Episodes

  • Lady Antebellum - Lady Antebellum (2008)

    Lady Antebellum - Lady Antebellum (2008)
    Feb 5 2021
    In April of 2008, a new country group by the name of Lady Antebellum made their country music introduction with their self-titled debut album. With both Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott sharing lead vocals, the group brought in a fresh new sound that captivated country fans. With singles like "Love Don't Live Here", "Lookin' For a Good Time", and "I Run To You", the group quickly became one of the hottest acts in country music.
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    57 mins
  • "I Don't Remember Me (Before You)" - Brothers Osborne

    "I Don't Remember Me (Before You)" - Brothers Osborne
    Jan 27 2021
    On this week's episode, we tackled a recent music video by Brothers Osborne. Released in 2018, "I Don't Remember Me (Before You)" didn't have commercial success at radio, but the duo flexed their creative muscles with an engaging and captivating music video.
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    29 mins
  • Keith Urban - Keith Urban (1999)

    Keith Urban - Keith Urban (1999)
    Dec 21 2020
    In the late 90s, country music was introduced to a new country singer from down under - Mr. Keith Urban. Urban made his debut in 1999 with his self-titled debut album. Urban's debut single "It's a Love Thing" peaked at #18 on the charts but it was the other singles on the album that really announced his entrance to country music. Songs like "Your Everything", "But for the Grace of God", and "Where the Blacktop Ends" all reached the Top 5 at country radio. Aaron and Emily discuss and debate whether or not the Keith Urban sound of this album holds up to his sound in 2020. Spoiler: There's not a consensus.
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    47 mins
  • "You Save Me" - Kenny Chesney

    "You Save Me" - Kenny Chesney
    Dec 2 2020
    The music video for "You Save Me" is one of Kenny Chesney's more creative videos that stretched him outside of his comfort zone, by playing the lead actor. Emily and Aaron chat about the opening of this music video, making it more of a mini-movie as well as Kenny's acting chops and if he could've gone Hollywood.
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    36 mins
  • "Here Comes Goodbye" - Rascal Flatts

    "Here Comes Goodbye" - Rascal Flatts
    Nov 4 2020
    Rascal Flatts released "Here Comes Goodbye" in 2009 and it became their 10th #1 song. While the song lyrics lead you to think the song is about a breakup, the music video goes in an entirely different direction. We talk about how this music video hits you right in the gut and how creative of an idea the concept for the video was.
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    32 mins
  • "Come On Over" - Shania Twain (1997)

    "Come On Over" - Shania Twain (1997)
    Oct 28 2020
    It's one of the most iconic albums of all time, not just in country. Shania Twain's Come On Over album would become the 9th best selling album in U.S. history with over 17 million albums sold. Come On Over featured 16 songs, 11 of which charted Top 30 at radio including the crossover hits "From This Moment On" and "You're Still the One" and the karaoke and wedding favorite "Man I Feel Like a Woman." We chat about how large of an impact this album had on country music and what level of stardom Shania reached.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw (2004)

    Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw (2004)
    Oct 7 2020
    Tim McGraw's 8th studio album Live Like You Were Dying would go 4x Platinum while garnering 2 Grammy nominees. The title track "Live Like You Were Dying" would become one of Tim's signature songs of his career as it spent 7 weeks at #1 while winning both the ACM and CMA Awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year. But there's a lot more to the album as well. Four other songs were released all reaching Top 15, with "Back When" going to #1. Looking back, this album was crucial for Tim to bridge his success in the 90s to the mid 2000s and going forward.
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    49 mins
  • "Best of Intentions" - Travis Tritt

    "Best of Intentions" - Travis Tritt
    Sep 29 2020
    Released in June of 2000, Travis Tritt's "Best of Intentions" would reach the top spot on the charts, becoming the last time he would have a #1 single. But let's get to the video. Always one to be creative with music video concepts, Travis Tritt once again stars in the lead role for the music video. We chat about the idea to place him as a prisoner, Tritt's ability to act, and read some "interesting" YouTube comments on the video.
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    38 mins