Bobbycast
613 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4.5K ratingsA show Bobby Bones does from his house. In-depth interviews with songwriters, producers and artists in Nashville that reveal the stories behind the biggest songs, candid anecdotes and personal stories.
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#449 - Bobby, Eddie & Kevin on Rock & Roll HOF + Top 15 Wedding Songs
April 25, 2024 05:05 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, Bobby, Eddie and Kevin discuss the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. They share their thoughts on certain artists like Mariah Carey who did not get enough votes and what that means for their future chances of getting in. Plus, find out what their Top 15 Wedding songs are and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#448 - Koe Wetzel on What He Learned Going to Jail
April 23, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBKoe Wetzel (@koe_wetzel) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about how he forged his own way in country music. He recalls the times he got drunk and fought some of his buddies, and the number of fights he feels like he still has left in him. He also talks about slowing down on his drinking. Koe also opens up about the first time he went to jail and what he learned from it. He'll also share the coolest thing he's been able to buy with money. Koe also reveals what fans can expect from his new m...
In Case You Missed It: For King and Country on Story Behind The New Movie ‘Unsung Hero’
April 18, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBFor King and Country (@forkingandcountry) are made up of two Brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone. They have a new movie out now called Unsung Hero and we wanted to revisit their episode when they gave us their lifestory and background on the film In 2023, they stopped by Bobby’s house fresh off their trip to the Grammys after earning a nomination with their friend, Hillary Scott of Lady A. Joel shares why he was depressed days after the trip. They share their amazing story of how their family mov...
#447 - Zach Top on Jake Owen’s Support of His Music + Growing up Homeschooled and Playing in Family Band + Booking His First at 7 Years Old Over the Phone
April 16, 2024 05:05 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBRising country artist Zach Top (@Zach_Top) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his fast-rising music career, his upbringing and more. Zach's debut album Cold Beer & Country Music came out April 5th and he talked about what the title means and the process of writing the songs for the record. He also shares how he did not want to post his music on TikTok but then his song "Bad Luck" went viral. Zach also tells Bobby how he feels about Jake Owen supporting his music and saying that he "pre...
#446 - Bobby & Eddie on Voting on Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame + Alexandra Sedlak on Getting to Go To The Grammys + Going Viral on TikTok
April 09, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBBobby and Eddie talk about voting on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bobby got an official ballet in the mail, and they went through the voting process and nominees! They talk about the legacy of each artist and fill Kickoff Kevin in on the artist he's unfamiliar with. Bobby then talks to Alexandra Sedlak after discovering her on TikTok (@Itsalexandrasedlak). She shared what happened to her at the Grammy Awards and the well-known singer she met backstage who didn't like her. She also explains...
In Case You Missed It: Ashley Cooke - On The Verge iHeartCountry Artist on on Finding Success on TikTok
April 04, 2024 05:05 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWe look back on first talking to Ashley Cooke back in 2021. She and Bobby talk about how she had almost half a million followers on TikTok (at the time) and about her song "Jealous of the Sky". She also tells us what the 615 House is all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#445 - Grace Bowers on The Stigma of Being a Female Guitar Player + Why She Doesn’t Like Being Called a Teenage Guitar Prodigy + Working with Brothers Osborne
April 02, 2024 05:05 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB17-year-old guitar phenomenon Grace Bowers (@grace_bowers) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about the trail she is blazing in Nashville. She details the stigma she faces being a female guitar player and why she does not like being called a teenage guitar prodigy. Grace shares how she started live streaming her performances which led to her moving to Nashville to chase her music dreams. Grace opens up about her approach to guitar playing, her exciting upcoming projects and how she started wo...
Behind the Scenes of the BobbyCast: Bobby sits down with the President of his Nashville Podcast Network
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBBobby officially announces the President of the Nashville Podcast network. They talked about current shows and that they have some in progress. They also talked about Caitlin Clark and the huge mark she’s making on women’s basketball. Plus, they got into a discussion about the Sore Losers segment where Lunchbox aired his grievances with the president and Bobby gave his thoughts. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on Youtube See omnys...
