PODCAST · music
Taste of Country Nights, On Demand
by Taste of Country
Country music’s hottest stars visit with Evan Paul of Taste of Country Nights, a nationally syndicated radio show. Go deep inside new music to learn the inspiration behind familiar hits and hear stories about this wild life you won't hear elsewhere.
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Josh Turner Has a Great Trace Adkins Story + LoCash
Josh Turner just re-released his 'Your Man' Album to celebrate 20 years! How has it been that long. He talks to Evan Paul about how he got the song from Chris Stapleton and what Scotty's version does differently. Plus, did you know fans were actually mad at him for this song? Then, it's LoCash and Billy Dukes joins for a Night Cap that breaks down CMA Awards nominations, specifically who got snubbed in 2026. Email [email protected]
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Scotty McCreery Never Liked His American Idol Coronation Song, Plus Phillip Phillips
Scotty McCreery looks back at his early career hits and misses, including his time on ‘American Idol.’ He’s not afraid to be a bit more honest about the process, what life was like when he won and “I Love You This Big,” his coronation song. Scotty’s got a new compilation album out called ’15.’ Then, former American Idol winner Phillip Phillips talks to Evan Paul about his time on the show and his new ‘Let’s Go Far: Vol. 1’ EP, released on Sept. 4. He’s making great music in 2026 and open to sharing the dark stories of his life and music. After a throwback interview Huntergirl, Billy Dukes joins to talk about Dolly Parton Day on 9.25, and the huge record that Alan Jackson just set. Email [email protected]
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Carly Pearce Gets Personal, Plus Little Big Town + Our Tribute To Dolly Parton
Carly Pearce dropped her new ‘Honest Woman’ album this week and she tells Evan Paul all about the personal songs, including one inspired by a breakup. Plus, what’s it like to get that close to Riley Green. Then the (8:39) men of Little Big Town join the podcast to talk about their new ‘It’s a Dying Art’ album. This week’s throwback interview is with (15:35) Chris Young and then Billy Dukes joins to (23:57) remember Dolly Parton. It’s everything you wanted to know and questions most people are afraid to ask. Email [email protected]
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Gary LeVox on the Future of Rascal Flatts, Plus Chris Darlington
Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox is sure this time. The singer talks about the future of Rascal Flatts as he prepares for a celebrity golf event in support of Folds of Honor. Of course we had to ask who can really swing it and who is a bad golfer in country music. Then Chris Darlington joins Evan Paul. He was a police officer for nearly 20 years before giving country music a try. Of course he’s got stories, and a few really good songs like “What Do You Want.” This week’s throwback interview is Parker McCollum from 2022 and after that Billy Dukes joins with what’s hot in country music. Garth Brooks began his new tour this week and the reviews are in. Email [email protected]
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Bryan Andrews Unfiltered + Steve Warner and the Band Perry Drama Explained
Bryan Andrews may not be the guy you think he is. Sure, he leads with his opinions on politics and society but this conversation with Evan Paul proves he’s a deep-thinker who is much more open minded than haters on social media would have you believe. The “Yeehaw” singer dropped his ‘Independence Day’ EP earlier this summer. Go check it out wherever you stream music. Then, Steven Wariner visits. He’s a 90s country star known for being among the genre’s greatest guitarists. This visit is focused on his 2D art and a very cool event he has coming in the Nashville area. Plus a throwback interview with Chris Janson and Dwayne the Rock Johnson that proves he’s real about making country music. And Billy Dukes joins to break down all this Band Perry drama. Email [email protected]
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Stella Lefty's "Boston" Story Isn't What We Thought + Wyatt Flores
“Boston” singer Stella Lefty joins Evan Paul in studio to talk about her song “Boston” and the one lyric that’s proving to be controversial. The country newcomer shares who the song is about and why she titled it “Boston” — you’ll never guess. Then, (15:34)Wyatt Flores joins Evan to dish on his new ‘Scared of Heights’ album and a throwback interview with (26:54) Caroline Jones. Billy Dukes joins with the (49:03) latest in country music including 10 tours canceled in 2026 and this year’s most important albums. Email [email protected]
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Frank Ray + Lauren Alaina's Broken Promise To Kane Brown
Frank Ray returns to talk about his new ‘Good for the Soul’ EP which includes a song that Evan Paul thinks is a smash. Take a moment and go listen to “Third Row George Strait” and then come back - we won’t mind. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzMXzRhAjeQ Then (21:05) Lauren Alaina joins Evan to talk about mom-life and her unfulfilled promise to Kane Brown. The two have a new duet on her upcoming 'Stages' album called "Never Been In Love" and it's tremendous. That’s followed by a 2024 convo with (29:37) Brothers Osborne and the Night Cap with Billy Dukes. This week, (39:42) Billy and Evan break down the right way and the wrong way to cancel concerts. Shout out to Megan Moroney who did it right. Finally, could Luke Bryan or Carrie Underwood call it quits on American Idol? Email [email protected].
