Taste of Country Nights, On Demand Taste of Country

Jelly Roll visits with Evan Paul for an expansive conversation that includes (9:10) his feelings about marijuana, (11:05) the agreement he struck with wife Bunnie Xo, (6:01) what he thinks about Post Malone, an (4:29) update on his next album and more.

This interview begins on a serious note as Jelly Roll shares that his wife is going through a difficult time. After that he reflects on his ACM Awards before getting to new music. Finally, (16:38) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Also mentioned: Tracy Lawrence, Machine Gun Kelly, Lainey Wilson, Chris Motionless, Sturgill Simpson.

Luke Combs visits with Evan Paul and shares how writing a song for the ‘Twisters’ soundtrack has got him feeling about acting. Plus, (3:01) we had to ask about all the emotional dad-songs he’s been dropping. Is that what we can expect from his next album?

Luke and Lainey Wilson go way back and (5:03) he had things to say about her success, as well as (7:30) Randy Travis — and AI in country music — and Kane Brown. Then, Craig Campbell joins Evan to talk about his new ‘Class of ’89’ album, why he thinks Clint Black should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame and career regrets. Also, (26:00) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Thomas Rhett and his wife are having fun again and his new music is reflective. He says they’re enjoying not having to hover over their kids, but (7:01) that doesn’t mean they won’t have another.

Then, (8:45) Travis Denning talks about his new album and duet with country-rocker Hardy. These two are old friends and Travis has stories to tell. (16:50) He also dished on nearly wrecking Miranda Lambert’s car and the country duo he’d love another album from. Then (20:08) Billy Dukes joins for the Night Cap.

Chris Janson and The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) join Evan Paul to talk about their new music video for Chris’ song “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get.” (5:30) The way they met is cool but even better is how their friendship came organically. DJ isn’t kidding when he says he’s a real country fan. Wait until you hear him talk about growing up in Nashville and his (10:20) Top 3 country artists.

Then, (11:01) newcomer Zach Top joins and if you have any doubts about the future of traditional country music you’ll want to hear what he has to say about (12:20) his Top 3 influences, (15:01) drinking tequila with George Strait and more. Finally, (28:51) Billy Dukes joins for the Night Cap.

Also mentioned during this episode: Keith Whitley, George Jones, Marty Robbins, Lord of the Rings, Hank Williams Jr., Merle Haggard and more.

Lainey Wilson (1:15) shares a great story that relates to her current single “Wild Horses and Wild Flowers.” You’ll love her even more! Then, she (3:04) tells Evan Paul about winning CMA Entertainer of the Year, including who reached out. For a few weeks, rumors have circulated that she’ll return to Yellowstone — don’t worry, we asked. (9:00) Wait until you hear what her boyfriend thought of her kissing scene!

Then, newcomer Ashley Cooke joins to talk about “Your Place” and more. Plus (26:32) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Brothers Osborne return to tell Evan about their new (1’:01) Break Mine’ EP, the pressure (4:00) of writing with Miranda Lambert and (9:25) how they feel about Tom Petty’s comments about country music. Plus (6:30) we asked John and TJ if they ever know they’ll win an award ahead of time and they say, “No,” but …

Then, (11:02) Blanco Brown really opens up about the after-effects of his motorcycle accident, (19:00) the pros and cons of a viral hit like “The Git Up” and his new Heartache & Lemonade EP. Also (28:44) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.