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A Sneak Peek at Dan + Shay's New Album Aug 20, 2026

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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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A decade with Maren Morris's Hero Aug 13, 2026

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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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Wyatt Flores is Scared of Heights. Or is he? Aug 06, 2026

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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 Introduces Us to The Outlaw Cherie Lee Jul 30, 2026

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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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Charles Wesley Godwin on the Tragedy That Strengthened His Faith Jul 23, 2026

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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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Who told you THAT about Tucker Wetmore, Niall Horan, and Windy City Smokeout? We did! Jul 16, 2026

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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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Taylor's Wedding Guest List, Thomas Rhett's Tour kickoff and Niall Horan's Opry Debut Jul 09, 2026

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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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Alan Jackson's Final Bow, Dolly's New Travel Stop & More Jul 02, 2026

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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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Cody Johnson's Banks of the Trinity album is here! Jun 25, 2026

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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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Inside the life of Maddox Batson - Live from CMA Fest Jun 18, 2026

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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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