Lisa talks with 2016 Nash Next Challenge winner Todd O’Neill about his experience competing in and being named the winner of Nash Next 2016, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, the song-selecting process, his debut single, “Love Again,” and more. Show Participants Todd O’Neill Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Todd O’Neill’s…… MORE
Lisa talks with Michael Ray about the importance of creating memorable moments onstage for his fans, his No. 1 song, “Think a Little Less,” his upcoming new album, what he learned while touring with Darius Rucker, his brief cameo on Nashville, and more. Show Participants Michael Ray Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links &…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with The Railers about how they met, their experience playing in pubs, finding their sound, opening for Sara Evans, their new single, “11:59 (Central Standard Time)” and more. Show Participants The Railers Cassandra Lawson Jonathan Lawson Jordan Lawson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links The Railers’ website Watch: The Railers…… MORE
Lisa talks with Sunny Sweeney about getting through life’s challenges with sarcasm and humor, how great Lori McKenna is at songwriting, not being discounted because she’s a woman, being successful because she’s as good as or better than any man, her new album, Trophy, and more. Show Participants Sunny Sweeney Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show…… MORE
Lisa talks with Camille Rae about her roundabout journey to Nashville to follow her dream, a lifelong fascination with music, her new single, “I Need Me,” new album, Come Find Me, and more. Plus, Camille performs her new single, “I Need Me,” following the interview. Show Participants Camille Rae Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Camille…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Trace Adkins about his new album, hilarious advice from Buck Owens, upcoming 12th USO Tour, proudest career accomplishment and more. Show Participants Trace Adkins Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Trace Adkins’ website Read “With 12th Studio Album Dropping on March 31, Trace Adkins Plans to ‘Feel Guilty’…… MORE
Lisa talks with Jessie James Decker about how she is evolving as a vocalist, growing up in different places as a “military brat,” how grateful she is for her loving husband and children, her “strong, independent” young female fanbase, her new album, Gold, and more. Show Participants Jessie James Decker Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show…… MORE
Lisa talks with Brooke Eden about how her father got her started in music and prepared her for harsh criticism, the things she learned while opening for Tim McGraw, her new poodle, Dolly, writing her new single, “Act Like You Don’t,” and more. Show Participants Brooke Eden Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Brooke…… MORE
Lisa talks with Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of LOCASH about their recent ACM Award nomination for New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year, the success of their 2016 album, The Fighters, their No. 1 single, “I Know Somebody,” latest single, “Ring on Every Finger,” the joys of being family men and more. Plus, an acoustic performance…… MORE
Lisa talks with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill about their just-released duet, “Speak to a Girl,” and what the song means to them. They also share how hard they’ve worked and excited they are for their upcoming Soul2Soul world tour, how they both work together in the studio and at home, and more. Show Participants Tim…… MORE