Bobbycast

We talk to new music this week from The Dixie Chicks, Lauren Alaina and Demi Lovato. We also talk to Brandy Clark about her new album “Your Life Is a Record" and her song with Randy Newman called "Bigger Boat". Plus, music news where GENESIS is doing a reunion tour in November . . . but minus Peter Gabriel. It'll just be Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford. This will be their first time playing together since 2007. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Kirpatrick from NSYNC stops by to tell the story of how NSYNC formed. We find out about the original members and their early connection to the Backstreet Boys. Chris formed the group and even made a cold call to talent agencies to find a then 14 year-old Justin Timberlake. Chris also talks about growing up poor and now getting to give back to kids like him and if NSYNC will ever reunite with all 5 Members. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Artist Jon Langston stops by to talk about grinding it out on the road for several years before moving to Nashville and now has the support of Luke Bryan. He also talks about a scary moment he had after suffering his 6th concussion. Bobby and Eddie talk about famous bands who hated other members. From Aerosmith to Oasis and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colbie Caillat moved to Nashville a few years ago and recently started a brand new band called Gone West. Colbie talks about how it feels starting over when she’s already led a successful career as a solo artist. She opens up about her battle with stage fright and how she got so nervous before performing on TV. She also talks about her 5 year engagement, stories behind her biggest hits and her favorite TV shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wanted to revisit this episode now that Gabby has really kick started her career in Nashville! Gabby Barrett finished 3rd on Season 1 American Idol on ABC and is now on her way into the next phase of her music career. Bobby talks to her about what it's like singing for record labels, life after American Idol and how she needs to move to Nashville to achieve her big dreams. Season 3 of American Idol premiere February 16, 2020, at 8/7c on ABC Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk about bands who are generally hated...even though they have hits, a large number album sales, awards...but for some reason they anger people and critics. We looked at different “Worst Band” reader polls, album sales and review from Billboard and Rolling Stone and came up with our own list. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Combs is fresh off of his SNL debut. He talks about finding out he was the musical guest just a week and a half out. Luke tells the story of the guy at a record label who told him he needed to go back and write better songs after meeting him. Luke then turns all the songs he played for him that day into No. 1. He also talks about why he is vegan for the next 3 months, his 7 No. 1 songs and why he was hiding cash around his house. Follow the BobbyCast @TheBobbyCastSubscribe to Our YouTube Channel - Youtube.com/BobbyCast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul DiGiovanni began his career in the punk-pop band Boys Like Girls. They toured for months on end and landed serval hits such as “The Great Escape”, “Love Drunk” and “Two Is Better Than One” feat. Taylor Swift. After the band slowed down, Paul moved to Nashville to become a songwriter and producer. He’s had No.1’s that include Justin Moore’s The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home and Dan + Shay’s How Not To. He talks about what it was like coming from the pop world into country, his wife Katie Stevens who is on ‘The Bold Type” on Freeform and his love fro Tom Brady and The Patriots. Follow Paul on Instagram @paulblgFollow the BobbyCast @TheBobbyCast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Hobby is the lead singer of A Thousand Horses. They had a no. 1 song with their debut single “Smoke”. Michael talks about the long road that took them to their first record deal and what it’s been like now landing on their third deal and new song “Drinkin’ Song”. He talks about how the band stayed together through the good and bad times, what it’s like being married to Caroline Hobby of The Get Real Podcast and how being a dad has changed his life. He also talks about when he first met his famous rock star cousins in the Black Crowes.Follow the BobbyCast on Instagram! (@thebobbycast) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about how The Rock Hall the Class of 2020 and some of the biggest snubs this year. Lainey Wilson stops by to talk about growing up in Louisiana and moving to Nashville and living out of a camper for 3 years. She one was of Luke Combs first co-writes, earned a living as a Hannah Montana impersonator and getting her paycheck for her song in a TV show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shay Mooney from Dan + Shay talks about how he grew up in Natural Dam, Arkansas which is a town of less than 500 people. He originally started as a solo artist and then met Dan at a house party. Shay talks his first deal with T Pain’s record label and how he had to get out of it to start Dan + Shay. He talks about the struggles of playing shows to 4 people to selling out arenas all across the country. He also talks about his love for Star Wars’s The Mandalorian and how they got Justin Bieber on 10,000 Hours.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Mike D talked about a list of songs with mistakes that weren't edited out of the recording, and it includes an airplane in LED ZEPPELIN's "Black Country Woman", STING sitting on a keyboard during "Roxanne", and DAVID GILMOUR's cough in PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were Here". We also talk to Lauren Jo Black from CountryNow.com. She has been covering country music for more than a decade. Lauren tells us her list of the Top 5 Things To Look forward to this year in country music. Bobby and Mike D also talk about the Golden Globes and review some of the movies that won and others that were nominated. Visit Country Now.com for all the latest in Country Music!Check out Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast for movie history and review with Mike D! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Songwriter Tom Douglas stops by this week. He tells the story behind writing "The House That Built Me", multiple songs for Tim McGraw and his theories on how to approach writing a song. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey have been together for 10 years. They talk about how they met in college, broke up for a month and then got married. Russell talks about the struggle to find a home at a record label and how it took 4 years for his debut song to go No. 1. Kailey talks about how she is the creative director behind Russell when it comes to music videos, photography, merch design and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby, Eddie talked about the "10 Most Unforgettable Country Music Moments of the 2010s." Sadly, the Route 91 tragedy was #1. On the bright side, GARTH BROOKS returned, and CHRIS STAPLETON got discovered. We also found some demos of Major Pop songs…some of these sung by other artists…some were acoustic rough demos…and one was one of the biggest songs of all-time…and had an entirely different name! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Diffie talks about how his song John Deere Green was never a no. 1 song. He talks about moving to Nashville after being laid off, singing demos in the 80’s and what it was like to tour during the 90’s. He also talks about how a resurgence happened in his career after his name drop Jason Aldean’s “1994”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby has a list of songs that are now being played on Classic Rock Radio that makes him feel a little old. From Oasis to the Foo Fighters and Alanis Morissette. Bobby also reveals what artist he doesn’t tell people is one of his favorite artists because they are his guilty pleasure. We talk about new music from Kesha, Brian Wilson and Sturgill Simpson. Plus the Highest Paid Musicians of the Year and Top Artist from each year in the decade. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby has a list of the most important "music moments" of the past decade. It's a mix of legitimately influential happenings, changes in the industry, and shameless viral sensations. We also talk to Hunter Hayes about him appearing the new Bluebird documentary and his first time playing there, his Wild Blue project and how he’s in the latest issue of People Magazine as one of their sexiest men alive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Haywood is the brains behind Lady Antebellum. He tells us about his childhood and how music just came easily to him. He also explains the story of how Lady A formed and what caused them to take a break from music and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie go through the Grammy nominations that came out this week and give their picks for who they think will win the Country and other major categories. We go though new music from Jason Aldean, Coldplay, Little Big Town, Weezer, Kacey Musgraves and more. Plus in music news...there’s a band going back on tour after the signed a contract to never tour again.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.