Country Not Country
Nick Russo hosts Country Not Country to talk about Country Music happenings and non-Country Music happenings around the world. Be sure to like, follow & subscribe to the podcast to get updates when new episodes are uploaded!
S3 E11 · Fri, April 12, 2024
Josh Ross talks with Nick Russo in Houston's Audacy Live Lounge
Josh Ross stopped by the Bull studios when he was in Houston for a show at 713 Music Hall with Bailey Zimmerman! He performed 3 songs from his recent EP "Complicated" and he talked about touring with Nickelback, his friendship with Chad Kroger, his experience in Motocross as a kid and how the songs "Trouble" , "Tell Me A Lie" & "Single Again" with accompanied performances.
S3 E10 · Tue, April 09, 2024
Nick Russo talks Beyonce "Cowboy Carter" and interviews Dalton Dover
Nick Russo takes time to dive in to his view of "Cowboy Carter" from Beyonce and all the complex and complicated details of the release. Nick talks about the album breaking records and it's position in society and how it qualifies as "Country Music." Also, Nick talks to Dalton Dover about his latest successes, his new music, headlining tour and most important qualities of a hotel room.
S3 E9 · Tue, February 06, 2024
Country Not Country - Grammy Awards Recap and Grace Tyler Interview
Nick Russo starts Season 3 Episode 9 with a recap of the 66th Annual Grammy Awards that happened last night in Los Angeles, California. Nick talks about the Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman performance, his relationship with Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus taking home multiple awards, Taylor Swift's acceptance speeches and Jay Z's Dr. Dre Global Impact Award speech; Also, Nick talks to independent country artist, Grace Tyler about her music, her time at Belmont University, growing up in Frisco, Texas and Grace performs 5 songs for us!
S3 E8 · Wed, January 31, 2024
Country Not Country - Special Guest Kelsey Hart
In Season 3, Episode 8, Nick Russo talks about Chris Young getting arrested for assault and the charges eventually being dropped. He also tells you which other country artist was in the surveillance video released by the bar. Nick talks about Cody Johnson's tour kicking off and the senior citizen winners who scored a trip to see him in San Diego. Nick also tells the story of how he became a club DJ from Wild West to Rowdys Spring and Bandits. At the 15 Minute Mark - Nick hosts a live interview / performance with Curb Recording artist, Kelsey Hart. He performs, Highway to Heaven, 4x4 & his current radio single, "Life With You."
S3 E7 · Thu, January 25, 2024
Country Not Country - The Bull's tent at cookoff and PBR Bull Riders Boudreaux Campbell & Dylan Swearingen
In Episode 7, Nick Russo talks about The Bull's tent at cookoff, 100.3 The Bull's Honky Tonk, and who's performing, how to get wristbands and what to expect at cookoff, overall. Nick goes over details on how to get, where to get food, etc. Plus, Nick talks to 2 of the Top 35 Bull Riders in the world, Boudreaux Campbell from Crockett, Texas by way of The Woodlands / Magnolia and Daylon Swearingen from Upstate New York talk about their upbringing as young Rodeo cowboys and how they prepare for a big weekend of Bull Riding.
S3 E6 · Fri, January 19, 2024
Country Not Country - Season 3 Episode 6 - RodeoHouston 2024 & Jelly Roll Interview
Nick Russo talks about the RodeoHouston 2024 Entertainment Lineup, the RodeoHouston Announcement Party and how to get tickets for RodeoHouston 2024. Also, Nick talks to Jelly Roll about his name, his first #1 single, his upcoming music and the impact he has on fans in a personal way. Jelly & Nick also manifest the 2024 RodeoHouston appearance, hear it for yourself at the 15:00 mark of the podcast.
