Digging into the CMA New Artist Contenders!

With six nominees for CMA New Artist of the Year, there's a lot to chat about as Kelly and Amber break down one last category and make their predictions. Plus the have an exclusive preview of Kelsea Ballerini's acting debut tonight on ABC, and lots of leftover candy to chew on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready for a spook-tacular episode filled with a whole lot of treats and no tricks. We road tripped to Memphis and brought back highlights from the 35th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids event in Memphis, where Kelly and Amber learned about all the life-saving work of St. Jude. Plus they got to experience some epic performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney, and Jon Pardi - at GRACELAND. We also asked some of your favorite country stars about their memorable Halloween costumes, and some of the answers will have you laughing till you cry. Also, Kelly and Amber break down the fiercely talented CMA Female Vocalist category and once again, end up split on their predictions.To learn more about becoming a St. Jude Partner in Hope, visit this link. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which Voice coach is the funniest? Why Madison Square Garden? Is Noah Kahan coming to the CMA Awards? Is "We Broke Up" based on her current relationship? Where will she be when her new album Patterns drops? Have a seat because you're not going to want to miss a single second of this episode with chronic over-sharer Kelsea Ballerini.In addition to our interview with Kelsea, we dig into the nominees for the Male Vocalist of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards. And this time, Kelly and Amber agree on their prediction!And don't forget - This weekend is the "Concert for Carolina" benefiting Hurricane Relief Efforts. To watch the live stream of Eric Church, Luke Combs, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Scotty McCreery, Bailey Zimmerman and more, visit ConcertforCarolina.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist to Watch, Wyatt Flores, joins us for an honest conversation about his ongoing battle with mental health and his journey of healing. We also dig into his backstory and explore the deep layers of his debut album, Welcome to the Plains. Wyatt shares the stories behind several tracks, including one of his favorites, “Oh Susannah," a heartfelt apology letter to his fans that showcases his growth and resilience. Plus, Kelly & Amber are back with even more predictions for the 2024 CMA Awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s guest is someone who has embraced our mission at Country Heat Weekly: to show that there's a place for everyone in country music. Joy Oladokun joins us around our imaginary bonfire to share an inside look into the kind of music that filled their home growing up and the journey that led them from songwriting for other people to becoming an artist. With a fifth album, Observations From A Crowded Room, on the horizon, we dive into her unique creative process and explore the power behind her songs. Kelly & Amber also help you prepare for next month's CMA Awards by breaking down the Song of the Year nominees. Got an opinion on their picks? Find them on Instagram: @ HeyItsAmberA and @ The Kelly Sutton!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Nixon declared October "Country Music Month" back in 1970, and we will celebrate all month long with a wide range of artists who make up today's Country Music. Dylan Gossett joins us from the West Coast to talk about his musical upbringing and a cover of a Bob Dylan classic that you can ONLY find on Amazon Music! Kelly and Amber help you keep all of the Country Music Dylan's straight, plus take you behind the scenes of the recent People's Choice Country Awards.Follow the hosts on Instagram:@ TheKelly Sutton@ HeyItsAmberASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith Urban's new album, High, is out now and to celebrate, he joins us in the studio to discuss the makings of his first album in almost four years. From scrapping an old project, to miraculous writing sessions, finding the perfect title and more, he shares it all. Plus, we dive into the stories behind a few of our favorite tracks like "Chuck Taylors" and "Daytona." This episode is jam-packed full of fun as Kelly and Amber also give us the scoop on Cody Johnson's long awaited duet with Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan's Mind of a Country Boy album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fall means Luke Bryan's Farm Tour is underway and we've got the funny origin story behind the concept - straight from Luke himself! Kelly and Amber deliver the latest country music news and perspective from a NEW studio, and reveal their plans to see Kelsea Ballerini's sold out show at Madison Square Garden. Plus get the perfect fall bonfire playlist suggestions from Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Tigirlily Gold and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nominees for the CMA Awards have been announced and Kelly and Amber have the big takeaways: Who was included, who was snubbed, and what is Old Dominion thinking right before their name is called? Plus Amber talks football with Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch Riley Green and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good news Garth Brooks Fans! Garth's entire album "Time Traveler" is coming to Amazon Music - the exclusive streaming home for Garth's music. To celebrate, we're encoring Part 1 of our chat with Garth last fall. Part 2 is linked below!https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b0cf1f8-ea72-4ee7-ad89-39ec6474ee87/episodes/43e31e68-5154-4f7a-b524-619e06deb381/country-heat-weekly-black-friday-with-garth-brooksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.