Category Archives: The Writers Room

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Talk About Their New Duet, “Speak to a Girl,” Who Wears The Pants in the Family and the Best Thing About Being on the Soul2Soul Tour Together

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Talk About Their New Duet, “Speak to a Girl,” Who Wears The Pants in the Family and the Best Thing About Being on the Soul2Soul Tour Together

Lisa talks with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill about their just-released duet, “Speak to a Girl,” and what the song means to them. They also share how hard they’ve worked and excited they are for their upcoming Soul2Soul world tour, how they both work together in the studio and at home, and more. Show Participants Tim…MORE

William Michael Morgan Talks the Long Road to No. 1 for “I Met a Girl,” Getting Engaged and New Single, “Missing”

William Michael Morgan Talks the Long Road to No. 1 for “I Met a Girl,” Getting Engaged and New Single, “Missing”

Jim Casey talks with William Michael Morgan about cowboy hats, his debut album, Vinyl, new single, “Missing,” recent engagement to Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and more. Show Participants William Michael Morgan Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links William Michael Morgan’s website Read “After His Debut No. 1 Single, William Michael Morgan Goes ‘Missing’ (In…MORE

Lady Antebellum Talks Upcoming Album, “Heart Break,” New Single, “You Look Good,” and Getting Musically Reenergized

Lady Antebellum Talks Upcoming Album, “Heart Break,” New Single, “You Look Good,” and Getting Musically Reenergized

Lisa talks with Lady Antebellum about their year-long “break” from each other, how that break energized them, their new single, “You Look Good” and more. Show Participants Lady Antebellum Charles Kelley Hillary Scott Dave Haywood Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Lady Antebellum’s Rockin’ Performance of ‘You Look Good’ on ‘Stephen Colbert’”…MORE

Josh Turner Talks Discovering His Booming Voice, Paying Homage to Randy Travis and the Ins & Outs of His New Album, “Deep South”

Josh Turner Talks Discovering His Booming Voice, Paying Homage to Randy Travis and the Ins & Outs of His New Album, “Deep South”

Jim Casey talks with Josh Turner about when and how he discovered his distinct baritone voice, singing “Three Wooden Crosses” at the recent Randy Travis tribute concert, his experience writing his first book, Man Stuff, his latest single, “Hometown Girl,” his new album, Deep South, and more. Show Participants Josh Turner Jim Casey, NCD managing editor…MORE

Midland Talks Making Country Music With Universal Appeal, Opening for Tim & Faith and Debut Single, “Drinkin’ Problem”

Midland Talks Making Country Music With Universal Appeal, Opening for Tim & Faith and Debut Single, “Drinkin’ Problem”

Lisa talks with trio Midland about how they picked their name, when they got started in music, the artists who influenced their sound, their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” and more. Show Participants Midland Mark Wystrach Jess Carson Cameron Duddy Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes Read “Who’s New: Midland” Read “9 Important…MORE

Adam Craig Talks Getting His Start in Nashville, Loving the Class of ’89 and His New Single, “Just a Phase”

Adam Craig Talks Getting His Start in Nashville, Loving the Class of ’89 and His New Single, “Just a Phase”

Lisa talks with new artist Adam Craig about the country music that he loves and is influenced by, writing songs like Parmalee’s “Close Your Eyes” and Jason Aldean’s “Church Pew or Bar Stool,” getting his own record deal, his self-titled debut EP, new single, “Just a Phase” and more. Show Participants Adam Craig Lisa Konicki, NCD editor…MORE

Carly Pearce Talks Persevering as a Woman in the Industry, Signing a New Record Deal and Releasing Her Debut Single, “Every Little Thing”

Carly Pearce Talks Persevering as a Woman in the Industry, Signing a New Record Deal and Releasing Her Debut Single, “Every Little Thing”

Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about being named to the 2016 CMT Next Women of Country class, touring with Josh Abbott Band for their popular duet, “Wasn’t That Drunk”, signing a new record deal with Big Machine Label Group after independently releasing her single, “Every Little Thing” and more. Show Participants Carly Pearce Jim Casey,…MORE

Aaron Watson Talks About the “Healthy Chip” on His Shoulder, Making Independent Music & His New Album, “Vaquero”

Aaron Watson Talks About the “Healthy Chip” on His Shoulder, Making Independent Music & His New Album, “Vaquero”

Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about working hard, persevering despite being ignored by industry bigwigs, aspiring to be the King of Texas, writing a special song for his daughter, and his new album, Vaquero, which drops on February 24. Show Participants Aaron Watson Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Aaron Watson’s website…MORE

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