Artist - Bendigo Fletcher 1 

Folk-rock melodies, a thunderous howl and wide-eyed performances - Bendigo Fletcher are Elektra Record's next best thing. Their frontman Ryan Anderson caught up with Holler to talk about the group's new album, 'Fits of Laughter'. 

Matt

Artist - Pokey LaFarge 1 

Right from the start it was apparent: here was a man with eclectic and unusual tastes, fusing a mixture of ragtime, swing, jazz and blues to create a sound that was simultaneously old and new, speaking to the present in the language of the past.

Mark

Artist - Lilly Hiatt 1

Lilly Hiatt catches up with Holler to discuss the music and albums most dear to her heart for 

Artist - Great Peacock

Led by longtime friends and musical collaborators Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd, Great Peacock have been carving out folky, southern rock ballads for close to a decade. 

Artist - Joy Oladokun 1

Oladokun talks candidly about learning to open up during co-writes, how meditation and nature have kept her grounded and being an inspiration to others as a queer Black woman.

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 2 

Artist - Joshua Ray Walker 1

A decade after the first song for the trilogy was written, Joshua Ray Walker is releasing the final chapter of his fictional world, 

. The cast of characters he has been writing about are all gathered for the last night at the honky-tonk. It’s closing time, for the final time.

Holler

Artist - Hannah Juanita 1

Artist - Hannah Juanita 2

There’s strong and then there’s country strong. The genre is home to tough-talking women, and with the release of her debut album 

Amanda

Artist - Parker McCollum Sep 2021

Parker McCollum is raring to go. He’s 29 years old, and after a couple of self-released records, the proud Texan has just released his major-label debut, 

Helen M

Artist - Taylor McCall

Artist - Taylor McCall 2

Taylor McCall didn’t necessarily set out to make a fully-fleshed concept album about life and death, the battle between good and evil and the struggle and perseverance of a soul. In many respects though, he didn’t have much choice in the matter.

Thomas

Artist - David Ferguson

Fans of quality roots music may know the name David Ferguson from all the artists he’s worked with; engineering and producing classic and Grammy-winning records, including 

Artist - Clare Dunn

Following a horrific incident this past June, Clare Dunn is piecing her life back together. Music is offering her the escape she needs.

Kelly

Artist - Riddy Arman 1

For Riddy Arman, songwriting is therapy; from when she started crafting songs in her early twenties to today, writing has helped her find a meditative state when the going gets tough.

Nathan

Artist - Ashland Craft 1

, one thing stands out most significantly: Ashland Craft has cornered the market by exceeding the example set by her influences, creating a world-wisened and universally timeless sound.

Marcus K.

Artist - Niko Moon 

As he sports a contagiously shining smile and, of course, his iconic hat and palm tree shirt, Niko Moon reflects on the music that influenced his career and debut album Good Time.

Madeleine

Artist - Jade Bird 2

As she tucks into a cherry bagel, cup of tea and chocolate orange, Jade Bird discusses her new album Different Kinds of Light, her transition to moving to the USA and why acoustic performance allows her to express herself with total honesty. 

Artist - Madi Diaz 

Over ice cream for breakfast, Madi Diaz discusses her new record History Of A Feeling - her most poignant and emotionally introspective release to date. 

Artist - Sierra Ferrell 3

Artist - Sierra Ferrell 2

While prepping for a run of west coast shows, Ferrell caught up to discuss all things 

, busking, Billy Strings, overcoming her anxieties and more. But before all of that, we started with food – a certain West Virginia institution in particular.

Artist - Connie Smith

According to Dolly Parton, there are really only three real female singers: “Streisand, Ronstadt, and Connie Smith. The rest of us are only  pretending.”  As we talk to the real deal herself, Connie Smith smiles with pleasure at what they’ve achieved.

Artist - Johanna Samuels

Johanna Samuels shares her love for Elliott Smith, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone and The Beach Boys in her selections for Cuts The Deepest. 

Artist - Alyssa Bonagura 1

Catching up with Holler, Bonagura shares her journey to her fourth solo project, the message she hopes to leave listeners with ‘New Wings’ and how Chris Martin of Coldplay helped inspire her new music.

