Episodes
We are taking a look back at our favorite interviews of the year. These were hand selected by Bobby and voted on by you online. Join Mike D, producer of the BobbyCast, as he counts them down and gives behind the scenes of each interview. You’ll hear interviews from Ashley McBryde, songwriter Luke Dick, Parker McCollum and Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion.Follow the BobbyCast @TheBobbyCastFollow Mike @MikeDeestro Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The second half of Bobby’s conversation with Keith Urban gets a lot more personal. Bobby talks to Keith about how he and his wife Nicole Kidman seem like a normal despite each being huge stars. Keith confirms and debunks facts that you may have read about him online. Keith also talks about going to rehab for his struggles with addiction. Listen to Part 1 with Keith Urban HEREhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-bobby-cast-27722337/episode/327-keith-urban-part-1-90325340/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby sat down with Keith Urban. In Part 1 of the interview, Bobby and Keith dive into where his love of music started and how he discovered country music in Australia. Keith explains how his dad got him into country music and how their relationship led to him wanting to pursue it as a career. Keith talks about his early days starting out, his biggest inspiration as an artist, why he strives to make his live show so BIG and he also breaks down the day he wrote “Somebody Like You”. Be sure to subscribe to hear Part 2 of the conversation next week! Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
Bobby sits down with Tenille Townes to talk about her new single “Villain In Me” which she says is the most personal song she’s ever released. She talks about what it’s like touring with Brothers Osborne and going out on her first headlining tour ever. Bobby and Tenille also get into what music she’s listening to know and how her music has an emotional effect on people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.iheartpodcastnetwo...
Bobby sits down with one of his favorite new artists, Tiera! They talk about her signing her first record deal, making her Opry debut and the first time Bobby played a clip of her performance The Bobby Bones Show back in 2015. Bobby also flashes back to all of Tiere’s interviews from On Time with Bobby Bones and the first time they met on the Bobby Bones Show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tracy Lawrence stops by the house to talk about all his biggest hits from the 90’s like Sticks and Stones, Alibis, Time Marches On and so many more! Bobby and Tracy talk about how it’s crazy his song “Paint me A Birmingham” didn’t go No. 1. Tracy recounts the story of when he got shot back in 1991 and had to get back on the road to support his debut album. Tracy talks about celebrating 30 years in music with his new project Hindsight is 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New duo Tigirlily sits down with Bobby to talk about how they handle being sisters in a country duo. Kendra and Krista talk about how they’ve had the same name since they started as teenagers in a small town in North Dakota until they came to Nashville and started by playing bars on Broadway. They talk about their new EP and getting to work with some of the biggest writers in Nashville and also getting to make their national TV debut on a famous soap opera. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charles Kelley of Lady A stops by and gives the true, untold story of how the trio really came to be. He talks about how they all found each other, where they got the name and what led to them getting their first record deal. Bobby and Charles talk about the days of releasing their first album to when “Need You Now” blew up and changed their lives forever. They get into songs from the new album “What A Song Can Do” and the song that Charles wrote for the album that’s his favorite that he’s ever been a part of. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny...
Jerry Flowers has written No. 1 songs for Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean and Billy Currington. He also has a song on the radio right now that he wrote: “Chasing After You” by Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris. On top of that he is Keith Urban’s Bass Player and Musical Director. Jerry tells us about how he first met Keith and played in his first band “The Ranch” and what it was like touring back in the 90’s...plus ultimately what led to the band calling it quits. Jerry and Bobby talk about the other gigs he had playing with The Counting Crows and The Chicks which eventually lead him back to playing with Ke...
Bobby brings on Scuba Steve who is the executive producer of the Bobby Bones Show. They talk about how he got into radio, past relationships and how he got the job on the Bobby Bones Show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby talks to Jo Dee Messina who comes to us from her home in Georgia. Jo Dee talks about how life has taken her from Boston to Nashville to now settling down in Georgia while still touring the country. She talks about the early days of getting her record deal in Nashville with fellow label mate, Tim McGraw. Jo Dee also reveals the two songs that blocked her from landing No. 1’s songs in the 90’s for two of her signature songs. Jo Dee also talks about how she took a chance on having Rascal Flatts as her opening act back in the day and how it was seeing LeAnn Rimes career blow up so quickly...
Bobby sits down with the legend herself, Reba McEntire. They talk about it all! Reba shares stories behind her new project Revived Remixed Revisited including a new version of “Does He Love You” with Dolly Parton. She talks about the time she made her Opry debut and had her set cut short because of Dolly. She addressed all the biggest Urban Legends about her turning down role in Titanic, and if Faith Hill really didn’t get the part as her backup singer. She also talks about where her love of corn dogs came from, how she goes grocery shopping and to Starbucks by herself and the first time sh...
Mackenzie Porter was the first female to have three back to back number #1’s at Canadian Country radio since Shania Twain and was the #1 Most Played Canadian Country Artist of 2020. As an actress, She starred in all three seasons of the sci-fi thriller Travelers on Netflix. She and Bobby talk about how it’s been for her to go from her fame in Canada to releasing music in the US. Bobby and Macenzie talk about how she found out she was going to be on Dustin Lynch’s duet after he followed her on Instagram. She also talks about how she once auditioned for Schitt’s Creek and what it was like wor...
