Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast

Bobby Bones talks to Tyler Farr about his new “Only Truck In Town” EP, new record label and his wife working as a nurse fighting COVID-19. He also brings in a very special mystery guest. Bobby and Eddie talk about famous musicians and how they lost all or most of their money. They talk about their bad business deals, purchases and habits that caused them to go bankrupt. Also Bobby met Robin Kimbrough Hayes who is running for United States Senate randomly while out on a run. He has her on to talk about her platform running for US Senate, Black Lives Matter and how we can make a change. 

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Jillian Jaqueline talks about her new song “Wait for the Light” and how it is reflective of today’s state of the country. She also talks about going to thrift stores post-coronavirus and being friends with Michelle Branch. Bobby and Eddie talk about famous houses from musicians. Some that are for sale and some that have been turned into museums and tourist spots. Eddie talks about what it’s like to visit Graceland.

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Bobby Bones talks to Jana Kramer about her new book coming out called The Good Fight (available for pre-order now). Jana tells Bobby about the two stories she’s nervous to come out because of the book. Jana also talks about how she’s been dealing with trolls on her Instagram lately. Bobby Bones talks to Natalie Stovall, the newest member of Runaway June. Natalie talks about their first time performing together this week, the text message she got asking her to join and what it was like once it got announced.

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Bobby Bones talks to radio personality and musician, Chuck Wicks. He tells his story about how he got into radio, his 2 shows and recently being fired when the coronavirus hit. Chuck talks about how he panicked after getting fired and took 2 weeks to figure out what he wants to do. 

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Bobby Bones talks to Eric Paslay about his new song “Heartbeat Higher” and how he got Sarah Buxton on the song. Eric talks about how he actually wrote the song 6 years ago for Florida Georgia Line. Bobby and Eddie discuss Billboard’s list of The Greatest Artists who have never won a grammy and if they’re really great. From Miley Cyrus to Rascal Flatts. Plus Bobby’s Top 5 New Music releases of the week!

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In this episode, Bobby and Eddie talk about famous songs that are actually misunderstood. The artists wrote them about one subject but over time people have taken them to mean something completely different. From Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton, "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen, "Closing Time" by Semisonic and more!

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Bobby Bones talks to Mark Chesnutt about his new music and also dives into some of his throwbacks from the 90s. Mark talks about the time he first met Steven Tyler from Aeromsith. Steven was a fan of Mark after he covered their song “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing”. Dan Rogers is the Executive Producer of the Opry. He talks about how they choose members, history of the Opry and the decision to keep going during the coronavirus.

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Clint Black has 22 No. 1 songs such as "A Better Man,” “Killin’ Time”, and "When My Ship Comes In”. He talks about what it was like blowing up in the 90’s, finishing 5th on The Apprentice and his new album “Out of Sane”. Plus new music out today from Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, The Dixie Chicks and Bretty Young.

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Dustin Lynch stopped by and talked about how he released a single that he didn’t even like, how he went to college on a golf scholarship and first wanted to become a surgeon. He also talks about how he got a C in Vocal Music Class and ended up starting a band after not getting into the school chorus. And even once thought about auditioning for Nashville Star…

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Maddie of Maddie and Tae talks about releasing their first new album in almost 5 years...in the midst of a global pandemic. Maddie talks about when she thinks they will get to go back on tour. Jenn Wayne of Runaway June talks to Bobby Bones about how she got coronavirus from the grocery store. She said she drove 1 hour and a half to get a test after realizing she lost her sense of smell.  Bobby and Eddie talk about the new music this week from Brett Eldredge, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs and Kip Moore.

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Sometimes a band has a huge hit with a song that wasn't sung by the lead singer. Bobby and Eddie talk about 10 hit songs that were not sung by the lead singer of the band. From The Beatles to Oasis and more. Bobby also talks to Jaren Johnston from The Cadillac Three talks to Bobby about how he’s been writing on Zoom, their new album and what goes into being a music producer.

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Luke Bryan talks to Bobby Bones about losing two country icons Joe Diffie and Kenny Rogers who he got to know. Luke talks about his 24th No. 1 “What She Wants Tonight”, if he’s already working on his next album and then hits Bobby with a birthday surprise delivery! Jon Pardi talks to Bobby about how quarantine life is going. He is spending a lot of time working with farm equipment, cooking and playing video games. Jon also talks about how we and his wife had to postpone their wedding and will now be having it in Nashville.

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Lauren Daigle talks to Bobby about what it was like for her growing up in Louisiana. How she got started doing music because of an illness, not originally setting out to be a Christian artist, auditioning for American Idol and being quarantined in Georgia. Ketch from Old Crow Medicine Show talks about how he started out busking back in the 90s, what an OCMS road show is like and their biggest song “Wagon Wheel” which he co-wrote with Bob Dylan. Ketch said he still has never met Bob Dylan. Ketch also talks about approving the lyric changes made by Darius Rucker. They have a new song coming out called “Nashville Rising” to benefit the Nashville tornado victims. 

