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Country Heat Weekly

Amazon Music
Country Music
Amazon Music
ACM Awards
Nashville
CMA Fest
CMA Awards
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Dolly Parton
Stagecoach
Christmas
Kelsea Ballerini
Jelly Roll
Reba Mcentire
Grand Ole Opry
Thomas Rhett
Amazon Prime Video
Eric Church
Country Music Month

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... more

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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... more

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 vul... 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 & Treat... more

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... more

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War & Treaty
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Episode: Nashville Catch-Up: Dolly, Megan Moroney, Carrie Underwood, Carly Pearce & More
Randy Travis
Country icon; Opry anniversary honoree
Randy Travis
Episode: Nashville Catch-Up: Dolly, Megan Moroney, Carrie Underwood, Carly Pearce & More
Dan and Shay
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Dan + Shay
Episode: A Sneak Peek at Dan + Shay's New Album
Maren Morris
Artist, singer-songwriter celebrated for Hero
Episode: A decade with Maren Morris's Hero
Charles Wesley Godwin
Singer-songwriter from West Virginia, Christian Name album artist
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Episode: Charles Wesley Godwin on the Tragedy That Strengthened His Faith
Brittany Spencer
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Episode: Taylor's Wedding Guest List, Thomas Rhett's Tour kickoff and Niall Horan's Opry Debut
Maddox Batson
Young country artist featured on CMA Fest episode
Country/Indie Country artist
Episode: Inside the life of Maddox Batson - Live from CMA Fest
Red Clay Strays
CMA Vocal Group of the Year, hosting band
Red Clay Strays
Episode: Get to Know the Red Clay Strays - Live from CMA Fest
Shania Twain
Host/central figure of ACM Awards night
Music/Entertainment
Episode: Let's Go to Vegas with Carter Faith, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson & more!

Hosts

Amber Anderson
Co-host of Country Heat Weekly; associated with Country Heat Weekly and Amazon Music platforms
Kelly Sutton
Co-host of Country Heat Weekly; frequent on-air presence across episodes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Very Nashville, but fun.

    Disingenuous podcast that only talks about music from the corporate Nashville machine. If you want a broad, unbiased view of country music that talks about the indie scene as well, this isn’t for you. Says it promotes diversity but doesn’t talk about the gross misogyny, racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia that controls this industry because they’re a part of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    YoYoDalek
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Country Heat Weekly

    Love, love this podcast! Kelly & Amber are amazing cohosts & I look forward to listening every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hisprincess83
    United States4 years ago
  • I love it I I've country so this is perfect love it love it love it

    Audible
    5
    AUtiger
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it

    I love it I I've country so this is perfect love it love it love it

    Audible
    5
    AUtiger
    United States4 years ago
  • Thought Kelly Sutton was Kelly Clarkson for the longest time lmaoooo

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    YoYoDalek
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Covers current country music news with a fun, casual vibe that feels like chatting with friends.
Some listeners wish for broader indie coverage and less advertising, but many praise the show's energy and guest lineups.
Cohosts bring warmth and humor, making episodes entertaining and easy to listen to during commutes.

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Shaboozey Introduces Us to The Outlaw Cherie Lee
Q: How did you decide which guests to bring into the project?
Guest choices were guided by connective tissue and narrative fit: Jamie Foxx for an authoritative outlaw presence and modern Western influence, Teyana Taylor for her versatility and outlaw energy, Sam Elliott for a quintessential Western voice, and crossovers like Orville Peck to blend genres and audiences; each addition was chosen to enrich the universe's texture and credibility.
Shaboozey Introduces Us to The Outlaw Cherie Lee
Q: What is the elevator pitch for the album and how did you pitch it to others?
The elevator pitch is a revenge tale with a central female outlaw who enters a gang and evolves through love, betrayal, and strategic plots, crafted as a Western narrative told through music, visuals, and later a graphic novel. It was pitched as a connected, cinematic storytelling experience that would unfold across albums, live shows, and comics to keep audiences engaged.
Wyatt Flores is Scared of Heights. Or is he?
Q: Did you set out with the goal for the new album to be completely different from Welcome to the Plains?
Wyatt says yes, he intended to move in a new direction and it happened more quickly than he anticipated, once the writing clicked with songs like Not Good Enough and Running On E.
Let's Go Girls! Shania Twain & Ella Langley Own the ACM Awards
Q: What made you say yes to hosting the ACM Awards?
Shania Twain emphasizes the honor of hosting and her goal to support artists who are likely nervous or excited, bringing encouragement and energy to the show.
Catching Up with Kacey Musgraves in the Middle of Nowhere
Q: What was the approach behind the album Middle of Nowhere?
The approach was to channel personal arcs and a sense of being in transition, blending traditional country with Tex-Mex, Zydeco, and other cross-border influences to create a genre-fluid sound while staying true to storytelling and emotion.

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A lively country music show that blends artist interviews, industry news, tour updates, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes with a warmth and camaraderie between two hosts. Recurring themes include new music releases, CMA Fest coverage, and big-name collaborations, all framed with fun banter and practical storytelling for fans and industry insiders. Noteworthy traits include a consistent focus on contemporary country artists, cross-media storytelling around touring and releases, and a high-energy, listener-friendly vibe that also serves brand partners and sponsors well.

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Recent guests on Country Heat Weekly include:

1. War & Treaty
2. Randy Travis
3. Dan and Shay
4. Maren Morris
5. Charles Wesley Godwin
6. Brittany Spencer
7. Maddox Batson
8. Red Clay Strays

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