television appearance, updates on country mus…
- ENCORE: Maddie & Tae
This encore episode of Country Heat Weekly features a 2023 Christmas-time interview with the duo Maddie & Tae.
- 2025 Highlights from Riley Green, Cody Johnson & More!
The season six finale of Country Heat Weekly reviews the year's highlights with guests Riley Green, Zach Top, Cole Swindell, Lauren Alaina, and Cody Johnson. The episode also features Luke Combs discussing his 2026 stadium tour and country…
- Inside Brad Paisley's Snow Globe Town
Brad Paisley discusses his new Christmas album, 'Snow Globe Town,' his experience acting in a holiday movie, and his family traditions. The episode also covers his charity work at The Store and his upcoming 2026 international tour.
- Little Big Town Brings the Holiday Cheer
Little Big Town joins Country Heat Weekly to discuss their holiday traditions and the making of their first Christmas album. Additionally, the episode highlights a charitable initiative involving Brad Paisley to support Nashville families…
- BTS: Country Music's Biggest Night!
This episode of Country Heat Weekly provides a behind-the-scenes look at the 59th CMA Awards, featuring interviews with Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley, a health update from Cody Johnson, and performance previews from Luke Combs, Riley Gree…
- Artist To Watch: Vincent Mason
Artist Vincent Mason discusses his debut album and upcoming tour on Country Heat Weekly. Hosts Kelly and Amber also interview Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan about the new season of American Idol.
- Dan + Shay Are Swifties Too!
This episode of Country Heat Weekly features interviews with Dan + Shay regarding their Taylor Swift cover and their history with her. The episode also includes a conversation with CMA Awards host Lainey Wilson and discusses news involving…
- Live From The Grand Ole Opry With Carter Faith
Carter Faith discusses her career, debut album Cherry Valley, and recent recognition as Amazon Music's Breakthrough Artist in this live episode recorded at the Grand Ole Opry. She also shares stories about her musical influences and her ex…
- Kaitlin Butts is Having a Moment!
Kaitlin Butts discusses her musical background, the creation of her album Roadrunner, and her career trajectory. Hosts Kelly and Amber also reflect on their previous predictions regarding Luke Combs.
- How to watch Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Russell Dickerson and more LIVE from the Grand Ole Opry.
This episode of Country Heat Weekly provides instructions on how to watch live performances from the Grand Ole Opry, including sets from Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, and others. The show also covers country music news, including updates on D…
- Roommate Reunion: Adrien Nunez and Graham Barham
Adrien Nunez and Graham Barham join Country Heat Weekly to discuss their shared history as former roommates, their professional journeys into country music, and their career goals. The episode also features the hosts providing an update on…
- Lots of Life Changes for Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett discusses his About A Woman Deluxe album, collaborations, and headlining Fenway Park on Country Heat Weekly. He also shares updates on his upcoming Las Vegas shows and his family life, while hosts Kelly and Amber preview upcom…
- BTS of Josh Ross' Big Year
Country artist Josh Ross discusses his debut album, his recent No. 1 hit, and his journey from an athlete to a Nashville musician. The episode also features Kelly Sutton reporting from London.
- Only 1 Place to Hear New Shaboozey Music!
Hosts Kelly and Amber discuss Shaboozey's new music release on Amazon Music, share their reactions to the CMA Awards nominations, and plan to attend a future Garth Brooks concert in London.
- HARDY's Gone COUNTRY! (Again)
This episode of Country Heat Weekly revisits a past interview with Hardy, originally recorded in January 2023, as he prepares to release his new album, COUNTRY! COUNTRY !.
- Good Times with Zach Top
Zach Top joins Country Heat Weekly to discuss his second album, Ain't In It For My Health, his touring experiences, and songwriting. Additionally, Kelly Sutton shares details from her recent experience on the set of a Hallmark Christmas mo…
- Russell Dickerson’s Best Summer Yet
Russell Dickerson joins hosts Kelly and Amber on Country Heat Weekly to discuss his Russellmania tour, his album Famous Back Home, and balancing his career with family life. He also shares stories behind his songs and collaborations, inclu…
- BigXThaPlug Meets Nashville
BigXThaPlug joins the show to discuss his crossover into country music, his new EP, and his reception within the Nashville community. He also talks about his collaboration with Ella Langley and the influence of artists like Jelly Roll, Luk…
- Therapy With Bailey Zimmerman
Bailey Zimmerman returns to discuss his album 'Different Night, Same Rodeo,' his experience as a dog owner, and his collaborations with artists including Luke Combs. He also shares stories behind his music and his personal goals.
