Country 102.5 Artist Interviews Podcast

Fresh off a tour with Parker McCollum and Bailey Zimmerman that included an October 2022 Boston date at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Joseph Gallant is ready to rock a headline show. 

The Coastal Maine native has been making waves in Nashville and gaining fans and indusry attention with his original music, like his current," My Kinda Wild" and his soon to be released fan favorite, "TROUBLE." (Dropping March 3)

See Joseph performing in his first headling Boston show at the Sinclair on March 12. Tickets are available HERE. 

Here, we talk about the MGM Music Hall show, the new music, living in Nashville, and some of the coolest country stars he's worked with. 

Elle King is coming to Roadrunner in Boston on February 24 and she called to talk about the tour, the album, the baby and Boston. 

I always look forward to chatting with Chris Janson. He's a beacon of positivity and appreciates all he has, especially his wife, Kelly. Chris has written and recorded a new song about Kelly called, "All I Need Is You."

We talk about the new song, the new record label, and his new artist and friend, Shane Profitt. Plus, we play a game called, "All I Need Is..." Get to know Chris a little better and hear his new song. 

Details. We all wanted details. And Sam Hunt called to provide a few of those. We also get to catch up with Sam, the new dad, and find out what's ahead for the award winning, multi-platinum artist in 2023! 

Country star Joe Nichols is set to bring 20 years of music to Loretta's Last Call! Joe will play a special, intimate, power acoustic show December 15 at the famed venue on Landsdowne Street. 

Before Joe comes to Boston he called to talk about the show, his love for playing here, his kids, and even shares a touching Christmas story from his youth, that has greatly impacted his life. 

Nichols has a new song that is all about being grateful, called "Good Day for Living." He has much to be grateful for with a healthy family, an album he is proud of, and some well-deserved time off coming after he plays Loretta's. And we have this incredible show to be grateful for. 

See you there! 

It's all happening for Jackson Dean. The 22 year old from Odenton, Maryland released his first single early in the year and now he's scored his first top 5. 

Country superstar Kane Brown hit it out of the ballpark with the news he's coming to play Fenway Park, for the first time! "I never thought I'd get to play there...so excited," Kane said in an interview with Carolyn Kruse this morning. 
Hear all about the show, the lineup, the on sale date, the kids, his wife and more. It's all here in the interivew. 

Russell Dickerson is in elited company. He is the first artist to release four consecutive career-starting singles that all hit #1 on the Biillboard Country Airplay chart since Luke Combs. "Yours," "Blue Tacoma," "Every Little Thing," and "Love Me Like You Used To" all hit the top. 

Russell's latest, "She Likes It" pushes the genre envelope, embracing his soulful side and is featured on his just released album, Russell Dickerson. His 3rd studio album dropped today. Why a self-titled album, three in? Dickerson explains in our chat here, and we discuss a few of the stand out tracks.

Find out how RD's  utoddler son, Remington, is doing and how his summer on the road with Tim McGraw was. We play a game I call, "Russell Deets" and have a great conversation. You can hear it all here! 

With soon-to-be 2 year old Baylah in tow, a baby on the way, an album to complete and a concert tour with Jason Aldean wrapped up, country star Gabby Barrett may need a nap!

Kruser caught up with the busy mom, wife and superstar before her baby boy is due "in a couple of weeks." She is excited about all the good things to come next year, including new music. Her latest single, "Pick Me Up," is already in the top 10, nationally. 

Let's catch up with Gabby here: