Best CMW Podcasts (2025)

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Drew Baldridge - December 2025 25:09

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6d ago25:09

25:09

Drew Baldridge sits down with Baylen in London to talk about how it's felt returning to the UK for the first time since his debut at C2C earlier this year. He talks about 'Tough People' and the inspiration behind his latest single, 'Rebel'. He also tells Baylen what it was like performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Mickey Guyton and how…

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Max McNown - December 2025 31:22

13d ago31:22

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Max McNown stops by on his UK tour to talk about how his career has taken off over the last 6 months. He discusses proposing to his wife while making the music video for 'Forever Ain't Long Enough,' how welcome he's felt in country music and in Nashville, and he looks ahead to his return to the UK to play the exciting new State Fayre Festival in 20…

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Josh Ross - November 2025 18:20

28d ago18:20

18:20

Josh Ross sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about how his country music career has taken him from sleeping in his car to touring with Nickelback and Jelly Roll. He also talks about the success of his first Number 1 song, 'Single Again' and how performing in the UK is a long-term part of his plan.…

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Billy Bob Thornton 12:50

1M ago12:50

12:50

Billy Bob Thornton talks to Ben Earle about reprising the role of Tommy Norris for Season 2 of Landman - the Taylor Sheridan drama with a soundtrack packed full of country music. He also talks about being friends with some of country music's legends; Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash, and shares the story of the day…

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Brett Young - October 2025 17:38

1M ago17:38

17:38

Brett Young joins Baylen Leonard in between dates on his UK tour. He talks about his loyal UK fanbase, working with George Birge and Lady A on his recent album 'Brett Young 2.0' and he shares his memories of headlining the Royal Albert Hall last year...

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Kassi Ashton - November 2025 10:55

2M ago10:55

10:55

Kassi Ashton stops by to tell Baylen all about the new Deluxe edition of her album 'Made From The Dirt: The Blooms'. She also talks about how much she loves her UK fans, what it's like being on tour with Old Dominion and shares one of her favourite spots in London.

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Old Dominion - October 2025 18:56

2M ago18:56

18:56

Old Dominion stop by on their UK tour to catch up with Baylen. They reminisce about being asleep moments before their C2C debut, reflect on their multiple CMA Award wins and talk about their latest album 'Barbara'.

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Gareth - October 2025 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

Country music sensation Gareth stops by the studio to tell Baylen about his Grand Ole Opry debut which is happening next week and what it was like working with Joss Stone on his new EP 'Bluebird'.

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Zach Top - October 2025 22:57

2M ago22:57

22:57

Baylen Leonard meets one of the most exciting new names in country music - C2C Headliner, Zach Top. He talks about the moment he realised that he was making it, why he thinks traditional country is so popular right now and looks ahead to his UK debut as a headliner at C2C in 2026.

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Kane Brown - October 2025 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

Kane Brown stops by on his UK tour to catch up with Baylen Leonard. Kane talks about how his UK tour has been the most fun he's ever had here, and he looks ahead to new music. They also talk about dogs, vlogs and playing golf in a named storm...

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Myles Smith 16:07

3M ago16:07

16:07

Baylen Leonard catches up with Myles Smith to find out all about his country music journey... From his first trip to Nashville to find inspiration as a songwriter to his collaborations with Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey, Myles shares his story and talks about how making good relatable music is more important than genre labels.…

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Kelly Sutton 9:37

3M ago9:37

9:37

Baylen Leonard catches up with Grand Ole Opry Host and presenter of The Nashville Show on Absolute Radio Country, Kelly Sutton. They talk about what makes the Opry so special and look ahead to The Grand Ole Opry Live In London at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Marty Stuart - September 2025 13:35

3M ago13:35

13:35

Country music icon Marty Stuart talks to Baylen Leonard about The Grand Ole Opry Live In London. He shares his memory of his Opry debut when he was a teenager and talks about his first ever trip to the UK when he played in Johnny Cash's band.

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Carly Pearce - September 2025 14:34

3M ago14:34

14:34

Ben Earle sits down with Grammy winner Carly Pearce to talk about The Grand Ole Opry Live In London. She shares the moment Dolly Parton invited her to become an Opry member, explains what the Opry is and why it's so special to country music, and talks about her life as a songwriter and artist in music city...…

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Ashley McBryde - September 2025 24:07

3M ago24:07

24:07

Grammy Award Winner Ashley McBryde stops by to talk to Baylen about the Grand Ole Opry Live In London which is happening this week... She tells him how hard it was to keep it a secret and why the Opry is so important to her. She also talks about the yodelling on 'Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs' and shares the story behind her latest single, 'Rattlesnake…

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Riley Green - September 2025 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

Riley Green stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to show Baylen Leonard how you REALLY use a duck call... He also talks about the personal song writing on his album 'Don't Mind If I Do' and he tells us how he warned Ella Langley that rumours might start as a result of their hit song 'you look like you love me'...…

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A Thousand Horses 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

Baylen Leonard catches up with A Thousand Horses on their first trip to the UK in 6 years. They talk about their latest music, how their lives have changed over the last decade since 'Smoke' was a Number 1 song AND they share the life advice that Chris Stapleton gave them...

