Ncd Writers Room

Jim Casey talks with Russell Dickerson about: • the extraordinary streaming success of his single, “Yours” • getting serious about songwriting • musical influences growing up in Tennessee • touring with Thomas Rhett and Billy Currington • new album, Yours (available Oct. 13) • and more Show Participants • Russell Dickerson • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/10/12/russell-dickerson-talks-musical-influences-singing-sexy-jams-debut-album-yours-more/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about: • the success of her Top 10 debut single, “Every Little Thing” • showing a different side of herself on her next single • working with producer busbee • working with Josh Abbott Band in 2016 on the song, “Wasn’t That Drunk” • hitting the road with Brett Young on his Caliville Tour • new album, Every Little Thing (available Oct. 13) • and more Show Participants • Carly Pearce • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/10/09/carly-pearce-talks-whirlwind-year-the-success-of-top-10-single-every-little-thing-releasing-her-new-album-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Jerrod Niemann about: • making his new album, The Ride • working with Diamond Rio on new song, "I Ain't All There" • fundraising for important organizations like the USO • releasing a new whiskey with a local Nashville distillery • leaving his "mark" on country music over his 17-year career • visiting Marfa, Texas • making a "country milkshake" • his favorite Tracy Lawrence song and more Show Participants • Jerrod Niemann • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/10/04/fun-loving-jerrod-niemann-talks-making-new-album-this-ride-collaborating-with-diamond-rio-leaving-his-mark-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Nashville native Mitchell Tenpenny about growing up in Music City, how he got started in the music business, finding success as a songwriter on Granger Smith’s Top 10 single, “If the Boot Fits,” the mix of styles on his new EP, Linden Ave, and more. Show Participants • Mitchell Tenpenny • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/09/29/nashville-native-mitchell-tenpenny-talks-about-developing-his-unique-sound-finding-songwriting-success-releasing-his-new-ep-linden-ave See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Chris Janson about being a Mountain Dew aficionado, his Shel Silverstein tribute performance at the ACM Honors ceremony, his Top 10 single, "Fix a Drink," touring with Sam Hunt, his new album, Everybody, and more. Show Participants • Chris Janson • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/09/26/wild-man-chris-janson-talks-mountain-dew-shel-silverstein-touring-with-sam-hunt-top-10-single-new-album-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Midland about celebrating their No. 1 debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” how Dwight Yoakam contributed to the origin of their band name, the best Dwight Yoakam songs, the importance of a good Al Pacino impression, the joy of making timeless songs with talented songwriters, the Sept. 22 release of their debut album, On the Rocks, and more. Show Participants • Midland: Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach & Jess Carson • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/09/20/our-very-magical-podcast-with-midland-includes-al-pacino-impressions-dwight-yoakam-tributes-in-depth-thoughts-about-sandwiches-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Craig Morgan about his family’s new business (Gallery at Morgan Farms in Dickson, Tenn.), his upcoming American Stories Tour sponsored by Operation Finally Home, performing for the troops, hunting bears on the eighth season of Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors, and more. Show Participants • Craig Morgan • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/09/15/craig-morgan-talks-hunting-bears-performing-for-the-troops-opening-his-new-gallery-upcoming-tour-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Thomas Rhett about how surprised he was to win the 2017 ACM Male Vocalist of the Year award, the challenges of recording a new album as his family doubled in size, the success of his No. 1 single with Maren Morris, the full-circle moment of making music with his dad, the diverse and nostalgic sound of his new album, Life Changes, and more. Show Participants • Thomas Rhett • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/09/07/thomas-rhett-talks-having-babies-winning-awards-making-his-new-album-life-changes-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Dustin Lynch about his current mood leading into the Sept. 8 release of his third album, Current Mood, the chart-topping success of recent singles “Seein’ Red” and “Small Town Boy,” how experience has changed his approach to songwriting and song selection, and more. Show Participants • Dustin Lynch • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/09/05/dustin-lynch-talks-headlining-tour-hit-single-small-town-boy-new-album-current-mood-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Kip Moore about growing up in Georgia, picking up the guitar for the first time, deciding to make music his career, traveling the world, his ever-growing fan base, achieving highs and lows, releasing his upcoming album, Slowheart, and more. Show Participants • Kip Moore • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/09/01/kip-moore-talks-finding-his-musical-calling-appreciating-his-ever-growing-fan-base-making-his-gratifying-new-album-slowheart-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Josh Abbott about the recent