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Bobby talks to Brett Young who is currently living in a bus. He is keeping himself quarantined from his family for 2 weeks after flying back from Europe earlier this month. Bobby also talks to Matt Ramsey the lead singer of Old Dominion about them being one of the first bands to cancel tour dates due to the coronavirus. Matt also talks about having to perform with the flu, the band’s 8 no. 1 and no. 1 songs he’s written for other artists.

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Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81. Bobby talks about the legacy that Kenny left behind and also has a conversation with Lionel Richie who was one of his closest friends. Bobby and Lionel talk about the first time he met Kenny, the story behind Lady and also talk a little American Idol. 

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Movie Mike comes on to talk about his top 3 music movies which include Spinal Tap, La Bamba and Straight Outta Compton. Bobby and Eddie also talk about some of their favorites. We talk to Jana Kramer about how she flew to Canada to film a movie during the coronavirus epidemic and ended up getting rescued to come back. She also gives her 5 songs in her quarantine playlist.

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In this episode, we’re talking about some of the biggest feuds in country music. Some of these happened while we were here in Nashville, other were before out time. Plus we’ll also hit on some of the biggest ones in pop, hip-hop and rock music. Some of these you may have forgotten about but were a big deal at the time. We also talk to Matt Jones from Kentucky Sports Radio Quarantine Playlist. He talks about country music from Kentucky and gives his Top 5 songs for your quarantine playlist.

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Bobby talks about how the fear of the spread of the coronavirus has forced many artists to cancel or postpone upcoming tours. Everyone from Dan + Shay, Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton and more have postponed tour dates. We have new music this week from Luke Bryan, Caitlyn Smith and we talk to Craig Campbell about his new song “It’s About Time”. 

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Bobby first talks to Brandon Ray about his song “Born For This” which he wrote for his project called Outskrts. He then talks to Lauren Alaina about her new EP and her writing new love and break up songs. Bobby also talks about artist who found success later in their career. From Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Alan Jackson and more!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Naomi Cooke from Runaway June talks about how she traveled around on a bus as a kid and the journey that lead her to start singing once they settled down in Florida. She lived in a small house with 10 other siblings. Eventually discovering she had a powerful voice and decided to pursue music. She talks about grinding it out in Nashville, getting her first cut and then how she met up and formed Runaway June with the other girls.

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Billboard has a list of the top 125 music artists of all time…we talk about the Top 25 Artist and then give our Top 5 artist of our life. In music news, we talk about a major artist is taking a break from music. Plus new music from Lady Antebellum, Billie Eilish and more!

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Rhett Akins has an impressive 38 No. 1 songs (and counting) and some great stories too! He talks about meeting Blake Shelton for the first time and going to see his son Thomas Rhett play a headlining show.

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Blanco Brown has had a crazy 4 months after his song “The Git Up” has blown up. Blanco talks about how he got discovered at a very early age and even had a record deal already before releasing the song. He talks about meeting with Outkast to talk about a deal, singing with Tim McGraw and the session that lead to his hit song + first video of him doing the dance that blew up. 

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Bobby, Eddie and Mike D give their 4 albums they have listened to the most in their life ...PLUS One. Everything from Garth Brooks to Hootie and the Blowfish to Post Malone. We talk about the big stories in music this week including a legendary band that is getting a biopic made about them. Plus we talk about all the new music out today from Hootie and the Blowfish, Miranda Lambert and more. 

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Josh Kear is a 4-time Grammy winning songwriter for Carrie Underwood “Before He Cheats” “Two Black Cadillacs” and Lady Antebellum “Need You Now”. He has written 14 No. 1 songs after taking some big risks as a songwriter which have lead to major wins in his career. He talks about how he wasn’t able to enjoy his first Grammy win but then got a 2nd chance just a few years later to do it all again.

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Bobby, Eddie and Mike D talk about Rolling Stone’s list of the Best Debut Albums of all-time. From The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Ramones, The Band and more. Bobby and Mike D also talk about the 3 Biggest Music News Stories from the week.

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We check in with the entire Bobby Bones Show Class of 2019 Updates: Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack, Abby Anderson, Rachel Wammack and Lauren Jenkins. They call in from all different parts of the world. Bobby finds out what’s been going on in each of their careers in music and life. Also, all the big things they have planned for the rest of the year into 2020. 

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Rodney Clawson has 24 No. 1 Songs. He started out writing songs in Texas and even landed a No. 1 with Jason Aldean before moving to Nashville to start full-time. He’s since written No. 1’s for George Strait, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and even one for Nickelback that went No. 1 in another country. 

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Bobby, Eddie and Mike D talks about the new music that came out this week from Sam Hunt, Luke Combs, Green Day, Harry Styles and more. Bobby also brings an article from Billboard about the Greatest Grammy Losers for Best New Artist. From John Mayer to Kanye West. We talk about who beat them out and whether or not they deserved to win. 

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