S3 E5 · Mon, December 04, 2023
Country Not Country - 2024 RodeoHouston Lineup & Zach Top Interview
In Season 3 Episode 5, Nick Russo reacts to the RodeoHouston 2024 Genre Lineup Reveal and takes guesses at who he thinks will fill the blanks and why he says there are 11 1/2 country acts this year! Also, Zach Top stops by the Audacy Houston Live Lounge for an interview & performance of some of his music; including, unreleased music set to come hit Country Radio in January! (Rodeo lineup guessing begins at 3:00 and Zach Top Interview begins at 15:00)
S3 E4 · Wed, October 25, 2023
Love is Blind 5 Review & Drew Baldridge chats with Nick Russo
In this episode of Country Not Country, Nick Russo talks about Love is Blind Season 5 and gives his break down of the characters, their relationships and the red flags that were show. He also talks about his closeness to the different characters on the show. The first 30 minutes are about Love is Blind, dating in Houston and why Nick has sworn off dating apps. The second half is an interview with Drew Baldridge about his life, his song "She's Somebody's Daughter" and how he got to where he is in his life. The interview was performed in front of a live studio audience and includes acoustic songs from Drew Baldridge
S3 E3 · Fri, October 13, 2023
Country Not Country - Annie Bosko talks to Nick Russo
Annie Bosko is a life long singer/songwriter who has worked with incredible names throughout her career! After packing up and moving to Nashville at an early age she found many successes in the workplace with her voice but has now fully launched her own solo career as a Country Artist! Her new music, "Boots On" and "Neon Baby" are out now and she has a wonderful catalogue of music also available. This interview is performed in front of a live studio audience in our Audacy Houston studios. There are two song performances included in this episode. Please, like, share and subscribe to this podcast!
S3 E2 · Wed, August 30, 2023
Country Not Country - Nick Russo joined by Sam Hunt
In this episode, Nick talks about interviewing Sam Hunt before his show, the experience of going to his show and how the backstage hangs happen at Country shows for people in Radio. It's Houston's 187th birthday so Nick tells his story about coming to Houston as a kid, moving to Houston and how he got his job in Houston at The Bull and how it coincided with his daughter's birth! The Sam Hunt interview is at the end where Sam opens up about his early days of recording and releasing music, the ending to the song "Drinkin' Too Much" and how he loves music but could do without the fame.
S3 E1 · Wed, August 09, 2023
Country Not Country - Nate Smith joins Nick Russo
In Episode 1 of Season 3, Nick Russo gives an update on the co-hosting situation and re-launches the podcast to talk about Sam Hunt coming to Houston, a recap of the Thomas Rhett show the Friday before and an interview with Nate Smith. Nate shares his musical journey to where he is now; Nate & Nick talk about making friends in Key West, bird poop and a diaper being needed after too much Tex-Mex.
S2 E4 · Wed, July 05, 2023
Country Not Country Season 2 Episode 4
Nick Russo & Tori Espurvoa talk about the recent occurrences of fans throwing objects at stars on stage, Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg Cage Match, Tori's trip to Port Aransas for the holiday and Nick's trip to Denver & Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker.
S2 E3 · Wed, May 31, 2023
Country Not Country Season 2 Episode 3
Nick & Tori talk about Tori's bad day, a Britney Spears update, Nick's telepathy, Tori asks about reincarnation and bones found in Memorial Park. Is there a serial killer in Houston? Texas? Also, Tori & Nick discuss Zach Bryan's country appeal.
S2 E2 · Fri, May 26, 2023
Country Not Country Season 2 Episode 2
Nick & Tori discuss Jimmie Allen's apology post as a follow up to Episode 1's conversation, Coastal Cowgirl/Cowboy Fashion for Summer 2023 and whether or not Britney Spears is communicating via Instagram to the podcast. Nick believes there is proof and Britney's latest post appears to be directed at the podcasts' discussion!
S2 E1 · Thu, May 18, 2023
Country Not Country Season 2 Episode 1
Country Not Country returns after a 2 1/2 year hiatus with a combo of hosts! Nick Russo returns and introduces Tori Espurvoa as new co-host of the podcast! The two explain why Tori is now filling the space left vacant by Erin Austin, Tori's background in Radio, Texas A&M kool-aid and dark secrets, Britney Spears behavior on social has Tik Tok on edge so we send another message to Brit and we discuss the allegations against country singer, Jimmie Allen. (We get it wrong multiple times whether it's Episode 35 or 36 so we started Season 2 Episode 1.)
Sun, October 25, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 33 - Nick ponders if dancing is a mating ritual, Gwen Stefani goes country but would it work on the Radio, Mars AND Mercury are in Retrograde and why does Maren Morris shave her face?
In Episode 33, Erin and Nick talk about Maren Morris' tweet about shaving her face and skin care which turns into a conversation about skin care habits in men and women, Nick takes us to the deep end because of a book he's reading and asks if dancing is a mating ritual, Gwen Stefani issues Country Remixes of her old music on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and they touch on Mars and Mercury being in retrograde.