Annie

Artist - Parmalee

Tracing their influences from their early days as 12-year-old guitar hopefuls all the way to the inspirations for their new album 

Carena

Artist - Watchhouse

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz sit down to discuss their evolution into Watchhouse, how a lakeside scene inflected their standout instrumental song ‘Coming Down from Green Mountain’ and the hope their daughter Ruby brought with her when she arrived.

Artist - Larry Fleet 1

Larry Fleet is poised to be the next big country star, with a voice like Cody Johnson and a pen like Chris Stapleton.

Alison

Artist - Flying Mojito Brothers 

Disco mezcaleros the Flying Mojito Brothers pioneer the great electronic wilderness, taking cosmic country funk to modern dancefloors via NYC Latin disco and baggy acid house. 

Cuts The Deepest: Flying Mojito Brothers 

Meme graphic

Electrician by day, meme king by night. That’s the Clark Kent / Superman dynamic portrayed by Jonathan Oost, a lifelong native of Owensboro, Kentucky and the brains behind Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Meme.

Who The F*** is Think I'll Just Stay Here and Meme? 

Artist - Travis Tritt 2

Artist - Travis Tritt 1

Thanks to the persuasion of his manager and the work of super-producer Dave Cobb, we now have 

 – Travis Tritt's 13th studio album and a real return to force. Sitting down to discuss it, Tritt shares the joys of working with songwriters new and old, how it feels to reflect on his 30-year career and what he wants his legacy to be.

Artist - Dylan Scott 

As Dylan Scott prepares for the release of what he hopes will be one of the most impactful projects of his career, he selects some of the songs and albums that have had the greatest impact on his own music.

Jessica

Artist - David Crosby 1

While his new record comes with influence from great musicians, it's ultimately yet another example of how David Crosby’s definitive, ethereal musicianship is still very present in 2021.

Artist - Amythyst Kiah 1

Artist - Amythyst Kiah 2

These days, Amythyst Kiah is happy and healthy; fulfilled by a loving relationship, a passel of friends, a Grammy nomination and a new release on Rounder Records. All of this is much like her powerful voice because, really, she's only just getting going.

Artist - Dallas Burrow 1

Dallas Burrow

Burrow’s conviction is earnest and heartfelt throughout, and as we sit down to discuss his new self-titled sophomore album, it’s obvious that isn’t just evident within the artist, but the person as well.

Artist - Clay Walker 2 

Walker says, with Texas To Tennessee, he's created an album that speaks more deeply to his identity and roots than anything he’s ever released before.

Group - Walker County

As Ivy Dene and Sophie Dawn each pick five of the songs and records that have influenced and inspired them the most, the range of their taste in Country music shows the versatility of their talents, possessing a true understanding of the influence they hope to have with their own career as Walker County.

Artist - Rodney Crowell

Artist - Rodney Crowell 2

Speaking from his cosy home just south of Nashville, surrounded by paintings, photos, awards and memories, Rodney Crowell delves into his life and career, all while his dog snoozes at his feet.

Festival - Angie K at Windy City Festival 2021 3

Festival - Angie K at Windy City Festival 2021 1

 and performing on cruise ships, to singing during the fireworks at Walt Disney World and touring around the world, Angie K has had her fair share of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Artist - Crystal Gayle 

The songs Crystal Gayle recorded broke the ground for artists like Kacey Musgraves to walk on today. As Countrypolitan crossed over into the pop mainstream, Gayle was pushing it a step further with a soft pop sound that was like nothing else in country music at the time.

Artist - John R. Miller

, we spoke with Miller about linking up with Rounder Records, chance musical encounters and his West Virginia roots.

Artist - Hannah Dasher 1 

Joining from her 1970’s inspired bungalow in Nashville, Dasher considers her influences and inspirations for Cuts The Deepest.

Artist - Riley Green 

Artist - Riley Green 2

On the eve of the release of his new seven-song EP 

, Green sat down on his tour bus to talk about the process of music-making and what he sees as a win when it comes to his signature brand of country music.

Artist - Angela Autumn

Earnest and engaging, Autumn has no problem speaking out about the country music business – whether good and bad.

Artist - Flatland Cavalry 

"Country is whatever you think it is. This is what it means to us."

