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The Country Heat Weekly podcast, hosted by Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson, brings Amazon Music's Country Heat playlist to life. Every week Kelly and Amber deliver the vibrant world of country from Nashville to Austin and beyond – entertaining listeners with today's top tracks, sharing country music news, sitting down with beloved artists, celebrating country music history, and highlighting future stars.

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S7 · E26
Thursday · 16 min
CMAs are "Choosin'" Ella and Jelly Roll Considers a Career Change
Hot off the press we have the 2026 CMA nominees - and a lot of feelings! Take a listen as we recap the highlights and celebrate women like Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves dominating the nominations. And of course, we have plenty of thoughts on the biggest surprises and snubs. Plus, Kelly has an exclusive backstage chat with Jelly Roll at the Opry where he shares the surprising truth behind his plans to step away from music, possibly for good. Share your thoughts about the CMA Nominations on Instagram: Amber - HeyItsAmberA Kelly - TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E25
September 3 · 41 min
Carly Pearce Gets Real Honest, Plus a Special Night for Dolly
It's time for girl talk! Carly Pearce joins Kelly and Amber for a candid discussion about her new album, Honest Woman, and the personal experiences that shaped the project. She opens up about finding her way back to the joy of music, getting more vulnerable in her songwriting, and digging into topics like her mom’s health, faith, comparison and even murder ballads. Plus, Carly shares the story behind her collaboration with Riley Green, takes us behind the scenes of their chemistry-filled music video, and reveals the engagement ring she’s hoping to manifest! Additionally, Kelly takes us backstage at the Opry for a special night dedicated to Dolly Parton, featuring Carly, Jelly Roll & more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E24
August 27 · 15 min
Nashville Catch-Up: Dolly, Megan Moroney, Carrie Underwood, Carly Pearce & More
Kelly and Amber recap some of the biggest happenings around Nashville. They share behind-the-scenes stories from recent events and concerts, like Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 Tour, big nights at the Grand Ole Opry with Carrie Underwood and The War & Treaty, Carly Pearce’s exclusive album preview event and more. Plus, they give listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming this fall, including upcoming conversations with Carly Pearce, Riley Green and a first-time guest on the podcast! This episode was produced before we got the news of Dolly Parton's passing. You can listen to our episode with Dolly here: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b0cf1f8-ea72-4ee7-ad89-39ec6474ee87/episodes/85e49fd0-2b3d-4beb-bcab-4f67d516c486/country-heat-weekly-encore-dolly-parton-rocks Keep up with the hosts between episodes: Amber: @HeyItsAmberA Kelly: @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E23
August 20 · 56 min
A Sneak Peek at Dan + Shay's New Album
Ahead of their new album, Young, dropping tomorrow, Dan + Shay stop by to preview the new project. The duo gets vulnerable about scrapping an entire album to make this one, their thoughts on AI, and co-writing every song on the album. And as always, the guys share lots of laughs with Kelly and Amber as they plot a joint tour, break the news of a new collaboration, and look back on some childhood memories. Pre-Save the album on Amazon Music - it's the duo's most locked in sound to date. Keep up with the hosts between episodes: Amber: @HeyItsAmberA Kelly: @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E22
August 13 · 53 min
A decade with Maren Morris's Hero
Maren Morris stops by to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Hero. She opens up about revisiting the record for Hero: A Second Wind, bringing new songs and demos out of the vault, and what's changed over the last decade. Kelly and Amber get to surprise Maren with a relic from the earliest days of her career. Plus, she shares stories from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, including the hilarious mix-up that left her accidentally taking home Miranda Lambert’s heels. Plus she previews her special anniversary show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Keep up with the hosts between episodes: Amber: @HeyItsAmberA Kelly: @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E21
August 6 · 37 min
Wyatt Flores is Scared of Heights. Or is he?
