Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast

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.

Abby Anderson talks about her boyfriend and what he thinks about her writing songs about him. Bobby and Abby list off their Top 5 Artists and Abby talks about going on tour with Rob Thomas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judah from Judah and the Lion stops by to talk about their new music from their album "Pep Talks". We find out about Judah's athletic upbringing and how he met the guys from the band in college. Judah talks about the success of their song "Take It All Back", touring with Twenty One Pilots, Weezer and some of his favorite TV shows and music, Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay DeMarcus wrote a new book called SHOTGUN ANGELS: My Story of Broken roads and Unshakeable Hope. He stops by to talk about how the Rascal Flatts formed and how his faithed shaped his career. He started out playing in a Christian band and had a No. 1 song on the Christian Chart. He also talks about how he met his wife during a Rascal Flatts music video shoot and how he got a girl pregnant that lead him to a very dark time in his life...but how his faith pulled him through. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about the stories behind famous stage names and band names. Bobby has a rundown of celebrities explaining how they got their stage names from Cardi B to Post Malone and Sting. Bobby also explains why his band is called "Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots" and why he is named Bobby Bones. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about about some of the BIGGEST music scandals These were all big headlines in pop culture from country, hip-hop, pop and rock music. Some of these are more severe than other and have actual legal ramifications….so we may get into the discussion of “can you still listen and play their music?” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Nikki Glaser stops by. Nikki and Bobby met while in makeup chairs for Dancing with The Stars. She talks about how it felt being the first person eliminated in the season. Nikki also talks about being nervous about her upcoming Netflix special and her thoughts on getting your face out to people and how guys slide into her DMs on Instagram and dating apps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt, the lead singer of Parmalee, stops by to talk about their new song “Be Alright” which is actually a cover of a Dean Lewis song. Matt also shared the story about his brother / drummer of Parmalee who got shot at a show they were playing early in their career. How their No. 1 "Carolina" changed their lives and how they make a setlist for a show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Jenkins is a member of Bobby Bones Show Class of 2019. She just released an album called No Saint. Bobby and Lauren talk about how she left home when she was 15 to pursue music and acting. Lauren also talks about how she just had all of her stuff stolen after someone broke into her car and stole her backpack. Bobby and Lauren also talk about their favorite all-time songs, Game of Thrones and nerdy thing they are both interested in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about this biggest comedy hits throughout music. From Ray Stevens to the Lonely Island. Mike D interviews rapper and comedian Lil Dicky about his new song "Earth" that features Justin Bieber, Zac Brown, Adam Levine and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Bobby, Eddie and Mike D talking about some of the biggest songs that were accused of plagiarism. Some of these songs ended adding people as songwriters...some settled in or out of court...and there’s one that still waiting to go to trail. From Ed Sheeran to Coldplay and Johnny Cash. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessie James Decker has had a successful reality TV show and music career. She is now trying to find a record label to call home in Nashville as she is preparing to release a new EP. She talks about her love for American Idol, how she met her husband Eric Decker and about how early in her career she was taken off the Jonas Brothers Tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trevor Rosen is the guitarist and keyboard player for Old Dominion. In addition to writing serval of Old Dominion No. 1’ such as “Hotel Key”, “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart” and “Snapback”...he has also written several number 1’s for other artist such as Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, The Band Perry and More. Trevor talks about the dynamic of the band with 5 members who are all songwriters, the controversy behind their name and their upcoming 3rd album. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Weisband is a Grammy winning songwriter on “Thy Will” by Hillary Scott. She has also crossed over into the pop world by writing Consequences for Camila Cabello. She also just signed her pop record deal 6 months ago and is going to LA to work on when it will be released. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down stops by the house to talk about their biggest songs Kryptonite, Here Without You, Be Like That and more. Brad wrote most of their first record when he was in high school and started as the singer and drummer for the band. Brad talks about their relationship with Nickelback, life on the road, getting sober and if he thinks they are considered an underrated band. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trisha Yearwood stops by Bobby's house and talks about how she got her start singing demos in the 80's. Trisha has sung backups on more than 100 Garth Brooks songs and got her start opening up for him on his tour back in 91 when she only had 1 song on the radio. Trisha also talks about recording her Frank Sinatra tribute album "Let's Be Frank", her next country album and what she likes to watch on Netflix. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby talks about how he recently heard “6th Avenue and Heartache” and was reminded that Adam Duritz of Counting Crows provided backing vocals. Bobby and Eddie talk about famous singer who sang background vocals that will BLOW YOUR MIND. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori McKenna is a 2-time Grammy Winning Songwriter for Best Country Song for Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind” + Little Big Town's "Girl Crush". She has also a Grammy nominated solo artist. Lori talks about how she didn't grow up with country music but her songs found their way to Faith Hill which started it all for her. She also talks about getting a song cut by George Strait and writing with Lady Gaga on the song "Always Remember Us This Way" from the movie A Star is Born with Bradley Cooper. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie talk about 9 artists who hated their biggest hits. From Oasis "Wonderwall" to Miley Cyrus "Party in the USA". Bobby and Eddie talk about the stories behind why the hated the songs and sometimes refused to play them live. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabby Barrett finished 3rd in American Idol and is now on her way into the next phase of her music career. Bobby talks to her about what it's like singing for record labels, life after American Idol and how she needs to move to Nashville to achieve her big dreams. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooks and Dunn stopped by our morning show and we got to talk for much longer that was we aired on the radio. So here is the full conversation with Brooks and Dunn talking about their new duets album, how they formed and stories from back in the day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Eddie recap the Grammys from last night. All the winners, performances and what each category means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma and Sasha are married and both are Pro Dancers on Dancing with the Stars. They talk about how they both got started in dance which lead them both to America to join the cast of Dancing with the Stars. They talk about their favorite dance partners, seasons they knew they wouldn’t win and about seeing Bobby grow on the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laure Veltz has written No. 1 songs for Dan + Shay, Maren Morris and Eli Young Band. She talks about how she traveled around the country in a family band before deciding to move to Nashville to become a songwriter. She talks about how her being raised unusually led to her being able to write country music. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby read a story about how songs with features have a better shot of being a hit. Bobby and Eddie break down the best 25 Duets of the Last 25 Years. Bobby gives his Top 5 Country Duets of all-time and breaks down the best from the pop charts and they also get into the 27 club. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Williams was a member of the Grammy-Award winning duo The Civil Wars. She is about to release her 2nd album since the group called it quits called "Front Porch". She talks about their six year run and her solo career before and after the group. She also talks about writing with Taylor Swift and touring with Adele. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Wammack is a member of Bobby’s Class of 2019. Her debut single “Damage” is out now. She talks about how her starting out playing in a rotating restaurant lead to her landing a record deal in Nashville. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby addresses the article that came out this week about him rumored to be the next Bachelor. Bobby also talks about the "beef" that was reported between him and Wells Adams from The Bachelor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Owen returns to the BobbyCast after the infamous fight between him and Bobby lead to one of the most downloaded episodes ever. Jake talks about life as a dad, his relationship and his new music along with other cool projects he has in the works. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby and Mike D talks about artists that tried to cross over from other genres intro country. Also about country artists who has successful pop songs. Bobby also talks to AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys about his new country project and upcoming tour with the Backstreet Boys. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bobby and Mike D recap all the biggest moments from 2018. Bobby talks about the biggest moments from his year doing American Idol, having his 2nd No. 1 New York Times Best-Seller and winning Dancing with the Stars. Bobby also gives his Top 10 Songs of the Year and recaps the biggest new stories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ben Hoffman is the guy behind Wheeler Walker Jr. He talks about how he created the character, his background in country music, comedy and TV. Ben also addresses whether or not he will continue the character of Wheeler Walker Jr. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby talks about his entire experience on Dancing with The Stars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Elle King just released her second album Shake The Spirit, the follow up to her debut album Love Stuff in 2015. She talks about what she's been up to since her first album and what's happened in her career since. She also talks about a really cool gift her dad gave her that she still has in her house. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby brings in Gator Harrison who is a radio programmer in Nashville on the Big 98. Gator talks about what a programmer does and how songs go from the artist to being played on a radio station. He also talks about how he got started. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby’s Dancing with the Star partner Sharna Burgess stops by the house. She talks about how she became an elite dancer and the process of getting on Dancing with The Stars. She also talks about her childhood in Australia and when she came over to the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.