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Jo Dee Messina Interview!

Eeeeeek!

Ok, not gonna lie… I totally fangirled out when I found out that I was going to get to interview one of my absolute FAVORITE artists in Country Music- Jo Dee Messina- this week!

I’ve been a fan since the first time I had hear “Heads Carolina, Tails California” in the 90’s, and she is back in a big way in 2026.

Good.

Check out what she’s got going on below:

How fun is she? I just love her even more now.

Also, check out her new single “Some Bridges”:

Classic Jo Dee.

And yes, there are some bridges that just need burned down.

She’s not wrong.

“Some Bridges” is off of her first studio album in over a decade “Bridges” which comes out this Summer.

More info, and find out where’s she gonna be on tour this year at https://jodeemessina.com/

Carly Pearce and Riley Green “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay”

Is it hot in here, or is it just this damn music video?

Country hotties Carly Pearce and Riley Green have teamed up for a sexy new song called, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay”.

The song is, in my opinion, just ok.

But the video?

Get ready for some thirst trap action:

Well, ok then…

Between this and Kacey Musgrave’s “Dry Spell” that came out this past week, Country Music is getting all kinds of sexy over here.

And before you go thinking that Carly and Riley are hooking up, they’re not. At least that I know of. Carly is very openly showing off her new boyfriend on instagram.

Although, when I saw her last April, she did say that Riley Green is the “most beautiful man”.

She’s not wrong.

 

Megan Moroney “Wish I Didn’t”

Megan Moroney is on fire lately, and she’s owning it.

Megan just released a new song off of her upcoming album “Cloud 9” called “Wish I Didn’t”- and fans are wondering who it’s about.

Morgan Wallen? Riley Green?

Either way, the song is super cute and sassy, and I’m loving the video.

Funny that the guy in the video is like a Riley Green/Morgan Wallen hybrid, right???

Whoever it’s about, Megan Moroney knows how to market herself.

“Wish I Didn’t” is off of her “Cloud 9” album, which comes out February 20th.

Megan is also hitting the road this year on an arena tour to support the album- get dates at http://MeganMoroney.com

Luke Combs “Sleepless in a Hotel” Room

Luke Combs made his big announcement this morning- his highly anticipated new album “The Way I Am” will be dropping on March 20th, and of course, he has to put out a new single to go with the announcement.

It’s the fan-favorite “Sleepless in a Hotel Room”, and yes, it’s a certified banger.

I mean, of course it is.


Well, damn son.

And there’s his next #1 hit.

Luke says that this could be his best album yet (Really, would he say otherwise?) but if the other songs are as good as “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” it wouldn’t be a lie.

We’ll find out March 20th!

Also, Luke is hitting the road this year with Dierks Bentley and Thomas Rhett on his “My Kinda Saturday Night” tour- get dates here: http://Lukecombs.com

 

Carly Pearce “Dream Come True”

Carly Pearce just released an honest and heartbreaking new song “Dream Come True”, and it’s one of my favorite of hers so far.

It’s real, and not only shows off her pure voice, but also shows the not-so-fun side of fame and what actually happens when your dream comes true.

It’s not always fun and games, kids.

Oooof.

Yeah, that one floored me the first time I heard it.

It’s a good reminder that just because someone seems to have it all, you never know the reality of what’s behind the sparkle.

And there is a sacrifice- lots of them- that comes with fame.  We mortals seem to forget that.

Also, Carly is not only incredible live, but also a really cool, fun person.

And we share the same weird trait of double-jointed elbows:

@meganontheradio Turns out @Carly Pearce and I have something really random in common… #carlypearce #countrymusic #countryradio #radio #radiopersonality #doublejointed #coloradosprings #fyp ♬ original sound – Megan Vaughan


I hope this new single means a new album coming soon?

I’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime, you can always stay updated at http://carlypearce.com

Kelsea Ballerini “I Sit in Parks”

Kelsea Ballerini released one heck of a new song this past Friday- it’s called “I Sit in Parks”, and I really feel like it’s one of her best yet.

