Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast

Luke Combs is fresh off of his SNL debut. He talks about finding out he was the musical guest just a week and a half out. Luke tells the story of the guy at a record label who told him he needed to go back and write better songs after meeting him. Luke then turns all the songs he played for him that day into No. 1. He also talks about why he is vegan for the next 3 months, his 7 No. 1 songs and why he was hiding cash around his house. Follow the BobbyCast @TheBobbyCastSubscribe to Our YouTube Channel - Youtube.com/BobbyCast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul DiGiovanni began his career in the punk-pop band Boys Like Girls. They toured for months on end and landed serval hits such as “The Great Escape”, “Love Drunk” and “Two Is Better Than One” feat. Taylor Swift. After the band slowed down, Paul moved to Nashville to become a songwriter and producer. He’s had No.1’s that include Justin Moore’s The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home and Dan + Shay’s How Not To. He talks about what it was like coming from the pop world into country, his wife Katie Stevens who is on ‘The Bold Type” on Freeform and his love fro Tom Brady and The Patriots. Follow Paul on Instagram @paulblgFollow the BobbyCast @TheBobbyCast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Hobby is the lead singer of A Thousand Horses. They had a no. 1 song with their debut single “Smoke”. Michael talks about the long road that took them to their first record deal and what it’s been like now landing on their third deal and new song “Drinkin’ Song”. He talks about how the band stayed together through the good and bad times, what it’s like being married to Caroline Hobby of The Get Real Podcast and how being a dad has changed his life. He also talks about when he first met his famous rock star cousins in the Black Crowes.Follow the BobbyCast on Instagram! (@thebobbycast) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about how The Rock Hall the Class of 2020 and some of the biggest snubs this year. Lainey Wilson stops by to talk about growing up in Louisiana and moving to Nashville and living out of a camper for 3 years. She one was of Luke Combs first co-writes, earned a living as a Hannah Montana impersonator and getting her paycheck for her song in a TV show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shay Mooney from Dan + Shay talks about how he grew up in Natural Dam, Arkansas which is a town of less than 500 people. He originally started as a solo artist and then met Dan at a house party. Shay talks his first deal with T Pain’s record label and how he had to get out of it to start Dan + Shay. He talks about the struggles of playing shows to 4 people to selling out arenas all across the country. He also talks about his love for Star Wars’s The Mandalorian and how they got Justin Bieber on 10,000 Hours. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Mike D talked about a list of songs with mistakes that weren't edited out of the recording, and it includes an airplane in LED ZEPPELIN's "Black Country Woman", STING sitting on a keyboard during "Roxanne", and DAVID GILMOUR's cough in PINK FLOYD's "Wish You Were Here". We also talk to Lauren Jo Black from CountryNow.com. She has been covering country music for more than a decade. Lauren tells us her list of the Top 5 Things To Look forward to this year in country music. Bobby and Mike D also talk about the Golden Globes and review some of the movies that won and others that were nominated. Visit Country Now.com for all the latest in Country Music!Check out Movie Mike’s Movie Podcast for movie history and review with Mike D! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Songwriter Tom Douglas stops by this week. He tells the story behind writing "The House That Built Me", multiple songs for Tim McGraw and his theories on how to approach writing a song. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey have been together for 10 years. They talk about how they met in college, broke up for a month and then got married. Russell talks about the struggle to find a home at a record label and how it took 4 years for his debut song to go No. 1. Kailey talks about how she is the creative director behind Russell when it comes to music videos, photography, merch design and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby, Eddie talked about the "10 Most Unforgettable Country Music Moments of the 2010s." Sadly, the Route 91 tragedy was #1. On the bright side, GARTH BROOKS returned, and CHRIS STAPLETON got discovered. We also found some demos of Major Pop songs…some of these sung by other artists…some were acoustic rough demos…and one was one of the biggest songs of all-time…and had an entirely different name! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Diffie talks about how his song John Deere Green was never a no. 1 song. He talks about moving to Nashville after being laid off, singing demos in the 80’s and what it was like to tour during the 90’s. He also talks about how a resurgence happened in his career after his name drop Jason Aldean’s “1994”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby has a list of songs that are now being played on Classic Rock Radio that makes him feel a little old. From Oasis to the Foo Fighters and Alanis Morissette. Bobby also reveals what artist he doesn’t tell people is one of his favorite artists because they are his guilty pleasure. We talk about new music from Kesha, Brian Wilson and Sturgill Simpson. Plus the Highest Paid Musicians of the Year and Top Artist from each year in the decade. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby has a list of the most important "music moments" of the past decade. It's a mix of legitimately influential happenings, changes in the industry, and shameless viral sensations. We also talk to Hunter Hayes about him appearing the new Bluebird documentary and his first time playing there, his Wild Blue project and how he’s in the latest issue of People Magazine as one of their sexiest men alive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Haywood is the brains behind Lady Antebellum. He tells us about his childhood and how music just came easily to him. He also explains the story of how Lady A formed and what caused them to take a break from music and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie go through the Grammy nominations that came out this week and give their picks for who they think will win the Country and other major categories. We go though new music from Jason Aldean, Coldplay, Little Big Town, Weezer, Kacey Musgraves and more. Plus in music news...there’s a band going back on tour after the signed a contract to never tour again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Cooke from Runaway June talks about how she traveled around on a bus as a kid and the journey that lead her to start singing once they settled down in Florida. She lived in a small house with 10 other siblings. Eventually discovering she had a powerful voice and decided to pursue music. She talks about grinding it out in Nashville, getting her first cut and then how she met up and formed Runaway June with the other girls. