Chat with Jason Michael Carroll - Coda Country Chats: Season 5, Episode 6

Jason Michael Carroll shares insights into his long-standing career in country music, his collaboration with Petey Pablo, and the creative process behind his upcoming album, "Anthem". He discusses the importance of family in his music, the role of technology in modern recording, and the essence of country music as a lifestyle. Carroll also reflects on personal stories that inspire his songwriting, the need for vulnerability in music, and the significance of heroes in today's world.About JMC:Platinum-selling country artist Jason Michael Carroll returns with a brand new single, “Nothin’ But Country” (feat. Petey Pablo), a genre-blending, pride-fueled anthem that celebrates rural life, hip-hop grit, and everything in between. Co-written by Carroll and longtime friend Petey Pablo, the single is available on all streaming platforms today and offers a powerful preview of Carroll’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, Anthem, due in 2026.With Anthem, Carroll explores that lifestyle in all its complexity. From stadium-ready party tracks to stripped-down confessionals, the album marks a new chapter for Carroll, one rooted in honesty, sobriety, and the kind of resilience only life can teach. Tracks like “Pretty Wild Thing” (featuring vocals from Carroll’s daughter), “Argue with the Walls,” and the stirring “Sober” dig deep into personal transformation and growth, while “Damn Ruthie” and “Jeans Like That” add cinematic storytelling and small-town romance.Carroll first burst onto the country music scene in 2007 with his No. 1 debut album Waitin’ in the Country, which featured hits like the heartbreaking “Alyssa Lies,” platinum-certified “Livin’ Our Love Song,” and the rollicking “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead.” Over the years, he’s shared the stage with country royalty including Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, and Rascal Flatts, among many others.His performances have taken him from the Grand Ole Opry to NASCAR speedways, NFL stadiums, and MLB fields, and now, with Anthem, he returns to the spotlight with his most personal—and most powerful—music yet.#countrymusic #podcast #JasonMichaelCarroll #Nothin'ButCountry #newmusic