#444 - Phil Becker PT2: Phil Interviews Bobby About His Career + How To Get Through Negativity + Who Has Helped Him
March 28, 2024 05:05 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn Part 2 with Phil Becker(@philbecker), they switch things up and Phil interview's Bobby. He shares his career journey, his regrets and how having a radio background led to other roles in his career. Bobby also opens up about the people he surrounds himself with to make him better and how he has gotten through negativity. He also talks about his friendships with Charlamagne, Ryan Seacrest and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode ...
#443 - Phil Becker PT1: Phil on Introducing AI to Radio + Being The First Person to Invest in Bobby Nationally + Why Beyonce is Proving Genres Will Cease to Exist
March 26, 2024 05:05 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn Part 1 of Bobby's interview with Phil Becker (@Philbecker), they talk about Phil's role in radio and media and it's everchanging landscape. Phil is a highly accomplished media executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Content at Alpha Media where he oversees content and programming for over 200 radio stations nationwide. Phil shares why he thinks AI for radio isn't bad and why he introduced the first AI radio persona...
#422 - Sara Evans on What Her New Song ‘Pride’ Means + Living With Her Life On Display + Doing Dancing with the Stars During a Hard Time in Her Life
March 20, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn this episode, Sara Evans (@SaraEvansMusic) joins Bobby Bones at his home to share an inside look of her life and career. She talks about her early days of growing up as one of seven children, beginning to perform at four-years-old and playing in bars young. She also talks about her new song "Pride" and shares the vulnerable meaning behind it. Sara also announced her new podcast, 'Diving In Deep With Sara Evans' will give fans the whole truth and she won't hold back about anything. She rev...
#442 - Sara Evans on What Her New Song ‘Pride’ Means + Living With Her Life On Display + Doing Dancing with the Stars During a Hard Time in Her Life
March 20, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn this episode, Sara Evans (@SaraEvansMusic) joins Bobby Bones at his home to share an inside look of her life and career. She talks about her early days of growing up as one of seven children, beginning to perform at four-years-old and playing in bars young. She also talks about her new song "Pride" and shares the vulnerable meaning behind it. Sara also announced her new podcast, 'Diving In Deep With Sara Evans' will give fans the whole truth and she won't hold back about anything. She rev...
#441 - Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown on Getting Their Start on Star Search + Golfing With Larry Bird + When He Water Skied as Pinocchio at Disney
March 19, 2024 05:05 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBMark Miller of Sawyer Brown joined Bobby Bones to talk about his life and career journey! Sawyer Brown is often mistaken for a person, so he set the record straight that it's no one's name and just the name of the band. Mark released his book, 'The Boys and Me: My Life In The Country Supergroup Sawyer Brown.' In it, he shares stories of how the band got turned down by every label in Nashville and then got their start on Star Search. He also shares what some of his first jobs were like when h...
Colin Cowheard On His Career Journey + Dan Patrick On How He Gets Motivated For Interviews & Being Prepared For The Moment + Jerry Jones On His Journey To Becoming Owner Of The Dallas Cowboys + Rich Eisen On The First 'Big Call' In His Career
March 15, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBhis special crossover episode of the BobbyCast will feature interviews from legendary people in the sports world that have been featured on Bobby's sports podcast, 25 Whistles. We'll first hear from FS1's Colin Cowherd about his life and career journey to get him where he is today, how he preps for his massive show and how he went from a small town to one of the biggest faces on sports television. Then, legendary sports broadcaster Dan Patrick will discuss what he looks for when interviewing...
#440 - Lauren Watkins on Growing up In Nashville and Why It’s Hard Playing Shows Here + Being Nervous Opening for Morgan Wallen in Stadiums + How SEC Expereience Influenced Her Music
March 12, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBLauren Watkins (@lauren.watkins) is one of those rare artists who actually grew up in Nashville. She sat down with Bobby Bones to share her experience of growing up in Music City and the struggles she faced trying to break into the music scene and why she feels it's hard to play in Nashville. Lauren went to Ole Miss and details how the SEC influenced her music. She also reveals how nervous she is to be opening for Morgan Wallen in stadiums on his tour this summer. Lauren has been described a...
