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130: Justin Moore Talks New Son, New Single, New Tour & Upcoming Album, Which Will Be His Most Traditional Sounding Yet Nov 22, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Justin Moore about: • having his first son, Thomas South Moore, in June • why Thomas prefers mom over dad right now • how Thomas' three older sisters like the new addition to the family • scoring his seventh No. 1 single, "Somebody Else Will," in August • releasing the title track from his 2016 album, "Kinda Don't Care" • getting outside his comfort zone when creating his album, "Kinda Don't Care" • working on his upcoming fifth studio album, which Justin says will be his most traditional sounding album yet • writing songs for his upcoming album • kicking off his Hell on a Highway Tour, with opener Dylan Scott • balancing family life with life on the road

Quote Worthy: • "[My son] is good, but I don't think he likes me. I like him."

Participants: • Justin Moore • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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129: Cole Swindell Talks New EP, New Tour, Upcoming 3rd Studio Album, Thanksgiving Plans & More Nov 20, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Cole Swindell about: • his current streak of seven consecutive No. 1 singles • releasing his new single, "Stay Downtown" • dropping his new EP, "Down Home Sessions IV," on Nov. 24, which features acoustic versions of songs he wrote for other artists • picking the five songs for the new EP • the concept behind his "Down Home Sessions" EPs • playing seven small venues on his Down Home Sessions Tour, which begins on Jan. 11 • hitting the road with opener Morgan Evans • getting amped-up before his shows • working on his upcoming third studio, which will be released in 2018 • going back home to Georgia for Thanksgiving

Show Participants: • Cole Swindell • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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128: Keith Urban Talks Winning CMA Single of the Year, Hearing His New Song "Female" for the 1st Time, Making His Upcoming 10th Album & More Nov 15, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Keith Urban about: • "Blue Ain't Your Color" winning the CMA Award for Single of the Year • debuting his new single, "Female," at the CMA Awards • hearing "Female" for the first time on Oct. 11, one day after it was written by Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally and Nicolle Galyon • recording "Female" on Oct. 31 • the importance of the song's message in 2017 • working on his upcoming 10th studio album, which will drop in 2018 • taking his time while making new albums • bringing albums to life the way he hears it in his head: "audio-lize" • turning 50 years old in October • touring hard in 2018 • celebrating Thanksgiving with wife, daughters & mom this year • relaxing over the upcoming holidays

Quote Worthy: • "I had an immediate reaction to 'Female'—as a father of two daughters, as a husband, as a son, it just resonated with me. I went and grabbed my acoustic guitar and started playing it right away."

Show Participants: • Keith Urban • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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127: Lee Brice Talks Spending Time With His 3 Kids, Collaborating With Edwin McCain, Making His New Self-Titled Album & More Nov 10, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Lee Brice about: • early mornings with his three kids, Takoda, Ryker and Trulee • his five-month-old daughter, Trulee • releasing his self-titled studio album on Nov. 3 • why he decided to self-title the album (the Metallica effect) • building the album on an organic level via the instrumentation • putting every bit of himself into the new album • co-producing the new album • co-writing 11 songs on the album with the likes of Ross Copperman, Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins and more • co-writing "Story to Tell" with Edwin McCain, a song that features Warren Haynes on guitar • current single, "Boy," and what his two sons think about it • making the video for "Boy" • recording "The Best Part of Me" for his daughter • spending family time in South Carolina this winter • hitting the road in January

Quote Worthy: • Lee Brice: "Edwin McCain was my hero growing up. He's from South Carolina. Growing up it was him and Garth . . . they were two of my biggest influences. I was able to get in touch with [Edwin]. I called him up . . . and he came to Nashville. We wrote two songs that night. It was like I'd known him my whole life. And then I decided that one of the songs ["Story to Tell"] was for sure going on the record, so I asked him if he would come sing on it . . . he's so talented and so smart and so funny. It was crazy to be able to go make music with one of my heroes."

