Show overview
Country Not Country has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 84 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 16 min and 45 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 28 episodes published. Published by Audacy.
From the publisher
Nick Russo hosts Country Not Country to talk about Country Music happenings and non-Country Music happenings around the world. Be sure to like, follow & subscribe to the podcast to get updates when new episodes are uploaded!
Latest Episodes
View all 84 episodesNick Russo with Jordan Davis
Nick Russo with Jeff Foxworthy
Nick Russo with Tyler Rich
Nick Russo with Jacob Hackworth
Nick Russo with Tyler Nance
Nick Russo with the King of Texas Ren Fest
S6 Ep 7Nick Russo with Trey Pendley
Nick Russo talks to Leo33 Recording Artist, Trey Pendley, during his radio promo tour stop at the Bull Studios at Audacy Houston! The two talk about Trey's life in Arkansas, meeting his wife in Louisiana, his single "15 Minutes" getting recorded by Luke Combs and featured on his album, "The Way I Am" and more.
S6 Ep 6Nick Russo with Lakelin Lemmings
Nick Russo talks to Lakelin Lemmings in the Bull Studio at Audacy Houston as part of her Radio Promo Tour! The two talk about Lakelin's songwriting skills, her early trips to Nashville at age 12 to write and record music, her families history in Country Music and how she's embracing the radio tour, fans online and more!
S6 Ep 5Nick Russo with Harper Grace
Curb Recording Artist, Harper Grace, stopped by The Bull studio at Audacy Houston on her Radio Promo Tour and spoke with Nick Russo about her life growing up in McKinney, Texas, her single, "if daddy says no", her grandmother's influence, Texas sounds and more!
S6 Ep 4Nick Russo with Taylor Austin Dye
Taylor Austin Dye stopped by The Bull studio at Audacy Houston to chat with Nick Russo while on her Radio Promo Tour with Red Street Records. She talked about growing up as a professional entertainer since age 5, how she creates her music, her touring schedule, her first single to Country Radio and how to avoid sinus infections.
S6 Ep 3Nick Russo with Gabriel Basso
Nick Russo interviews actor, Gabriel Basso, best known for his roles in Juror #2 and The Night Agent. Gabriel talks about The Night Agent, traveling the world for the different shots, the script, different parts of his real life that are reflected in his character, Peter Sutherland Jr. Social media usage, society shifts, his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, being a celebrity and more!
S6 Ep 2Nick Russo with Paul Cauthen
NSFW (Language) Nick Russo talks to Paul Cauthen about his music, his upcoming album "Book of Paul" and the gift he receives while performing and how God has shaped his life over the last 20 years.
S6 Ep 1Nick Russo with Jet Jurgensmeyer
Season 6 of Country Not Country kicks off with singer/songwriter, actor, Jet Jurgensmeyer comes into the Bull Studio to talk to Nick Russo about his lifetime of acting; from Disney, to Nickelodeon, to a feature role on Last Man Standing starring Tim Allen; a young Marty Byrd in Ozark and more! The two talk about life in the spotlight and Jet's emergence into the Country Music landscape and how he's found his footing over the last few years.
S5 Ep 8That Mexican OT with Nick Russo
That Mexican OT joins Nick Russo to talk about his upcoming Rodeo in Rosenberg, Texas on February 7th, 2026 with special guests, Braxton Keith & Paul Wall. OT talks about his upcoming album named after his late-Mother, Sophie's Son, his love for Rodeos, his Path & Purpose and how he wants to bring joy to people.
S5 Ep 7Ten Man Jam Backstage Interview - Ashley Cooke
Ashley Cooke made her 2nd appearance at (KILT) 100.3 The Bull's Ten Man Jam on November 9th at the House of Blues in Houston, Texas. She stopped by backstage to talk to Nick Russo about the evolution of "Baby Blues." her latest chapter of music and what's to come on the horizon!
S5 Ep 6Ten Man Jam Backstage Interview - Mitchell Tenpenny
Mitchell Tenpenny stopped backstage to talk to Nick Russo before 100.3 The Bull's 25th Ten Man Jam (KILT) in Houston, Texas at the House of Blues. they talked about new music, the restoring of Shrimp Sound Studio and what's to come for 2026!
S5 Ep 5Ten Man Jam Backstage Interview - The Band Perry
The Band Perry joined Nick Russo in Houston at 100.3 The Bull's 25th Ten Man Jam (KILT) for one of their first interviews since evolving the group! Kimberly talks about the changes, the whys and the hows and how excited she is for the future of music from The Band Perry and getting back in front of Country Music Fans.
S5 Ep 4Ten Man Jam Backstage Interview - Brothers Osborne
Nick Russo sat down with Brothers Osborne before they performed (KILT) 100.3 The Bull's Ten Man Jam to talk about music, 2026, supporting the military and more.
S5 Ep 3Ten Man Jam Backstage Interview - Old Dominion
Old Dominion stopped by backstage with Nick Russo before performing at 100.3 The Bull (KILT) Ten Man Jam on November 9th at the House of Blues.
S5 Ep 2Ten Man Jam Backstage Interview - Tyler Hubbard
Tyler Hubbard stopped by backstage before 100.3 The Bull (KILT) Ten Man Jam! He talked about his impact on society with his music over his career and how much loves using his gifts for a greater purpose.