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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.

Latest Episodes:

Old Crow’s Ketch Secor Is Protecting Country’s History Sep 10, 2025

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Welcome back to Nashville Now. This week we’re joined by journalist Marissa R. Moss to dissect the 2025 CMA Awards nominations and snubs. We also chat with the charismatic leader of Old Crow Medicine Show, Ketch Secor, who dropped his new solo album, Story the Crow Told Me, earlier this summer. Secor shares his thoughts on his new public television job, the architectural landscape flaws of Nashville, and his commitment to gun control. Listen in!

Country is Here, Nashville is Now.

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Who Is Clever? Sep 03, 2025

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Music fans, and specifically pop fans, may know this week’s guest, who goes by “Clever,” from his feature with Post Malone on Justin Bieber’s 2020 hit “Forever.” But to country music listeners, Clever – born Joshua Huie – is mostly a complete unknown. The Alabama-born rapper is on a path to changing that and has the potential, and the struggle, to be the next Jelly Roll. Check out this week’s episode of Nashville Now as we dive into the history of country rap, why Taylor Swift was in Nashville last week, and so much more.

Country is Here, Nashville is Now.

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Charley Crockett On What's Really Outlaw Aug 27, 2025

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Nashville Now is back, and this week we dive into the online feud between Gavin Adcock – our guest from last week – and Charley Crockett, who joins us on the pod this week. After Crockett shared his thoughts on authenticity in country music, Adcock fired back, calling him a “cosplay cowboy.” The two have been trading barbs for more than a week, and on this week’s episode Crockett shares more of his take on what constitutes country music, disputing the notion that “outlaw country” is a subgenre of today’s country. We also dig into his new album Dollar a Day and share our must “Hear Now” songs of the week, check it out!

Country is here, Nashville is Now.

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Gavin Adcock Goes Off Aug 20, 2025

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This week’s episode of Nashville Now is red hot! Join us for a spicy conversation with Gavin Adcock, the singer/songwriter behind streaming hits like “A Cigarette” and “Need To,” as well as the new album Own Worst Enemy. The controversial country artist is routinely kicking up dust, taking aim at Zach Bryan during our interview, whom he recently called out for the way Bryan responded to a teenage fan on social media. Join our host & senior editor Joseph Hudak as he navigates all the chaos with Adcock this week.

Country is here, Nashville is Now.

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Ashley Monroe Is Still Standing Aug 13, 2025

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This week on Nashville Now we’re joined not just by one, but TWO incredible women in Country Music. Marissa R. Moss, author, journalist and country connoisseur, joins our Host & Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak, to talk about TikTok, male-female duets, and why things aren't getting better for women in country. Then, we have a deep-dive, revealing conversation with Ashley Monroe, The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and member of Pistol Annies talks up her new album Tennessee Lightning, which is informed in part by what she calls her “dark years.”

Country is here, Nashville is Now.

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Lukas Nelson Finds His Zen Aug 06, 2025

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Welcome back to Nashville Now. This week our Host & Senior Editor, Joseph Hudak, fills us in on the latest trends in Country music, from artists going sober and focusing on their spirituality, to others opening up new Honky Tonks and bars in a city near you. We’re also joined by Lukas Nelson, the legendary musician and son of Willie Nelson, to talk about his new album American Romance, getting his pilot’s license, leaving weed behind and so much more on this week’s episode.

Country is here, Nashville is Now.

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Dusty Slay Declares What Is and Isn’t Country Jul 30, 2025

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Join Rolling Stone Senior Editor Joseph Hudak as he dives deep into all things Gavin Adcock, as well as the legacy and influence of Ozzy Osbourne and heavy metal on country music. This week, comedian Dusty Slay joins us to talk about his new Netflix special Wet Heat, tell us why George Strait music is the perfect antidote for when the gummy kicks in, and reveal just what he thinks about Morgan Wallen’s brand of country music.

Country is here, Nashville is Now.

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Margo Price Won't Stop! Jul 23, 2025

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Listen to the debut episode of Nashville Now, Rolling Stone's newest podcast about all things country music hosted by Senior Editor Joseph Hudak. Our first episode looks at Willie Nelson’s subtle but clear message of support for immigrants this summer, and also features an interview with Margo Price, who releases her new album, Hard Headed Woman, on August 29th. We'll shout out the must-hear songs of the week and so much more on this week's episode of Nashville Now.

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Welcome to Nashville Now - Series Premiering on 7/23 Jul 16, 2025

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Welcome to Nashville Now, Rolling Stone's newest podcast where Senior Editor Joseph Hudak dives deep into the hottest genre in music: Country. Each week we’ll break down the biggest stories in country, spotlight rising artists and legends alike, and deliver the must-hear songs.

Tune in 7/23 and every Wednesday to follow.

Country is here, Nashville is now.

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