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Brantley Gilbert Talks Jelly Roll Collar + More, Plus Ashley Cooke
Brantley Gilbert joins Evan Paul to talk about his new ‘Sins of the Father’ album which includes a great Jelly Roll duet. He’s a Taste of Country favorite and you can tell he loves visiting with us just as much as we do him. Then it’s (12:45) Ashley Cooke and a throwback interview with (21:13) Randy Houser from 2022. Email [email protected].
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Joe Nichols Really Ticked Off Hank Williams Jr! + Lainey Wilson
Joe Nichols knows he let Hank Williams Jr. down and it really bothers him. During this interview with Evan Paul of Taste of Country Nights, Joe tells about what made him so mad. Plus, how he ticked of Alan Jackson's tour manager, why his record label tried to shut down his biggest hit and the full story of his song new song "Say La Va." Then a throwback interview with Lainey Wilson from 2022. Email [email protected].
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Maddox Batson and Tyler Nance Throwback Terri Clark 2025
Don’t dismiss Maddox Batson as country music’s Justin Bieber. This 16-year-old is dedicated to the genre and he proves it during this interview with Evan Paul. Plus, (15:49) Tyler Nance visits to talk about his new ‘Midwest Memoir’ album and a throwback interview with (29:45) Terri Clark. Billy Dukes also joins to (51:23) talk about the week in country, including why Garth Brooks trolls are winning the internet. Email [email protected]
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Ty Myers Interview + Alan Jackson's Final Concert Recap
Ty Myers joins Evan Paul to talk about country life and his new ‘Heavy On the Soul’ album. Then a throwback interview with (19:51) Dasha from 2022 and Billy Dukes joins to (37:50) break down concerts from Alan Jackson and Post Malone. Email [email protected]
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Chris Young Returns With New Music and a New Bar + Graham Barham
Chris Young returns to the podcast to talk about the deluxe version of ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave.’ It includes three new songs that signal where this super star is headed next. Plus (19:08) Graham Barham joins to talk about his new ‘Club Country’ album. He’s a fast-rising country star with a huge social following. This interview proves he’s more than just a viral hitmaker. Then (39:06) a throwback interview with Carly Pearce from April 2022 and (50:11) Billy Dukes joins to talk about Alan Jackson’s final show and Evan’s close encounter with Dolly Parton. Email [email protected]
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Clint Black’s New Tell-All Memoir + Josh Ross
Clint Black joins Evan Paul to talk about his new memoir, ‘Killing Time: My Life and Music.’ The book recounts his early struggles and a bad management deal he signed that cost him. Plus, the country icon opens up about recent medical scares and touring at age 64. Then (29:31) Josh Ross joins us once again, plus (38;31) a throwback interview with Uncle Kracker. And (1:02:58) Billy Dukes is here to separate fact and fiction when it comes to Jelly Roll’s divorce. Email [email protected].
