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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.

We are closing out August with CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson! This Louisiana native is back in the Country Heat house to celebrate her recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry and of course, her just-released album, "Whirlwind," which perfectly sums up this past year of her life. While answering some burning questions inspired by her project, Lainey reveals how she takes her whiskey, which Miranda Lambert song would win her a karaoke competition and what her ideal engagement ring would look like (Duck, I hope you're paying attention!) We also discuss several tracks off the 14-song collection and get an inside look at what a typical show day looks like for the country superstar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We celebrate the release of Thomas Rhett's new album "About A Woman" by looking back on our live podcast taping with TR at CMA Fest 2024. From the writing to the recording to when he lets his wife hear the music, Kelly and Amber get all the scoop - including why TR can't coach his daughters' sports teams and why Lauren is a super hero.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Y'all, it's official! We have reached the 100th episode of Country Heat Weekly, and here to celebrate with us is the dad by day, country music superstar by night - Luke Bryan. He gives us a realistic update on life in the Bryan household with teenage boys and his wife, Caroline, takes us through the makings of his upcoming album, "Mind of a Country Boy," and shares how he keeps things fun on the road after all his years of touring, especially as he approaches his 15th year of the Farm Tour. Plus, we couldn't let him leave without discussing his fellow country star Carrie Underwood joining him on the American Idol judging panel next year. Kelly and Amber also reflect on all the guests that've been in the Country Heat house so far and some that we hope will join us in the future! Thanks for being a part of our pod squad!SHOW NOTES:The Luke Combs Key West story is heard in Luke Bryan's FIRST episode here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b0cf1f8-ea72-4ee7-ad89-39ec6474ee87/episodes/3b228a89-35d0-40a9-8f54-45a7fc7f3b86/country-heat-weekly-season-1-finale---luke-bryanFollow Kelly Sutton (@TheKellySutton) and Amber Anderson (@HeyItsAmberA) on Instagram for behind the scenes content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.