Tue, October 13, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 32 - Morgan Wallen Update On COVID Drama, Reba has a new man, Joe Rogan story and why men love him so much, Erin's musical pick gets record deal in Priscilla Block, CoJo & Reba Dear Rodeo, Special appearance by Leroy Cook
In Episode 32, the podcast's super powers continue to show themselves as Erin & Nick recap Morgan Wallen's drama from his viral Tik Tok appearance and his talk with Loren Michaels, then they dive into Reba and her new boyfriend and what it says about dating during the pandemic, Nick breaks down the love affair with Joe Rogan's podcast, Erin picked Priscilla Block's music for the podcast and now she has a record deal, you can hear Reba's verse on CoJo 'Dear Rodeo' and Leroy Cook stops by and we play his new single and hear his story!
Fri, October 09, 2020
Country Not Country Episode 31 - Morgan Wallen goes viral for on tik tok for the wrong reason, Erin reads her DMs, Bruno Mars vs Dan + Shay, Talking to Strangers, New Music from Jake Bush
In Episode 31, we dive into Erin's DMs and get an update on Nick's pursuit for a wife; Morgan Wallen was acting out in Alabama (hours after the recording he was pulled from SNL we will discuss in EP32), Does that make him a dead beat dad?, Bruno Mars vs Dan + Shay, Dating and DMs, Social Media vs Society, the power of Letting go and letting God have control, new music from Jake Bush "Gravity & You."
Sat, October 03, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 30 - Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins went to therapy, New post-break-up music from Carly Pearce and Michael Ray, Screen Time Check, Nick's Crazy Love Story, Couples Therapy
In Episode 30 of Country Not Country, Nick starts it off with his love story about love at first sight with VB, Erin loves the new Carly Pearce "Next, Girl" and Nick plays the new Michael Ray "Whiskey and Rain" for balance, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins tell the world what sent them to therapy and they discuss therapy and whether it works or not.
Wed, September 23, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 29 - Britney's Back, Erin is single again, Nick has dramatic ending to a date, The Social Dilemma, Russell & Kailey Dickerson welcome 10lb baby boy, Lauren Alaina's new EP
In Episode 29, Nick & Erin talk about Britney Spears reacting to the post once again and explain Project Rose, Erin add single to her resume, Nick gets followed by his date's ex on their date, The Social Dilemma opens eyes about the reality of social media advertising, Russell Dickers and his wife Kailey Dickerson welcome their 10 pound baby boy to the world and we listen to Lauren Alaina's new music from her EP "Getting Over Him."
Wed, September 23, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 29 - Britney's Back, Erin's adds being single to her plate, Nick got followed after a date to the Kentucky Derby, Russell & Kailey Dickerson have 10lb baby, Lauren Alaina's new EP
In Episode 29, Nick gives the Britney Spears update, Erin talks about how she is now single, Nick tells the story about how he and his date were followed by her ex boyfriend, they discuss The Social Dilemma on Netflix, Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey welcomed their first child, Remmington to the world and he weighed 10 pounds and we listen to the new EP from Lauren Alaina!
Mon, September 14, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 28 - Erin Austin Exits at The Bull, Britney Spears Responds To Podcast ( Nick thinks and has evidence ) , Parker McCollum Lights Up Twitter With Lip Injections
In Episode 28, Erin Austin tells us about her departure from 100.3 The Bull and ( check her blog here) shares her gratitude and appreciation for all of the listeners she's made along the way and those who have reached out with support. Nick delivers compelling evidence and needs Britney Spears fans to confirm/deny the evidence asap and/or Britney responding directly and Parker McCollum's tweet about lip injections got Twitter fired up and leads to a conversation about body dysmorphia and social media's effect on self esteem.
Tue, September 08, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 27 - Does Britney Spears respond to our podcast? Boneless Wing Debate Gets Serious, Loretta Lynn And Kid Rock Marriage SpoofCMA Nominees and Snubs,
In Episode 27 of Country Not Country, Nick provides evidence that he believes to show that Britney Spears listened to the podcast and replied by answering Erin's criticisms. Erin found a clip from a city council meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska where a man tries to remove the name Boneless Buffalo Wings from menus in his town and we get to the bottom of the silly posts from Loretta Lynn about marrying Kid Rock. Finally, we go through our picks for the CMA Awards that happen November 11, 2020 and we listen to new music from Matt Castillo "Say It" and we talk about Morgan Wallen's record breaking "7 Summers" and discuss Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion "WAP."
Mon, August 31, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 26 - Hurricane Laura, Geographically Undesirable Relationship, Early Red Flags in a relationship, Dwight Yoakam has first child at 63, New music from Jon Pardi & Dustin Delagarza
In Episode 26, Erin and Nick talk about watching Hurrican Laura this past week, what it means to be geographically undesirable in a relationship, early red flags in a relationship, Dwight Yoakam gets married and has first child at 63 years old, older men dating younger women, trophy wives and trophy husbands, Jon Pardi's Rancho Fiesta Sessions and Dustin Delagarza.
