Category Archives: The Writers Room

Brantley Gilbert On Songs About His Wife and His New Album “The Devil Don’t Sleep”

Brantley Gilbert On Songs About His Wife and His New Album “The Devil Don’t Sleep”

Lisa sat down with Brantley Gilbert to talk about his new single, “The Weekend,” and its new music video, which features Brantley’s wife on her first acting role. The song also happens to be the first single from his upcoming album, The Devil Don’t Sleep—his first since 2014’s platinum-selling Just As I Am.  Show Participants Brantley…MORE

2016 CMA Awards Predictions

2016 CMA Awards Predictions

Lisa, Jim and friends-of-the-show Elaina Doré Smith and John Shomby sit down to discuss their picks for this year’s CMA Awards winners. Show Participants Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief Jim Casey, Managing Editor Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of Nash Nights Live John Shomby, Nash Director of Programming at Cumulus Media Show Links & Notes 2016 CMA Awards Nominees…MORE

Tucker Beathard Talks Music as Self Expression, Learning the Ropes and “Rock On” Success

Tucker Beathard Talks Music as Self Expression, Learning the Ropes and “Rock On” Success

Jim Casey talks with new artist Tucker Beathard about discovering a desire to express himself through music, learning about putting on a good tour by observing Dierks Bentley and his other tourmates, the massive success of his single “Rock On” and more. Show Participants Tucker Beathard Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Tucker Beathard’s website Follow…MORE

Chris Young Talks CMA Award Nomination, Cold-Calling Vince Gill and New Christmas Album

Chris Young Talks CMA Award Nomination, Cold-Calling Vince Gill and New Christmas Album

Jim Casey talks with Chris Young about the rapid success of his duet with Cassadee Pope, “Think of You,” his CMA Award nomination, how he got in touch with Vince Gill for “Sober Saturday Night,” the daunting challenge of picking songs for his new Christmas album, It Must Be Christmas, his favorite Christmas albums and more.…MORE

Drew Baldridge Talks About Small-Town Livin’, His Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative and His New Single, “Rebound”

Drew Baldridge Talks About Small-Town Livin’, His Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative and His New Single, “Rebound”

Jim Casey talks with new artist Drew Baldridge about small-town living, his new single, “Rebound,” his new breast cancer awareness initiative, “Rebound from Cancer” and more. Show Participants Drew Baldridge Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Links & Notes Drew Baldridge’s website Read about Drew’s Rebound From Cancer breast cancer awareness initiative Buy a Rebound From Cancer t-shirt…MORE

Ronnie Dunn and Jay DeMarcus Talk Favorite Brooks & Dunn Songs, Avoiding Bears in Alaska and Ronnie’s New Album, “Tattooed Heart”

Ronnie Dunn and Jay DeMarcus Talk Favorite Brooks & Dunn Songs, Avoiding Bears in Alaska and Ronnie’s New Album, “Tattooed Heart”

Jim Casey talks with two country music superstars: Ronnie Dunn—one half of the greatest country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn—and Jay DeMarcus, one third of the multi-award-winning trio Rascal Flatts. Ronnie discusses his new single, “Damn Drunk,” and album, Tattooed Heart, which Jay produced, as well as his Las Vegas residency with Kix Brooks…MORE

“Garage Country” Artist Aubrie Sellers Talks About Her Unique Sound, New Album and More

“Garage Country” Artist Aubrie Sellers Talks About Her Unique Sound, New Album and More

Jim Casey talks with new artist and self-described introvert Aubrie Sellers about her unique “garage country” sound, being signed by major label Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville, the re-release of her album, New City Blues, and more. Show Participants Aubrie Sellers Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show Notes & Links Aubrie Sellers website https://youtu.be/fP7tf1Swue4 The Writers Room, Ep. 35,…MORE

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