Taste of Country Nights, On Demand Taste of Country

Chris Janson and The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) join Evan Paul to talk about their new music video for Chris’ song “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get.” (5:30) The way they met is cool but even better is how their friendship came organically. DJ isn’t kidding when he says he’s a real country fan. Wait until you hear him talk about growing up in Nashville and his (10:20) Top 3 country artists.

Then, (11:01) newcomer Zach Top joins and if you have any doubts about the future of traditional country music you’ll want to hear what he has to say about (12:20) his Top 3 influences, (15:01) drinking tequila with George Strait and more. Finally, (28:51) Billy Dukes joins for the Night Cap.

Also mentioned during this episode: Keith Whitley, George Jones, Marty Robbins, Lord of the Rings, Hank Williams Jr., Merle Haggard and more.

Lainey Wilson (1:15) shares a great story that relates to her current single “Wild Horses and Wild Flowers.” You’ll love her even more! Then, she (3:04) tells Evan Paul about winning CMA Entertainer of the Year, including who reached out. For a few weeks, rumors have circulated that she’ll return to Yellowstone — don’t worry, we asked. (9:00) Wait until you hear what her boyfriend thought of her kissing scene!

Then, newcomer Ashley Cooke joins to talk about “Your Place” and more. Plus (26:32) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Brothers Osborne return to tell Evan about their new (1’:01) Break Mine’ EP, the pressure (4:00) of writing with Miranda Lambert and (9:25) how they feel about Tom Petty’s comments about country music. Plus (6:30) we asked John and TJ if they ever know they’ll win an award ahead of time and they say, “No,” but …

Then, (11:02) Blanco Brown really opens up about the after-effects of his motorcycle accident, (19:00) the pros and cons of a viral hit like “The Git Up” and his new Heartache & Lemonade EP. Also (28:44) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Anne Wilson joins Evan Paul to talk about her new ‘Rebel’ album. She opens up (3:20) about jumping from Christian to country music and recalls (4:20) finding her voice to sing at her brother’s funeral. This was a life-changing event in so many ways but (9:30) she and her mother almost ended it all, together. Wait until you hear this young woman’s full story.

Then, (11:50) Luke Bryan joins Evan to talk about his new song “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” and (14:20) Katy Perry leaving American Idol. Plus (20:30) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Also mentioned during this episode: Johnny Cash, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Chayce Beckham, Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn, One Republic and more.

Tyler Hubbard joins Evan Paul and talks about new songs from his ‘Strong’ album (April 12), including (3:30) “Park,” which was inspired that time he got picked up by cops in a church parking lot. Plus, (5:07) more about his dad, best and worst days in Nashville and advice for (10:50) Beyonce and anyone who’s told they’re not real country.
Then, (13:29) Sam Hunt talks about his wife’s reaction to “Locked Up,” the song and the incident that inspired it. We asked him (15:01) how many nights he slept on the couch and his answer is stunning. If you saw the CMT Music Awards, you saw Sam’s nod to Johnny Cash and we got (16:45) the full story about that as well. Then (20:20) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.
Also mentioned, Keith Urban Jack Harlow, Post Malone, Florida Georgia Line, the Chicks and more.

Chayce Beckham joins Evan Paul and (1:10) tries to explain why he’s the first American Idol winner to score a No. 1 hit with a debut single since … has it really been almost 20 years? The “23” singer reveals his expectations after winning the show before talking about his (4:10) love life, (9:05) bar fights, (10:00) sad songs and more.

Then, during the Night Cap Billy Dukes and Evan try to figure out if winning American Idol is a good thing or a bad thing.

Also mentioned: Luke Bryan, Phillip Phillips, Kip Moore, Scotty McCreery and more.