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Across the Country with Amanda

Country music news, artist interviews, new albums and singles, destinations and attractions, and history. Syndicated Radio host Amanda Tempel gives you an inside look at the country music charts, emerging artists, throwbacks, and more.

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Underrated Country Songs - The Warren Brothers -...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2025/02/28

In this episode of Across The Country With Amanda, we dive into "Better Man," the second single from The Warren Brothers' debut album, Beautiful Day in a Cruel World. Despite its low peak at 32 on the country charts, "Better Man" remains a standout in their catalog. The episode also highlights the Warren Brothers' successful songwriting careers including cuts from major artists like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.00:00 Introduction to Better Man by the Warren Brothers00:10 The

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00:06:43

Country Music Hall of Fame - Modern Category Predictions

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of Across the Country with Amanda, Amanda reveals her top contenders for the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame's Modern Era category. She discusses a range of artists who achieved national prominence at least 20 years ago, highlighting their significant contributions to country music. Featured artists include Steve Wariner, Roseanne Cash, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, and many more. Amanda also makes her pick for the 2025 inductee, praising their innovative impact on the

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00:10:11

Martina McBride's Emotion Album - Deep Dive

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2025/02/23

In this episode of Across the Country with Amanda, Amanda explores Martina McBride's 1999 album Emotion. Highlighting how the album stood out during a competitive era in country music, Amanda discusses its deeper themes, unique production quality, and chart successes like "I Love You." She also covers Martina's significant moments at award shows and how the album contributed to her career surge. The episode provides a nostalgic look at the impactful music and performances of

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00:03:03

Underrated Country Songs - Conway Twitty - She's Got...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2025/02/19

In this episode of Across the Country, Amanda discusses the underrated Conway Twitty song "She's Got a Man on Her Mind" from his Even Now album. She explores how Conway Twitty was able to naturally adapt to the contemporary 90s country sound of the time without seeming out of place. Plus, find out which country singers, including a future hall of famer, provide background vocals. Tune in to discover more hidden gems in country music and subscribe for more episodes.00:00 Introduction to

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00:13:26

Country Music Hall of Fame Predictions: Veterans...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2025/02/17

2025 Veterans Picks for Country Music Hall of Fame | Across the Country with AmandaRadio Personality Amanda Tempel dives into her picks for the 2025 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Veterans category. She also explains the Hall of Fame election process, including the different categories and the voting procedure. Additionally, she discusses the Hall of Fame's medallion ceremony and past surprise performances honoring inductees. Amanda highlights notable classic country

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00:05:37

Album Review: Hummingbird by Carly Pearce

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2025/02/08

Carly Pearce's album Hummingbird, is a bright spot for contemporary country music. In this episode, I discuss how she blends storytelling, musical arrangements, bluegrass roots, and touches of humor, resulting in a mainstream masterpiece. Tune in to discover why this album is a must-listen!Watch episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow Amanda on Instagram

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00:05:33

Underrated Country Songs - Albuquerque by Sons of the...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2025/02/01

This series explores underrated country songs that missed the top 20, delving into their backstories, chart history, and radio impact.In this episode, we look back at Sons of the Desert and their song "Albuquerque." Known for their rich harmonies, the band first made waves in 1997 with "Whatever Comes First", a top-ten hit. They also contributed background vocals for artists like Ty Herndon and Lee Ann Womack, even winning major awards for I Hope You Dance. Despite label

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00:04:04

The Whole World's Gone Country! Big Update from Amanda!

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/10/18

Host Amanda Tempel is back with a big update! Across The Country With Amanda is branching out and is now also a syndicated radio show. Learn where you can listen to the show, the format, and all the exciting details in this episode!

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00:06:24

2023 ACM Honors Preview

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/08/08

The ACM Honors are happening on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, and I have your honoree preview.In This Episode: Carly Pearce returns for as host for the 16th annual event taking place in the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. How to get tickets for the ACM Honors. My favorite past moments from the event. Clint Black, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and KT Oslin to be honored with Poet's Award. Chris Stapleton is distinguished as a Triple Crown Winner. Learn what accolades Breland, Kane

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00:04:08

Underrated Country Songs of the '90s: #87 "Better...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/08/04

The second single from The Warren Brothers provides a relief to the glossy and overproduced country music of the late '90s. "Better Man" from their debut album Beautiful Day in a Cruel World lands on this countdown at #87. In this Episode: The Warren Brothers endure longevity with the support of their label, resulting in award nomination streaks. BNA Records signed young artists and had several legendary artists - we'll dive into roster. What are the Warren Brothers doing now

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00:05:17

Album Review - Julie Robert's "Ain't In No Hurry"