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billboard has a list of the top 125 music artists of all time…we talk about the Top 25 Artist and then give our Top 5 artist of our life. In music news, we talk about a major artist is taking a break from music. Plus new music from Lady Antebellum, Billie Eilish and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhett Akins has an impressive 38 No. 1 songs (and counting) and some great stories too! He talks about meeting Blake Shelton for the first time and going to see his son Thomas Rhett play a headlining show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blanco Brown has had a crazy 4 months after his song “The Git Up” has blown up. Blanco talks about how he got discovered at a very early age and even had a record deal already before releasing the song. He talks about meeting with Outkast to talk about a deal, singing with Tim McGraw and the session that lead to his hit song + first video of him doing the dance that blew up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby, Eddie and Mike D give their 4 albums they have listened to the most in their life ...PLUS One. Everything from Garth Brooks to Hootie and the Blowfish to Post Malone. We talk about the big stories in music this week including a legendary band that is getting a biopic made about them. Plus we talk about all the new music out today from Hootie and the Blowfish, Miranda Lambert and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Kear is a 4-time Grammy winning songwriter for Carrie Underwood “Before He Cheats” “Two Black Cadillacs” and Lady Antebellum “Need You Now”. He has written 14 No. 1 songs after taking some big risks as a songwriter which have lead to major wins in his career. He talks about how he wasn’t able to enjoy his first Grammy win but then got a 2nd chance just a few years later to do it all again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby, Eddie and Mike D talk about Rolling Stone’s list of the Best Debut Albums of all-time. From The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Ramones, The Band and more. Bobby and Mike D also talk about the 3 Biggest Music News Stories from the week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We check in with the entire Bobby Bones Show Class of 2019 Updates: Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack, Abby Anderson, Rachel Wammack and Lauren Jenkins. They call in from all different parts of the world. Bobby finds out what’s been going on in each of their careers in music and life. Also, all the big things they have planned for the rest of the year into 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Clawson has 24 No. 1 Songs. He started out writing songs in Texas and even landed a No. 1 with Jason Aldean before moving to Nashville to start full-time. He’s since written No. 1’s for George Strait, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and even one for Nickelback that went No. 1 in another country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby, Eddie and Mike D talks about the new music that came out this week from Sam Hunt, Luke Combs, Green Day, Harry Styles and more. Bobby also brings an article from Billboard about the Greatest Grammy Losers for Best New Artist. From John Mayer to Kanye West. We talk about who beat them out and whether or not they deserved to win. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tenille Arts talks about how she grew up on a wheat farm in Canada and moved to Nashville after being discovered on YouTube. She talks about how she went on the Bachelor twice to perform, gave her Top 3 Life Moments and for the first time ever we have someone perform on the podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were sad to hear about the passing of Busbee and wanted to share this episode in case you missed it. Busbee talks about No. 1 songs he’s written for Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line. He explains how he approaches writing songs that will reach the most amount of people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby talks to Sharna Burgess on how she found out she was not returning to Dancing with the Stars this season, if she’d ever go back and he gives his theory on why she didn’t return. We also talk to our friend Brent Michaels who is a radio program director in Bakerfield, CA about what he does, how he picks music and Women in country music. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ McLean stops by to talk about what it’s starting over with a country music career after all his success with the Backstreet Boys. AJ also talks about what he thinks it will take for Backstreet Boys to win a Grammy and the song he would take out of their set if he had to. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Burns has been making documentary films for over 40 years. He has a new documentary out called “Country Music”. It’s eight-part 16-hour series is directed and produced by Ken Burns. Bobby watched the entire series talks to Ken about some of the stories about Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Beavers has written no. 1 songs for Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw and more. He talks about growing up in Texas and moving to Nashville working on the business side of music before becoming a writer. He plays us some work tapes of Chris Stapleton doing songs for Hootie and The Blowfish and Luke Bryan. He also talks about how he got to write with Taylor Swift before she was famous…and why they never finished the song they wrote. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about artists who also have famous musicians for parents. From Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett, Enrique Iglesias, Jakob Dylan, Lukas Nelson and more!Bobby talks to Aubrie Sellers about her new music and album coming in Feb 2020. He talked to her about how she wanted to create her own music career without being associated with her mom Lee Ann Womack. Follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby talks to SJ Tuohy who is the real life kid that the movie The Blind Side’s family is based on. He talks about how accurate his and his mother’s portray is in the movie . He also talks about getting to meet Sanda Bullock when she went to study his mom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Bobby and Eddie are talking about bands that have more than one Lead Singer. Why the original singers left…Whether it was creative differences...they wanted to go do other projects...or in some cases the singers died. We’ll also talk about whether they were well received by fans and had success putting out new music after switching singers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about the biggest 3 music stories of the week including the No. 1 Album, Taylor Swift saying she will re-record her first 5 albums and Old Town Road being taken over by bad guy. Bobby also talks about all of the new music that came out this week if you’re looking