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Country Heat Weekly

The Country Heat Weekly podcast, hosted by Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson, brings Amazon Music"s Country Heat playlist to life. Every week Kelly and Amber deliver the vibrant world of country from Nashville to Austin and beyond – entertaining listeners with today"s top tracks, sharing country music news, sitting down with beloved artists, celebrating country music history, and highlighting future stars.

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00:33:33

Hardy's Gone COUNTRY! (Again)

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/09/11

As Hardy gets ready to release his new album COUNTRY! COUNTRY! we're looking back on a chat we had when he first started to rock out! Original Airdate: January 2023Follow the hosts on Instagram: Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:01:08

Good Times with Zach Top

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/09/04

Zach Top celebrates the release of his second album Ain't In It For My Health, by making his first visit to Country Heat Weekly! From his early dreams and ambitions to headlining his own tour, Zach takes us into the creation of the project, including which songs are based on real life and which ones are poetic license. Plus he shares what he has learned from touring with Dierks Bentley and the Hot Country Knights!Kelly Sutton is back this week and brought all the scoop from her time on the set of

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00:44:37

Russell Dickerson’s Best Summer Yet

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/08/28

Russell Dickerson is having a moment right now, and we are loving every second of it. He stopped by the Country Heat house in Nashville to chat with Kelly and Amber all about his best summer yet! Go behind the scenes of his epic Russellmania tour, his new album Famous Back Home, and balancing it all with dad life. From the stories behind the songs, to collaborating with Vince Gill, and the real-life breakup that inspired several fan favorites, Russell dives into it all, and even teases what could be

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00:37:05

BigXThaPlug Meets Nashville

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/08/21

Hey Nashville: BigXThaPlug has arrived! We're going beyond his hit with Bailey Zimmerman and diving into this unexpected genre crossover - which all started with a little white lie. The Texas native talks being welcomed into the Nashville community, how heartbreak shaped his new EP I Hope You’re Happy, and the support he’s received from megastars like Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and even Beyoncé! BigX shares with Kelly and Amber how stepping into country music pushed him to be more

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00:57:24

Therapy With Bailey Zimmerman

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/08/14

We’re back with Bailey Zimmerman for his third time in the Center Stage spotlight, and boy is there’s a lot to catch up on. Since his last visit, Bailey’s life has been a whirlwind full of nearly sold-out tours, writing his most personal album yet, Different Night, Same Rodeo, and becoming a dog dad again. So we held a therapy session where Bailey opens up about how rescuing Pie felt like a ‘God thing,’ why his bucket list now includes Bush Stadium, and how this record feels like his realest work

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00:49:01

A Favorite Chat with Kelsea Ballerini

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/08/07

Have a seat because you're not going to want to miss a single second of this episode with chronic over-sharer Kelsea Ballerini.This episode originally aired in October of 2024 as Kelsea was about to release her album Patterns. Next Week: Bailey Zimmerman brings his new album Different Night, Same Rodeo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:17:24

Big News from Luke, Chris, Megan & More!

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/07/31

Hot topics for this week include a new Keith Urban album, a fresh Luke Combs track, and some very colorful collaborators for Chris Stapleton! Plus, Kelly and Amber have the scoop on a record Megan Moroney just broke and which country stars have named their cars! Follow on IG: @theKellySutton @heyitsAmberA Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter See Privacy Policy at

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00:55:33

Get to know Max McNown

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/07/24

Whether you're a new fan or already hooked, this episode dives deep into Max McNown’s unique story. The rising star opens up about growing up in Oregon, how his family sparked his love of music, and the unexpected road that led from making lattes to going viral and earning millions of streams. Max shares why he walked away from American Idol, unpacks the stories behind fan-favorite songs, and talks his new album Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up). Before hearing all about Max McNown’s journey,

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00:22:24

Hot Country Collaborations!

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/07/17

Kelly and Amber are back in the studio this week and have a LOT to catch up on! From being on the bus with Dierks Bentley to catching Old Dominion in Chicago, this episode is packed with artist updates. Plus, they dig into collaborations from the Country Heat Playlist from Ella Langley & Hardy, Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll & Alex Warren, and more! Next week: Max McNown Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up

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00:42:12

Parker McCollum Live and Unfiltered

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/07/03

Our final episode recorded live at CMA Fest 2025, features a raw conversation with Parker McCollum where he reveals career insecurities that may surprise you.In this chat, we dive into two big topics in Parker’s world right now: fatherhood and his brand-new self-titled album. He opens up about recording for seven straight days in NYC with laser focus and why this is the first time he’s ever truly loved a project. Parker also talks about the vulnerability behind “Hope That I’m Enough,” writing

