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Rolling Stone Nashville Now

Rolling Stone’s weekly deep dive into the hottest genre in music: country. Hosted by Senior Editor Joseph Hudak, each episode breaks down the biggest stories in country, spotlighting rising artists and legends alike and delivering the must-hear songs — all with the insider access only Rolling Stone can provide. From Americana to outlaw to Red Dirt, we’ll bring you behind the scenes of the genre’s biggest moment yet, with sharp commentary, rich history, and just the right amount of attitude.

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Shania Twain Finally Tells Her Whole Story Jul 22, 2026

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Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast goes on the road this week for a very special episode with the legendary Shania Twain. Surrounded by memorabilia from throughout her career, the country music trendsetter welcomes us to her Las Vegas property for a wide-ranging conversation. Twain talks about connecting the dots between Shania the superstar and the young girl who sang in motel bars in her native Canada on her new album Little Miss Twain. She also opens up about putting her singing career on hold to become a caregiver for her siblings following the tragic death of her parents, being embraced by an LGBTQ audience, and why she thinks men like singing along to “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” Twain shares what she sees in the success of Ella Langley too. It’s a conversation with one of country music’s most important artists.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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Southern Rock Meets Metal: Blackberry Smoke and Jason Jul 14, 2026

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Newsted Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr and former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted join us in the Nashville Now cabin for one of the most unexpected episodes of the podcast yet. We learn the origins of Charlie and Jason’s friendship, how Amanda Shires helped connect them, and why they’re on the road together this summer: Jason’s Chophouse Band is opening for Charlie and the Southern rock torchbearers. The musicians also talk about the struggles they’ve faced, from the death of Blackberry Smoke’s founding drummer Brit Turner to Jason’s recent cancer battle. And, yes, we talk Metallica too. It’s a pairing you’ll only see on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now!

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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The War and Treaty Are Done with Playing the Game Jul 08, 2026

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The War and Treaty are done doing it Nashville’s way. In a bold new interview with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter open up about playing the mainstream country game — and why they would advise other artists against it. They also talk about the Adult Contemporary vibes of their new album The Story of Michael and Tanya, what it felt like to be snubbed at this year’s ACM Awards, and why Michael’s military service stands out in a community where patriotism is a buzz word. It’s an important, unvarnished conversation about today’s country music, only on Nashville Now.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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BONUS: Low Cut Connie’s All-Inclusive American Protest Music Jul 03, 2026

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Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner is making protest music that unites not divides America. On a special Fourth of July weekend episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Weiner talks about what went into his band’s new album, Livin’ in the USA. It’s an empowering conversation about censorship, standing up for what’s right, and good ol’ American roots music, with Weiner calling out that great U.S. hero: Mr. Rogers. Happy Independence Day, all.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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Michaela Anne is the Quintessential Indie Artist Jul 01, 2026

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Singer-songwriter Michaela Anne just may be the quintessential indie artist, one for whom the hustle never stops. She’s a working mom, a podcast host with her husband and bandmate, and the one in charge of keeping her music coming. Michaela Anne, who crowd-funded her new album These Are the Days, talks about the struggle to balance it all in an especially candid episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, which dives deep into what it takes to stay on the road as a touring artist. Some days are harder than others, like a merch debacle that left her in tears, while others provide big wins: Michaela Anne will perform at Rolling Stone’s Stateside Festival this July Fourth. It’s an unvarnished look at the life of a musician, only on Nashville Now.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band Survive the Bonnaroo Storm Jun 24, 2026

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In a Nashville Now first, Rolling Stone’s country music podcast goes to Bonnaroo for a live episode with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. But the interview with the husband-and-wife duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks doesn’t go quite as planned — a lightning storm forces the evacuation of the festival! Yet Tedeschi Trucks will not be deterred. The band talk about the logistics and finances of touring with a 12-piece band, the new album Future Soul, and the three artists they think everyone needs to know. It’s a wet and chaotic episode of Nashville Now, live from the Farm at Bonnaroo.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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Why Amy Grant Wrote Herself a Eulogy Jun 17, 2026

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It’s been 35 years since Amy Grant released her 1991 album Heart in Motion and scored a massive hit with its radio single “Baby Baby.” Now, Grant is looking back on a new album, The Me That Remains, and even writing a eulogy to her younger self. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now, Grant opens up about aging, her marriage to fellow country star Vince Gill, and how her latest album is both a celebration of her career and a message of coming together.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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Shaboozey Rides Again: Inside His Ambitious New Album Jun 08, 2026

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In his first-ever podcast interview, Shaboozey — who gave the decade one of its biggest crossover hits with “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” — joins Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now for a very special live podcast taping in Las Vegas. The episode arrives as part of a multimedia package with Shaboozey, including a digital cover story on RollingStone.com. Nashville Now host Joseph Hudak, who authored the cover story, captures Shaboozey at his most vulnerable. He gets tearful recounting his historic Grammy win, recounts growing up in Northern Virginia as the song of Nigerian immigrants, and shares the various inspirations — from Quentin Tarantino movies to Old West video games — for his ambitious forthcoming album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western tales. It’s a deeply personal interview with one of music’s most fascinating new stars, only on Nashville Now.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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BONUS: Nashville’s Indie Scene: Crystal Rose Will Blow Your Mind Jun 06, 2026

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While Nashville is synonymous with country music, Music City’s indie scene is vital. In this special episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, we introduce you to Crystal Rose, a singer-songwriter with a stunner of a voice working in the R&B and folk space. At a recent showcase in East Nashville, Rose hypnotized the crowd with a flash choir, making for an indelible musical moment. Rose tells us how it came about, what’s on the horizon, and why Nashville is an important creative hub for musicians of all genres.

Country is Here… Nashville is Now.

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Kip Moore On Why Nashville Just Won’t Pay Attention Jun 03, 2026

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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.

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