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Riley Green on 'The Voice' Jun 02, 2026

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You can’t open the internet in 2026 without another big Riley Green announcement. In a few short months since his last visit with Katie Neal, the Country star has started an acting career, received an honorary doctorate from Jacksonville State University, and announced that he’s a coach on the upcoming 30th season of 'The Voice.'

The “Change My Mind” singer joined us earlier this month at the ACM Awards, detailing his latest string of success, and offering some insight into his strategy for 'The Voice.'

“I bet I'll enjoy working with the artists a lot,” Riley reveals. “I've never done anything like that and I don't feel like I'm overly musically talented, like I feel like these people are a lot better players and singers and know more about music than me, so my advice will probably be more in the, ‘here's some things that I did… don't do this.’”

“You gotta try to win. I mean, I'm very competitive,” he adds. “I think it'd be fun to see what I'm drawn to musically because I grew up in the burnt CD era when it was like a Tim McGraw song and Tupac was the next one on there, we listened to everything growing up.”

Green with join Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, and Queen Latifah on The Voice when it premieres on NBC in September.

For more from Riley on acting, music, and his honorary degree, check out the full conversation above.

Jordan Davis' Lucky Number 11 May 26, 2026

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Climbing the Country chart towards the top for his 11th number one song, Jordan Davis recently joined Katie Neal inside our Nashville studios to talk about the success of “Turn This Truck Around,” and what’s in the works for his next album.

“The song is about a guy that's kind of going through a heartbreak, and he needs to leave it and not go back to it,” says Davis of his latest single. “I think he knows that going back is gonna be a major problem, so he's got to keep moving on.”

“Thinking back on when we were writing it,” remembers Davis, “I think a truck title got thrown out and I kind of started thinking about my dad's old Suburban that we would all drive around in and how many times me and my brother were fighting and he turned around and was like, ‘hey, knock it off or I'll turn this truck around, we'll go back home,’ and that's really where that song started from. But yeah, it's been awesome to see it rocking and rolling, and it's becoming one of our favorite ones.”

If “Turn This Truck Around” hits number one, it would be the 11th for Davis, who is still in awe of the accomplishment. “From being a Country radio kid, you know, that's how I found music growing up, and that was my dream moving to town in 2012 because I just wanted the number one on Country radio,” he shares. “To now be talking about possibly my 11th is pretty wild. I would never would have dreamed. I would have thought you had me mixed up with somebody else if you had told me that in 2018. But, man, I'm grateful to do it. I'm grateful to get to do it and to call this a job.”

Jordan’s album, 'Learn The Hard Way,' came out in August of 2025, but he appears already hard at work on the follow-up.

“I started writing again in January,” Davis reveals. “I just kind of wanted to get out in front of it and write in January before we took off overseas, February, March, and had 4 days in January where I just feel like I really, I don't know, I like hit a spot where I just am really excited to go write again and, wrote some good stuff, and feel like I'm kind of on a pretty cool path to another record.”

“I've got 5 or 6 songs right now that I'm pretty fired up about.”

To hear more from Jordan Davis on upcoming shows and possible collabs, check out the full conversation above, and all week during the 'Superstar Power Hour' during 'Katie & Company' on your favorite Audacy Country station.

Craig Morgan's National Anthem Advice May 21, 2026

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As our nation heads towards Memorial Day Weekend, it seems fitting to speak with Craig Morgan, who has 17 years of service in the United States Military and currently has a role in the 313th Army Band.

During a talk with Katie Neal, Craig is quick to note the distinction between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, sharing its not about correction, but remembrance.

“A lot of us veterans especially have this conversation, and there are those personnel within the veteran community who get really aggravated when people misconstrue Veterans Day with Memorial Day,” he reveals. “I heard a great quote from a very close veteran friend of mine, an officer, a pilot, the guy worked for the CIA. He's done a lot of great stuff, and he said, ‘Look, man, don't beat up the civilian populace, when they make the mistake of saying thank you to our veterans on that day, it's OK. That is not a day for them to be corrected, it is a day for us to make sure that we are correct.’”