death of his father, walking the ACM Awards red carpet with his mom, collaborating with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Carly Pearce, the Texas songwriters who influenced him, the exciting musical direction of his new album, Until My Voice Goes Out, and more. Show Participants Josh Abbott Band members • Josh Abbott • Preston “P-Tone” Wait • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/08/17/in-our-most-heartwarming-podcast-yet-josh-abbott-talks-how-the-recent-death-of-his-father-affected-him-influenced-new-album-until-my-voice-goes-out See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Stephanie Quayle about growing up on a buffalo ranch in Montana, her early interest in music and songwriting, moving to Nashville by way of Los Angeles, finding success last year with “Drinking With Dolly,” getting a personal note from Dolly about that song, her upcoming album being released on Sept. 8, Love the Way You See Me, her fun new single, “Winnebago,” and more. Show Participants • Stephanie Quayle • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/08/11/stephanie-quayle-talks-buffalo-farming-winnebago-driving-upcoming-album-love-the-way-you-see-me-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After host Jim Casey mockingly “cancels” his interview with Lindsay Ell because of her boyfriend, Lindsay talks about the real hubbub that went down in Sacramento in June, her new album, The Project, working with producer Kristian Bush, touring with Brad Paisley and more. Show Participants • Lindsay Ell • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/08/08/yeah-we-cancelled-our-interview-with-lindsay-ell-because-of-her-boyfriend-but-that-didnt-stop-her-from-talking-about-new-album-touring-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Brett Eldredge about traveling the world in his downtime, things he’s learned by watching the way other country artists like Keith Urban and Luke Bryan work, the shy side to his personality, co-writing his own songs, celebrating victories with longtime producer/songwriter/friend Ross Copperman, his new self-titled album, Brett Eldredge, and more. Show Participants • Brett Eldredge • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/08/02/brett-eldredge-talks-writing-personal-songs-singing-from-his-heart-coming-into-his-own-new-self-titled-album-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Joe Nichols about growing up in Arkansas, reaching personal milestones over his 20-year career, taking risks with his music, the making of his new album, Never Gets Old, and more. Show Participants • Joe Nichols • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/07/27/joe-nichols-talks-reaching-personal-milestones-taking-musical-chances-making-his-new-album-never-gets-old-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Dylan Scott about growing up in Louisiana, his early musical influences, moving to Nashville when he was 19, how his wife inspired his No. 1 single, “My Girl,” his new Deluxe album . . . and Dylan reveals the title of his new single, “Hooked." Show Participants • Dylan Scott • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links : http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/07/25/dylan-scott-talks-growing-up-in-louisiana-early-musical-influences-moving-to-nashville-no-1-hit-my-girl-new-single-hooked-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Sara Evans about some of her career highlights over the last 20 years, being a woman in today's male-dominated country music industry, her new album, Words, selecting songs for the new project, being a lyric-driven artist and the family connection throughout the record. Show Participants • Sara Evans • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/07/14/sara-evans-talks-career-highlights-being-a-woman-in-todays-male-dominated-industry-new-album-words-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Chris Young about his recent string of No. 1 singles, why he co-wrote every song on his upcoming seventh studio album, how it feels to have other artists cut his songs, adding the role of producer to his credits, keeping his creative juices flowing, new single, “Losing Sleep,” and more. Show Participants • Chris Young • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/07/12/chris-young-talks-songwriting-scoring-no-1-singles-staying-creative-seventh-studio-album-more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Jackie Lee about growing up in a musical family, playing in a bluegrass band with his father and mother, how the death of his mother has affected his life over the past year, performing Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe” in tribute to his mother on the Grand Ole Opry, the greatest Travis Tritt song, touring with Dan + Shay, working on his debut album and more. Show Participants • Jackie Lee • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/07/07/jackie-lee-talks-touring-with-dan-shay-working-on-his-debut-album-and-paying-tribute-to-his-mother-who-passed-away-in-2016 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Casey talks with Scotty McCreery about releasing his new single, "Five More Minutes," working on his upcoming album, the cathartic songwriting process, making a very personal music video, performing on the Grand Ole Opry, how Laurent Alaina's success has been validating and more. Show Participants • Scotty McCreery • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/07/02/scotty-mccreery-talks-songwriting-performing-on-the-opry-upcoming-album-and-new-single-five-more-minutes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.