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That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Easy, Fun, and Famous Back Home with Russell Dickerson- Episode 991

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 10.2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 July 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

What is it about country music and summer?! Today I talk to my friend and multi-platinum country music superstar Russell Dickerson. Yall know his hits- Happen to Me, Yours, Blue Tacoma, Love You Like I Used To...ETC! We talk about his songwriting, his prayer life, and his family. I can’t wait for you to fall in love with this guy if you don’t already know him, or fall more in love if you do.  Be sure you’ve pre-saved Russell’s new album “Famous Back Home” so you can start listening to it the DAY it comes out on August 22. And don’t miss the Russellmania Tour if there’s a stop near you. Trust me. It’s an immediate add to your summer bucket list! If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 78. And if you’re wondering what we’re even talking about with this guidebook thing, you can find it at anniefdowns.com/seasons. Find the show notes here . . . . . If you like this episode, we think you’ll love these: When You Don’t Have the Life You Want with Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town – Episode 884 Episode 477: Granger Smith on Country Music, Ministry, and How Loss Changes Your Whole Life . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Our friends get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. KiwiCo: My friends get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. WayFair: Shop outdoor furniture, grills, lawn games, and WAY more for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Thrive Causemetics: New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. NIV Application Bible: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/NIVAB and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN. Thrive Market: Head over to ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/soundsfun.  Helix Sleep: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Friends, please tell me you're making some space for good rest this summer, right?

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And I hope that means you're sleeping well at night, too.

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That sounds fun.

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Hi friends.

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Welcome to another episode of That Sounds Fun, The Seasons.

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I'm your host to Annie F. Downs.

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I am so happy to be with you today.

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Today on the show, we're answering the question, what is it about country music and summer? And today on the show, I get to talk with my friend and multi-platinum

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country music superstar Russell Dickerson. I mean, is there anyone more fun to listen to as our

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