The Country Music Rocks Podcast is back, and we're ready to embark on a new and exciting year in country music! To kick-off the new year, we took our studio on the road and sat down with Warner Music Nashville recording artist Chase Matthew.

Coming off an incredible 2025, the singer/songwriter hit several major milestones. Chase scored his first #1 at country radio with "Darlin'," delivered unforgettable performances each time he set foot on stage, toured with Keith Urban - including tour stops in Australia, teamed up with longtime friend Lauren Alaina on their collaboration “All My Exes,” which became the most added song at country radio upon release, and so much more! With a year like that behind him, the momentum going into 2026 is strong.

We caught up with Chase before his first show of 2026 and dove deep into his songwriting journey as well as the Nashville songwriting scene. From breaking down the creative process to sharing what it truly takes to turn words on a page into songs that resonate, Chase offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life as a songwriter and artist.

Listen to our first podcast episode of 2026 featuring Chase Matthew on your favorite podcast platform, and watch the full episode on YouTube.

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What a year 2025 has been! In our final episode of the year, we reflect on some of our biggest highlights throughout 2025 and dive into the moments, music, and stories that shaped country music over the past year.

One of the most exciting trends we saw was the rise of emerging artists taking over the radio airwaves. It has been incredible to watch & hear new voices make such a big impact.

While this marks our final episode of 2025, we’re already looking ahead to an exciting 2026. We have plenty in the works, including special guests and fresh conversations, so be sure to stay tuned.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support this year. We can’t wait to be back with you in January 2026.

From both of, we are wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Don’t miss us when we return!! Subscribe and watch on YouTube HERE, and listen on your favorite podcast platform HERE.

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As we wind down 2025, the news out of Nashville isn’t slowing down so of course we had to talk about it! This episode is packed with major announcements, including one of the biggest honors in country music, Jelly Roll being invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It’s one of the highest achievements in an artist’s career, and we couldn’t be more excited for him.

We also dive into other news making headlines, including updates on the future of country duo Maddie & Tae, CBS series The Road, and more.

Tune in every Wednesday for a brand new episode of the CMR Podcast. Subscribe and watch on YouTube HERE, or listen on your favorite podcast platform HERE.

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This week on the Country Music Rocks Podcast, we’re diving into country artists who have huge fan bases, rack up streaming numbers, and sell out venues of all sizes. They do all this without the traditional promo pushes across social media, radio, email and beyond. These artists are more of the "quiet giants," if you will, of country music, letting the music speak for itself.

We spotlight how these artists, and many others like them, continue to prove that country music is one of the most powerful fan-driven genres today. They may be quietly massive, but they’re loved loudly.

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The holiday season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Decorations are up, Christmas songs are playing, and the holiday shopping has officially begun. This week on the Country Music Rocks Podcast, we’re sharing some of our all-time favorite Christmas tunes, highlighting new holiday releases that we are enjoying, and offering some gift ideas for the country music lovers on your holiday shopping list. Tune in and get into the Christmas spirit with us!

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This week on the Country Music Rocks podcast, we want to take a moment to thank you for listening and watching our podcast. We’ve truly enjoyed this new venture, and we’re excited to take it even further in the year ahead.

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re sharing how we’ll be spending the day and reflecting on some of the things we’re most grateful for.

We hope y'all enjoy the holiday and are able to reflect, relax and create some wonderful memories!

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The 59th Annual CMA Awards take place tonight, live from Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena and hosted by Lainey Wilson. It's Country Music’s Biggest Night™, and we can't wait to see who walks away with a CMA Award.

In anticipation of the CMA Awards, we're sharing our picks and predictions for this year's winners in our latest podcast episode. We'll find out later tonight just how many we got right, but until then, watch or listen to the new episode.

Which artists are you hoping to see take home a CMA Award? Let us know in the comments below!

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This weeks podcast episode is a special one as we're talking about Kenny Chesney and his newly released book, Heart Life Music. The book is available now, and if you're a Chesney fan, this book book is an absolute must-have.

In this new episode, we explore all things Kenny Chesney and his new book. From personal moments we were surprised he opened up about, to one of his emotional concert experiences that co-host Julia witnessed first hand. Co-host Danny also shared one of his many Chesney experiences, and together we highlight some of our favorite Kenny songs. Known for being a relatively private person, Chesney truly become an "open book" in Heart Live Music, and it has been a joy getting to learn more about one of our all-time favorite artists.

As mentioned during the podcast episode, a Kenny Chesney concert actually served as the spark that eventually inspired the creation of Country Music Rocks, so this episode is an especially meaningful one.

Be sure to take a listen, and pick up your copy of Heart Life Music available HERE.

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Be sure follow along as we'll have a new episode each week! Follow the Country Music Rocks Podcast on all streaming platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube and more.

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