“On Memorial Day as a veteran it's imperative for all of us as veterans to recognize that that is a day not about us, me, or our veteran service or even our buddies' veteran service, but for those who, as you said, made the ultimate sacrifice,” he adds. “We memorialize them on that day and remember them and remember the sacrifices that they made so that we celebrate the freedoms that we do.”

As a veteran, Morgan has also had the honor of performing the National Anthem on many accounts. “I'm very curious, as someone who has served for our country, is currently serving for our country and is also a Country artist who regularly sings the national anthem, what is the advice that you give to people when they are going to sing the anthem?” asks Katie.

“I try not to give too much advice because you never know what might happen,” says Morgan. “I just tell them to be themselves. I always try to tell people, ‘hey, look, don't try to over sing it. Don't try to overdo it. It is the national anthem.’ It's meant to be sang a certain way. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't input your own energy, emotion, and even inflection, but it is our national anthem, and it is understanding that it is probably the most emotionally impacting song that you're gonna do. It's the one thing you don't wanna screw up, but to be proud of the fact that you get to represent everyone in singing that song, so be proud of that.”

For much more from Craig Morgan, including building cabins in Alaska and his latest EP, check out the full interview with Katie Neal above.

Tucker Wetmore Tearing Down Walls May 19, 2026

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The ACM 'New Male Artist of the Year' is just getting started. Tucker Wetmore recently joined Katie Neal to talk about his string of nominations, his whirlwind success since dropping his debut album, and to offer an update on his sophomore project.

So much has changed for Wetmore in the year since he released his album, 'What Not To.' “I can't really pinpoint just one thing,” he tells Katie. “I'm kind of just stuck in the tornado right now, so it's kind of hard to see outside of it, but it's just everything is changing. Everything is growing, and it's just on a very good path right now, and I can't be happier.”

He’s made sense of it all with a few important people to lean on, including Jesus, his mom, and Thomas Rhett. “I haven't talked to him in a while, but, you know, when I was on that Thomas Rett tour, I talked to him a lot about, what would you do in this situation, or how'd you go through this or whatnot, and he was so kind to just put me under his wing throughout that whole tour and I feel like I could call him up at any time and just be like, ‘hey man, I'm going through this, what would you do?’”

Even in the eye of the storm, Tucker has set his sights on what’s next, with his sophomore album already recorded.

“We spent 6 days out in Switzerland, and I put vocals on 11 songs in 5 days, which is oh my gosh, a lot,” he admits. “This is gonna sound super cliche because I feel like everybody says this, but I truly mean it when I say it's just, it is different. I feel like in the first record I was, ‘OK, what is this? What is that? What is Country?’ But now I'm implementing all of my influences. I brought all the walls down on this record.”

“When it came to my creative side of my brain, and I'm like, ‘OK, what do I enjoy listening to? How can I implement what makes me love music into my music?’” he adds. “I love all music, and I don't think it should be put in a box ever.”

“I am a little nervous for the world to hear it, because it is different and it's something I haven't really heard before. So in a way we're kind of just trying to create this new thing, and either that will work or it will not, but I got a good feeling it will.”

For more from Tucker Wetmore, check out the 'Superstar Power Hour' from 'Katie & Company' all week on your favorite Audacy Country station.

Charles Wesley Godwin on 'Better That Way' May 15, 2026

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Charles Wesley Godwin is no stranger to success, selling out iconic venues across the country, but now he’s set his sights on Country radio with some help from his friend, Luke Combs.

Godwin recently joined Katie Neal inside our Nashville studios to talk about his path through music, his upcoming album, and his new song, “Better That Way,” featuring Luke Combs.