It’s the plight of the modern woman:


That song hits different, right?

Very honest and vulnerable… and having had a child later in life (at 38) after establishing my career, I definitely relate to the subject. Sure, my career isn’t an iota as to what Kelsea’s career is, but still, I get it.

It’s something that so many women struggle with internally… do you get married and have kids first? Or work to fulfill your potential in the working world? Or both?

Both is hard, but it can be done. I’m proof of that.

Lord, it’s a lot of juggling and constantly restructuring, yet extremely fulfilling at the same time.

I hope Kelsea- and every woman in this situation- can find the happiness they long for.

That being said, Kelsea has really upped her game as a songwriter this past decade, and I can’t wait to hear more from her.

Luckily, that’s not a long wait… her new EP “Mount Pleasant” drops this Friday, November 14th.

More info at http://kelseaballerini.com

Megan Moroney “Beautiful Things”

Megan Moroney is one of the hottest rising stars in Country Music right now, and she is keeping that momentum up with a gorgeous new song called “Beautiful Things”:

I feel like that’s a song most people can relate to.

I know I certainly can… I was pretty heavily bullied at school growing up, then in college, and heck, even as an adult it can happen in the workplace or, anywhere, really.

This song serves as a reminder that you’re a rockstar, and really, those that are picking on you, well, that’s just a reflection on THEM.

Not you.

And to anyone currently being bullied… it DOES get better.

Trust me.

 

That being said, “Beautiful Things” is just a taste of what’s to come with Megan’s new album, which is almost finished.

In the meantime, you can enjoy her latest release- a live album from her “Am I Ok?” tour.

Get more info at meganmoroney.com

Morgan Wallen “20 Cigarettes” Music Video

Morgan Wallen just released his new single “20 Cigarettes” to Country Radio, and just released a pretty cool video to go along with it:


Yes, Morgan smoked all 20 cigarettes for the video. I’m sure his lungs are so happy just now.

Also, why are his songs so damn catchy?

Not exactly the most brilliant writing, but the hooks and the content… it does resonate with me, being a small-town girl from West Tennessee.

Who hasn’t had a few beer bottles looking ash trays before?

Morgan Wallen is still riding high off of the mega-success of his latest album “I’m the Problem”, and is teasing some things for 2026.

Do I smell another tour?

Stay tuned…

Tim McGraw “King Rodeo”

Tim McGraw’s catalogue is seriously one of the biggest soundtracks to my childhood.

And at 58, he’s showing no signs of slowing down on the hits with his new song “Dear Rodeo”.

It was just released as a live version from the inaugural Music City Rodeo earlier this year, and it’s giving some “Desperado” vibes:


Damn, Tim is good live.

And I think that song is one of his best yet. Giving me some chills over here.

The song is likely part of the Bull Riding TV series that Tim was supposed to be a part of, but then he had a bunch of major surgeries this year that took him out of the project.

Hey, at least we got this killer song from it, so it’s not a total loss, right?

As far as Tim’s recovery from the surgeries, it looks like he’s doing well, and he was seen last week going into a recording studio (and rocking a shaved head, too) so I’m guessing more new music is on the horizon?

Stay tuned!

Zach Top “South of Sanity”

Thank you, Baby Jesus, once again for Zach Top!

Zach burst onto the Country Music scene last year, and has been blazing a trail through all of the bro-Country with his perfect 90’s Country style.

Thank GOD.

His new song, which just dropped this morning, is totally giving George Strait’s “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” and I am HERE for it.

All of it.


Well, now, that’s real Country music, and I’m just thankful for artists like Zach who are bringing that glorious sound back to Country Radio.

We’ll get more of this on his upcoming album “Ain’t in it for My Health” which drops August 29th.

Get more info and tour dates (he’s amazing live!) at https://zachtop.com/