The Hook Podcast

Jerry Flowers joins The Hook Podcast to share stories from his 20-year run as Keith Urban’s touring bass player and life on the road with The Chicks and Counting Crows.We also dive into the songwriting side — including how he helped create hits like “House Party,” “Kinfolks,” “Outskirts,” and “Raised On It” with Sam Hunt, “Do I Make You Wanna” with Billy Currington, and songs recorded by Dustin Lynch, Morgan Wallen and more.From arena stages to Nashville writing rooms, this episode is packed with stories about what it really takes to build a lasting career in country music.🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner - A 98.5 KYGO PodcastFollow The Hook PodcastInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@TheHookPod⁠⁠⁠Brailey Jones: ⁠⁠⁠@BraileyCJones⁠⁠⁠Kevin Kissner: ⁠⁠⁠@KissnerRadio

Country singer-songwriter Logan Mize joins The Hook Podcast to reflect on his 20-year journey in Nashville, the stories behind fan favorites like “Who Didn’t,” “Better Off Gone,” and “Grew Apart,” and what he’s learned along the way. Logan also talks about his upcoming tour in his Chevy station wagon, new music on the way, and what this next chapter of his career looks like.🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner - A 98.5 KYGO PodcastFollow The Hook PodcastInstagram: ⁠⁠@TheHookPod⁠⁠Brailey Jones: ⁠⁠@BraileyCJones⁠⁠Kevin Kissner: ⁠⁠@KissnerRadio

Songwriter and artist Seth Ennis joins The Hook Podcast to talk about his new hit “Amen” for Shaboozey and Jelly Roll. Seth shares the wild story of how he came up with the idea for Dylan Scott’s smash “Hooked,”. The story behind his latest viral hit, "See Through" with The Band Camino. Seth also talks about writing with Ashley Cooke, Dylan Marlowe, and more.🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner - A 98.5 KYGO PodcastFollow The Hook PodcastInstagram: ⁠@TheHookPod⁠Brailey Jones: ⁠@BraileyCJones⁠Kevin Kissner: ⁠@KissnerRadio

Nashville songwriter Christian Yancey joins The Hook Podcast to share his journey from hurdler at Ole Miss to writing songs for artists like Josh Ross and Austin Snell. Christian talks about how “Hate How You Look” found its way to Josh Ross, and how it almost didn't even get written. The stories behind some of his favorite co-writes, and his dream writing session with HARDY.🎙️ Hosted by Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner - A 98.5 KYGO PodcastFollow The Hook PodcastInstagram: @TheHookPodBrailey Jones: @BraileyCJonesKevin Kissner: @KissnerRadio

Songwriter, Heath Warren joined the show and talked about how special it is that his hit, “Rock and a Hard Place” continues to be a massive song. Warren also talked about what it’s like writing songs for Bailey Zimmerman and the journey that he’s been on. Warren also mentioned how exciting it is to have a song on Madden 26.

Songwriter Ben Johnson joined Brailey and Kevin and talked about being part of the cast of Netflix’s new hit show “Hitmakers.” Ben also talked about what it was like writing a No. 1 song for Jelly Roll as well as “Bar None” for Jordan Davis. Ben also broke down how songs that were cut by Morgan Wallen, Dustin Lynch, and Bailey Zimmerman came together.

On the 100th episode of The Hook Podcast, Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner are joined by songwriter Ben Williams. The fellas talked with Ben about his hit songs with Megan Maroney. What’s it like having a song that features Kenny Chesney? Ben also talked about releasing a new song with Walker Hayes and Kane Brown.

Brailey and Kevin are back to tell you all about where they have been and what's really going on with the podcast, including a big announcement.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner recapped the year of country music and concerts they attended this year. The guys talked about their favorite moments and songs from 2024!

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones reacted and broke down Dylan Marlowe's new album, "Mid-Twenties Crisis." The guys talked about their favorite songs from the album.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner reacted to the news of Rascal Flatts getting back together as they get ready to tour once again. Kissner talked about how much Rascal Flatts impacted country music. The guys closed out the show having a song draft of their favorite Rascal Flatts songs.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones are back to react to the second set of songs that Post Malone dropped on his "Long Bed" edition of "F-1 Trillion." The guys discussed which songs they liked the best and which songs they think could impact country radio immediately.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner gave their initial reactions to Post Malone's first ever country music album, "F-1 Trillion." The fellas discussed what they like about the collaborations on the album and what Post Malone means to the country music world.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones were joined by Krista Lynn Meadow, inside the legendary Grizzly Rose. Krista who on a rise in the country music scene. Krista talked about her journey growing up in Tennessee and getting into music. She also talked about touring and new music she has on the way.

