Country Heat Weekly

Elizabeth Nichols was planning on becoming a lawyer, but life took a hard left turn. Now, she’s chasing her country music dreams and joining us as this week’s Center Stage Spotlight guest!

Elizabeth takes us through her unexpected path to country music, spills on getting kicked out of choir and how her pastor dad has become one of her biggest fans. Plus, she shares her thinking on covering Rhianna for an Amazon Music Original and dishes on her latest release “Nice Girl,” and the upcoming I Don’t Kiss and Tell, I Kiss and Tour headlining run!

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Shaboozey's exclusive performance series for Amazon Music's Songline drops tomorrow - and Kelly and Amber have all the behind the scenes scoop! Get ready for the one-of-a-kind performance series by revisiting our chat with Shaboozey from last summer.

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We've got everything you need to know about Country Music Month on Amazon Music! From Lainey Wilson’s Amazon Music Live performance to behind-the-scenes stories with Kenny Chesney and new music from Orville Peck, The Red Clay Strays and Elizabeth Nichols, there’s plenty for country fans to enjoy.

Plus, hear the latest update on Riley Green’s rollerblade purchase, get a preview of Shaboozey’s upcoming film, and learn how Amazon Music is partnering with Musicians On Call.

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A lot has happened since Lainey Wilson was last on Country Heat Weekly. She got married, made new music, became buddies with John Mayer and somehow still found time to get ready to host the CMAs again. And we're gonna cover ALL of it!

The country superstar opened up about getting used to life as a WIFE, took us inside the writing room of her new song “Kind of Love It” and gave Amber the chance to talk about sports ahead of her post game concert after NEXT week’s Thursday night football game. Plus, she looks ahead to hosting the 2026 CMA Awards, where you might even see her break out a bedazzled broom for Ella Langley (you’ll have to listen to find more!)

There's a lot more to come in October so be sure to follow the hosts on IG to stay up to date on all the fun ahead:

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No Shoes Nation - Assemble! Kenny Chesney joins us to share some stories (the ones he can tell!) behind the OG Vibe Room and legendary 30+ year career. He previews next year's tour, when he brings Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James out on the road, and reveals a long ago connection Greylan shares with Kenny's mom!

Of course, we had to get the stories behind his new album, Silver Sands Marina and learn why the record took nearly three years to make. Plus the tables are turned when Kelly and Amber submit to a round of Kenny-esque Burning Questions!

Come back next week to hear Lainey Wilson talk about her performance on Amazon Music Live’s concert series and preparing for the CMA Awards.

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There are LOTS of laughs when Riley Green joins Country Heat Weekly to talk about his new album, That’s Just Me, his journey so far on The Voice, and what it means to headline Stagecoach. Kelly and Amber get the backstory on his Amazon Exclusive song, his latest thrift purchases and even a preview of The Voice: Celebrity. He opens up about honoring Toby Keith on his new music, working with Brooks & Dunn, and the menagarie of farm animals at home. Plus, Riley reveals the story behind his latest late-night purchase: rollerblades.

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This week on Country Heat Weekly, we’ve got a little bit of everything to talk about! We’re kicking things off by diving into the newly announced Stagecoach 2027 lineup, featuring headliners Garth Brooks, Zach Top and Riley Green.

Then Kelly and Amber dish on some of the biggest new releases of the week, including albums from Riley and Max McNown. Amber shares some "only in Nashville" moments during an unforgettable night with The War and Treaty at the Ryman. Plus stay tuned to the end for an exclusive sneak peek at our next episode when Riley opens up about his new album, The Voice and The Voice: Celebrity, rollerblading, and his farm animals.

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Hot off the press we have the 2026 CMA nominees - and a lot of feelings! Take a listen as we recap the highlights and celebrate women like Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves dominating the nominations. And of course, we have plenty of thoughts on the biggest surprises and snubs.

Plus, Kelly has an exclusive backstage chat with Jelly Roll at the Opry where he shares the surprising truth behind his plans to step away from music, possibly for good.

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It's time for girl talk! Carly Pearce joins Kelly and Amber for a candid discussion about her new album, Honest Woman, and the personal experiences that shaped the project. She opens up about finding her way back to the joy of music, getting more vulnerable in her songwriting, and digging into topics like her mom’s health, faith, comparison and even murder ballads.

Plus, Carly shares the story behind her collaboration with Riley Green, takes us behind the scenes of their chemistry-filled music video, and reveals the engagement ring she’s hoping to manifest!

Additionally, Kelly takes us backstage at the Opry for a special night dedicated to Dolly Parton, featuring Carly, Jelly Roll & more!