“This song's about being happy where your feet are right in that moment,” Charles explains. “So being happy for the things and the place in life that you're at, and I think that's a really important thing for people to be reminded of constantly, even multiple times throughout the day.”

“It's human of us to always be thinking about the next thing or the next step,” he adds. “We get real caught up in that stuff, and then when it's over, when a certain period of time's over, sometimes the end comes before, you don't realize it in the moment, then later years, you look back you're like, ‘oh, that was a really special time. I wish I could step back into that time in my life one more time and enjoy it.'”

Godwin shares that his albums often have a theme, and the upcoming LP, 'Christian Name,' is no different. “This one, the theme is faith,” he reveals. “It's about my faith. It's about my pursuit and faith and pointing to God as my healer.”

To hear more from Charles Wesley Godwin about his path to success, his tour experience with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, and so much more, check out the full conversation above.

Ashley McBryde Goes ‘Wild’ May 13, 2026

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Ashley McBryde has stepped into her 'Wild' era, releasing her fifth studio album and once again reteaming with producer John Osborne of Brothers Osborne. The GRAMMY-winning singer recently joined Katie Neal to unpack her new project, and talk about her recent honorary degree from Arkansas State University.

“I got to go and watch the full commencement ceremony, and I got to sit with all the head folks and then get up for the presentation and give a little speech,” Ashley details about this past weekend, receiving an honorary doctorate of music. “It was awesome and my father was there, who has always wanted me to be a doctor. So he got what he wanted, but he didn't get what he wanted, so we're both happy.”

The new album, 'Wild,' started with a few songs that McBryde would play live, that she knew needed to be on the record. “We started there with that kind of obstinance. Is that the right word maybe for that? My way or not at all,” she shares. “And then realized that that attitude is the opposite of creative, but I'm thankful for it because it got us there.”

“But why is my gut telling me these have to be on a record? It's because they were stories, that they weren't about some lady named Brenda who won't put her bra on, it was stuff that I am struggling with, stuff that that if I expose it and let it be seen, it might help somebody else.”

For more on the new album, 'Wild,' Ashley’s full circle Nashville moment, and her new NA bar in partnership with Eric Church, check out the full conversation above.

Cody Johnson on 'The Fall' May 12, 2026

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Next month Cody Johnson will release his new album, 'Banks Of The Trinity,' just as his inspirational song, “The Fall,” makes its ascent towards number one.

The singer joins Katie Neal this week on the 'Superstar Power Hour,' and talks about his feeling when first hearing the track, and the important role it has played in so many listeners’ lives.

“The first time I heard it, I was a little scared of it because it felt a little bit like, ‘Til You Can't’ Part Two,” he admits. “It was so strong as far as the message, and I started thinking about how it could help people when they hear it, cause the ride is worth the fall, but you've gotta fall, like failure is a part of success.”

“I don't know a single one of my friends that are billionaires that haven't been bankrupt before trying to get there. You have to fall on your face before you can get back up because the getting back up from a fall is what teaches you about your next step and the next step,” he adds. “So, once we put the production to it and then we recorded the music video for it, I just kind of started to feel how impactful it is, and I really started to see the influence on people at shows. It almost like feels like a praise and worship song, their hands in the air and yes, yes, and I'm like, ‘man, it is helping people.’”

At a listening party for his new album, Johnson was recently given a platinum plaque for “The Fall,” a few weeks shy of its stop at the top of the charts. For Cody though, it’s all about the impact it has on those that hear it.

“I've heard people tell me how they were gonna quit their career until they heard ‘The Fall,’” he reveals. “So just to know that it's more than platinum records, it's more than number ones or being the superstar and getting the ‘Entertainer of the Year,’ knowing that I get to do my job that I love, I live and breathe for, but it helps people like that, that's probably the most rewarding part of my job.”