We dig into Wyatt Flores' new sound, just revealed in his sophomore album "Scared of Heights." The Oklahoma native shares the heartbreak behind the new project, the excitement of opening for Teddy Swims, and a big honor from his home state. Plus it urns out he's' not actually scared of high places, but he does have a list of things that terrify him. That's just one of the things he'll reveal in this week's Burning Questions! Keep up with the hosts between episodes: Amber: @HeyItsAmberA Kelly: @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E20
July 30 · 48 min
Shaboozey Introduces Us to The Outlaw Cherie Lee
Shaboozey is taking us behind the music on this week’s Country Heat Weekly. He opens up about the success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and the journey that led him to his first concept album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales. We dive into his fourth studio album and companion three-part comic book, exploring how he built a genre-bending world designed to tell a larger story beyond just the music. Shaboozey also reveals how a lifetime of influences helped shape this new era, why every collaboration has a purpose, and what fans can expect during the Outlaws Never Die Tour. Keep up with the hosts between episodes: Amber: @HeyItsAmberA Kelly: @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E19
July 23 · 40 min
Charles Wesley Godwin on the Tragedy That Strengthened His Faith
This week on Country Heat Weekly, Charles Wesley Godwin takes us inside the making of his deeply personal new album, Christian Name. He opens up about the faith that carried him through unimaginable loss and inspired his storytelling, collaborating with Luke Combs and Wyatt Flores and the hope he wants listeners to find in these songs. Plus, he reveals the unexpected gig in Estonia that launched his music career, previews his upcoming tour and shares an update on life at home with three kids. Keep up with the hosts between episodes: Amber: @HeyItsAmberA Kelly: @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 16 · 42 min
Who told you THAT about Tucker Wetmore, Niall Horan, and Windy City Smokeout? We did!
Kelly and Amber have a full report on country music happenings, including Niall Horan's Opry Debut, Thomas Rhett singing One Direction, and Jordan Davis's first time headlining Windy City Smokeout. Plus, we celebrate new Tucker Wetmore music with a look back at our conversation from April 2025. Next week on Country Heat Weekly: Charles Wesley Godwin Go behind the scenes of CHW by following the hosts on Instagram: Amber - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly - @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E18
July 9 · 14 min
Taylor's Wedding Guest List, Thomas Rhett's Tour kickoff and Niall Horan's Opry Debut
It was a busy Fourth of July weekend in Nashville and Kelly & Amber were in the middle of all of it! They break down all the country stars who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded wedding, preview Thomas Rhett's upcoming Nashville show with Niall Horan, and look ahead to Amber's trip to Chicago for Windy City Smokeout, including chats with Jordan Davis and Scotty McCreery. Plus, Brittany Spencer shares a hysterical Bob Dylan story you've gotta hear to believe. Make sure you're following the podcast so you don't miss next week's episode featuring Amazon Music Artist to Watch Zach John King! Keep up with the hosts on Instagram: Amber - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly - @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E17
July 2 · 18 min
Alan Jackson's Final Bow, Dolly's New Travel Stop & More
Kelly and Amber recap one of the biggest nights in country music, Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with some of the superstar openers like Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett, and Luke Bryan. Other highlights from this week include Dolly Parton’s surprise appearance at her new Tennessean Travel Stop, the inaugural Braves Country Fest and Rhett Akins’ emotional Grand Ole Opry invitation from Jon Pardi. This is truly a packed Nashville update that you won't want to miss. Catch Kelly and Amber back next week with even more from Music City. See highlights from all these events on their Instagram pages: Amber - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly - @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 25 · 41 min
Cody Johnson's Banks of the Trinity album is here!