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Jordan Davis - August 2025 23:17

4M ago23:17

23:17

Country music superstar Jordan Davis sits down with Baylen Leonard. They talk about his brand new album 'Learn The Hard Way', the 'Ain't Enough Road Tour' that he's bringing to the UK in 2026 AND he talks about working with his old friend Carly Pearce. He also shares the story of getting pulled over by a cop on the way to a festival and talks about…

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The Long Road Festival 2025 1:46:24

4M ago1:46:24

1:46:24

Jennie Longdon, Baylen Leonard and Ben Earle take you backstage at The Long Road Festival 2025 as they talk to the biggest artists on the line-up 00:36 – Drake Milligan 10:32 – Larry Fleet 21:57 – First Time Flyers 28:36 – Halle Kearns 34:21 -Gareth 41:30 – Ashley Monroe 46:25 – Midland 55:05 – Mackenzie Carpenter 1:00:00 – Janet Devlin 1:06:00 – K…

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Stephen Wilson Jr. 21:09

5M ago21:09

21:09

Stephen Wilson Jr. stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen about his latest song 'Dig A Hole'. He also tells the story of leaving his secure and stable corporate job to write songs in music city...

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Waylon Wyatt 12:02

5M ago12:02

12:02

Waylon Wyatt stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen how it felt performing to thousands of fans when he supported Zach Bryan at Hyde Park. He also tells the story of his rise to fame on social media, and how he'd love to release a full length album now that he's graduated High School.…

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Cam - July 2025 24:53

5M ago24:53

24:53

Baylen Leonard catches up with Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Cam to talk all about her brand new album, All Things Light. It’s been a big year for Cam, and there’s plenty to catch up on. She shares what it was like writing for Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter, opens up about her own songwriting process, and talks through ho…

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Sam Palladio - July 2025 21:20

5M ago21:20

21:20

Nashville legend Sam Palladio stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard about his exciting lead role in the new series of 'The Couple Next Door' on channel 4. He also reflects on playing Gunnar Scott in 'Nashville' and looks ahead to the Nashville Live In Concert - The Encore Tour which comes to the UK in 2026...…

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Janet Devlin 10:59

6M ago10:59

10:59

Lou Nash talks to X Factor alumni and country music singer-songwriter Janet Devlin about her album 'Emotional Rodeo'. Janet also looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival this summer.

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Mackenzie Carpenter 17:18

6M ago17:18

17:18

Mackenzie Carpenter talks to Baylen Leonard about her new album 'Hey Country Queen'. She talks about working with Midland on 'I Wish You Would' and looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival later this summer...

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Gareth - June 2025 9:20

6M ago9:20

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Viral country music sensation Gareth pops into the studio to tell Baylen how he began a career by posting covers on the internet, and now finds himself living in music city writing songs for a living. Gareth shares stories from his adventures in Nashville, and looks ahead to performing at The Long Road Festival in August.…

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Alexandra Kay - June 2025 24:48

7M ago24:48

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Alexandra Kay stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard about her brand new song 'The Last'. She talks about how she built her fanbase in the UK, what it was like supporting Morgan Wallen at BST last summer and she shares the story of how she went from being an independent artist to being signed by a major record label.…

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Lainey Wilson - June 2025 11:02

7M ago11:02

11:02

Baylen Leonard talks to Lainey Wilson backstage before one of her shows. They discuss how her success in country music has changed her life, she reflects on becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry and gives a few clues about what her wedding dress may look like...

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Max McNown - May 2025 7:46

7M ago7:46

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Max McNown stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk to Baylen about the inspiration behind his songs 'Better Me For You' and 'A Lot More Free'. He also talks about his recent album 'Night Diving'.

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Niko Moon 6:45

7M ago6:45

6:45

Niko Moon brings the sunshine to Absolute Radio Country as he tells Baylen how he aims to take his fans on vacation with his music... He shares his favourite kind of holiday, how ice baths keep him thriving and looks ahead to his brand-new album which is coming out this summer.

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Kip Moore - May 2025 30:34

7M ago30:34

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Kip Moore chats to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to be back in the UK for his tour. He talks about how he's built a special relationship with his UK fans, shares his approach to song writing, and explains why saying 'no' to opportunities can be really important.

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Dan Rogers 27:02

7M ago27:02

27:02

Baylen Leonard sits down with Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry, Dan Rogers, to talk about Grand Ole Opry Live In London, which is coming to the Royal Albert Hall this September. Dan explains what the Opry is, why it's such a special part of a country artist's career, and how they're celebrating 100 years of the wor…

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Highways 2025: Eric Paslay 8:27

8M ago8:27

8:27

Eric Paslay talks to Baylen backstage at the Royal Albert Hall to talk about performing the songwriters round at Highways Festival. He also shares some secrets of being a hit songwriter in music city.

