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  • You’ll Never Pin Down Brad Paisley 

    October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    Brad Paisley may have written and recorded some of country music’s most humorous songs, but the West Virginia singer-guitarist is also one of its most serious voices. In a special episode of Nashville Now recorded at Paisley’s home studio…

  • Midland: Country's Anti-Heroes

    October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    When Midland debuted in 2017 with their traditional country song “Drinkin’ Problem,” the Texas band stuck out like a sore thumb in Nashville. Now, the trio of Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy look like trendsetters. All three…

  • Even Sheryl Crow Can’t Believe Her Career

    October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    From touring with Bob Dylan and spending quality time with Dolly Parton to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, even Sheryl Crow can’t believe the arc of her career. In a new episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast…

  • Ashley McBryde’s Redemption Song

    September 30, 2026 · 59 min

    Grammy-winning songwriter Ashley McBryde joins us on Nashville Now to talk about her new album Wild, a project that dives deep into her family lineage and her desire to be “fully seen.” The Arkansas native also shares her journey to…

  • What Were Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Really Like?

    September 23, 2026 · 51 min

    Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were country music royalty who shaped the genre both through their solo careers and when they teamed up for songs like “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” and “After the Fire Is Gone.” But what were Conway and…

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  • Aaron Raitiere Will Change Your Definition of a ‘Country Song’

    September 9, 2026 · 51 min

    Aaron Raitiere has been compared to legends from John Prine to Shel Silverstein for his eccentric, anything-goes approach to songwriting. But the Kentucky native also knows his way around writing a hit: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, and…

  • BONUS: Remembering Dolly Parton

    August 28, 2026 · 38 min

    Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80 after a quiet battle with cancer resonated around the globe. But it was especially acute in Nashville, where she lived, launched her career, and died. In a special tribute episode of Rolling…

  • Brothers Osborne “Sell Out”: The Nashville Duo Want Your Attention

    August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    Brothers Osborne are going home, but first the Grammy-winning duo are stopping by Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast. Singer TJ Osborne and guitarist John Osborne join us for a conversation that looks back at their beginnings in…

  • Maggie Rose is No Longer Nashville's Best-Kept Secret

    August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    Maggie Rose has been known as “Nashville’s best-kept secret” for far too long. With her new album Half Moon and a pair of Grammy nominees under her belt, the singer-songwriter is standing fully in the spotlight. On Nashville Now, Rose…

  • BONUS: Will Hoge and Dave Hause Live From Mile of Music

    August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    Will Hoge and Dave Hause, two of roots music’s most incisive songwriters, join Nashville Now live onstage at the Mile of Music Festival in Appleton, Wisconsin, for one of our most charged conversations yet. Both artists toe the line…

  • Braxton Keith is Leading Country’s New Twang Class

    August 5, 2026 · 37 min

    There’s a new class of twang overtaking country music and Braxton Keith is at the forefront. The Midland, Texas, native joins us in the Nashville Now cabin to talk about his new album Real Damn Deal and how he ended up onstage with Post…

  • Nashville's Indie Scene: Lombardy Throw the Best Party

    July 29, 2026 · 35 min

    Nashville’s indie-rock scene is having a moment and Lombardy are one of the bands at the forefront. In a special episode of Nashville Now, we introduce you to the group, one of the most inventive bands to come out of Music City over the…

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Rolling Stone’s weekly deep dive into the hottest genre in music: country. Hosted by Senior Editor Joseph Hudak, each episode breaks down the biggest stories in country, spotlighting rising artists and legends alike and delivering the must-hear songs — all with the insider access only Rolling Stone can provide. From Americana to outlaw to Red Dirt, we’ll bring you behind the scenes of the genre’s biggest moment yet, with sharp commentary, rich history, and just the right amount of attitude.