Mon, August 31, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 26 - Hurricane Laura Recap, Red Flags Early In A Relationship, Dwight Yoakam Welcomes Baby/Gets Married, Large Age Gap relationships, Trophy Husbands and Trophy Wives, Jon Pardi Rancho Fiesta and new music from Dustin Delagarza
In episode 26 of Country Not Country, Erin Austin and Nick Russo talk about the past week of watching Hurricane Laura, red flags to look for in the early stages of a relationship, Dwight Yoakam has his first child and gets married at 63 years old to his 36 year old wife and long-time girlfriend, Jon Pardi released an album of cover songs ranging from Prince tracks to Joe Diffie & George Strait and they listen to a song that was sent to Nick via Instagram from Dustin Delagarza.
Mon, August 24, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 25 - Erin gets a booty evaluation, Nick takes blame for jinxing Parker McCollum, New Country Music called "Thick Thighs" & "PMS", Brett Eldredge's return, Old Dominion Meow Mix Album, #FreeBritney Conspiracy Talk
In Episode 25, Erin Austin and Nick Russo catch up on the week's events which included Erin getting a consultation on her booty at a medical spa, Nick finishes tied for 63rd in the Houston Amateur Qualifer; plus, we listen to new music from Priscilla Block who went viral on Tik Tok, Brett Eldredge and the Old Dominion Meow Mix Album; finally, the podcast dives into the ongoing discussion revolving around Britney Spears and her dad's conservatorship that was put in place in 2008 and Britney's Instagram page.
Mon, August 17, 2020
Country Not Country Episode 24 - Erin Catches Wild Activity On Surveillance Cameras while on vacation, Nick has to get a COVID Test, Maren Morris Thirst Trap vs Troll Trap, Kane Brown Gets Lost In The Woods, New Music Parker McCollum & Nickleback
In Episode 24, Erin Austin and Nick Russo talk about why it took two weeks to record a new episode, Nick had to get a COVID test and Erin was in Milwaukee for her birthday and caught some crazy stuff on her surveillence camera, Maren Morris's recent post with the "girls" on display was either a thirst trap or a troll trap, Kane Brown got lost on his property and the police had to help him but when they showed up they had guns drawn but why...and we listen to new music from Nickelback who did a cover of "Devil Went Down To Georgia" and Parker McCollum's new song, "Young Man's Blues."
Mon, July 27, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 23 - Who is Morgan Wallen's Baby Mama? , Is a bad marriage better than a divorce? , The Chicks (Dixie Chicks) Get Sassy On New Album
In Episode 23 of Country Not Country, Erin & Nick talk about Morgan Wallen becoming a dad and give a little insight into the mother of Indigo Wilder, they discuss the Jada Pinkett & Will Smith conversation about a bad marriage being better than a divorce and we take a listen to some of the new music from The Chicks formerly known as The Dixie Chicks and we talk about how lead singer Natalie Maines spilled ALL the beans about her recent divorce in the new music.
Mon, July 13, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 22 - Random sends Erin Austin a penis picture on IG, Sexting too soon in new dating prospect, Carly Pearce & Michael Ray Divorce, Kacey Musgraves & Ruston Kelly Divorce, Erin gets COVID-19 test
In Episode 22, Erin & Nick dive into divorces in Country Music including Carly Pearce & Michael Ray and Kacey Musgraves & Ruston Kelly, they also talk about the disturbing message from a random on Instagram that turned out to be a penis picture and Erin gets exposed (no pun intended) to COVID-19 and talks about the frustration of finding a test. 00:00 - 20:00 Penis Photo/Sexting In Dating 20:00 - 40:00 Divorces 40:00 - Close Covid-19 Testing
Mon, July 06, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 21 - COVID-19 is not gone, Kelsea Ballerini calls out Chase Rice for holding a concert, Chris Janson blocks Maren Morris on Twitter, Lina Hidalgo gets snarky with Med Center, Erin has a Sty in her Eye and Nick Cancels trip to Vegas
In Episode 21, Erin and Nick begin by talking about why Erin may have a sty in her eye, the Wall of Shame in Houston for businesses who remained open amid city orders, COVID-19 spreading in our community and across Texas, Country Music drama with Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Rice, Maren Morris, Chris Janson and Jake Owen, Judge Lina Hidalgo writes snarky letter to Med Center over their letter and when they think they'll be back in the studio again.
