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When music fans talk about “heartland rock,” they’re describing the catalog of Kip Moore. The Georgia native broke out in Nashville in the 2010s with radio hits like “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” but evolved into one of the most dynamic artists, a singer-songwriter who headlines stadiums overseas. So why won’t Nashville give him his due? In a candid episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Moore opens up about his success, his roadblocks, and his stellar new album, Reason to Believe. Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Dan Auerbach has called Gregg Allman “the foundation of what I do.” On the ninth anniversary of the Allman Brothers Band leader’s death, Auerbach joins Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now for a very special episode filmed at Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound in Nashville. The Black Keys singer-guitarist goes deep into how Allman influenced him personally, as well as the music of the Black Keys, and opens up about the grief that informed the band’s new album Peaches!, which was recorded as Auerbach’s father was dying. It’s an emotional interview, steeped in music history and the legacy of Gregg Allman, only on Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

On a new episode of The Rolling Stone Interview, writer Jack Crosbie sits down with president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for a conversation about running an empire, what legacy means to him, and the upcoming fight at the White House. The upcoming cage match in honor of the country’s 250th birthday was arranged at the behest of White’s “very close” friend, President Donald Trump, and will be put on by perhaps the single most important figure in American sports, Dana White. He’s the gateway to America’s most intimate displays of violence, a multiplatform empire that he says will encompass “every way that you could possibly kick another person’s ass.” That business has intersected with some of the most powerful people in every corner of the world. He’s got the ear of the president, the attention of the nation, and he’s just getting started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Fans of gritty TV dramas know Luke Grimes from his role as Kayce Dutton on Yellowstone and now CBS’s Marshals, which airs it's Season 1 finale on May 24th. But Grimes is every bit the country singer and songwriter as he is accomplished actor. In this freewheeling episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the Ohio native turned Montana resident shares what went into his new album Red Bird, how he made the successful transition to all-around artist, and why he said yes to reviving the role of Kayce on CBS’s latest hit. It’s a Nashville-meets-Hollywood conversation, only on Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

When Tyler White joined Love on the Spectrum, Netflix’s series about the dating lives of people with varying degrees of autism, he became an instant fan favorite for his Southern charm and wealth of country music knowledge. Now, the Florida native is making a go as a country singer, with help from some Nashville power players. Tyler joins Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast to talk about his debut single “Oh Yeah Baby,” his experience on Love on the Spectrum, and what it’s like to encounter fans of the show. He even shares an update on his and Madison’s wedding plans. It’s a heartwarming episode that highlights the true power of country music, only on Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

Adam Mac is leading a proud, new charge for queer country music, but getting to this point wasn’t without its challenges. The Russellville, Kentucky, native joins us in the Nashville Now cabin to talk about the discrimination he’s faced, including harsh public words from a pastor in his hometown, and how he’s overcome it. Mac also shares the origin of his band the “Cowgays”, with Brooke Eden and Chris Housman, and how he approaches his version of masculinity. And in a candid display of courage, the singer opens up about rewriting a homophobic song by Hank Williams Jr. He’s a new face of country music, only on Nashville Now. Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

On a new episode of The Rolling Stone Interview podcast, writer Larisha Paul sits down with singer and songwriter Niall Horan as he gears up for the release of his new album, Dinner Party. At 32, he’s spent half of his life playing shows and releasing records, first as a member of One Direction, and for the past decade, all on his own. The past few years in particular have found him in an introspective state as he reflects on falling in love and contending with grief following the death of his former bandmate, Liam Payne. Horan processes it all through music. He approaches pop with optimism, honesty, and an exceptional ear for sharp melodies. Four solo albums in, Horan is most interested in celebrating life and love with thousands of fans each night on his increasingly ambitious tours – then retreating from the spotlight until there are more songs to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

Happy birthday, Willie Nelson! In honor of the country music legend turning 93 on April 29, Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast joins forces with Texas Monthly and PRX’s One By Willie podcast for a very special crossover episode. One By Willie host John Spong, the preeminent scholar on all things Willie, joins Nashville Now host Joseph Hudak in the cabin to talk about Willie’s catalog of songs and why each is uniquely important. Then, Spong asks Hudak about the impact that Nelson’s 1980 Number One hit “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” had on his own life. It’s a celebration of the Red Headed Stranger! Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