#439 - Bobby Bones & Eddie Music Talk: Songs Turning 20 and the Story Behind A Famous Classic Rock Song + Nathan James on What Goes on During CRS + What It's Like Meeting Country Artists
March 05, 2024 06:05 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBBobby and Eddie go through a list of some of the biggest songs released in 2004, making 2024 the year they turn 20 years old. They also talk about the origin story you might not know about “Blinded by the Light”. Then, Bobby and Eddie are joined in the studio by Nathan James (@NJamesRadio) with BOB 106 POINT 9 in Savannah, GA, and he shares what goes on during Country Radio Seminar (CRS). He explained how people in country radio from all over the country come to Nashville to network, listen ...
#438 - Riley Green on Finding Love on Social Media + Losing 18 Pounds with The Flu + What Makes Him Nervous About His Career + Why He Almost Didn’t Record ‘I Wish Grandpas Never Died’
February 27, 2024 06:05 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBRiley Green (@Rileyduckman) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his new chapter in his life. He shares how he lost 18 pounds when he had the flu and then got into shape. He also details how writing while on the road is hard for him and he feels his most creative when he's hunting alone. Riley also recalls his upbringing in Alabama and how it influenced his music. He also reveals the true cost of touring, if he'd want to have kids right now, what makes him nervous about his career, why he...
#437 - Terri Clark on People Not Recognizing Her Without Her Cowboy Hat + Driving From Canada to Move to Nashville + Touring and Partying with Toby Keith
February 20, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBTerri Clark (@Terriclarkmusic) sits down with Bobby Bones and gets real about her 20 plus years in country music. She reflects on moving from Canada after high school to launch her career in Nashville and how she only made $15 a day from her first singing gig. She also shares the struggles she went through while it took 8 years to get her first record deal. Terry is known for her signature cowboy hat and confessed people do not recognize her without it on and that she can go incognito in pub...
#436 - Brothers Dan and Reid Isbell (The Kind of Love We Make) on Living In a Boat Trying to Make It as Songwriters + Their Love of Duck Hunting + Bobby Gives Them Advice on Their New Podcast
February 13, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBDan and Reid Isbell, known as The Brothers Hunt, have teamed up with iHeartPodcasts and MeatEater to launch a new weekly podcast called "God's Country." Dan and Reid Isbell are two of the top country songwriters and their podcast focuses on the intersection of country music and outdoor living. They co-wrote "The Kind of Love We Make" with Luke Combs and it was their first #1 that they co-wrote together. Dan also wrote #1 songs for Luke Combs "Better Together" and "Love You Anyway". Bobby Bon...
#435 - Remembering Toby Keith with Interviews From Over The Years
February 07, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBWe look back on all of Toby Keith’s appearances over the years on the Bobby Bones Show. The singer-songwriter passed peacefully on Monday night, his family shared in a statement posted on social media. Keith was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021. He was 62 years old. Take a listen to some great memories that include Toby’s first appearance in 2013, the time he talked about making more money than the President in one night and his final appearance in January 2024. Follow on...
#434 - Director & Photographer Spidey Smith on Shooting Morgan Wallen’s Album Cover + Directing Eminem in a Music Video & The Joke He Played On Him + How Jason Aldean Gave Him the Nickname
February 06, 2024 06:05 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBDirector and photographer Spidey Smith (@Spideysmith) sat down with Bobby Bones to explore his love for capturing the moment. He has directed more than 150 music videos and shot some of the most iconic album covers including Morgan Wallens Dangerous and One Thing At a Time. Spidey recalls how during a low moment in his life he got the call from Morgan Wallen to shoot his album cover, and it helped gain back his confidence. He also shares a story of the time he directed Eminem in a music vide...