Wed, June 10, 2020
Country Not Country Ep. 20 - Is COVID-19 Over? Remembering George Floyd, Dating during the Pandemic, Vegas Birthday during the pandemic, going on a cruise during the pandemic, morgan wallen gets arrested, kid rock trades in mansion for double wide trailer
In this episode of Country Not Country, Erin and Nick talk about the pandemic feeling like its almost over or completely over, George Floyd's memory, dating during the pandemic, Nick's birthday plans in Las Vegas, Morgan Wallen gets arrested for disorderly conduct, Kid Rock traded in his million dollar mansion for a double-wide trailer and Nick needs a date on a cruise in October.
Wed, May 13, 2020
Country Not Country - Nick's neighbors left a note on his front door, Erin saw a dead body in Hermann Park, Viral Conspiracy Video On Facebook, Angry People On Facebook, Blue Angels, Nick Gets Surrounded by SWAT
In this episode of Country Not Country, Erin Austin and Nick Russo talk about upsetting new neighbors, a dead body in Hermann Park, Blue Angels over Houston and people who complained about the flyover, angry people attacking others over viral conspiracy video, Nick tells his story about being surrounded by undercover police while living in Corpus Christi.
Wed, April 29, 2020
CountryNotCountry Erin's Bicycle Gets Stolen, Texas reopening May 1st, Barbershops & Salons vs Movie Theaters, Miranda Lambert new album/single , Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake drama,
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Thu, April 16, 2020
CountryNotCountry COVID-19 Cure In Houston? , Deborah Duncan wellness check , most impacted zipcodes in Houston, will concerts be closed till 2021? , I Love You, Now Die Review, Which businesses will open first?
00:00 - Nick takes on the Stock Market 04:30 – Erin talks about the stock she told Nick about that has gone OFF (in a good way) on the stock market. 08:00 – Stock Market vs Gambling 10:00 – Erin struggles learning the Piano/Reading Music/Learning To Play 13:00 – Things we’ve accomplished or not accomplished while on quarantine 14:00 – Erin tries to revive her printer but now it only prints in two colors 15:00 – Nick tells Erin about his Prison Workout 16:30 – Erin’s lifelong fight against cellulite has taken her down a wild, new road. 19:00 – Walmart Trips / Salsa Verde Recipe 22:00 – Binge Watching: Erin talks TV Show “Schitt’s Creek” 25:00 – Binge Watching: Nick Talks Documentary: I Love You, Now Die on HBO 40:00 – Lies we told as kids that have stuck with us our whole life! And the lesson we learned! 46:00 – Coronavirus Chat 47:00 – Houston Area Zipcodes with Highest number of COVID-19 Cases 49:00 – Erin searches the zipcode map in her area 52:00 – Areas around Houston that are hardest hit 54:00 – How COVID-19 spread at Cookoff & Ramon Ayala and how many people likely caught it during that time? 57:00 – Nick goes down internet rabbit hole and find the tent where COVID-19 was contracted! 60:00 – Did Debora
Mon, March 30, 2020
Country Not Country - Erin & Nick Discuss Life Under Quarantine, Changes to daily life, dating under quarantine, activities to keep busy and the passing of Country Music Star Joe Diffie
Open – Introduction to our new life on quarantine and our new equipment for recording the podcast 1:00 – Front Facing Camera Fear 2:30 – Erin Introduces Her Dogs 3:45 – Joe Diffie Passes Away at 61 5:00 – Coronavirus Patients We Know 7:00 – Goliad County Has First Confirmed Case 9:30 – Did We Think It Would Ever Get To This Point 11:00 – How COVID19 Has Exploded Since March 11 th 13:00 – When Will Things Go Back To Normal 14:00 – How Corona Has Helped Nick Save Money 17:00 – Staying Busy During The Corona 19:00 – Erin Rides Her Bike 20 Miles 21:00 – Nick Is Closing On His House 24:00 – What Are You Eating During Corona 25:00 – Nick Gives Taco Recipe 27:00 – Drinking Alone – Normal or Weird? / Dating During Corona 30:00 – Nick Gives Virtual Tour of Loft 35:00 – Why Erin & Nick Haven’t Been Taking Naps 38:00 – Donating Blood 40:00 – Texas Cases of Coronavirus 43:00 – Questions About Virus Spreading 45:00 – Ibuprofen Chain Letter on Facebook
Tue, March 17, 2020
Country Not Country Coronavirus Shutdown, Coronavirus Symptoms, Texans Trade Deandre Hopkins
