NCD Writers Room

Lisa and Jim talk with Shawna and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square about the joys and challenges of new parenthood, their son Rigney Cooper, letting go of trivial things, writing songs for kids, their next album and more! Show Participants: • Thompson Square • Keifer Thompson • Shawna Thompson • Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor Details: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/07/11/thompson-square-talks-the-joys-of-parenthood-new-single-motorcycle-wrecks-and-more

Lisa chats with Runaway June about their very different origins, how they came together as a trio in Nashville, Jennifer’s famous grandfather John Wayne, Naomi’s happy Amish childhood, Hannah’s vegetarian cooking website, The Poor Herbivore, and more! Show Participants • Runaway June: Naomi Cooke, lead singer and guitar; Hannah Mulholland, singer and mandolin; Jennifer Wayne, singer and guitar • Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief Show Details and Notes: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/05/26/runaway-june-talks-reality-tv-family-dixie-chicks-and-other-musical-influences

Jim talks with Jon Pardi about his new No. 1 album, California Sunrise, his fastest rising single, “Head Over Boots,” Country and Western music, his past working history, growing up in northern California and more. Show Participants • Jon Pardi • Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor Show Details and Notes: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/06/27/jon-pardi-talks-no-1-album-head-over-boots-country-western-music-driving-bulldozers-and-more

Jim talks with Brandy Clark about her 7 writing credits on Jennifer Nettles’ new album, Playing With Fire, her own new album, Big Day In a Small Town, working with producer Jay Joyce and more. Show Participants • Brandy Clark • Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor Show Notes and Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/06/20/brandy-clark-talks-traditional-country-music-and-songs-about-small-town-characters

Lisa, Jim and Jason chat with Scotty McCreery about a variety of topics, as well as ask him some questions given to us by his fans—and his mother—on Twitter! Show Participants • Scotty McCreery • Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor • Jason Simanek, NCD Digital Media Producer Show Notes and Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/06/14/ncdwr-17-scotty-mccreery-talks-about-his-book-his-family-new-music-jennifer-lopez

NCD managing editor, Jim Casey chats with Frankie Ballard about exercise, growing up in Battlecreek, Mich., his new album, El Rio and more. Show Participants • Frankie Ballard • Jim Casey, NCD Managing Editor Show Notes & Links: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/06/06/ncdwr16-frankie-ballard-talks-about-his-new-album-el-rio

NCD editor in chief, Lisa Konicki and digital media producer, Jason Simanek talk with Dustin Lynch about his latest No. 1 song, “Mind Reader,” the recent story about Kelly Osborne, his upcoming new music and more. Show Participants • Dustin Lynch • Lisa Konicki, NCD Editor in Chief • Jason Simanek, NCD Digital Media Producer Show Notes and More: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/05/27/ncdwr15-dustin-lynch-talks-new-music-and-not-dating/

NCD managing editor Jim Casey talks with Dierks Bentley about his respect for Guy Clark, the success of single “Somewhere On a Beach,” his new album, Black and more. Show Participants • Dierks Bentley • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Show notes and more: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/05/23/ncdwr14-dierks-bentley-talks-guy-clark-and-new-album-black

NCD managing editor Jim Casey talks with Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann about teaming up for their new single “A Little More Love,” being besties for the past 15 years and Lee's secret unicorn talent. Show Participants • Lee Brice • Jerrod Niemann • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor Details: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/05/17/ncdtwr13-lee-brice-and-jerrod-niemann

Lisa and Jim talk with country music superstar Garth Brooks about his just-announced Yankee Stadium concert, baseball, the challenges and expectations of a massive world tour, strong handshakes and more. Show Participants • Garth Brooks • Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, Managing Editor Details: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2016/05/11/ncdtwr12-the-man-the-myth-the-garth

Lisa and Jim talk with radio DJs and friends-of-the-show, Kelly Ford and Elaina Doré Smith about upcoming album releases, Blake and Gwen and Miranda and Anderson East in the news, finding gray hairs, Tomatogate and women in country music and more. Show Participants • Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of Nash Nights Live • Kelly Ford, co-host of America’s Morning Show • Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, Managing Editor Tune in to hear to hear Elaina and Kelly every weekday on their radio shows! Details: http://www.countryweekly.com/podcasts/writers-room/11-radio-hosts-kelly-ford-and-elaina-smith-talk-blake-miranda-drama-women

Lisa, Jim and Tammy talk with golden-voiced radio DJ and TV announcer Shawn Parr about some of the award categories, discuss the nominees and argue about who will win and why. Show Participants • Shawn Parr, co-host of Nash Nights Live and the voice of the ACM Awards Show • Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, Managing Editor • Tammy Ragusa, Senior Writer Details: http://www.countryweekly.com/podcasts/writers-room/10-shawn-parr-talks-2016-acm-awards-and-winner-predictions

Lisa, Jim and Chris talk with actor and musician Chris Carmack from ABC’s Nashville about portraying Will Lexington on TV and not responding to that name in real life. Show Participants: • Chris Carmack • Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, Managing Editor • Chris Parton, Deputy Editor Details: http://www.countryweekly.com/podcasts/writers-room/9-chris-carmack-abcs-nashville

Lisa, Jim and Chris talk and joke with Chuck Wicks about, well, everything. Show Participants • Chuck Wicks • Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, Managing Editor • Chris Parton, Deputy Editor Details: http://www.countryweekly.com/podcasts/writers-room/8-chuck-wicks-if-i-stop-talking-i-will-die

Lisa, Jim and Tammy talk with Katie Armiger. Show Participants • Katie Armiger • Lisa Konicki, Editor in Chief • Jim Casey, Managing Editor • Tammy Ragusa, Senior Writer Back in June 2015, country singer Katie Armiger and her independent record label, Cold River Records, appeared to have a very public and messy falling out. The label issued statements saying Katie was taking a breather from music, something she wholeheartedly denied. Now, the 24-year-old Texan is coming clean about what really happened. Show Notes and More: http://www.countryweekly.com/podcasts/writers-room/7-katie-armiger-confronts-her-controversy