With it being the day after the 4th of July, Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones had their own draft of patriotic songs. The fellas also gave their recap of attending Morgan Wallen's show in Denver.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner are back and recapped a big concert that went down in Denver that they were apart of. The fellas then broke down songs that just missed the cut of being No. 1 songs on country radio. What songs should've been No. 1s in their hearts?

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner sat down and each created their own "All-Time Greatest Hits" country album for someone who is just getting into country music. Does Garth Brooks and Morgan Wallen make an appearance?

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner sit down and talked about how great country music was in 2014. The guys also broke down how impactful Sam Hunt has been in the country music world!

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner caught up with the national holidays and held a draft of some of the biggest country songs that might’ve been forgotten in recent years. The fellas also broke down the latest news on country music on Music Row. The guys talked about some tours that they’re excited about including Dan + Shay’s! Check out our Forgotten Bangers Playlist here!! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41UbuZy95DSzKzCKLSz3Gp?si=e9c6f54a24ca48a3

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones kicked off their new show with a discussion on Toby Keith and how much he impacted country music. The fellas held a draft by picking their favorite songs from Keith. The guys also recapped the Grammy's and Kissner goes off on what's wrong with the award show. The duo also breaks down the latest music in the country music scene.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones were joined by artist and singer, Roby Ottolini. Robyn talked about her journey from Canada to Nashville and how social media helped her get discovered in America. The Canadian star broke down her songs, "F-150" and "Sick of Sex." Could we see a collaboration coming with Robyn and another female super star artist in the near future?

Discover your new favorite music acts on this week's episode of The Hook Podcast as we reveal our 2024 Artists to Watch! Brailey and Kevin have put together an in-depth look at 10 of the most promising up-and-coming artists we think are destined for huge things in 2024. This year's list is Dylan Marlow, Robyn Ottolini, Renee Blair, Graham Barham, Faren Rachels, Rotundo, Josh Ross, Restless Road, Erin Kinsey, Travis Denning After heated debate, we narrowed down the new class of 2024 to the fresh talents we feel most excited about based on their potential star power. Trust us, you need to get familiar with these names now before they hit it big! Tune in as we dive deep on the 10 rising stars poised to become your new music obsessions in the coming year. Discover your next favorites today!

This week on The Hook Podcast Cody Cozz an up-and-coming singer-songwriter originally from Colorado who now calls Nashville home joined Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones! Cody shares his musical journey with us, and teaches himself to play guitar. Cozz also told a crazy story about getting advice from a country music legend who helped lead the way to where he is today. The Colorado native explained how special it is that he gets to perform at the legendary Grizzly Rose.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down their favorite moments of the podcast in 2023. The fellas replayed a hilarious clip on James McNair being part of a writer's round with Sam Hunt. The guys also heard from Ben Williams on on Megan Maroney's "Tennessee Orange" came to be. Andy Albert, Blake Pendergrass, and Josh Phillips also tell stories in this episode as well.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner broke down their top 10 country albums of 2023 that include albums from Dan+Shay, Ella Langley, Hardy and more!

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down and gave their top five songs that are not the most popular top five songs of 2023. Hardy and Jelly Roll all make appearances in this episode. Kissner also explained why a certain Dustin Lynch song is the best written song of the year.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner held their own Ashley Gorley song draft. The fellas each picked their top 10 songs that Gorley has written from Morgan Wallen to Dylan Scott to Carrie Underwood.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down some of the most underrated country songs in recent years. Is there a Garth Brooks song that might be underrated?

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones broke down some of the best songs that Hardy has ever written. The fellas held a draft and selected their top-10 Hardy songs and why they loved them as well as telling some stories behind those songs.