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Keith Urban + the Real Reason He Recorded a Yacht Rock Album, Plus Tyler Braden and Darius Rucker
Keith Urban joins Evan Paul to talk about ‘Flow State,’ his new album of yacht rock covers and originals. Inspiration for the project came from a very unexpected source: construction. It’s always a blessing when Keith visits and this conversation is just as fun as you’d expect. This week’s new artist interview is (8:02) Tyler Braden, who is preparing a European tour after dropping “My Americana” earlier in 2026. For a throwback we’re revisiting (19:27) Darius Rucker’s in studio visit from 2023. Billy Dukes (34:07) also joins to talk about the week in country music. Why are so many artists canceling tours for mental health reasons? Email [email protected]. Also mentioned: Lainey Wilson, Tim McGraw, Justin Moore, Bill Cody and more.
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Bailey Zimmerman Is Building a Lambo! Plus Kelsey Hart and Megan Moroney
Bailey Zimmerman is big energy. He joins Evan Paul and spill details about the cars he’s building on his off days and tour gifts for his opening gifts. Then (9:25) Kelsey Hart and a throwback interview with (23:33) Megan Moroney from 2023. Billy Dukes (33:25) also joins to talk about a week in country music that featured a Florida Georgia Line reunion. Email [email protected].
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Kip Moore Lost a Friend and Hero: 'We Were Inseparable' + Alana Springsteen
Kip Moore returns to talk about his new 'Reason To Believe' album. Once again he's wrote some of the most personal songs you can imagine. This interview also finds him reflecting on songwriter Brett James, who died in a plane crash last fall. The two were very close friends. Then (24:06) Alana Springsteen joins Evan Paul for the very first time to talk about her new 'I Hope This Helps' record. Her album is just as personal — if you've followed this talented singer and songwriter for years you'll be happy to know she's in a very good mental space. Email [email protected] with questions. Thanks for following Taste of Country Nights, On Demand.
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Luke Bryan Responds to Jason Aldean + Riley Green
Luke Bryan got a chance to tell his side of his friendship with Jason Aldean. This is part two of back-to-back conversations Evan Paul had with the super stars in Georgia last month. Then, Riley Green updates fans on what's next for his music and admits he'd totally be in for an Ella Langley duets album. Both interviews were recorded before the ACM Awards on May 17. Billy Dukes also (14:22) joins for the Night Cap. Email [email protected].
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Ty Herndon Details His Mid-90s Arrest Like Never Before + Larkin’ Poe
Ty Herndon returns to talk about his new memoir, “What Mattered Most.’ He says it’s the first time he’s told the truth about so many dark days in his life, including his arrest in 1995. Talking to Evan Paul, Ty recalls what happened and how it changed his life for better and worse afterwards. You’ll gain a real appreciation for what this hitmaker has overcome throughout this interview. In the end, it’s a story of inspiration. Then (25:54) Larkin Poe visit for the first time. They’re sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell and they make music that’s caught the ear of blues and country fans nationwide, including Keith Urban. Email [email protected]
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Amy Grant Ain’t Afraid! Plus Alex Miller Returns
Amy Grant visits for the first time to talk about her new album, ‘The Me That Remains.’ This is Amy’s first singer-songwriter album and (1:5) she takes some bold chances with songs like “How Do We Get There from here?” And “The 6th of January.” Was she nervous. Plus, Amy tells Evan Paul (13:30) what she thinks about country music and Christian music collaborations and who her favorite new artist is. We couldn’t let her go without a great Vince Gill question. (11:25) She delivered. Then, (15:24) Alex Miller joins to talk about his new ‘More Country Than You’ album, and the (31:27) Night Cap with Billy Dukes. Email [email protected]
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Jason Aldean Is Back! Luke Bryan Tour Preview + More
Jason Aldean is our most frequent guest at Taste of Country and this conversation is an original. We wanted to talk to him about his friendship with Luke Bryan ahead of their show in Georgia together. Evan Paul gets him telling stories ahead of Luke's responses next week. Plus, a look at Jason's new 'Songs About Us' album, which dropped in April 2026 and then (13:45) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes. Email: [email protected]
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Country music’s hottest stars visit with Evan Paul of Taste of Country Nights, a nationally syndicated radio show. Go deep inside new music to learn the inspiration behind familiar hits and hear stories about this wild life you won't hear elsewhere.
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