Category Archives: NCD Podcasts
Scotty McCreery Talks Songwriting, Performing on the Opry, Upcoming Album and New Single, “Five More Minutes”
Jim Casey talks with Scotty McCreery about releasing his new single, “Five More Minutes,” working on his upcoming album, the cathartic songwriting process, making a very personal music vid...
Syndicated Author Jul 03, 2017
Lucas Hoge Talks Growing Up In Nebraska, Playing for the Troops, Upcoming Album, New Single, “Dirty South,” and More
Jim Casey talks with Lucas Hoge about growing up in tiny Hubbell, Nebraska, hunting and trapping in the Nebraska countryside, playing on the football team and in the marching band, leading three diffe...
Syndicated Author Jun 19, 2017
Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire of Duo Walker McGuire Talk Meeting in Nashville, Their Unique Sound and New Single, “Til Tomorrow”
Jim Casey talks with Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire of duo Walker McGuire about meeting in Nashville, writing their first bad song together, seeing the country while on tour, how "nasally tenor" is ...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2017
Ryan Hurd Talks Writing Hits for FGL, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum & More, His Upcoming Debut Album and New Single, “Love In a Bar”
Jim Casey talks with Ryan Hurd about his first-time Kentucky Derby experience with girlfriend Maren Morris, how he started songwriting after getting a sociology degree at Belmont University in Nashvil...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2017

Chris Janson Talks Recharging With the Family on the Beach, Singing Feel-Good Songs That Mean Something and New Single, “Fix a Drink”
Jim Casey talks with Chris Janson about getting recharged by spending some time on the beach with his family, giving people a break from the real world for three minutes with his feel-good songs, his ...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2017

Maggie Rose Talks CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour, New EP, “Dreams > Dollars,” and Performs New Single, “Body On Fire”
Jim Casey talks with Maggie Rose about her early affinity for singing as a child, the high bar for being a musical artist in Nashville, sharing a van with trio Post Monroe while on CMT's Next Women of...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2017

Nashville Native Kelleigh Bannen Talks About Her Fine Irish Name, Hosting Her Own Podcast, New Song/Video, “Church Clothes,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Kelleigh Bannen about her Irish name, her podcast series, This Nashville Life, what it means to be a member of CMT's Next Women of Country class, her new single, "Church Clothes,"...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2017

Kelsea Ballerini Talks About Her Crazy Schedule, What’s in Store on Her Upcoming Album, Playing Beer Pong and Planning a Wedding
Jim Casey talks with Kelsea Ballerini about how busy she has been lately, the magic of her single, "Peter Pan," the 2-year anniversary of the release of her debut album, The First Time, being the firs...
Syndicated Author May 04, 2017
Kristian Bush Talks Finding Validation with Fans and Critics as a Solo Artist, New Song “Sing Along” and Producing Lindsay Ell’s New EP
Jim Casey talks with Kristian Bush about his transition from being a member of a duo-first with Billy Pilgrim and then Sugarland-to being a solo artist, receiving validation for his first solo album, ...
Syndicated Author Apr 28, 2017
Michael Ray Talks Creating Memorable Moments Onstage, No. 1 Song “Think a Little Less,” Upcoming New Album and More
Lisa talks with Michael Ray about the importance of creating memorable moments onstage for his fans, his No. 1 song, "Think a Little Less," his upcoming new album, what he learned while touring with D...
Syndicated Author Apr 13, 2017