Kevin and Brailey sit down with Jamie Collazo (@tattoosandtone), an ESPN audio producer turned Nashville's sought-after hired gun guitarist. Jamie has rocked the stage with talents like Chase Matthew, After Midtown, and Sean Stemaly, and he's not just about the guitar; he's a gifted songwriter and producer. In this episode, we dive into the exciting life of a Nashville hired gun, sharing uproarious road stories and exploring the pivotal moment that led Jamie to shift from the road to his home studio.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones reacted to Eric Church's latest comments about country radio in today's world. The fellas pulled the curtain back and explained why artists need the radio and how music is impacted by country radio.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner broke down Dustin Lynch's brand new album, "Killed The Cowboy." The fellas break down all 12 songs and nerd out on plenty of lyrics and sounds from the album. The guys also explained which song was their favorite and is there a song of the year candidate?

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones reacted and broke down Dan + Shay's newest album, "Bigger Houses." The fellas named their favorite songs and talked about how this album couldn't have worked for the duo a few years ago.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner broke down and had a draft on their top 10 songs, since 2000, that have influenced country music. The fellas will discuss the impact of Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, and more.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones are joined by country music artist Shaylen as she talked about her road from the pop world back into the country music scene. Shaylen also talked about two of her biggest songs that have blown up on social media. The Tennessee native also shared some stories on how she is part of the new duet for "Lips Of An Angel."

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones had a fun discussion about the "Grand Ole Opry" and what it means in the country music world. The fellas talked about artists that are already in and which stars have not been invited yet. The guys then predicted who will be the next artist to be invited into the "Grand Ole Opry."

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner were joined by Peytan Porter as she talked about her rise in the country music scene and she also explained her strategy for Tik Tok. Porter also broke down how her latest song that's coming out, "God's Hotel."

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones are joined by songwriter Ben Williams this week. Ben talked about how he went from a college athlete in California to moving to Nashville to chase his songwriting dream. Ben also talked about how Megan Moroney's #1 hit "Tennessee Orange" was written and how he was nervous about it not reaching #1. Ben tells the guys what it was like writing with Hardy and what separates him from every other songwriter in Nashville.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones were joined by Drew Green backstage at the Greeley Stampede as he was opening for Sam Hunt. Drew talked about how Alan Jackson was one of his biggest country music influences and how he made his crazy journey to Nashville. What’s it like writing with Hunter Phelps and Hardy? Drew also broke down his latest single, “Yep” along with some other of his favorite songs that he’s written.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner were joined by country artist/songwriter Alee. The superstar female artist talked about her journey from Canada to Nashville. Alee also gave us the latest insight into her brand new song, "Ain't For The Beer."

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones gave their thoughts on most artists putting out double albums these days. Are songs going to get lost in the shuffle because of how large the albums are? The fellas also discussed if there's a better way to release music because of the way streaming is set up in today.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner talked about the evolution of country music and how it has changed for the better era by era. The guys talked about how Big Loud and Morgan Wallen have changed the country music landscape. The fellas also had some strong opinions on some other industry topics.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner were joined by Heath Warren to talk about his drumming career before becoming a star songwriter in Nashville. Warren told the story on how "Rock and a Hard Place" was created and how it ended up in Bailey Zimmerman's hands while breaking records. Warren also discussed his relationship with Michael and Adam from After Midtown and how they helped his songwriting career.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones are joined by songwriter Blake Pendergrass to talk about his latest hits. Blake talked about his many cuts off of Morgan Wallen's new record. What's the real story of "865" and "Tennessee Numbers"? Blake talked about which song on the radio is one that he wishes he wrote. The North Carolina native also talked about his song on Nate Smith's new record.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner quickly recapped their recent trip to Nashville for Kissner's birthday along with a fun. The fellas then created their own draft of their top-10 summer songs that include Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, and more!

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner chatted with songwriter Andy Albert as he talked about his hit song "Thinking 'Bout You." Andy also talked about his country influences that got him into country music. The fellas discussed what's it like writing with Dan + Shay and Hardy?

With CMA Fest coming up, Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones came up with their perfect lineups that they would love to see in June. The fellas drafted one artist or group from each stage to make their dream lineup.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner talked with Josh Phillips about his journey from North Carolina to become a hit songwriter. Phillips talked about his friendship with Luke Combs and Brantley Gilbert. Phillips also explained the crazy journey of his first single.

Kevin Kissner and Brailey Jones went through and broke down all 36 songs off of Morgan Wallen's newest album that is making headlines and breaking records everywhere.

Brailey Jones and Kevin Kissner sat down with Shantaia and talked about her journey from Canada to Nashville. Is there going to be a wave of female artists taking over country music? Shantaia also talked about her new album "Exes and Friends" and what went into writing her favorite songs.