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/08/03

If there's a country album from the past year that you need to listen to, it's Julie Roberts' "Ain't In No Hurry." Produced by Shooter Jennings and Erin Enderlin, the collection is unlike anything we've heard from the singer on her previous efforts. While it was nearly a decade in-between full-fledged albums, the wait was worth it. Find out which country classic she covered on the project. Learn how she completed a song once started by Waylon Jennings. Two duets

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00:05:59

Concert Review - The Chicks World Tour

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/08/02

The Chicks World Tour made its way to Louisville, Kentucky, on July 25, 2023. With a setlist comprised of selections from each of their five studio albums, it's a show that every fan should see! I share my highlights in this country music podcast. Visit AcrossTheCountryWithAmanda.com for the latest happenings, music news, and more in country music.

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00:10:18

Country Music Chart Talk - Summer Edition

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/08/01

Diving into the current state and what's happening at country radio in this podcast. Crossover songs are ruling from Jelly Roll, Parmalee, and Luke Combs but at what point are songs no longer considered country? Country's leading females - Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce - deliver the best of the genre. New songs from Chris Janson, Brothers Osborne, and Darius Rucker are poised for strong finishes. Visit AcrossTheCountryWithAmanda.com for the latest

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00:09:10

Trisha Yearwood's "xxx's and ooo's (An American...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/06/21

Penned for a '90s TV movie, "xxx's and ooo's (An American Girl)" by Trisha Yearwood becomes a staple of country music. The movie? It wasn't so acclaimed. But was it really as bad as it sounded? I'll give you my review! In This Episode: Learn which country superstar was supposed to originally sing the song. We'll talk about the country stars who made cameos in the movie including Pam Tillis, Lari White, Ed Bruce, Doug Stone, William Lee Golden, and more. Find

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00:03:59

Underrated Country Songs of the '90s: #88 She's Got A...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/06/20

Conway Twitty left a legacy of hundreds of songs, many of which were chart-toppers. His reign continued throughout the early '90s when he was scoring big hits amid the Hot New Country wave. "She's Got A Man On Her Mind" would become his final top thirty hit in 1991 and it ranks at #88 in this podcast mini-series. In this Episode: Conway Twitty's Chart Success Discover the Country Music Hall of Famer singing background vocals Where You Can Find This Song Conway

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00:07:06

Kimberly Perry Flourishes With First Solo Release...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/06/14

Kimberly Perry releases the most personal project of her career titled "Bloom." As she begins her solo career, she looks back at the journey here through "If I Die Young Part II," a beautiful ode to her award-winning single that sold over five million copies during her stance as lead singer for The Band Perry. We'll dive into "Bloom" and revisit the monumental time period when we were first introduced to Kimberly Perry at country radio. In This Episode: How The

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00:10:21

Review: LeAnn Rimes Concert at the Ryman Auditorium

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/06/08

With her latest album God's Work, LeAnn Rimes continues to evolve and captivate listeners. Her current tour "The Story...So Far" is an immersive experience that highlights her twenty-five years of making records. I share my thoughts on attending the show and how it exceeded every expectation, resulting in a powerful night of music on the most scared stage in country music. Plus, I'll talk about the show's opener, Sean Oliu, who is an outstanding traditional country music

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00:06:35

Underrated Country Songs of the '90s: #89 No Man In...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/06/06

Could Gary Allan's lack of success with “No Man in His Wrong Heart” be due to another song that happened to be a hidden track that radio program directors were intrigued by? We’ll uncover the details in this episode! Learn about the most popular country songs in 1998. Gary Allan's record label closes in the midst of his second album being released. Dive into Gary Allan's Her Man album. Check out the entire mini-series 90 Underrated Songs of the '90s on this podcast. I'll

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00:05:20

Interview - Shenandoah's Marty Raybon Talks About Why...

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/06/05

When you're scrolling through your favorite streaming platform, you might notice an album or two from an artist’s catalog missing. That’s the case with Shenandoah’s Long Time Comin’ and Under the Kudzu. Both of those albums contain some pretty big hits from the ‘90s, like "I Want To Be Loved Like That" and "Rock My Baby." I had the chance to talk with Marty Raybon of the legendary country band Shenandoah, so of course, I had to ask him where those albums were. You'll get

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00:12:40

Country Music Chart Talk: May 2023 Edition

Across the Country with Amanda ·

2023/06/01

Are Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen starting a trend where artists release multiple singles simultaneously to country radio? I'll talk about their success, along with my top picks for the month. Plus, Carrie Underwood's "Hate My Heart," written by HARDY, was poised to be a chart topper, so why did it stall on country radio? I'll touch on that and dive into what country songs are crossing over into pop right now. We'll cheers to Hailey Whitters and her first top twenty victory

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