Artist - Tigirlily

Sister dup Tigirlily discuss five songs they each consider legacy-worthy and that have inspired them the most in their journey as artists and songwriters.

Lorie

Artist - Brian Kelley 2

Artist - Brian Kelley 1

The week before the release of his solo debut, Kelley sat down one-on-one with Holler at his Tree Vibez Music office in Nashville. 

Artist - Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Full of candour and backed by some of the Promise of The Real’s finest playing yet, Nelson comes into his own with authentic and genuine emotion, the same authenticity he shares across the call today. His tone is pensive but happy; it’s evident that he’s come to terms with what it means to be Lukas Nelson.

One Hot Minute: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Artist - Callista Clark 1 

Callista Clark takes a look back on all the influential music that's helped her carve her own path, selecting five of her life-long favourite songs for 

Ciara

Artist - Vincent Neil Emerson 1

“Guys like me, we're trying to carry on the tradition of Texas folk music. I can't say whether I'm doing the best job of it or not, but I'm here doing it," Vincent Neil Emerson says. "I'm telling my truth to the world.”

Artist - Jennifer Nettles 1

She might be best known as one half of superstar country duo Sugarland, but Jennifer Nettles is clearly having a splendid time chatting about all these solo projects. “I’m talking about music and me,” she says, tongue-in-cheek, “what’s not to love?”

Artist - Travis Denning 2

Before heading out for a relaxing day of fishing, Denning took some time to reflect on a few of his biggest accomplishments this year, getting back to live music and preparing to tour with the mighty Brothers Osborne.

Artist - Brittney Spencer 3 

Brittney Spencer reflected on just a small selection of the albums that have inspired her – the five discussed highlighted as particularly powerful influences on who she is as an artist.

Artist - Adam Sanders

Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell's go-to songwriter is branching out all on his own - and there's no chance he's leaving anything on the table. 

Artist - Hiss Golden Messenger 4 

M.C Taylor is crafting an ongoing investigation into existential matters: of identity and self, of family and fatherhood, of faith, of art and what happens when it has to “pay the rent”. The result is one of the most profound and insightful catalogues from a contemporary musician.

Artist - Raleigh Keegan

Artist - Raleigh Keegan 2

Raleigh Keegan’s journey is one worthy of its own country song - and as a co-writer on every track on his upcoming album, he’s letting listeners in on the events that have shaped his life.

Artist - Brett Young 1

Artist - Brett Young 5

It only takes a glance at his resume to realize how much of a huge career Brett Young has been quietly building himself - but talking to him is more like catching up with an old college friend than interviewing a superstar.

Artist - Hailey Whitters 2 

We could happily put money on Hailey Whitters being just as much of an inspiration to new songwriters in the years to come as her choices for Cuts The Deepest are to her.

Artist - Lord Huron 2 

Ben Schneider shares the inside scoop on 

, discussing nostalgia, personal reflection in songwriting and the art form of concept albums. 

Artist - Charlie Worsham 2

Artist - Charlie Worsham 1

As Worsham shares the songs that have shaped his own music for 

he offers some eclectic and vibrant tastes; something that’s influencing his own work with rising success.

Artist - Blackberry Smoke 2 

Charlie Starr discusses working with Dave Cobb, the cultural misconceptions highlighted within 

and how he makes sense of genre classifications. 

Artist - The Steel Woods 1

Following the tragic sudden death of their co-founder Jason "Rowdy" Cope, The Steel Woods have released one of the finest, most personal and critically acclaimed albums of their already stellar career. Now, with the blessing of Cope’s family, the group are out on the road, celebrating the life of their friend and bandmate who in a short time left an indelible legacy.

Baylen

Artist - Brit Taylor 1 

Calling from a front porch swing on her Mt. Juliet, Tennessee farm with dog Whiskey by her side, Taylor candidly reflected on everything from using nature as inspiration to working on your own terms, while discussing the long and difficult road to releasing 

Artist - Allison Russell 1

Artist - Allison Russell 2

What’s particularly special about Russell’s choices and the stories behind them, is how they relate directly to the autobiographical nature of her own record. Having dealt with such trauma and abuse growing up, music and writing have been a vehicle for her to make sense of it and find her way out. Each of her choices tell part of that story.