00-3:00 - Facebook Live Troubles 3:00- traffic in Houston since the shutdown - "Everyday feels like a Saturday" 5:00 - Reaction at bars/restaurants after shutdown announcement 5:30 - Service Industry takes hit 7:00 - Small businesses are finding ways to keep afloat 9:00 - Grocery stores keeping our shelves stocked and businesses who are accomodating for seniors 10:30 - Nick's toilet paper photo shoot 12:00 - March without RodeoHouston 14:00 - Trials of Anti-Viral Meds and Cures 17:00 - Interstate Travel Ban? Intercity bans? 19:00 - Erin Austin's honeymoon trip after 9/11 travel ban was lifted 21:00 - Virtual Concerts are a new thing 23:00 - Instagram Live freaks out Nick Russo 24:00 - Deandre Hopkins traded to Arizona 28:00 - Nick tries to explain the silver lining of losing Hopkins and gaining Johnson 30:00 - Optimism vs Pessimism
Wed, March 11, 2020
Country Not Country RodeoHouston Cancelled, Refund information, All the different angles of disappointment,
00:00 - RodeoHouston breaks news about cancelling this year's events. 1:00 - Erin breaks news on the Radio LIVE from Rodeo 2:00 - All the different levels affected by this cancellation 3:00 - Refunds on tickets 6:00 - JC rejoins the podcast to talk about the shock of the news 7:00 - Man from Montgomery went to Cookoff on Feb 28th. 8:55 - Coronavirus jumped from animal to human in China (Fact Check: 19 million people live in Wuhan, China) 12:00 - Erin looks into Wuhan Wildlife Market 13:00 - The City of Houston's Emergency Health Declaration 15:00 - Cold vs Flu 16:00 - Erin Austin's conspiracy theory 19:00 - Toiltet Paper Buyout 20:00 - Erin sings Charmin Jingle 21:00 - Symptoms of Coronavirus vs Allergy Season 23:00 - End - Doctors Not Doctors
Wed, February 26, 2020
Country Not Country talks with Country Artist Hayden Haddock with a LIVE performance, Could you get married without seeing what they look like?, Bud Light Seltzer reaction, cookoff Saturday, Unlimited alcohol vs free alcohol
Erin Austin & Nick Russo welcome Hayden Haddock onto Episode 13 of Country Not Country Podcast! 00-5:00 Welcoming Hayden and talking about his background 5:45 - Hayden talks about how he first got into playing music 13:00 - How he got connected to songwriters like Trent Willmon & David Lee Murphy 16:45 - Juggling college and a singing career 18:00 - Saturday night at cookoff and what to expect 28:00 - Do you think Love is Blind? 36:00 - TV Talent shows like The Voice and American Idol 45:00 - Hayden Performs "Still Dancin" from his latest album Red Dirt Texas 55:00 - Hayden Performs " Whiskey, Do You Miss Me?" 58:00 - Talk about the song "America" from his album
Fri, February 21, 2020
Country Not Country reacts to Justin Bieber "country remix" to Yummy with FGL, drunk stories from cookoff, Amazon Blimp drone, New celebrity dating app
Erin Austin & Nick Russo are joined by JC in this episode but they'll react to Justin Bieber's "Country Remix" of "Yummy" featuring Florida Georgia Line, Amazon's new blimp/drone service that's weird. 00:00 -4:00 Cookoff memories 4:00- 7:45 JC Got Too Drunk at Cookoff 8:00 - Amazon Blimp with Drones 10:00 why doesn't Nick have Amazon Prime? 13:00 Siri's listening too much 18:30 - Reaction to Justin Bieber & Florida Georgia Line "Yummy" remix 25:00- Nick's rap to Bieber's "Baby" from 10 years ago 31:00 - The new dating app for celebrities "Raya"
Thu, February 13, 2020
Country Not Country Luke Combs goes vegan, Valentine's Day breakups, ValenTIGHTING, How much to spend on V-Day, Thomas Rhett welcomes third daughter, Thomas' Dad's new wife and baby on the way
Erin Austin and Nick Russo start off with a talk about Valentine's Day and how much couples spend on their gifts, being single on Valentine's Day and how to tell if you're the sidepiece of a relationship 00-10:15 Nick talks about planning a relationship and his cruise history 10:15 - 14:00 Conversation turns to Natalie Hollaway in Aruba 14:00 - 17:30 Thomas Rhett and Lauren welcome 3rd daughter and Rhett Akins & wife Sonya are expecting a baby 17:30 - 19:00 Families where the niece/nephew is older than the aunt/uncle 19:00 27:00 Meeting people organically in dating 27:00 -29:00 Luke Combs is Vegan 29:00-Close
Thu, February 06, 2020
Country Not Country talks about Taylor Swift documentary on Netflix, Nick Russo's wild dating story & Maren Morris being very pregnant at RodeoHouston