for recommendations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dusty Slay is a comedian from Opelika, Alabama. He’s done stand-up on both Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel’s shows. He talks about growing up in a trailer park, getting his start in comedy and how he approaches writing and telling jokes. He also talks about what it was like to play the Opry and hang out with Jeff Foxworthy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Young has had 5 No. 1 Singles in a row. He started out as an elite baseball player in highschool which translated into college. He talks about going from playing sports to playing music and making the move from LA to Nashville. Brett also talks about how he’s about to become a dad, potential baby names and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ingrid Andress is a new artist from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where she grew up in a large family where she was largely homeschooled until high school. She talks about how she grew up playing sports but then went to college for music. She was in a vocal group that did a reality show and what it was like to move to Nashville with just her a guitar and keyboard. She also talks about getting to write pop songs in LA with Alicia Keys and country songs in Nashville with Sam Hunt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jana Kramer has the record for being the most recurring guest on the show. She gives an update on how her family life after moving back to Nashville and the struggles she’s had to overcome. She also talks about her role on One Tree Hill, the band she use to be in and the Lifetime Movie she is starring in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about famous songs that are actually misunderstood. The artists wrote them about one subject but over time people have taken them to mean something completely different. From Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton, "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen, "Closing Time" by Semisonic and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Crist has over 1 billion views online and has a new Netflix special coming out this fall. He talks about how he got his start and why he chooses to do clean comedy. He also talks about how he handles hecklers and why he got fired from Chick-Fil-A as a teenager. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Rhett announces on this episode that him and his wife are expecting another baby in February and he knows the gender! Thomas Rhett also talks to Bobby about what it was like growing up with a famous dad (Rhett Akins), what it’s like to prepare and play live on SNL, writing sad country songs with Chris Stapleton and what’s next in his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Dungan is the Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville which has artist from Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker and more. He talks about discovering Luke Bryan and having to tell him he didn’t have a good enough song for a single on his album. He also talks about seeing Darius Rucker play with Hootie and the Blowfish and being the first one to think he should do a country record and then getting him to. He also talks about breaking Rick Springfield “Jessie’s Girl” and when to expect new music from Sam Hunt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Bobby and Mike talk about some of the biggest songs in COUNTRY AND POP that famously peaked at No. 2. They were so close to being no. 1...but there was either a song that was just dominating in front of them...or a song that shot up behind them to take no. 1. Dustin Lynch was recently in and talked about Cowboys in Angels peaking at No.2 behind Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride”. Also songs from Elvis, Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan and more. Plus Bobby talks about the famous rap battle scene from 8 Mile (note: he plays the clip from the movie and there is some language!). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town stops by and talks about growing up as a food stamp kid in Northern Arkansas and going to college on a vocal scholarship. He also talks about how a run in with Conan O'Brien didn’t go so well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerri Edwards is a manger for Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Jon Langston, Adam Craig and CB30. She talks about meeting Luke Bryan 15 years ago and the days of when he was first starting out as his manager to now him being a superstar and a judge on American Idol. She also talks about how Cole Swindell came up selling merch for Luke and went to her about becoming a songwriter and the artist we know now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Lynch stopped by and talked about how he released a single that he didn’t even like, how he went to college on a golf scholarship and first wanted to become a surgeon. He also talks about how he got a C in Vocal Music Class and ended up starting a band after not getting into the school chorus. And even once thought about auditioning for Nashville Star… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby took your questions that you submitted on Instagram and answers them with Amy. They talk about the days where they first started on the show together, their worst fight after a trip to Vegas and is Amy sad because Bobby doesn't have a girlfriend... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caylee Hammack and Bobby recently were shooting a video together dancing to “The Git Up” by Blanco Brown. She stops by the house again to talk about her road to Nashville which includes a call from Luke Bryan, taking a stand on not paying to play and sleeping in her car in a Target parking lot. Bobby and Caylee also give their musical Mount Rushmore picks and talk about what it’s like to have being on all the time or sparkly as Caylee says. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Hobby is the host of the Get Real podcast and has been on quite the journey to it. She moved to Nashville when she was 19 with the dream of being a solo country artist and then founder herself in an all female trio - Stealing Angels. After they lost their record deal, she spent time trying to find her next spot in Nashville which eventually lead her to being on Amazing Race TWICE. She is now living in Nashville with her husband and about to have her first baby!Check out her podcast "Get Real with Caroline Hobby" Honest Women. Honest Talk on the Nashville Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Evans won a singing competition in Australia which ended up bring to the US. He spent his time traveling back and forth before decided to make the move. He talks about how he got his first record deal, No. 1 Song and a song of his that was cut by another artist the he planned on recording. He also talks about what country music is like in Australia and if he feels pressure to bring his wife Kelsea Ballerini out with him on stage when she travels with him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.