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00:40:18

A Busy Summer for Cole Swindell

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/06/26

Cole Swindell is in the midst of one of the biggest years of his life, and in this episode, we caught up with him LIVE at CMA Fest 2025 to talk all about it. To sum it all up, his new album Spanish Moss drops June 27, he’s gearing up for the Happy Hour Sad Tour, and he and his wife Courtney are getting ready to welcome their first baby. Cole opens up about becoming a dad, takes us behind the stories of several songs on his 21-track project, talks the special meaning behind the album title and

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00:36:34

Dasha's Breakthrough Year

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/06/19

Dasha’s rise might seem like an overnight success—but she’s been chasing this dream since elementary school!In this special episode recorded live at CMA Fest 2025, our Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist shares the journey behind her stardom: from musical theatre and writing songs about her crush to performing in coffee shops—all before the age of 10. Get the real story on how a video filmed in a horse stable turned ""Austin"" into a viral hit and when we can expect new music. Dasha opens up about

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00:38:10

Rascal Flatts Refuled and Reunited

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/06/12

The guys of Rascal Flatts —Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox, and Joe Don Rooney—join us live from CMA Fest to celebrate their new album Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets. From collaborating with the Jonas Brothers on the new summer anthem “I Dare You” to reimagining classics with friends like Kelly Clarkson, Carly Pearce, the Backstreet Boys, and more, they open up about what inspired this unique project and how it all came together. The trio also reflects on their emotional reunion, unforgettable tour

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00:16:21

CMA Fest 2025 is Here!

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/06/05

Our favorite week of the year is here - CMA Fest! Kelly and Amber run down all the places you can see them if you're in Nashville this week, including live tapings of Country Heat Weekly with Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, Dasha and Parker McCullum. Plus they'll take you to the rodeo for a special performance with Reba & friends! Follow Kelly and Amber on Instagram: @TheKelly Sutton @HeyItsAmberA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:48

Wedding Talk with Lainey Wilson

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/05/29

How is the wedding planning going and why did Lainey Wilson get engaged at George Jones' former home? Kelly and Amber ask these questions - and get the answers. To celebrate Lainey’s big ACM wins, we’re bringing back the fan-favorite episode that dropped the week Whirlwind hit. Don’t miss the encore!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:17:46

Actually, This IS Our 1st Rodeo!

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/05/22

Saddle up as we join Jelly Roll, Reba and Tim McGraw in welcoming Nashville's first rodeo! Plus tea was spilled, and it's piping hot with details on upcoming projects from Riley Green and Gabby Barrett! Kelly and Amber also share a wild George Strait story and scoop on how Hootie and the Blowfish made all of Scotty McCreery's Carolina dreams come true.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:10

Blake Shelton Finally Made It

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/05/15

Six seasons in, Blake Shelton FINALLY joins us in the Center Stage Spotlight. Listen in to this jam-packed episode as Blake dives into The Road, his new show with Keith Urban, and reveals whether he’d ever return to The Voice. Blake shares how the album title For Recreational Use Only came to him, opens up about the stories behind a few standout tracks, and reflects on what it was like being back in the studio with his wife, Gwen Stefani. He even tells the hilarious story of being mistaken for Terri

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00:59:36

Eric Church vs. The Machine

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/05/08

Our very first Country Heat Weekly guest, Eric Church, has returned for episode 128! This time, we're talking about his new album Evangeline vs. The Machine. He reveals why the creative process was so different than past projects, his commitment to the album format in a singles-driven world, and the back story the scenes a of a few special tracks. Plus, Eric talks about collaborating with John Fogerty for his exclusive track for Prime video’s NASCAR broadcasts and shares powerful stories from his

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00:17:38

Luke Combs, Dasha & Backstreet Boys at Stagecoach 2025

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/05/01

Go behind the scenes at Stagecoach 2025 as Kelly & Amber chat with headliner Luke Combs as well as Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne, Dasha & the Backstreet Boys! They have all the fun from the desert plus a preview of next week's ACM AwardsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:39:21

Get to Know Tucker Wetmore in 3.2.1

Country Heat Weekly ·

2025/04/24

Tucker Wetmore grew up in a small town in Washington State where he spent his time in church, playing sports, or dodging vampires in the woods (kinda). In this episode, Tucker opens up about finding his voice and the knee injury that led him back to music—and eventually, Nashville. We talk about his debut album What Not To, the story behind the vulnerable title track and the reoccurring themes we found. Oh—and did we mention he's up for his first ACM Award? If you don’t know Tucker yet, you will

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