Erin Austin & Nick Russo both watched the Taylor Swift documentary on Netflix called "Miss Americana" and we discuss our takeaways from the show; then the story turns into Nick's recent dating debacle and then we talk about Maren Morris being 9 months pregnant at RodeoHouston 2020. Taylor Swift Documentary - 00 - 07:00 Erin & Nick share childhood stories relative to Taylor Swift's outlook 7:00 - 10:00 Taylor vs Kanye incident 12:00 - Taylor/Erin "Women's relevance at 35 years old" 17:50 - Does Taylor have a new boyfriend who is shown in the documentary? 23:20 "Thirst Traps" - 27:50 Nick's dating trip - 29:49 Maren Morris pregnant at Rodeo 47:17
Fri, January 31, 2020
Country Not Country - Erin Austin's trip overseas, Kobe Bryant's death, Chase Rice upset about Bachelor contestant, Nick Russo meets Bachelor contestant
Erin Austin & Nick Russo catch up on this episode of Country Not Country about Erin's epic adventure overseas to celebrate her dad's birthday, visit Auschwitz, Chernobyl and Munich's Red Light District (kidding kinda) and they talk about the passing of Kobe Bryant, Chase Rice's appearance on The Bachelor and why it left him "pissed off" and we talk about Nick's run-in with one of the contestants of this year's "Bachelor." Erin Austin’s trip overseas 1:40 Germany 2:00 Auschwitz 6:00 Poland to visit Erin’s family heritage 9:35 Chernobyl 18:50 Kobe Bryant’s passing 27:00 Chase Rice is pissed about the Bachelor 31:40
Fri, January 10, 2020
Country Not Country RodeoHouston 2020 Lineup Party, Lizzo on the way, Maren Morris 9 months pregnant, Jon Pardi & Midland's debut, new food at RodeoHouston, Events to see in NRG Arena, Horse Dancing competition
Erin Austin & Nick Russo talk about 00:00 - 3:00 the RodeoHouston 2020 Star Lineup Announcement Party 3:00 - 6:15 the "leak" and who could have done it 6:45-8:00 Maren Morris being pregnant on stage and if she goes into labor early who will replace her 8:35 - 12:30 - Becky G is coming and why wasn't Dan + Shay on the lineup? 12:45 - 15:00 - Lizzo coming? 15:30 - 16:50 - Gwen Stefani and will she bring Blake Shelto? How much beer will be drank at the Ramon Ayala show? 18:00 - 22:00 - Why do tickets get so expensive and how are they on sale already? 23:15 - 26:50 - Kanye West? Could it happen? 26:50 - close - NRG Arena activities and things to do besides the concerts00
Fri, December 13, 2019
Country not Country Ten Man Jam Interviews with Kane Brown, Ashley McBryde, Lee Brice & Ryan Hurd, Maren Morris and Rodeo, Peloton Commercial
2:35 - 4:20 Did Ryan Hurd spill the beans about Maren Morris being at RodeoHouston 2020? 4:30-5:50 - Rodeo Experience vs Concert Experience 6:05 - 7:15 - Carly Pearce & Lee Brice & Ryan Hurd performances 7:15- 8:50 - Matt Stell almost went to Harvard 9:45 - 10:25 - Ashley McBryde talks about hearing her song on the radio for the first time here on The Bull 11:35 - 13:00 - Hearing your name on the radio 14:25 - 18:35 - Kane Brown first time changing a Diaper 19:00 - 21:00 - Lee Brice talks about "Rumor" being the biggest song of his career 22:40 - 24:00 - Lee Brice & Carly Pearce clip of them playing "I Hope You're Happy Now" at Ten Man Jam 28:35 - Close - Peloton Commerical Lady reaction to backlash
Thu, December 05, 2019
Country Not Country RodeoHouston 2020 Lineup Predictions
Erin Austin & Nick Russo talk about RodeoHouston 2020 and which performers they think will be at the Rodeo after seeing the "Genre Lineup" calendar released earlier this week. 00:00 - 5:40 - Recap of last year's experience 5:40 - 9:23 - The Hideout Lineup & Rodeo After Parties 9:23 - 17:48 - Speculation of Opening Day 17:50 - 22:11 - Hip Hop/R&B , Hip Hop/Pop Speculation 22:11 - 28:00 - Could Luke Combs & Post Malone be booked at Rodeo AND Toyota? 28:05 - 34:50 - Remembering Cardi B and K-Pop 34:50 - 39:00 - The new "Zac Brown" and his video (as seen below) 39:10 - Close Close - Lineup changes & Ticket Sales Zac Brown Video : [[{"fid":"24245","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":""},"link_text":"Zac Brown – Swayze (feat. Sasha Sirota) (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)","type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]
Thu, November 21, 2019
Country Not Country Sam Hunt DUI, Nick's Close Call DWI Story, Billy Currington's 2013 Mugshot, Grammy Country Music Nominees and Jordan Davis welcomes new baby girl!