Parker McCollum on ACM Awards Plans May 11, 2026

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This weekend in Las Vegas, Parker McCollum hopes to play a little blackjack, hit the greens for some golf, and walk away with the ACM Award for 'Album of the Year.' McCollum recently checked in with Katie Neal to talk about the nomination, new music, and an upcoming addition to his family.

Parker has a lot on the horizon as well beyond the ACMs, as the “What Kinda Man” singer is also expecting his second child in a few months. He and his wife, Hallie Ray, are still debating names for the new baby, which he says leads to "pretty funny heated arguments" because he feels passionately about his sons having "strong names.”

"These are my boys, they're gonna take over, everything that I build in this life,” he says. “I'll leave it to them, so their name's gotta be good."

Just as strong is his chances at this weekend’s ACM Awards, where Parker’s self-titled album is up for 'Album of the Year.' The nomination is the "greatest honor of my career so far," according to Parker, and "mind blowing" given the amount of talent in the category.

“It's my favorite record I've ever made. I've never been more proud of a collection of songs, than I am [of] this record that came out last year,” he admits. “To be mentioned, and among so much freaking talent, so many crazy records, and all the records that could have been nominated, for this album to receive a nomination is mind blowing."

For more from Parker McCollum on his ACM plans and his latest single, “Killin' Me,” check out the full conversation above.

Kenny Chesney on 'Carry On' May 08, 2026

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Kenny Chesney is back with new music for the first time in nearly two years, and it appears to be a preview of more to come later in the year. The Country Music Hall of Famer recently joined Katie Neal to talk about the new single, “Carry On,” where he’s at with the making of his latest project, and his new record label he recently launched.

“I've always loved feel good music and I've always been kind of a sucker for barroom wisdom,” Chesney tells Katie about his new single, “and this barroom wisdom is to not take your life too seriously and if it feels good do it, if it doesn't then don't, and I think that's a great message, in today's social climate.”

“Carry On” might just be the summer song we all need right now, and there’s more on the way from Kenny who is busy working on a new album. “We're putting the pieces together,” he reveals. “I'm very excited about where we're at.”

“I'm never done. I'm one of these people that's never done. Like I'm going into the studio again soon,” he shares. “They gave me a date the other day when the album has to be turned in, so I'm looking at that going, ‘OK, well’, so yeah, it's coming at some point this year, probably, and I'm excited about that, and I'm excited about the music and the songs and where I'm at in my life.”

2025 saw Kenny kick off a residency at The Sphere and release his memoir, so what’s on the roadmap for the rest of 2026?

“2026 is gonna be about connecting with the fans again out there on the road, and new music, and doing what we truly love to do. I mean we love it.”

For more check out the full conversation with Kenny Chesney above.

Russell Dickerson and the Summer Soundtrack May 05, 2026

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Once again, Russell Dickerson has your summer soundtrack with his new 'Worth Your Wild' EP, soaking in the sunshine and keeping the good vibes alive. The singer recently joined Katie Neal inside our Nashville studios to talk about new music, offer an update on his family, and share how his dreams are matching his reality on tour.

“As I'm writing a record, I feel like I can kind of pick out songs that feel like a summer vibe,” he shares. “This feels like we could get real funky with it.”

Ticking off the titles of tracks on the EP, RD says “I don't want that to just be on an album and get lost and I don't want it to just be like one beachy summery moment. I want it to be a whole project.”

“It's like ‘Worth Your Wild,’ that's your road trip down to the beach, you're going from Nashville, wherever you're going, that's what you're jamming. Then once you get there, boom, ‘B.O.A.T.,’ ‘2 Limes, 2 Coronas,’ talks about meeting somebody. Oh, ‘Spring Break,’ a little spring fling, then it's over, boom, sad song, spring break's over. So it's a whole journey within 4 songs.”

To hear more from Russell Dickerson on his massive tour, and the latest developments for his family, listen to the 'Superstar Power Hour' with 'Katie & Company' on your favorite Audacy Country station, or check out the conversation above.

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