Country 102.5 Artist Interviews Podcast

Justin Moore has scored another big hit with his latest single, "With A Woman You Love." It's a song he wrote with his wife of 15 years, Kate, in mind. He told me he's the emotional one and Kate is the strong one, when it comes to their kids. 

We chatted about his new album, which is set to come out in the next couple of months. It still doesn't have a name, and he said he wasn't allowed talk about the 2 duets on it but he's excited to keep new music coming and it will feature "With A Woman You Love."

Take a listen as Justin talks about hearing his songs on the radio, his kids going back to school and he plays a game with me, I call "More Justin." You'll find out what he loves to do when he's in Boston, what other skills he has, and if he could only sing one of his songs, what it would be. 

Paul Reiser is coming to Boston for a stand up show, so he called in to talk to Jonathan and Danielle about Mad About You, Stranger Things, The Boys and all of the other shows and movies throughout his career

There is much to talk about with Dierks Bentley. He's got the tour, he just headlined our festival and there's a tv special he is hosting coming up next week! 

But the big news is... a brand new single! "Gold" is the new song out today. Dierks told me the song is a message to himself about "being present and grateful." It's also a nice counter balance for his songs about beer, as he put it. 

Take a listen here to all this and we play a round of The Dirt on Dierks! 

Dan + Shay are headed our way in a little over a month! They are on Kenny Chesney's Here and Now Tour, which always wraps up with 2 nights at Gillette Stadium. They are super excited and so are we. Btw, if you are going, be on the lookout for D+S in the crowd while Kenny is performing. They told me they wander around the stadium while Chesney is on stage. 

Today, the Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum duo release a new song from their album, Good Things. The song is called "You," and you can hear them talk about it here. Plus, I play a game with them called "What Do YOU Say, Dan and Shay." Find out what their D+S karaoke song would be, what they have splurged on, what they love most about Boston, and what their favorite Kenny Chesney song is. 

Country superstar Jake Owen is headed to Boston next week to play a show at the Leader Bank Pavilion (June23). He called in to talk about the show, summertime, his new song, his golf game, and played a game with Kruser called, "Best Things From Jake."

Take a listen here and get your tickets at livenation.com 

"Best Things Since Backroads" is racing up the chart. Check out his music video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOHMIWpyqfo

One of our favorite country stars is making his way back to one of his "favorite venues and places to play." Dierks Bentley is headling the 28th Country 1025 Country Music Festival this year. His high energy shows are legendary and we can't wait to welcome his back, along with his tourmates, Ashely McBryde and Travis Denning.

Listen here as Carolyn Kruse talks to him about the Festival, his love of hockey, manifesting dreams, and he plays a round of "What Was Dierks Thinkin'?"

Thomas Rhett, fresh from his American Idol finale appearance with Katy Perry, took time to call Carolyn Kruse today. He talked about about how nervous he was to sing with Katy on the finale. Rhett also shared some fun facts, like what his first concert was, ahead of his 2 shows coming up at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion June 17 and 18. Kruser asked him, "Why no Boston this year?" Find out what he had to say. 

Grammy Award winning country superstar Maren Morris is headed to the beautiful Leader Bank Pavilion July 8, and she called Carolyn Kruse to talk about the show.

Maren Morris made the call to Kruser to share her excitement at being back on the road. Only this time, it will be different. She will have toddler in tow. 2 year old son Hayes will be joining mommy Maren on the Humble Quest Tour, with opening act Brent Cobb. 

Hear Maren and Kruser's conversation and find out what she had to say about Boston fans, and being on the TV show, Beat Bobby Flay!

Glad You're Here is a brand new book, out today, and written by country star Walker Hayes and his best friend, Craig Cooper. If you haven't heard Walker's song "Craig," which was released on his 2017 album, Boom and re-worked and re-released on his current, Country Stuff the Album. 

The song was the basis for the book. Basically, how the two unlikely friends met, and their journey to a better life. When Walker met Craig he was an alcoholic and an atheist, with a music career that wasn't happening. Walker was also in need of a vehicle that had seat belts for all his kids. One day, Craig decided to gift the Hayes family his van. Craig's show of generosity and altruism helped to break down Walker's barriers with God and religion. And eventually the hits came. The two are more than neighbors and friends now. They are more like brothers and have co-written their story to share with the world. 

Carolyn Kruse chats with both Walker and Craig about their journey, relationship and the book.