#433 - Abby Anderson on Opening for Stevie Nicks + Having No Fear Leaving Her Last Record Label + Why She Almost Quit Music
January 30, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBAbby Anderson (@abbyandersonmusic) sat down with Bobby Bones to open up about her musical transformation and determination to stay authentic. Abby moved to Nashville when she was just 17 and got a record deal shortly after but felt like she was compromising her true self just to make others happy. She shared the struggles she went through and why she had no fear of leaving her last record deal. She also admits there was a time she almost quit music but thankfully stuck with it and now loves ...
#432 - Hillary Scott on The Untold Story of Lady A + Writing a Song About Her Miscarriage + How Lady A Influenced Bobby to Move To Nashville
January 23, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHillary Scott (@hillaryscottla) of Lady A sat down with Bobby Bones to take a look back on how far her and the band have come. She shares the untold story of Lady A and how she got denied a record deal before meeting fellow band members Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. Hillary, who also has a solo career as a Christian music artist, revealed how her faith has impacted how she raises her kids and opens up about writing a song about having a miscarriage. Hillary also talks about how she had to...
#431 - Jordan Schmidt on Writing No. 1’s for Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson and Why He Didn’t Think "God’s Country" Was a Hit at First + Getting to Work with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 + Getting Depressed after His First No. 1
January 16, 2024 06:05 - 58 minutes - 54 MBGrammy-nominated songwriter and producer, Jordan Schmidt sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about the impressive roster of songs he's written, his career and more! He'll talk about writing songs for Kane Brown and how they had an instant connection, the artist that was supposed to sing "God's Country" and why he didn't think it would be a hit. Jordan also shares how he got his start making rock music and the time he worked with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182. Jordan also revealed why after he got ...
#430 - Steven Curtis Chapman on Not Being Able To Name All of His 50 No. 1 Songs + His Full Circle Moment of Performing at Opry With His Dad + The Origin of His Stage Name
January 09, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBSteven Curtis Chapman (@Stevencurtischapman) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about his legendary career that has spanned more than three decades and made him the most-awarded artist in Christian music history. He has 50 number one songs and admitted he does have trouble naming them all. He also shared why he felt called to do music and sing about faith. He also shares an amazing story of how his dad went from seeing shows at the Opry, to performing with him on stage there. Plus, Steven wi...
#429 - Before They Made It Big with Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Walker Hayes + More!
January 02, 2024 06:44 - 2 hours - 141 MBIn this episode, we are sharing clips from previous Bobbycast episodes of artists talking about life BEFORE they made it big! They are now huge artists, but at one point, they were normal people with big dreams. You'll hear stories from Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Chris Stapleton, Brett Eldgredge, Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett and Walker Hayes on the struggles they faced pursuing music and what their lives were like when they first moved to Nashville. Follow the podcast on IG an...
BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Erin Viancourt - Learning From an Independent Legend
December 29, 2023 06:05 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn season 2, episode 15 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin sits down with the only artist signed to Cody Jinks' label, Late August Records - Erin Viancourt. Erin moved to Nashville in 2012 and met Cody in 2021 after working at a local venue for almost 10 years! Erin's sister Emily, who is also a professional artist was in the studio as well to talk about their relationship, family dynamic and being Erins teacher growing up. Erin also talks about road life, the best advice Cody has given her and much more...
Bobby Bones Alone
December 29, 2023 01:15 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBBobby and his wife Caitlin talk about things they’ve watched on done during Christmas break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Favorite 10 BobbyCast Moments of 2023! (Part 2)
December 26, 2023 06:25 - 1 hour - 58 MBBobby takes you through his favorite moments from the BobbyCast this year! If you missed Part 1, go check it out now! In Part 2, you’ll hear stories from Jake Owen, Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett, Martina McBride and Chase Rice. Stories of sobriety, dealing with grief and depression at the height of your career and how one band almost broke up for good. Message us on Instagram and let us know who you want us to have on an upcoming episode! Follow the podcast: @TheBobbyCast TikTok: @TheBobbyCas...
BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Samica - It all Started with a Viral Video
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn season 2, episode 14 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin sits down with California native, Samica. Kevin came across Samica over the summer after a video she posted went viral about her move to Nashville, which ultimately led him to her YouTube channel where she does multiple series, including one where she cooks called "Lazy Girl". She also talks about where her musical inspiration came from and how joining choir as a child inspired her to start singing in front of people, and much more! Socials: ...
Favorite 10 BobbyCast Moments of 2023! (Part 1)
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBBobby takes you through his favorite moments from the BobbyCast this year! In Part 1, you’ll hear stories from Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Hailey Whitters, The War and Treaty, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn and Michael Ray! Stories of early career struggles, rising to fame quickly, divorce and more. Message us on IG and let us know who you want us to have on an upcoming episode! Follow the podcast: @TheBobbyCast TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Tuten Brothers - From Finance to Publishing Deals
December 15, 2023 06:05 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBOn season 2, episode 13 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin chats with a couple brothers from Georgia. Kevin was interested in hearing about the dynamic of trying to balance family and independent artists. The brothers are signed to a publishing deal with Sony, so they dive into being able to do that but also stay independent as artists. Plus, the guys talk about wanting to release new music every month in 2024 to stay on top of their craft. Socials: Instagram: TheTutenBrothersBand TikTok: TheTutenBr...
#428 - 90's Country Special: Stories from Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Clint Black, Shania Twain, John Michael Montgomery, Trisha Yearwood and more!
December 12, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThis episode is all about the best decade in country music...the 90's! We've taken stories from episodes over the years of artists that were huge in the 90's. You'll hear from Brooks and Dunn, Reba, Clint Black, Shania Twain, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Lawrence, Trisha Yearwood, and Jo Dee Messina on their journey to stardom, what it was like in Nashville back then and they share stories behind their biggest hits. One of these artists even shares the story of calling ...
BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Allie Keck - Not Fitting the Mold
December 08, 2023 06:05 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn Season 2, Episode 12 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin sits down with Allie Keck. Kevin saw Allie perform at a small venue in Nashville and approached her after her set to find out a little bit about her. After talking with Allie about her not feeling like she fit the mold for "The Voice", Kevin wanted to find out more. Allie started trying out for TV shows as a teenager, she has sold phone book ads in Nashville for extra income, and talks about her love/hate relationship with social media. Socials...
#427 - Ian Munsick on Cody Johnson Calling Him for His Song “Leather” After He Wrote It + Why He and Wife Kept The Relationship Secret + Why His Speech Impediment Goes Away on Stage
December 05, 2023 06:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIan Munsick (@ianmunsick) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his music journey coming from Wyoming. Ian grew up doing ranch work but was encouraged young to start music and played in his family band. He shares the struggles of leaving Wyoming to chase his music dreams in Nashville and attend Belmont University where he met his manager turned wife, and why they kept their relationship private in the beginning. Ian also reveals why his speech impediment goes away when he's on stage and ho...
BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Jessica Rose - Staying True to Yourself
December 01, 2023 06:05 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBUnsigned & Independent with Kickoff Kevin is back for another batch of episodes! And this one features New Jersey native, Jessica Rose. Jessica lives in Nashville part-time and sleeps on a friend's couch because she is still trying to save up enough money to move to Tennessee next year to pursue music full-time. Jessica also discusses dating a current band member and the struggles of staying true to herself in country music. Socials: Instagram: RealJessicaRose TikTok: RealJessicaRose ...
#426 - Kimberly Perry on How She Decided When to Go Solo + How She Feels When People Ask Her About ‘The Band Perry’ + Adjusting to Life With a Newborn
November 28, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBKimberly Perry (@thekimberlyperry) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about her new chapter in life. In the past year, she and The Band Perry went their separate ways, and she released her first solo project, and also became a first-time mother in September! She shares what happened that made her decide to go solo, how she's not scared to be herself and how she got past measuring her success on a scale. Kiimberly also discussed how she feels when people ask her about The Band Perry and her re...