Erin Austin & Nick Russo talk about the news of 00:00-11:20 Sam Hunt's DUI in Nashville and his mugshot - Michael Ray update on chargest from 2017 11:30- 14:00 Nick's Close Call DWI 17:24- 19:05 Billy Currington's run in with the law in 2013 24:00- 28:00 Jordan Davis and wife have baby girl 27:50 - Country Music Grammy Nominations and Michael Ray's arrest and outcome from December 2017, Country Music Grammy Nominees and Nick's close call with a DWI.
Thu, November 14, 2019
Country Not Country CMA Recap: Women of Country Music, Ashley McBryde wins Best New Artist, Was the crowd boo'ing Luke Combs , Kacey + Willie , Did Garth deserve Entertainer of the Year,
Erin Austin and Nick Russo give a CMA Award recap: 00:00- 3:00 Recap of predictions vs Actual Winners 3:00 6:30 - Best New Artist category - Ashley McBryde vs Cody Johnson 6:45 - 10:50 - Women of Country Music collab 11:00 - 18:10 - Kacey Musgraves + Willie Nelson "Rainbow" performance 18:15 - 21:00 - Luke Combs crowd reaction 21:05 - 24:05 - Miranda & Blake both performed 24:10 - 34:00 - Garth wins Entertainer of the Year and Carrie Underwood fans were not happy 34:00 - End - Dustin Lynch's beautiful new girflriend
Fri, November 08, 2019
Country Not Country - John Crist (Lauren Alaina's Ex) cancels tour over "Sexual Sins", Sending risque pictures/videos, Miranda Lambert's new marriage and Mutt Nation, Kenny Chesney's muse for "Tip of My Tongue" & Tim McGraw's new book
Erin Austin and Nick Russo talk about Lauren Alaina's ex boyfriend canceling his tour over "sexual sins", sending racy texts and videos to people, Miranda Lambert's new marriage compared to her old one and her estate sale and who Kenny Chesney & Ed Sheeran wrote "Tip of my Tongue" about. John Crist Apology - 00:00-5:00 Sending Racy Texts/Videos/Snapchat - 5:10 - 13:25 Miranda Lambert Talks Marriage & Mutt Nation - 13:30 - 22:45 Kenny Chesney talks about "Tip of my Tongue" - 23:05 - 25:00 Tim McGraw Book Tease - 25:00 - close
Thu, October 31, 2019
Country Not Country - Astros Game 7 Loss, Ten Man Jam 2019, Christie Brinkley's Ex Husband (60) engaged to girlfriend (21), Age difference woes in dating
Nick Russo and Erin Austin talk about the heartbreak of the Houston Astros losing Game 7, the upcoming Ten Man Jam lineup for 100.3 The Bull, Christie Brinkley's 60 year old ex husband who is now engaged to his 21 year old girlfriend. Astros Game 7 - 00:00 - 8:40 Ten Man Jam - 8:40 - 14:50 Christie Brinkley's Ex New Boo - 15:00 - 21:00 Dating Age Gaps - 22:50- end
Wed, October 23, 2019
Country Not Country - Maren Morris' Pregnancy, Kealia Ohai Reads J.J. Watt Texts, Halloween 2019
Erin Austin & Nick Russo talk about Halloween costumes and the upcoming Halloween costume party at work; Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Pregnancy Announcement; Kealia Ohai side eye reading J.J. Watt's text messages at the World Series; Online Relationship Announcements. Halloween Costumes - 1:15- 8:50 Maren Morris & Ryan Hurd Baby Boy - 9:05 - 19:30 Instagram/Snapchat vs Relationships 19:50 - 28:00 Kealia Ohai Side Eyes J.J. Watt's Text Messages 28:40 - End
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