Artist - John Hiatt & Jerry Douglas 1 

 in full exclusively at Holler, John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas sat down to reflect on their time in Music City, the magic of working in RCA Studio B and how it all came to shape this iconic collaborative staple.

Ten Year Town: John Hiatt & Jerry Douglas 

Artist - Cassadee Pope

Artist - Cassadee Pope 2

If ‘What the Stars See’ is any example, Cassadee Pope is surely set to find even more success, and the sort of creative fulfilment her heroes and friends Fairchild and Ell have established - each in their own unique way.

Ross

Artist - Charlie Marie 2 

Sitting down to discuss her debut record 

, Marie shares the relief felt in having the extra time to complete it the way she wanted, how traditional country allowed her to be her true self and how Westworld inspired one of her best songs.

Artist - Arlo McKinley 1

As we sit down to mull over the five essentials he couldn’t live without, Arlo McKinley shares what kept him going through a period of self-doubt and what continues to bring him comfort in both music and life.

Artist - Fancy Hagood 2 

Artist - Fancy Hagood 1

As he eloquently addresses cultural change in country music and the power of storytelling through songwriting – all whilst adorning a statement pair of gold-rimmed glasses with bright orange lenses – it’s quite clear that Fancy Hagood is an artist that can’t be veiled.

Artist - Chris Lane 1 

Offering a glimpse into his first concert experience, some of his biggest inspirations to this day and the artists who are always on his playlist during his pre-show preparations, Lane delves deep into what has influenced his life and career.

Artist - Sarah JArosz 2

The multi-award winner calls in from her airy Nashville living room to talk about the progression of her prolific career, the significance of turning 30 and what went into curating her upcoming collection of songs, 

Artist - Lathan Warlick 1 

Though some may be sceptical that his message of “God, love, and unity” can supersede cultural divisions and even musical genres, it’s Lathan Warlick's unflinching religiosity and unique perspectives that makes him such a compelling artist.

Artist - Ashley Monroe 1

Rosegold is the sound of Ashley Monroe scratching an itch - diving into the unknown and coming up more than ever like herself. The journey for the singer-songwriter is just beginning.

Artist - Justin Moore 1

Calling from his home in Arkansas, Justin Moore settled into a conversation about his new record 

 and - after having a serious think on it - what his essentials were: the five things he could not live without.

Artist - Thomas Rhett 1

Though in a place of contentment, it’s clear that Thomas Rhett isn’t taking another second of life for granted.

Artist - Ashley Cooke 1 

Ashley Cooke talks about the impact of TikTok and 

, the life of a songwriter in Nashville and the equal importance of hard work and spontaneity. 

Artist - Midland 2 

Lounging in the locker room of the Amarillo Minor League Baseball Field, Mark Wystrach ponders over the growth and maturity of his band, how his wife saved his life and how The Sonic Ranch made him crave the life they lead now.

Artist - HARDY 1

Multi award-nominated songwriter-turned-artist HARDY reflects both on the unforgettable year behind him, discussing his friendship with Morgan Wallen and what lays ahead. 

Artist - Ryan Hurd 1

When reflecting on his career, it becomes clear that Ryan Hurd is as grounded as he is ambitious.

Artist - Triston Marez 1 

"I'm not making anything because I want half a million streams on Spotify or want to be popular. I'm making music that I love to make" - Triston Marez discusses maturing as a songwriter, working with his icons and the resurgence of embracing traditional country roots.

Artist - Kelleigh Bannen 1 

Catching up for a chat with Holler, Kelleigh Bannen discussed how she navigated her major label deal before going independent, her new career as a host of Apple Music Country’s 

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One Hot Minute: Joy Oladokun

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Introducing: Hannah Juanita

Cuts The Deepest: Parker McCollum

Introducing: Taylor McCall

Cuts The Deepest: David Ferguson

Introducing: Clare Dunn

Introducing: Riddy Arman

Introducing: Ashland Craft

Cuts The Deepest: Niko Moon

In Conversation: Jade Bird

Introducing: Madi Diaz

Introducing: Sierra Ferrell

Ten Year Town: Connie Smith

A Guide To: Elton John's Country Songs

Introducing: Bendigo Fletcher

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