#425 - Randy Houser on Getting Dropped From His First Record Deal + The Moment He Knew ‘How Country Feels’ Was Going to Be A Smash + What Leonardo DiCaprio Said to Him on The Set of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
November 21, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBRandy Houser (@RandyHouser) sat down with Bobby Bones to share updates on his career. He reflected on the time he got dropped from his first record deal and was scared for the future of his career. Then, shares the moment he knew his first big song, "How Country Feels" would be a hit and game changer for him. Plus, he reflects on what it was like to grow up in Mississippi and the family issues he dealt with. Randy also shared how he got into acting and what Leonardo DiCaprio said to him whil...
Happy Birthday Dierks Bentley! + In Case You Missed It: #54 Dierks Bentey's Untold Story
November 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBDierks Bentley turns 48 years old today! We wanted to take a loot back when Bobby sat down with Dierks Bentley in 2017. He had just come off a weekend of shows. We GET the stories behind some of Dierks’ biggest hits and how he grinding for many years before rising to the top. Bobby and Dierks also share “name dropper stories” and Dierks talks about how he feels not winning the ACM for album of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#424 - Cody Jinks On Finding Success Being an Independent Artist + How He Wrote "Loud and Heavy" With His 2-year Old Son + How The Shift For Authentic Country Music Benefited His Career
November 13, 2023 06:05 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBCody Jinks (@codyjinks) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his music journey! He went the grassroots effort of playing non-stop shows for 15 years and never signed a record deal, and shared why he thinks that helped him find success. Cody explains why he always invested in himself and the turning point in his career where he realized he was doing better than he thought. He also recalls how on his 2-year-old son's birthday the song "Loud and Heavy" was inspired. Cody also shares why he f...
#423 - Josh Jenkins on Writing 'Fancy Like' With Walker Hayes and How Much $$$ It Made + The Nashville Formula For a Hit Song in 90 Minutes + Writing "Buy Dirt" with Jordan Davis and Winning a CMA
November 07, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBSongwriter Josh Jenkins (@joshcjenkins) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about the many levels of his music career. He revisits his years of touring in his band, Green River Ordinance, then deciding to move to Nashville to be a songwriter. He also shares what it's like that his brother, Matt Jenkins, is also a successful songwriter in Nashville and how special it was to write Jordan Davis's and Luke Bryan's song "Buy Dirt" together. Josh also talks about why the day they wrote Walker Hayes...
#422 - Marty Roe Lead Singer of DIAMOND RIO on the Untold Story of the Band + Getting Their Name From Shenandoah + Being The First Band To Have Debut Single Go No.1
October 31, 2023 05:05 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBMarty Roe, the lead singer of the '90s country group, Diamond Rio, sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his monumental career. Marty shares how he got his start singing at Opryland and doing voice impressions. He also shares why in the early days the band went through multiple name changes and how the group, Shenandoah, inspired the band name they settled on. He also talks about what it was like to be the first band to have their debut single go number one, the new music he's working on, ...
#421 - Bobby and Eddie on Cover Versions That Were Hated by the Original Artists + Rob Harvilla On How He Started His Book & Podcast '60 Songs That Explain The '90s' + Courtney Love Reaching Out To Him + Why Nirvana Were Giants of '90s Music
October 24, 2023 05:05 - 42 minutes - 39 MBBobby and Eddie start the episode talking about cover songs that were hated by the original artists and share what they think are the best covers of all-time. Rob Harvilla is the author / host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s and a senior staff writer at The Ringer. He's been a professional rock critic for 20-plus years and talked to Bobby Bones about why he chose to explore the music of the '90s in his new book and podcast. Rob talks about what he does as a rock critic, why he chose that ...
