Episodes

  • NN BONUS EPISODE: John Prine's 'Lost Dogs' and Legacy

    NN BONUS EPISODE: John Prine's 'Lost Dogs' and Legacy
    Oct 10 2025
    On this very special bonus episode of Nashville Now, we celebrate the legacy of John Prine with his widow Fiona Whelan Prine and country music legend Carlene Carter at one of Prine’s favorite Nashville haunts: Brown’s Diner. On what would have been Prine’s 79th birthday, Fiona Prine and Carter share stories about the creation of his album Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings, which was just reissued by Oh Boy Records in a 30th anniversary edition. It’s an emotional, poignant, and often humorous conversation focused on one of America’s greatest ever songwriters. Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our ⁠Hear Now⁠ playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Missy Elliott on "Get Ur Freak On" — Rolling Stone's Best Song of the 21st Century So Far

    Missy Elliott on "Get Ur Freak On" — Rolling Stone's Best Song of the 21st Century So Far
    Oct 8 2025
    Rolling Stone just named "Get Ur Freak On" the greatest song of the 21st century so far — and Missy Elliott herself joins host Brian Hiatt to talk about its creation and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • NASHVILLE NOW: Lainey Wilson's Long Winding Road to Superstardom

    NASHVILLE NOW: Lainey Wilson's Long Winding Road to Superstardom
    Oct 8 2025
    Buckle up! This week country powerhouse Lainey Wilson joins us fresh off the deluxe release of her album Whirlwind – and in the middle of her global tour. From becoming the first woman to host the CMA Awards solo since Reba McEntire in 1991 to headlining Stagecoach next year, Lainey opens up about how she juggles it all, what it took to get here, and where she’s headed next. We’re also joined by guitarist Andrew Leahey, whose road to Nashville stardom looks a little different from Lainey’s – but is every bit as inspiring. Tune in for a conversation that captures the grit, grind, and glory behind today’s musicians. Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl': The Ultimate Breakdown

    Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl': The Ultimate Breakdown
    Oct 7 2025
    We dive into Taylor Swift's new album, as always, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • NASHVILLE NOW: Hardy Cheated Death & Lives to Tell the Tale

    NASHVILLE NOW: Hardy Cheated Death & Lives to Tell the Tale
    Oct 1 2025
    Country! Country! is the newly released album title of our guest this week, HARDY. In our conversation, he opens up about the near-fatal bus accident that changed his life three years ago, reflects on “Bro Country” and his friendship with Morgan Wallen, and even shares his love for the band Sleep Token. From death and murder ballads to unexpected laughs, this episode has it all. Country is Here…Nashville is Now. Check out our Hear Now playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • My Morning Jacket's 'Z': Jim James Looks Back on the Classic Album's 20th Anniversary

    My Morning Jacket's 'Z': Jim James Looks Back on the Classic Album's 20th Anniversary
    Sep 30 2025
    My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James looks back at the dark emotional currents that gave birth to one of his band's greatest albums, 2005's Z, in a deep, confessional interview with host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • 'Bohemian Rhapsody' at 50! Brian May and Roger Taylor Look Back at Queen's Masterpiece

    'Bohemian Rhapsody' at 50! Brian May and Roger Taylor Look Back at Queen's Masterpiece
    Sep 24 2025
    In a special audio-documentary episode, host Brian Hiatt takes you through the creation of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" via exclusive new interviews with Brian May, Roger Taylor, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • NASHVILLE NOW: Amanda Shires Dishes the Details

    NASHVILLE NOW: Amanda Shires Dishes the Details
    Sep 24 2025
    And we’re back with another soul-stirring episode of Nashville Now! This week we’re joined by the incredible singer-songwriter Amanda Shires, who addresses the end of her marriage with Jason Isbell, as well as the reclamation of her independence on new album Nobody’s Girl. Nothing is off limits with Amanda. We’ll also further dissect the Gavin Adcock beef with Zach Bryan and pay tribute to a fallen Nashville legend. Country is Here…Nashville is Now Check out our ⁠Hear Now⁠ playlist on Spotify, updated weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins