iHeartCountry: Essential Artist Interviews

iHeartCountry: Essential Artist Interviews

Welcome to iHeartCountry: Essential Artist Interviews your backstage pass to the world of country music! Each episode features exclusive conversations with the biggest local and international country stars, from chart-topping legends to rising talents. Dive deep into the untold stories behind their songs, the creative processes that shape their music, and personal insights into what makes country music so powerful. With the latest releases, tour updates, and candid moments, we bring you closer to the artists you love. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to country music, this is your home for all things country. Listen to iHeartCountry on DAB or iHeart Radio or catch up on the interviews here.

Episodes

May 22, 2025 24 mins

Max McNown is in studio for one of the loosest episodes yet.

Join us as he talks through his biggest singles Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) and A Lot More Free.

Plus hear why he hates an aussie prawn, but loves the taste of a kangaroo.

Bloody oath.

 

 

 

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Tucker Wetmore joins us direct from his tour bus in the US.

 

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April 8, 2025 7 mins

In this episode Kaylee chats about her latest single, "Ring on It" and how it feels to be a new mother.

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April 7, 2025 14 mins

Our girl, Max Jackson is back with another banger of a single, Grass. In this episode, she talks about why we all need to stop comparing ourselves with what we see online and her secrets to manifestation. 

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March 20, 2025 7 mins

Dasha talks about her latest single Not At This Party, who her Country Besties are and how she has brought line-dancing back into fashion. 

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March 12, 2025 12 mins

"I don't think anything can prepare you for Nashville"

iHeartCountry Australia Host, Steve talks to Chase Rice about his time in Australia, his journey to success and the sacrifices he's made along the way.

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February 20, 2025 20 mins

I just woke up on Monday and had no voice and I was like this is no good, I have the headline show today.

 

Lane Pittman dropped by to iHeartCountry Australia HQ between shows with Luke Combs to reveal what life for him is really like.

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February 4, 2025 12 mins

There's a lot of unauthentic music out there and country music is real, authentic music and I think people wanted to get back to that.

Mitchell Tenpenny dropped by the iHeartCountry Australia studios while touring with Luke Combs

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January 22, 2025 9 mins

I always like the idea of a really big challenge.

James Johnston on his latest single Hell Boy and why he's running 110km to the Tamworth Country Music Festival

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December 17, 2024 7 mins

I put Avril Lavigne's AI vocal on the song, cause I wanted to see what she would sound like.

Nate Smith on releasing his album California Gold and how he got the real Avril Lavigne to appear on it.

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December 16, 2024 13 mins

I had a guy beside me and he's like "man, it's crazy you remind me of this country singer Kip Moore" and I just looked at him and said "Yeah" and just kept surfing.

Kip Moore is in studio reminiscing on some of his most memorable moments being on tour:

  • How does he really feel about his Australian fans?
  • Will he every jump on the TikTok bandwagon?
  • What does he really think about modern country music?

 

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December 9, 2024 24 mins

Tanner Adell is the poster child for modern country music, in this episode she talks about

  • Collaborating with Beyonce 
  • Being a girls girl and what the Buckle Bunny Aesthetic is
  • What modern country means to her

Plus a whole lot more. 

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December 5, 2024 9 mins

Steve Fitton chats with Dylan Gossett on the back of his sold out Aussie tour

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