Back in 2012, Ne-Yo teamed up with Tim McGraw for the country/R&B collaboration “She Is.” Now, Ne-Yo is returning to Nashville to work on his own country-influenced project. We welcome the singer to the Nashville Now cabin to talk about going country, his love of Reba McEntire, and the time Tim and Faith Hill had him over for fried chicken. He also opens up about his personal experience so far in Music City and on the rowdy blocks of Lower Broadway, and how it may be different than what some fans might expect. It’s a sit-down with an R&B great, only on Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

Nominations for the 2026 ACM Awards are out now and we have some questions. Rolling Stone’s Senior Music Editor Joseph Hudak and longtime RS contributor and author Marissa R. Moss break down five key storylines, from the dominance by this year’s women nominees to the wildly confusing New Artist races. Check out our hot takes and be sure to tune in to the 61st ACMs airing May 17 on Prime Video, live from Las Vegas.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

From Taylor Swift to Tanya Tucker, country music has a rich history of child stars. Maddox Batson, at just 16, is the latest, drawing comparisons to a young Justin Bieber with his songs about middle-school crushes and country living. Maddox joins us in the Nashville Now cabin to talk about songwriting, social media, and the song he co-wrote for Lana Del Rey and Quavo. And for his already hardcore fans, he tells us if there really was a “girl in green.” It’s the future of country music, only on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

You’ve never met a mother quite like Paul Cauthen. The outrageous Texas country singer remains proudly defiant on his new album The Book of Paul, which he says is about “the freaking trials and tribulations of Paul.” In a new episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the man known as “Big Velvet” tells us exactly what those tribulations are. He also talks about writing songs for Beyoncé, explains a lyric that dissed Kenny Chesney, and reveals where his alter-ego “Big Velvet” ends and Paul Cauthen begins. It’s a wild ride with one of country music’s most complex figures.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2026

Adam Scott stops by The Rolling Stone Studio Live at SXSW to talk about a packed year that includes two new films – the suburban thriller The Saviors and the haunted-hotel horror Hokum. In conversation with David Fear, Scott dives into his deep love of horror, the intense reaction to Severance’s Season Two finale, and why Hokum clocks in at “one thousand Shinings” on the scare scale. He also touches on his music-nerd podcast with Scott Aukerman and whether he’ll ever revisit his Greatest Event in Television History recreations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2026

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick join The Rolling Stone Studio Live at SXSW alongside their kids, Sosie Bacon and Travis Bacon, to talk about turning their real-life family into the stars of Family Movie, a meta horror comedy about a family making a low-budget horror film. In conversation with David Fear, the Bacon clan unpacks the chaos and chemistry of collaborating across generations, why horror remains such a durable crowd-pleaser, and how the film became one of SXSW’s buzziest premieres. They also get candid about the surreal moments that come with mixing family and filmmaking – including what happens when your parents have to fake intimacy on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2026

Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn join The Rolling Stone Studio Live at SXSW to unpack what’s ahead for Pluribus, their ambitious Apple TV+ drama that’s still finding its next chapter. In conversation with Brian Hiatt, Gilligan reflects on the challenges of mapping out Season Two, the lingering fallout from that explosive finale, and why he’s steering clear of “mystery box” storytelling. Seehorn, meanwhile, opens up about carrying the series from nearly every frame and the grueling shoot that revealed just how much the crew had her back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

Boots Riley joins The Rolling Stone Studio Live at SXSW to talk about I Love Boosters, his riotous new satire about a crew of Oakland retail thieves led by Keke Palmer and facing off against a fast-fashion mogul played by Demi Moore. In conversation with Rolling Stone film critic David Fear, Riley traces the film’s origins back to his long-running fascination with “boosters,” and explains how his filmmaking extends the same political and cultural instincts behind his music with The Coup. He also breaks down why Palmer is, in his words, a “f**king national treasure,” and why he’s taking the film on the road to college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

Brandon Lake has made a name for himself as one of Christian music’s most successful stars. Now he’s setting his sights on country music and Nashville, teaming up with artists from Jelly Roll and Cody Johnson to Lainey Wilson. In this new episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now, we ask Lake about the intersection between Christian music and country, if he’s worried about faith being exploited by politics, and if listeners of all faiths can have a seat at his table.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

Tyson Ritter joins Brian Hiatt at The Rolling Stone Studio live at SXSW to talk about the All-American Rejects long-awaited return with Sandbox, their first album in over a decade. He reflects on the band’s lost years, the grind of state fairs and casinos, and why major-label songwriting started to feel hollow. Ritter also opens up about rediscovering purpose after When We Were Young, the raw energy of their house-party shows, the truth behind an old Taylor Swift rumor, and why this new music feels like the most honest work they’ve ever made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

Hannah Einbinder joins David Fear at The Rolling Stone Studio live at SXSW to talk about her latest stand-up special Everything Must Go and her new film Seekers of the Infinite Love. The Hacks breakout star reflects on blending the confessional with the absurd in her comedy, and the different instincts behind stand-up versus improv. She also digs into family dynamics, the allure of cults, and the personal experiences shaping her work onstage and on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

Elijah Wood joins The Rolling Stone Studio with Brian Hiatt at SXSW to talk about stepping into chaos for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, where he plays a devil’s advocate with a possibly immortal edge. He breaks down how the sequel picks up seamlessly from the original, what it took to survive a set drenched in fake blood, and why this role let him lean into something darker and more playful. Elsewhere, Wood reflects on the very real possibility of returning as Frodo in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, along with memories from the original films, the story behind his Elvish tattoo, and the unexpected treasures in his record collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

Jack Johnson joins The Rolling Stone Studio with Brian Hiatt live at SXSW to reflect on the unlikely path that took him from surfer to filmmaker to one of the defining singer-songwriters of his generation. He opens up about his new documentary SURFILMUSIC, revisiting early four-track recordings, the accident that shifted his trajectory, and the influences – from Fugazi to folk – that shaped his sound. It’s a thoughtful conversation about creative evolution, hidden intensity beneath his laid-back persona, and the moments that quietly changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2026

Actor and musician Maya Hawke joins Brian Hiatt live at SXSW for an in-depth conversation at The Rolling Stone Studio. Hawke opens up about her upcoming concept album Maitreya Corso, her new film Wishful Thinking alongside Lewis Pullman, and the emotional reality of closing the chapter on Stranger Things while stepping into the world of The Hunger Games. She also reflects on the creative instincts that drive her work – including the “gremlin” in her head that’s never satisfied – and the personal boundaries she sets when turning real life into art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

Jake Shane joins The Rolling Stone Studio for a lively conversation with Brian Hiatt, recorded live at South by Southwest. Fresh off the premiere of his film Wishful Thinking, the TikTok breakout turned actor and podcast host opens up about his winding path back to acting, his upcoming Hulu series, and why he draws a clear line between conversation and journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

Noeline Hofmann has gone from the Badlands of her native Canada to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on the strength of her expertly crafted songs like “Purple Gas” and “Rodeo Junkies.” In a very special episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now, Hofmann joins us in front of a live audience at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge outside of Nashville to preview her upcoming full-length album, share what Zach Bryan’s endorsement meant to her, and explain why she was drawn to cover the late songwriter Luke Bell’s “The Bullfighter.” It’s an introduction to your new favorite country songwriter, Noeline Hofmann, only on Nashville Now.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

Vince Gill has earned a reputation in country music not just for his singing, songwriting, and guitar playing, but for the way he treats people. In this episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Gill’s kindness is on full display as he walks us through his new series of EPs, 50 Years From Home, his ongoing gig as a member of the Eagles, and his own solo tours. Gill also recalls the time he was heckled by Eagles fans, reflects on his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame when he was only 50, and gives a candid answer when asked about performing at a polarizing venue last year: the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It’s an hour with a true country music legend, only in the Nashville Now cabin.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

When the Black Crowes reunited in 2019, brothers Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson recorded their comeback album in Nashville and also kicked off their reunion tour here. They returned to Music City to record their brand-new album, A Pound of Feathers, and embedded themselves in town. In our most free-spirited episode yet, the brothers strut into the Nashville Now cabin to talk about mending fences, how their reunion inspired Oasis’s comeback, and why the Crowes are touring with Texas country-rockers Whiskey Myers this summer. They also rail against AI in music and share a message to all those who said they’d never make it. It’s a must-see interview from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees.   Country is Here… Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