- A Favorite Chat with Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini discusses her album Patterns in this episode, which originally aired in October 2024. The episode also notes that Bailey Zimmerman will feature on the show next week.
- Big News from Luke, Chris, Megan & More!
This episode of Country Heat Weekly covers new music from Keith Urban and Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton's new collaborators, a record broken by Megan Moroney, and country stars' vehicle names.
- Get to know Max McNown
In this episode, singer Max McNown discusses his path to success, his departure from American Idol, and his album Night Diving. The hosts also provide an update on Lainey Wilson's new exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Hot Country Collaborations!
Hosts Kelly and Amber share artist updates, including experiences with Dierks Bentley and Old Dominion. They also discuss various musical collaborations from the Country Heat Playlist, such as songs by Ella Langley & Hardy and Chris Staple…
- Parker McCollum Live and Unfiltered
In this live episode from CMA Fest 2025, Parker McCollum discusses his self-titled album, his experiences with fatherhood, and his evolving career. He further shares insights into the writing and recording processes behind his music and re…
- A Busy Summer for Cole Swindell
In this episode of Country Heat Weekly, Cole Swindell joins the show at CMA Fest 2025 to discuss his new album Spanish Moss, his upcoming Happy Hour Sad Tour, and preparing for the arrival of his first child.
- Dasha's Breakthrough Year
In this episode recorded at CMA Fest 2025, musician Dasha discusses her path to stardom, her early musical experiences, and the viral success of her song "Austin." She also shares insights into her creative process and future music plans.
- Rascal Flatts Refueled and Reunited
Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, and Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts discuss their album Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets, featuring collaborations with artists like the Jonas Brothers and Kelly Clarkson. The group also reflects on their history…
- CMA Fest 2025 is Here!
Hosts Kelly and Amber preview their appearances at CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville, including live podcast tapings with Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, Dasha, and Parker McCullum. They also highlight an upcoming rodeo performance featuring Reba a…
- Wedding Talk with Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson discusses her wedding planning and engagement at George Jones' former home in this encore presentation of Country Heat Weekly. Kelly and Amber host this conversation, which is being re-released to celebrate Wilson's recent AC…
- Actually, This IS Our 1st Rodeo!
This episode of Country Heat Weekly covers Nashville's first rodeo with Jelly Roll, Reba, and Tim McGraw. Hosts Kelly and Amber also discuss projects from Riley Green and Gabby Barrett, a George Strait story, and Hootie and the Blowfish's…
- Blake Shelton Finally Made It
Blake Shelton discusses his new show, his album For Recreational Use Only, and working with Gwen Stefani on Country Heat Weekly. Hosts Kelly and Amber also provide a recap of the 60th ACM Awards.
- Eric Church vs. The Machine
Eric Church joins the podcast to discuss his new album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, his collaboration with John Fogerty, and his disaster relief work following Hurricane Helene. Hosts Kelly and Amber also share interviews with ACM Awards n…
- Luke Combs, Dasha & Backstreet Boys at Stagecoach 2025
Hosts Kelly and Amber go behind the scenes at Stagecoach 2025 to interview Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Dasha, and the Backstreet Boys. The episode also includes a preview of the upcoming ACM Awards.
- Get to Know Tucker Wetmore in 3.2.1
Tucker Wetmore joins Country Heat Weekly to discuss his upbringing in Washington, his transition from sports to music, and his debut album, What Not To. Hosts Kelly and Amber also preview their upcoming trip to Stagecoach.
- Just Listen to Jon Pardi's Album
Jon Pardi discusses his album Honkytonk Hollywood, his sobriety journey, and being a father. Hosts Kelly and Amber also provide concert reviews for Megan Moroney and Kane Brown.
- Lainey Wilson's Arm Workout
Kelly and Amber discuss current Nashville news, including a new singing competition show, details from Lainey Wilson's #1 party, ACM snubs, and a Trisha Yearwood event. The episode also covers new music featured on the Country Heat playlis…
- Jelly Roll at Stagecoach - Take 2!
Kelly and Amber revisit a 2024 interview with Jelly Roll as he prepares to headline Stagecoach 2025. The hosts reflect on his status as the Mayor of Stagecoach following his performance at the festival last year.
- The Queens of Country
This episode of Country Heat Weekly celebrates Women's History Month by honoring legendary female country artists and highlighting empowering guests from the podcast. Kelly and Amber also discuss the Opry 100 Red Carpet, Eric Church's upco…