We've been talking about Cody Johnson's Banks of the Trinity album for weeks - and it's finally here! Eavesdrop on multiple chats Kelly and Amber have had with Cody over the past 2 months, including Stagecoach, the ACM Awards, and right here in our Amazon Music studios. Grab an Amazon exclusive GOLD vinyl online while you're listening! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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June 18 · 53 min
Inside the life of Maddox Batson - Live from CMA Fest
At just 16 years old, Maddox Batson was touring the world before he could drive. This week on Country Heat Weekly, the rising star joins us live from CMA Fest to reflect on his whirlwind journey. Maddox opens up about balancing life on the road with school and getting his drivers license. Plus, Maddox talks touring with Lainey Wilson, songwriting, making his feature film debut and so much more. Follow the hosts' CMA Fest Adventures on Instagram: Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E15
June 11 · 45 min
Get to Know the Red Clay Strays - Live from CMA Fest
The Red Clay Strays join Country Heat Weekly live from CMA Fest to celebrate the release of their new album, Grateful. The Alabama band talks about returning to Nissan Stadium for their second CMA Fest appearance, returning to the studio with producer Dave Cobb, and preparing for their first arena tour. Plus, they share a few hilarious stories from their early days on the road: gas station showers, hitchhiking and traveling the country with no backup plan. Follow the hosts' CMA Fest Adventures on Instagram: Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E14
June 4 · 11 min
CMA Fest with Lainey Wilson, Tim McGraw & Brandon Lake
It's CMA Fest week in Nashville and we're pregaming for Country Music's Biggest Party! From Nissan Stadium to live podcast tapings, Kelly and Amber preview the week's highlights. Plus they dig into new music from Tim McGraw, Riley Green, Corey Kent & more. Follow the host's CMA Fest Adventures on Instagram: Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton NEXT WEEK: Live episode from CMA Fest with Red Clay Strays See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 28 · 28 min
New Music and lots of laughs with Dr. Riley Green
So much to celebrate with Riley Green! From his upcoming album That's Just Me and accompanying single "Think As You Drunk" to his honorary doctorate, we get you all caught up on Riley's recent headlines. Plus you'll listen in on a red carpet chat where he spills the tea on what he's got lined up acting wise, what he'll tell his Voice contestants, and what future ambitions he still holds. Once you've got all the recent scoop we'll revisit an episode from Season 4 where Riley revealed the unlikely source of some bootlegged merch and how he molded his second album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E13
May 21 · 34 min
Let's Go Girls! Shania Twain & Ella Langley Own the ACM Awards
Women dominated the 2026 ACM Awards, from show host Shania Twain to 7 time winner Ella Langley to incredible performances from Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert! We've got a full recap and backstage chats with the nominees and performers. Then Kelly and Amber chat with Shania about her upcoming album Little Miss Twain and the childhood that inspired it. Plus Shania gives us a sneak peek into the track listing, revealing a special cross genre collaboration! And of course, she can't leave without answering a round of Burning Questions! Go behind the scenes of the ACM Awards with our hosts on Instagram: Amber Anderson - @HeyItsAmberA Kelly Sutton - @TheKellySutton The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards are available to watch on demand exclusively on Prime Video! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E12
May 14 · 20 min
Let's Go to Vegas with Carter Faith, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson & more!
We’re headed to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards—and your official pregame starts here! Amber and Kelly preview the performances, celebrate early winners, and share hilarious behind-the-scenes moments with nominees Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and more. Plus, Shania Twain reveals why she said yes to hosting and what to expect from her wardobe on Sunday night! Get red carpet ready ahead of Country Music's Party of the Year! Don't miss the official ACM Red Carpet livestream, available only on the Amazon Music app. Sunday 5/17 at 6:30ET / 5:30CT https://music.amazon.com/live/events/LAVKK468FG?ref_=dmm_aud_liv_us_cul0_acms26_inf_ig_edp_v1 Follow Kelly and Amber's Las Vegas Adventures on Instagram: @TheKellySutton & @HeyItsAmberA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E11
May 7 · 40 min
Catching Up with Kacey Musgraves in the Middle of Nowhere
Saddle up for a fun, unfiltered conversation with Kacey Musgraves as she spills the stories behind her new album Middle of Nowhere.. In this candid chat, Kacey opens up about dreams that extended beyond her hometown, turning life lessons into musical therapy, and collaborating with fellow Texans Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert. Plus, the crazy story behind that album cover photo you've got to hear to believe! Kelly and Amber dive into the wildly relatable and hilarious side of Kacey—from somehow losing a Kacey Musgraves look-alike contest (yes, really) to armadillo races, iconic Texas dance halls, and life south of the border. Plus they plan an epic birthday party for Kacey's upcoming tour. In this week's Hot Topics, Kelly and Amber relive some of their favorite interview moments and performance highlights from Stagecoach 2026. Next week on the podcast: everything you need to know about Country Music's Party of the Year: The 2026 ACM Awards! Follow the hosts on Instagram: Amber Anderson - HeyItsAmberA Kelly Sutton - TheKellySutton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E10
April 30 · 34 min
Jason Aldean Talks New Music and Old Friends
Jason Aldean stops by to chat about his new album Songs About Us. He talks leaning back into his early sound, recording his first duet with his wife Brittany, “Easier Gone,” and bringing it to life with a retro-inspired music video. Jason shares what it was really like recording together for the first time and teases whether fans might hear more from them down the road. Plus, they dive into his longtime friendship with Luke Bryan, get an update on family life and talk about his historic shows at the University of Georgia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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