Caryn Dixon

Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain joins Baylen Leonard to talk about the brand-new Netflix film 'Heartland'.Set in Music City, the movie sees former country music star Misty Jones (Chastain) searching for her missing niece in Nashville. Together the pair talk about filming in the home of country music and working with Carter Faith and Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland). Plus find out if we'll ever get to see Jessica on the Grand Ole Opry stage.

Parker McCollum sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his new acoustic project 'Live From Sound City' and how he's enjoying his first ever trip to the UK to support Cody Johnson on his arena tour...

Emily Ann Roberts stops by the Absolute Radio Country studio to talk about why supporting Cody Johnson on his UK tour means so much to her. She also talks about making marinara sauce with Ella Langley, staying true to her musical roots, and coming back to the UK for C2C 2027.

After appearing on Strictly Come Dancing at the weekend, Belles sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about working with Dolly Parton, how her song 'Son Of Jolene' went viral and what it was like making her Grand Ole Opry Debut earlier this year.

Elise Evans talks to Grammy Award winning country music icon Miranda Lambert. She talks about how a collaboration with Chris Stapleton was the first step towards her brand-new album 'Crisco', shares what it's like working with Ella Langley and reflects on what she loves about performing for her UK fans.

James Johnston talks to Baylen Leonard about how it feels to hear British country music fans singing the lyrics to songs about his hometown in Australia. He shares the stories behind some of his hits and looks ahead to a return to the UK in 2027...

Riley Green talks to Jennie Longdon about his new album 'That's Just Me', and how the record contains some of his most personal songs. He also talks about why he loves performing in the UK and what it's like being a judge on 'The Voice'.

Orville Peck sits down with Baylen Leonard to talk about his new album 'Mule'. He talks about the deeply personal story behind the record, reflects on his recent Grand Ole Opry debut and shares what it's like working with Willie Nelson.

Join Baylen Leonard and Jennie Longdon backstage at The Long Road Festival, as they catch up with some of the biggest artists on this year’s lineup…00:37 – Harleymoon Kemp9:55 – First Time Flyers14:56 – The Shires21:13 – Twinnie29:31 – Josh Ross40:26 – Jason Scott & The High Heat47:09 – Liam Price54:28 – Emily Scott Robinson1:00:55 – Ryan And Rory1:07:29 – Kezia Gill1:12:46 – Maren Morris

Singer-songwriter Caryn Dixon talks to Baylen Leonard about the story behind her viral hit 'Bird In A Cage' as well as her latest single 'Accidental Cowgirl'.