NCD Writers Room

Lisa talks with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill about their just-released duet, “Speak to a Girl,” and what the song means to them. They also share how hard they’ve worked and excited they are for their upcoming Soul2Soul world tour, how they both work together in the studio and at home, and more. Show Participants • Tim McGraw • Faith Hill • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/23/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-talk-speak-to-a-girl-soul2soul-tour-who-wears-pants-more

Jim Casey talks with William Michael Morgan about cowboy hats, his debut album, Vinyl, new single, “Missing,” recent engagement to Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and more. Show Participants • William Michael Morgan • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/21/william-michael-morgan-talks-the-long-road-to-no-1-for-i-met-a-girl-getting-engaged-and-new-single-missing

Jim Casey talks with Jerrod Niemann about performing for the troops with the USO in the Middle East, participating in a benefit for the Orlando club shooting victims last year, working with a new label on his upcoming album, his brand new single, “God Made a Woman” and more. Show Participants • Jerrod Niemann • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/17/jerrod-niemann-talks-supporting-the-troops-his-roller-skating-prowess-and-new-single-god-made-a-woman

Jim Casey talks with Mo Pitney about life as a new dad, his old soul, what it feels like to regularly perform on the Grand Ole Opry, his new single, “Everywhere” and more. Plus Mo performs “Everywhere” at the end of the show. Show Participants • Mo Pitney • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/16/mo-pitney-talks-about-life-as-a-new-dad-his-old-soul-playing-the-opry-performs-new-single-everywhere

Lisa talks with trio Midland about how they picked their name, when they got started in music, the artists who influenced their sound, their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” and more. Show Participants • Lady Antebellum – Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Links & Notes: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/13/lady-antebellum-talks-upcoming-album-heart-break-new-single-you-look-good-and-getting-musically-reenergized

Jim Casey talks with Josh Turner about when and how he discovered his distinct baritone voice, singing “Three Wooden Crosses” at the recent Randy Travis tribute concert, his experience writing his first book, Man Stuff, his latest single, “Hometown Girl,” his new album, Deep South, and more. Show Participants • Josh Turner • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/10/josh-turner-talks-discovering-his-booming-voice-paying-homage-to-randy-travis-and-the-ins-outs-of-his-new-album-deep-south

Lisa talks with trio Midland about how they picked their name, when they got started in music, the artists who influenced their sound, their debut single, “Drinking Problem,” and more. Show Participants • Midland: Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Notes & Links http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/09/midland-talks-making-country-music-with-universal-appeal-opening-for-tim-faith-and-debut-single-drinking-song

Lisa talks with new artist Adam Craig about the country music that he loves and is influenced by, writing songs like Parmalee’s “Close Your Eyes” and Jason Aldean’s “Church Pew or Bar Stool,” getting his own record deal, his self-titled debut EP, new single, “Just a Phase” and more. Show Participants • Adam Craig • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Notes & Details: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/02/adam-craig-talks-getting-his-start-in-nashville-loving-the-class-of-89-and-his-new-single-just-a-phase

Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about being named to the 2016 CMT Next Women of Country class, touring with Josh Abbott Band for their popular duet, “Wasn’t That Drunk”, signing a new record deal with Big Machine Label Group after independently releasing her single, “Every Little Thing” and more. Show Participants • Carly Pearce • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/02/27/carly-pearce-talks-persevering-as-a-woman-in-the-industry-signing-a-new-record-deal-and-releasing-her-debut-single-every-little-thing

Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about working hard, persevering despite being ignored by industry bigwigs, aspiring to be the King of Texas, writing a special song for his daughter, and his new album, Vaquero, which drops on February 24. Show Participants • Aaron Watson • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Details: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/02/23/aaron-watson-talks-about-the-healthy-chip-on-his-shoulder-making-independent-music-his-new-album-vaquero

Jim Casey talks with singer/songwriter Russell Dickerson about growing up in Union City, Tenn., what he learned while touring with Billy Currington that’s he taking with him on his upcoming tour with Thomas Rhett, how his 2015 song “Yours” turned into a wedding hit and why making his Grand Ole Opry debut was so emotional. Show Participants • Russell Dickerson • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/02/15/russell-dickerson-talks-his-tennessee-roots-touring-with-thomas-rhett-how-his-2015-song-yours-turned-into-a-wedding-hit-more

Lisa talks with Phil Vassar about his latest album, American Soul, the challenges and joys of being a songwriter, his ongoing video series, Songs In the Cellar—where he talks with his songwriter friends and other special guests like Peter Frampton, Carrot Top and Mike Tyson—and more. Show Participants • Phil Vassar • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Notes and Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/02/15/phil-vassar-shares-excitement-for-new-album-american-soul

Lisa talks with Dustin Lynch about the success of his latest single “Seeing Red” on the charts, his growing fanbase, changing life and more. Show Participants • Dustin Lynch • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Notes & Details: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/02/08/dustin-lynch-talks-seeing-red-and-his-growing-fanbase

Lisa talks with Stephen Dorff about his new movie, Wheeler, the story of an aspiring country musician who travels to Nashville to share his music with others and pursue his dream. Stephen co-wrote most of the songs from the film, including the first single, “Pour Me Out of This Town” with Bobby Tomberlin and his brother Andrew, who recently passed away. Look for Wheeler in select theaters, on-demand and digital HD services on February 3, 2017. The Wheeler soundtrack album will also be available on February 3, 2017. Show Participants • Stephen Dorff • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief Show Notes and Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/02/03/actor-stephen-dorff-talks-transforming-into-a-country-musician-for-new-movie-role-in-wheeler

Jim talks with Brett Young about his debut single, “Sleep Without You” going No. 1 on the MediaBase chart, new single, “In Case You Didn’t Know,” working with successful producer Dann Huff on new self-titled album, growing to love country music while growing up in southern California and more. Brett’s new album goes on sale Friday, February 10. Show Participants • Brett Young • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes and Details http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/01/25/brett-young-talks-about-debut-single-sleep-without-you-going-no-1-and-new-album-produced-by-dan-huff