Olympic champion Alysa Liu joins The Rolling Stone Interview to reflect on the unlikely path of her career. In a candid conversation with Rolling Stone senior writer Alex Morris, Liu looks back on rocketing to the top of figure skating as a teenager before shocking the sport by walking away at 16 – only to return on her own terms. She opens up about the pressures that shaped her early rise, the freedom she found outside the rink, and what it means to finally take control of her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2026

For the first time in years, there's a young rock band people just can't stop talking about. We discuss the rise of the Brooklyn quartet, their whole catalog so far, and much more, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026

Devon Gilfillian has been putting his own spin on Americana music since moving to Nashville from Philadelphia back in 2013. He pushes the boundaries even further on his forthcoming album Time Will Tell, which he recorded at historic RCA Studio A on Music Row. But, Gilfillian says, this is far from a Music Row-type album. During his visit to the Nashville Now cabin, the singer-guitarist talks about sidestepping the system as an indie artist, how Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music influenced his career, and why things have or haven’t changed for Black artists making their art in Music City. Get to know one of American roots music’s most dynamic voices on this episode of Rolling Stone’s all-things-Nashville podcast.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

Primus' Les Claypool and Sean Lennon go deep on The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, the just-announced new album from their supergroup, The Lennon Claypool Delirium. They also talk about Rush, how they recruited Willow for the album, AI music, prog-rock, and much more in a conversation with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2026

Carly Pearce is unafraid to raise tough questions about faith, marriage, and success in country music. In a startling candid episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the Kentucky singer-songwriter addresses the polarizing response to her new song “Church Girl,” opens up about the sacrifices she’s had to make for her career, and wonders if you can ever really “move on” from a broken relationship. “Those parts of your story, they’re never gone,” Pearce says. Also, we run down the week’s news, including word of a new Highwomen album, and give you our five Hear Nows, the songs in country music you just have to hear this week. Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

On this episode of The Rolling Stone Interview, Johnny Knoxville – the patron saint of beautiful stupidity – looks back on 25 years of broken bones, bad ideas, and cultural chaos as he gears up for what he insists will be the final chapter of Jackass. In a wide-ranging conversation with Rolling Stone senior writer Alex Morris, he opens up about the darker aftershocks of that legacy: concussions, “catastrophic thinking,” addiction within the cast, and the uneasy realization that aging bodies don’t bounce the way they used to. It’s a raw, unexpectedly tender reckoning with risk, rebellion, fatherhood, and how the guy who made a career out of pain is finally learning his limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

Rob Sheffield and host Brian Hiatt break down Harry Styles' long-awaited new single "Aperture," trace the career arc that made him pop's most unpredictable star, and look ahead to Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2026

As the singer of Rival Sons, Jay Buchanan has one of the most powerful voices in all of music, but on his new solo album, Weapons of Beauty, he dials back the volume in favor of a rootsy, Americana approach. The results are stunning. In a special episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now, taped in front of a live audience, Buchanan talks about writing the album off the grid in the Mojave desert, where he slept with a pistol beneath his pillow. He also goes deep on his role in the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere, and shares how Springsteen’s Nebraska inspired his new chapter. If you don’t know Jay Buchanan, you will now.    Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

The story of the Band Perry remains one of the most fascinating in all of music. The sibling trio restored faith in real country music with songs like “If I Die Young” and dynamic live shows, but left fans confused when they exited their Nashville label to make pop music. Now lead singer Kimberly Perry is back with a revamped Band Perry lineup, new songs that continue to touch on her favorite subject (death!), and a long-awaited answer for those who ask what the hell happened. We welcome Kimberly into the Nashville Now cabin for one of our most revealing chats yet.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2026

For the past month, The Kid Mero has stepped into the morning-show chair at Hot 97, taking over one of New York City’s most influential microphones following the departure of longtime host Ebro Darden. In a wide-ranging conversation with Rolling Stone’s Jeff Ihaza, Mero talks about the weight of becoming a daily voice for the city, fatherhood, and why terrestrial radio feels like a natural next chapter in his evolution. It’s a candid look at bridging digital and legacy culture – and creating moments for the version of himself who was listening years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

We discuss Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, look back at his career path, and try to figure out how such a nice guy sparked so much controversy with an uplifting halftime show. Julyssa Lopez joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026

Justin Townes Earle may have traveled the world as an Americana troubadour, but the story of the singer-songwriter’s life can be told in just a few square miles in his native Nashville. In this special episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now, Jonathan Bernstein, author of the new authorized biography of Earle, What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome, gives us an intimate walking tour of Earle’s Nashville, from the park where he found solace to the dive bar where he honed his craft. We also talk about the legacy of Earle, who died in 2020, and why his songs will continue to play on.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026

We go deep into the making of the big show's superstar performances, chaotic moments, and more, with Grammys executive producer Ben Winston joining Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026

We look at Bruce Springsteen's rapid response to deaths at the hands of federal agents in Minnesota — and the long history of other fast-turnaround protest songs, from Woody Guthrie to Nina Simone to Buffalo Springfield to Lil Baby. Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt for the discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2026

Laura Veltz, the songwriter behind hits for Dan + Shay, Jessie Murph, and more, shares the secrets of the Nashville writing room in this week's episode of Nashville Now. Veltz  opens up about how she collaborates intimately with someone who may not share her own beliefs. We also preview Nashville's upcoming 615 Indie Live festival, where we'll host a live-audience podcast, and assess the health of Nashville's independent music venues with local champion Jamie Kent.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

We look back at the late Bob Weir's journey, from the formation of the Grateful Dead to his years with Dead and Company. Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about what it was like to play with Weir, and Angie Martoccio, who conducted Weir's final Rolling Stone interview, takes us through his career. We also play some clips from her interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2026

The deadliest mass shooting in modern American history happened at a country music concert. Journalist Mark Gray was at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas for Rolling Stone when the gunfire started during Jason Aldean’s performance, and he recounts his harrowing experience on the Nashville Now podcast. He also talks about the relationships he and other survivors forged in the aftermath, which is the focus of Gray’s new book, The Las Vegas Massacre Connections. Join us in the Nashville Now cabin for one of our most personal and important episodes yet. Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026

On this episode of The Rolling Stone Interview, Charlie Puth opens up about shedding his “cringe” era, unlearning industry expectations, and finally letting go of the performative version of himself that once fueled his rise. In a wide-ranging conversation with Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt, Puth talks about love, marriage, fatherhood, and the creative reckoning behind Whatever’s Clever!, his most fully realized album to date. It’s a candid conversation about growth, self-doubt, and the clarity that comes with allowing yourself to be heard – both on record and off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

Langhorne Slim made his bones as an acoustic singer-songwriter, but on his new album The Dreamin’ Kind he teams up with Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka and Danny Wagner to make a bona fide Americana rock & roll album. We go deep into how the Nashville troubadour bonded with the rock stars, and also ask Slim about what drove him to get sober. It’s a fascinating interview with an artist who isn’t afraid to decare, “We’re living in f-cked up times.” We also preview the country albums we’re excited to hear in 2026 and share what we’re listening to this week in our Hear Now segment.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

From Rush to Ariana Grande, we look at the year's most-anticipated concerts, and also look at bad concert behavior, with Andy Greene joining Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

Jim Croce, the singer-songwriter behind indelible songs like “Operator,” “Time in a Bottle,” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” would have turned 83 this year on January 10th. In a special bonus episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now, we sit down with Croce’s son A.J. Croce at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to discuss his dad’s legacy and influence on country music and Americana.   Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2026

On this week’s Rolling Stone Interview, politics reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez sits down with Roy Wood Jr. for a candid, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about comedy, politics, and the personal stories that shaped him. Wood opens up about growing up in Birmingham, the complicated legacy of fatherhood explored in his memoir The Man of Many Fathers, and how a wide circle of mentors helped guide him toward his voice – onstage and off. He also reflects on his time at The Daily Show, the limits of satire in a polarized America, and why empathy may be the most powerful tool a comedian has today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Welcome back to Nashville Now! If you’re online, you’ve seen Bryan Andrews all over your feed. The Missouri country singer has made a name for himself by singing traditional-leaning country music and unapologetically sharing his political beliefs in a series of viral posts. In doing so, he’s smashed the stereotypes of what it means to be both a country singer and an American. This week we welcome Bryan to the cabin to talk about what drives him and ask him one particular question: Is he a country singer or a content creator?    Country is Here…Nashville is Now.   Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2026

Yungblud looks back at the journey to his Grammy-nominated album fourth album, Idols, in an interview with Rolling Stone Music Now host Brian Hiatt. He also discusses his EP with Aerosmith, facing down the haters, his Ozzy Osbourne tribute performance, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2026