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Kelly and Amber recap some of the biggest happenings around Nashville. They share behind-the-scenes stories from recent events and concerts, like Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 Tour, big nights at the Grand Ole Opry with Carrie Underwood and The War & Treaty, Carly Pearce’s exclusive album preview event and more. Plus, they give listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming this fall, including upcoming conversations with Carly Pearce, Riley Green and a first-time guest on the podcast!

This episode was produced before we got the news of Dolly Parton's passing. You can listen to our episode with Dolly here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b0cf1f8-ea72-4ee7-ad89-39ec6474ee87/episodes/85e49fd0-2b3d-4beb-bcab-4f67d516c486/country-heat-weekly-encore-dolly-parton-rocks

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Ahead of their new album, Young, dropping tomorrow, Dan + Shay stop by to preview the new project. The duo gets vulnerable about scrapping an entire album to make this one, their thoughts on AI, and co-writing every song on the album. And as always, the guys share lots of laughs with Kelly and Amber as they plot a joint tour, break the news of a new collaboration, and look back on some childhood memories.

Pre-Save the album on Amazon Music - it's the duo's most locked in sound to date.

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Maren Morris stops by to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Hero. She opens up about revisiting the record for Hero: A Second Wind, bringing new songs and demos out of the vault, and what's changed over the last decade. Kelly and Amber get to surprise Maren with a relic from the earliest days of her career.

Plus, she shares stories from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, including the hilarious mix-up that left her accidentally taking home Miranda Lambert’s heels. Plus she previews her special anniversary show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

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We dig into Wyatt Flores' new sound, just revealed in his sophomore album "Scared of Heights." The Oklahoma native shares the heartbreak behind the new project, the excitement of opening for Teddy Swims, and a big honor from his home state.

Plus it urns out he's' not actually scared of high places, but he does have a list of things that terrify him. That's just one of the things he'll reveal in this week's Burning Questions!

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Shaboozey is taking us behind the music on this week’s Country Heat Weekly. He opens up about the success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and the journey that led him to his first concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales.

We dive into his fourth studio album and companion three-part comic book, exploring how he built a genre-bending world designed to tell a larger story beyond just the music. Shaboozey also reveals how a lifetime of influences helped shape this new era, why every collaboration has a purpose, and what fans can expect during the Outlaws Never Die Tour.

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This week on Country Heat Weekly, Charles Wesley Godwin takes us inside the making of his deeply personal new album, Christian Name. He opens up about the faith that carried him through unimaginable loss and inspired his storytelling, collaborating with Luke Combs and Wyatt Flores and the hope he wants listeners to find in these songs.

Plus, he reveals the unexpected gig in Estonia that launched his music career, previews his upcoming tour and shares an update on life at home with three kids.

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Kelly and Amber have a full report on country music happenings, including Niall Horan's Opry Debut, Thomas Rhett singing One Direction, and Jordan Davis's first time headlining Windy City Smokeout. Plus, we celebrate new Tucker Wetmore music with a look back at our conversation from April 2025.

Next week on Country Heat Weekly: Charles Wesley Godwin

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It was a busy Fourth of July weekend in Nashville and Kelly & Amber were in the middle of all of it! They break down all the country stars who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded wedding, preview Thomas Rhett's upcoming Nashville show with Niall Horan, and look ahead to Amber's trip to Chicago for Windy City Smokeout, including chats with Jordan Davis and Scotty McCreery. Plus, Brittany Spencer shares a hysterical Bob Dylan story you've gotta hear to believe.

Make sure you're following the podcast so you don't miss next week's episode featuring Amazon Music Artist to Watch Zach John King!

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Kelly and Amber recap one of the biggest nights in country music, Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with some of the superstar openers like Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, and Luke Bryan. Other highlights from this week include Dolly Parton’s surprise appearance at her new Tennessean Travel Stop, the inaugural Braves Country Fest and Rhett Akins’ emotional Grand Ole Opry invitation from Jon Pardi.

This is truly a packed Nashville update that you won't want to miss. Catch Kelly and Amber back next week with even more from Music City. See highlights from all these events on their Instagram pages:

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We've been talking about Cody Johnson's Banks of the Trinity album for weeks - and it's finally here! Eavesdrop on multiple chats Kelly and Amber have had with Cody over the past 2 months, including Stagecoach, the ACM Awards, and right here in our Amazon Music studios.

Grab an Amazon exclusive GOLD vinyl online while you're listening!

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At just 16 years old, Maddox Batson was touring the world before he could drive. This week on Country Heat Weekly, the rising star joins us live from CMA Fest to reflect on his whirlwind journey.

Maddox opens up about balancing life on the road with school and getting his drivers license. Plus, Maddox talks touring with Lainey Wilson, songwriting, making his feature film debut and so much more.

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