#420 - Heath Wright the Lead Singer of Ricochet on the Untold Story of the Band + His Connection to Bobby’s Wife’s Family + Heath’s Issue with Modern Country Music
October 17, 2023 13:19 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBHeath Wright, the lead singer of '90s country band, Ricochet, sits down to talk to Bobby Bones and shares the untold story of the band. Find out how they got their band name, how they got their start after waiting years and more. Bobby's wife, Caitlin, also joins the episode because he has a connection to her family! Heath talks about what it was like to be in country music during the '90s, and why he has an issue with modern country music now. He also shares a cool story about meeting The C...
#419 - Love and Theft On Being Together 17 Years + Having a Record Come Out On a Label They’re Not On Anymore + Having Taylor Swift Write A Song About Stephen
October 10, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBLove and Theft (@loveandtheft) stopped by Bobby Bones house to talk about being a group for 17 years and the highs and lows that have happened in their career. They talk about their new EP, Better Off, that was seven years in the making after it got shelved at their old label. They also share what it's like having their new EP come out on a label they are no longer on. They discuss how the music industry has changed, what inspires their songwriting and will share their thoughts about having ...
#418 - The Top 5 Most Famous Musicians We've Ever Met! + Bobby Bones Talks To Lenny Kravits on How He's Always Stayed Relevant, What He Listens To Before He Goes On Set & More!
October 02, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWhile on the road, Bobby, Eddie, Mike D, Kickoff Kevin and their driver, Warren, listed the Top 5 Famous musicians they have met in their life and shared stories about how each happened! Then, at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Bobby interviewed Lenny Kravitz! He tells us how he's been able to stay relevant all these years, what goes into his songwriting, how he connects to his fans, what he listens to before he goes on set, new music he's loving and more! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCas...
Bobby on Tenille Arts Vulnerable Instagram Post + We Revisit on Her 1st Appearance on the BobbyCast: Performing on the Bachelor, Growing Up on A Wheat Farm and her Top 3 Life Moments
September 29, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBobby shares a revealing post from Tenille Arts that she shared on Instagram. We are big fans of her and wanted to look back on the first time she stopped by the Bobbycast. Tenille Arts talks about how she grew up on a wheat farm in Canada and moved to Nashville after being discovered on YouTube. She talks about how she went on the Bachelor twice to perform, gave her Top 3 Life Moments and for the first time ever we have someone perform on the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
#417 - Steven Lee Olsen on Getting Dropped from Label...Before Keith Urban Cut His Song “Blue Ain’t Your Color” + Getting The Call Garth Brooks Wanted His Song + Garth Coaching Him In the Studio on Singing Background Vocals
September 26, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBSteven Lee Olsen (@Stevenleeolsen) is a singer- songwriter who sat down Bobby Bones on how he got his start in the music industry writing songs for some of the biggest names. He shares what happened when he got dropped from his label, and when he pitched Keith Urban his song "Blue Ain't Your Color" and it got put on hold and how he modified it. He shares what it was like getting a call that Garth Brooks wanted to record a song he wrote and how he's been coaching him in the studio and got to ...
#416 - Bobby + Eddie on their High School Bands and Best Concerts Ever + Jobs Before Making It: Stories from Lainey Wilson, Craig Morgan, Trisha Yearwood, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith and more!
September 19, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode, Bobby and Eddie share stories from their bands in high school, best concerts they've ever been to as they hang out driving home from a trip. Then, we've taken stories from episodes over the years of artists talking about the jobs they had before they made it big. You'll hear from Craig Morgan, Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Craig Campbell, John Michael Montgomery, Trisha Yearwood and Nate Smith. Some had odd jobs just to pay the bills whil...
#415 - George Birge On His First Top 20 Single ‘Mind On You’ + What REALLY Happens When You Sign A Record Deal + Touring and Learning About the Industry from Toby Keith
September 12, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBGeorge Birge (@GeorgeBirge) sits down to talk to Bobby Bones about what it's like having his first Top 20 single, "Mind On You," and how he had that song on hold for another artist to record and had to ask if he could record it for himself. George shares what his journey to success has been like and how he deals with imposter syndrome and discusses what really happens when you sign a record deal! He was born and raised in Austin, Texas, so he shares why he never left, how his parents emigrat...