Bobby learns the true meaning and pronunciation behind Deana Carter’s name as they dive into how her dad was a studio session guitar player for major artists. She talks about remembering seeing a young Randy Travis in her home recording demos with her dad. Deana announces the Special Re-Issue for the 25th anniversary of ‘Did I Shave My Legs For This?’ with new collabs on Strawberry Wine and the title track. Deana also tells the story how Kenny Chesney wanted to record “You And Tequila” after he heard her playing it in her set while he was going through and divorce. Learn more about your ad...
Bobby and Ashley McBryde meet officially for the first time on this podcast. They bond over both being from small towns in Arkansas and being easy targets for being bullied growing up. Ashley shares her story about coming from a musical family and how the support of her mom led her to move to Nashville. Ashley talks about writing her new duet with Carly Pearce, being nominated for 3 CMA and why she regrets the one time she had too much to drink before a show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Dick is one of the most sought after songwriters in Nashville. Rolling Stone called him “Nashville’s most outside-the-box tunesmith” He is a frequent collaborator with Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, Dierks Bentley and Natalie Hemby. Bobby and Luke talk about the stories behind his No. 1’s “Bluebird “Round Here Buzz”, “Burning Man” and his extensive list of songs written for other artists. Luke shares how he went from teaching philosophy to getting back into the Nashville writing scene. Follow him on Instagram @LukeDick Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
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.
Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion started out playing music and painting in his parents basement. He made the decision to pursue music when he realized that his dreams of being an illustrator may not add up to what he wanted to be. He talks about grinding for years working random jobs in Nashville until he finally landed a publishing deal and started to get his songs recorded by Kenny Chensey and Sam Hunt. He talks about the dynamic of the band, how they formed and to which they owe their success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/liste...
It’s the season Finale of “On Time With Bobby Bones” and we saved the best for last. Bobby welcomes Jon Pardi to talk about the first time he met George Strait, the story behind his new song “Tequila Little Time” and Jon performs! New artist Nikita Karmen stops by to perform some new music and reveals why she DOESN'T want people to buy tickets to an upcoming show. Plus, Bobby’s wife Caitlin stops by to talk about life as a newlywed and a game of “This or That”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby has a list of musicians that were discovered by other famous musicians. Bobby sits down with Laci Kaye Booth who finished in the Top 5 on American Idol and has now moved to Nashville. She talks about what it was like being on the show, how hard it was for her family to move and how she landed a record deal. Plus the new music releases of the week! 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 omnys...
Dan Smyers stops by to talk about his pop punk days, how we would get by being broke, how they decided on a name and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kappy is Luke Combs' manager and has been with Luke since the very beginning...even before he had a record deal! Kappy talks about the early days and the sacrifices he made on the road because he knew Luke was destined to be a star. Kappy talks about what it’s like managing him and his roster of artists which include Niko Moon, Hailey Whitters and more! He also gives his advice to new artists who want to know how they can stick out and be discovered. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby talks to Lisa Loeb who you may recognize from No. 1 hit song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the movie Reality Bites. She talks about her career in the 90’s and why she was never invited back to perform on David Letterman. She also talks about how the inspiration for her new musical came to be. Bobby sits down with Shy Carter who has written several No. 1’s for Kane Brown, Billy Currington, Sugarland and Charlie Puth. He talks about his friendship with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and how he got linked up with Keith Urban. Plus what inspired him to start a solo career in Nashville. Learn mo...
Bobby, Eddie and Mike D debate what songs we prefer when it comes to original and their most famous cover versions. Bobby talks about the only one hit-wonder to win a Grammy. "Sunny Came Home" by Shawn Colvin. It’s a song you will remember…but maybe don’t realize how successful it was. And also the controversy that happened when it won. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In true Bobby fashion, he recorded a podcast before getting married! He sat down with his groomsmen which included Eddie (Best Man), Ahmad, Andy Roddick, Courtney, Arkansas Keith and Mike D. They share stories about him leading up to the big day and each of their different friendships over the years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today MTV is a cultural institution, and this summer MTV is celebrating its 40th anniversary! But people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred Seibert, Tom Freston and Jarl Mohn about what it was like to create the '80s version of a start-up, and lead a TV revolution by dreaming up the rules as they went along. From why the first MTV logo was designed on crinkled paper (it spent a little time in a trash bin), to how a tiny ...
Bobby presents another edition of “On Time With Bobby Bones” which is a LIVE show that he does on Twitch where we tell jokes, play games and hang out with country artists! On this episode Dustin Lynch and new artist Tiera stop by and perform! Plus a special appearance by Dustin Lynch’s banjo player as he gets put on the spot with an interview from Bobby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby sits down with two of his favorites, Brothers Osborne. They give their genesis story of how they went from playing in the family band to deciding to pursue a career as a duo. TJ and John talk about how they feel like they haven’t had the most success at country radio but take pride in their tours and live shows which has become the meter by which they gauge their success. TJ also opens up about why he decided to come out earlier this year and John opens up about a time during the band’s career where he had to take time off of music for his mental health. Learn more about your ad-choi...