Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast

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#452- Bobby & Eddie On Most Covered Country Songs + Alice Randall on 'My Black Country' May 14, 2024

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On this episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby Bones and Eddie do music talk about the most covered country songs. Then, we hear from Alice Randall about her new book and career. Alice details the importance of writing her book, My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future. She also talks about Charley Pride's influence on country music and starting her career as the only female black songwriter in Nashville. She also shares the time she met Roseanne Cash and wrote a song for Johnny Cash and more!

Book info on S&S.com here: MY BLACK COUNTRY: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future (Black Privilege Publishing; on sale 4/9/24; ISBN 9781668018408; Hardcover $28),

Album info on Alice's press page here!

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#451 - Granger Smith on Writing About Almost Taking His Life In Book May 07, 2024

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Granger Smith (@Grangersmith) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about why he chose to get vulnerable and write about almost taking his own life, recalling the night it almost happened, and why he didn't tell his wife about it until the book came out. He also shares what he has learned from tragedy and the calling he had to shift his career from a country artist and do Ministry. Granger also explained why he drove to meet a fan to have coffee and talk with them, opens up about how he'd feel if he died tonight, what it's like to go from playing concerts to delivering sermons and more!

*TRIGGER WARNING: Death and Suicide Attempt*

Links to books:

LIKE A RIVER by Granger Smith (HERE)

UP TOWARD THE LIGHT by Granger Smith (HERE)

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#450 - Caroline and Michael Hobby on Secret to a 10-Year Marriage Apr 30, 2024

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Caroline (@carohobby) and Michael Hobby (@michaelhobby) sit down with Bobby Bones to share an inside look at their life. They reveal the secret to their 10-year marriage, how they bring out the best in each other and continue to show love through struggles. Michael also gets vulnerable about the trauma he had from losing an older brother to cancer, and then losing his dad in 2020 and how it caused him to spiral. He also reveals the challenges he faced around his career, losing his record deal and his journey to becoming sober. Caroline also talks about her podcast, 'Get Real with Caroline Hobby,' joining the Nashville Podcast Network and more!

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#449 - Bobby, Eddie & Kevin on Rock & Roll HOF + Top 15 Wedding Songs Apr 25, 2024

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In this episode, Bobby, Eddie and Kevin discuss the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. They share their thoughts on certain artists like Mariah Carey who did not get enough votes and what that means for their future chances of getting in. Plus, find out what their Top 15 Wedding songs are and more!

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#448 - Koe Wetzel on What He Learned Going to Jail Apr 23, 2024

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Koe Wetzel (@koe_wetzel) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about how he forged his own way in country music. He recalls the times he got drunk and fought some of his buddies, and the number of fights he feels like he still has left in him. He also talks about slowing down on his drinking. Koe also opens up about the first time he went to jail and what he learned from it. He'll also share the coolest thing he's been able to buy with money. Koe also reveals what fans can expect from his new music, why he feels people relate to his lyrics and more!

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In Case You Missed It: For King and Country on Story Behind The New Movie ‘Unsung Hero’ Apr 18, 2024

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For King and Country (@forkingandcountry) are made up of two Brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone. They have a new movie out now called Unsung Hero and we wanted to revisit their episode when they gave us their lifestory and background on the film In 2023, they stopped by Bobby’s house fresh off their trip to the Grammys after earning a nomination with their friend, Hillary Scott of Lady A. Joel shares why he was depressed days after the trip. They share their amazing story of how their family moved from Australia with nothing to the United States and how they got by living in a house without furniture. They got their start touring with their famous sister Rebecca St. James and how they didn’t want anyone to know they were related when they became, For King and Country. They also share stories about their large family, what it’s like working as brothers, their new movie, and their perception as Christian artists.

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#447 - Zach Top on Jake Owen’s Support of His Music + Growing up Homeschooled and Playing in Family Band + Booking His First at 7 Years Old Over the Phone Apr 16, 2024

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Rising country artist Zach Top (@Zach_Top) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his fast-rising music career, his upbringing and more. Zach's debut album Cold Beer & Country Music came out April 5th and he talked about what the title means and the process of writing the songs for the record. He also shares how he did not want to post his music on TikTok but then his song "Bad Luck" went viral. Zach also tells Bobby how he feels about Jake Owen supporting his music and saying that he "predicts he is about to change country music in a big way." Zach recalls growing up being homeschooled, playing in his family band, how he started taking music business calls when he was only 7, dropping out of college and moving to Nashville and more!

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#446 - Bobby & Eddie on Voting on Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame + Alexandra Sedlak on Getting to Go To The Grammys + Going Viral on TikTok Apr 09, 2024

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Bobby and Eddie talk about voting on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bobby got an official ballet in the mail, and they went through the voting process and nominees! They talk about the legacy of each artist and fill Kickoff Kevin in on the artist he's unfamiliar with. Bobby then talks to Alexandra Sedlak after discovering her on TikTok (@Itsalexandrasedlak). She shared what happened to her at the Grammy Awards and the well-known singer she met backstage who didn't like her. She also explains how she ended up singing one of her songs on stage and more. Alexandra also explains the story behind her most viral video, talks about her music, why she describes herself as a "good witch," how she can see colors and auras and more.

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In Case You Missed It: Ashley Cooke - On The Verge iHeartCountry Artist on on Finding Success on TikTok Apr 04, 2024

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We look back on first talking to Ashley Cooke back in 2021. She and Bobby talk about how she had almost half a million followers on TikTok (at the time) and about her song "Jealous of the Sky". She also tells us what the 615 House is all about.

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#445 - Grace Bowers on The Stigma of Being a Female Guitar Player + Why She Doesn’t Like Being Called a Teenage Guitar Prodigy + Working with Brothers Osborne Apr 02, 2024

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17-year-old guitar phenomenon Grace Bowers (@grace_bowers) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about the trail she is blazing in Nashville. She details the stigma she faces being a female guitar player and why she does not like being called a teenage guitar prodigy. Grace shares how she started live streaming her performances which led to her moving to Nashville to chase her music dreams. Grace opens up about her approach to guitar playing, her exciting upcoming projects and how she started working with Brothers Osborne! She also shares a personal story on why she was kicked out of sports as a kid and her mom jumps on the podcast too! Bobby also invites her to play at his Million Dollar Show benefiting St. Jude at the Ryman Auditorium and more!

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