Show Participants: • Lee Brice • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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126: Blake Shelton Talks New Album, New Tour & New Chapter of His Life Nov 03, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Blake Shelton about: • the excitement of releasing his 11th studio album, "Texoma Shore" • having a career that spans 17 years • recording the new album in his studio on the shore of Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border • his earliest memory of Lake Texoma, which involves his mother screaming • the catalyst for creating the album, which was the single "I'll Name the Dogs" • the new chapter of his life • the balance of the new album, including songs "The Wave," "Got the T-shirt" and "Hangover Due" • co-writing "Turnin' Me On" • the two or three words that pop into his mind when he thinks of various tracks on the album • hitting the road in 2018 with Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and Trace Adkins on the Country Music Freak Tour

Quote Worthy: • Blake: "Man, I’m in a new chapter of my life and I’m ready to express that. And I’m very proud of the "If I’m Honest" record, but it had some dark tones to it. No question, that was a tough time I was coming out of and I’m just not there anymore. I don’t want to wallow in it by promoting that album anymore. I want to promote this new chapter of my life."

Show Participants • Blake Shelton • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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125: Radio Romance Talks About Winning Nash Next 2017, Honing Their Sound on Lower Broadway, Musical Inspirations & More Nov 02, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Radio Romance about: • winning Nash Next 2017 • celebrating their win with family and friends • forming the band • naming the band after an Eddie Rabbitt album • being inspired by 1990s country and rock • writing songs • earning their stripes by playing Nashville's Lower Broadway • managing their overly excited manager • and more

Show Participants • Radio Romance: Sam Hayes (lead singer), Josh Gramling (lead guitar), Moises Padilla (drums), Adam Smithwick (bass) • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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124: Kelsea Ballerini Talks CMA Awards Collaboration With Reba, New Tour, Songwriting & New Album, "Unapologetically" Oct 30, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Kelsea Ballerini about: • her very busy schedule • titling her new album, "Unapologetically" • picking songs for the new album • leading with her heart • writing or co-writing every track on the album • her upcoming The Unapologetically Tour • building the album with her darkest song, "Graveyard" • her favorite song on the record, "In Between" • writing "End of the World" • earning her fifth career CMA Awards nomination • performing with Reba McEntire at the CMA Awards • learning from tours with Thomas Rhett and Lady Antebellum

Show Participants • Kelsea Ballerini • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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123: Granger Smith Talks About Opening for Garth Brooks, Hosting His Own Podcast & Making His New Album, "When the Good Guys Win" Oct 25, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Granger Smith about: • opening for Garth Brooks in Indianapolis • hosting his own podcast, "The Granger Smith Podcast" • making his new album, "When the Good Guys Win" (Oct. 27) • writing eight of the 13 songs on the new record • learning from his eight previous albums • making music that impacts other artists • watching new single, "Happens Like That," go up the charts • touring with Luke Bryan • headlining his own tour • running around onstage • developing his own clothing line and energy drink

Show Participants • Granger Smith • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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122: Chris Young Talks New Album, New Tour, Opry Induction & More Oct 19, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Chris Young about:

• the Las Vegas shooting • induction into the Grand Ole Orpy • his hurricane relief efforts • current Top 20 single, "Losing Sleep" • new album, Losing Sleep • new tour with Kane Brown and LANCO • being a mentor to young artists like Kane Brown • and more

Show Participants

• Chris Young • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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121: Darius Rucker Talks 10 Years of Making Country Music, Acting Roles and New Album, "When Was the Last Time" Oct 17, 2017

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Jim Casey talks with Darius Rucker about:

• teaming with Brad Paisley, Demi Lovato and CeCe Winans for Hurricane Benefit • making country music for 10 years • scoring his 8th No. 1 single as a country singer, "If I Told You" • making his new album, When Was the Last Time • working with producer Ross Copperman for the first time • writing two songs with Dean Dillon • drinking two-dollar wine in his college days • teaming with Charles Kelley, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan on "Straight to Hell" • starring in more acting roles • seminal moments in his country music career • his philanthropic work with St. Jude

Show Participants • Darius Rucker • Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

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