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Highways 2025: Ashley Campbell 9:50

8M ago9:50

9:50

Ashley Campbell chats to Baylen Leonard backstage at Highways Festival to talk about her forthcoming single and album, and she reflects on performing with her legendary father, Glen Campbell, at London's Royal Festival Hall.

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Highways 2025: Charles Wesley Godwin 16:44

8M ago16:44

16:44

Baylen Leonard hangs out with Charles Wesley Godwin backstage at the Royal Albert Hall for the Highways Festival. They talk about his latest EP, what the Grand Ole Opry means to him, and he shares how it feels to be on the same lineup as country music icon Willie Nelson.

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Highways 2025: Katie Pruitt 7:10

8M ago7:10

7:10

Baylen Leonard talks to Katie Pruitt backstage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Highways 2025: Bella White 7:28

8M ago7:28

7:28

Join Baylen Leonard backstage at the Royal Albert Hall as he catches up with Bella White just before she makes her Highways Festival debut.

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Highways 2025: Molly Tuttle 9:55

8M ago9:55

9:55

Baylen Leonard talks to Molly Tuttle backstage at the Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. They discuss what bluegrass music really is, Molly shares how it felt to win a Grammy Award for her last album, and talks about collaborating with Hailey Whitters.

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Highways 2025: Caylee Hammack 21:42

8M ago21:42

21:42

Caylee Hammack talks to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to be performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall for Highways Festival 2025. She talks about escaping to the highlands of Scotland to find inspiration for her music, her recent album 'Bed of Roses' and how it feels to play shows at some of country music's most prestigious venues.…

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Highways 2025: Eric Church 6:11

8M ago6:11

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Eric Church talks to Baylen about how it feels to be headlining 2 x nights at the iconic Royal Albert Hall at Highways Festival, and what fans can expect from these very special, unique shows...

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Mickey Guyton - May 2025 13:36

8M ago13:36

13:36

Mickey Guyton talks to Baylen Leonard about her incredible cover of Ringo Starr's 'You Don't Know Me At All'. She also talks about writing with Tyler Hubbard, reflects on her Grand Ole Opry debut and discusses her favourite British snack - the humble pork scratching.

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Kassi Ashton - May 2025 14:09

8M ago14:09

14:09

Kassi Ashton stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to tell Baylen Leonard all about her duet with Parker McCollum, how performing music has been in her blood since she was a baby, and she reflects on the highs and lows of making it in country music.

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Jackson Dean - April 2025 24:07

8M ago24:07

24:07

Jackson Dean stops by the Absolute Radio Country during his UK tour to talk to Baylen about his new songs 'Real Real' and 'Be Your Man'. He talks about why UK country audiences will always be special to him, and reflects on the UK show that was possibly 'the best 30 minutes of his life'...

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Tucker Wetmore - April 2025 13:53

8M ago13:53

13:53

Tucker Wetmore joins Baylen to talk about his new album What Not To… He shares how personal his song writing is, how his exes must know which songs are about them and reflects on the success he's experienced over the last year…

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Maggie Antone 14:59

8M ago14:59

14:59

Maggie Antone tells Baylen Leonard how a Tyler Childers cover she posted on TikTok helped to launch her career in country music. She also talks about her album 'Rhinestoned' and how growing up in Virginia means country has always been in her blood...

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Drew Baldridge 33:08

9M ago33:08

33:08

Baylen Leonard sits down with Drew Baldridge to hear the fascinating story behind his number 1 songs 'She's Somebody's Daughter' and 'Tough People'. He also reflects on his C2C Spotlight Stage performance and looks ahead to new music that's coming before the end of 2025.

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Avery Anna - April 2025 7:42

9M ago7:42

7:42

Lou Nash talks to Avery Anna about her recent main stage performance at C2C and how it compared to her UK debut on the spotlight stage just 3 years ago. Avery also shares details of her exciting new album 'Let Go Letters' which comes out in May.

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49 Winchester - April 2025 8:32

9M ago8:32

8:32

Chase and Isaac from 49 Winchester join Baylen Leonard in the studio to talk about their UK tour that's been announced for October. They share how it feels watching their UK fan base grow, and how important it is to support up-and-coming artists.

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Wyatt Flores - April 2025 12:57

9M ago12:57

12:57

Wyatt Flores joins Baylen in the studio to talk about what's special about bringing his music to the UK. They also talk about his move from Nashville back home to Oklahoma, Wyatt shares his favourite meal to cook for friends and family and he teases some very special new music that's coming soon...

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Tanner Adell 22:56

9M ago22:56

22:56

Baylen Leonard catches up with Tanner Adell to talk about her latest single 'Going Blonde'. As well as sharing the deeply personal story behind her new music, Tanner talks about her love of London and her UK fans, and what it's like working with Beyonce...