That Nashville Girl

We’re getting cozy with The Georgia Kid - and country music fans may have just found their newest crush. Rising artist Ethan Garner joins Amanda in matching robes for a New Music Friday filled with blind rankings, behind-the-song stories and plenty of Georgia-boy charm. Ethan walks us through his new album, The Georgia Kid, and reveals which songs were inspired by real life, which one he wrote at 18 and which track Amanda immediately claimed as her favorite. He also shares how a country spin on Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away” changed the direction of his career, why he left Belmont after landing a publishing deal and what it meant to open for one of his longtime heroes, Cole Swindell. But somewhere between the music, the robes and a very honest conversation about old-fashioned romance, this interview takes a flirty turn. Is dating really harder now - or has Amanda simply been looking for love in the wrong state? Come meet The Georgia Kid everyone is about to be talking about. Follow @thatnashvillegirlshow, @thatnashvillegirl & @askamandaadams on social media for more! New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Pia Toscano wasn’t rejected—she was redirected. Fifteen years after her unforgettable run on American Idol, Pia is finally able to see the shocking elimination, closed doors and unexpected turns in her career for what they may have been: protection. For this Throwback Thursday episode, Pia opens up about auditioning five times before making the show, competing alongside Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina and navigating the pressure and brutal online criticism that followed. She also reveals why she believes she may not have been ready for the level of fame everyone expected for her—and why the career that didn’t happen on schedule led her to the artist she was always meant to become. Pia also shares the story behind her powerful new song “Redirected,” the painfully honest lyric she almost took out, Jessica Simpson’s reaction to her viral cover, her Broadway dreams and the peace and creative freedom she has found in Nashville. This isn’t a story about what Pia Toscano lost after American Idol. It’s about everything she found because her path changed. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Jimmie Allen is finally telling his side of the story. He admits he made the decision to cheat on his former wife—but he refuses to call it a mistake. To Jimmie, that word is a way out. He made a choice, he regrets it and he believes real accountability begins with calling it exactly what it was. In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Jimmie addresses the separate allegations he denies, the lawsuit that brought his career to a standstill and the painful speed with which longtime friends and colleagues disappeared. But one person unexpectedly stayed. Jimmie says Dolly Parton called him every day for three months. When NBC wanted to edit him out of her Christmas special, Dolly refused, telling them the entire project was off unless he remained in it. The public fallout, however, was only part of what Jimmie was facing. Behind the number ones, award shows and television appearances was an addiction he was desperately trying to hide. He reveals the overdose that left him in a four-day coma, the doctor who told him he was months away from dying and the night he sat in his truck questioning whether he wanted to live. We talk about infidelity, accountability, addiction, bipolar disorder, autism, fatherhood, faith and learning to live without needing the approval of Nashville—or anyone else. Then Jimmie performs his unreleased song “Hold On,” written from the words that helped him survive his darkest night. There is laughter in this conversation. There is pain, accountability, faith and a side of Jimmie Allen the world has never been allowed to see. Follow @thatnashvillegirlshow, @thatnashvillegirl & @askamandaadams on social media for more! This episode includes candid discussions of addiction, overdose, suicidal thoughts, infidelity and sexual-assault allegations. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in the United States for immediate crisis support. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Lou Ridley believes that if your art never upsets anyone, you may not be making art at all—you may just be entertaining people. That belief is at the center of “American Girl” and this fearless, funny and completely unfiltered conversation about music, politics, patriotism and who gets to define what an American woman should be. Lou joins Amanda to talk about reclaiming the American flag from the far right, creating an inclusive version of the American girl and refusing to stay quiet simply because speaking up could cost her followers or opportunities. She also opens up about growing up around ignorance and bigotry in Texas, confronting what she had been taught and becoming a voice for others who are still trying to unlearn it. They get into the provocative imagery behind “American Girl,” the difference between making art and simply entertaining people, and why having haters might be better for an artist than inspiring no reaction at all. Lou also talks about the expectations placed on women from childhood, the pressure to build a life around marriage and motherhood, and why she refuses to make herself smaller for a relationship, an audience or the music industry. After being told their approach would never work, Lou Ridley and Bryan Andrews are selling out venues across the country without softening their voices or waiting for Nashville’s permission. This isn’t a conversation designed to make everyone comfortable. It’s about questioning what you were taught, saying the hard thing and creating art powerful enough to make people feel something. Follow @thatnashvillegirlshow, @thatnashvillegirl & @askamandaadams on social media for more! New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Is Onoleigh country music’s Adele? After hearing her powerhouse vocals and deeply personal songwriting, we’re making the case. Onoleigh joins us on her birthday—and the release day of her new song, “Nothing At All”—to reveal her upcoming EP, Love Bomb . She shares how her real life became her most honest music, the stories behind songs like “Waited Too Long” and “Losing Me and You,” and why this new project finally feels like the real Onoleigh. We also talk about Adele, healing, intuition, finding yourself, and the difference between an album and an EP—all while celebrating with protein donuts. It’s a fun, honest, and slightly unhinged conversation about great music and everything that inspires it. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube . New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Traditional country music isn’t boring. It just needs new energy—and Chandler Dozier is bringing it. The North Carolina singer-songwriter discovered Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam and the Bakersfield sound as a teenager. After falling in love with the music, the suits and the stories behind it, he moved to Nashville and started building a sound that reaches into country music’s past without feeling stuck there. Chandler joins Amanda for New Music Friday to talk about arriving at Belmont in 2020, surviving music-business classes without ever having used a Mac and playing four-hour honky-tonk sets to sharpen his musicianship. He also explains how Bakersfield country, rockabilly, bluegrass and northern Mexican music all found their way into his songs—including “Until She’s Gone” and his newest release, “Norteño.” Plus, Chandler reveals the three songs that define him as an artist, the album he would take to a deserted island and the Nashville venue he dreams of playing. Follow @thatnashvillegirlshow, @thatnashvillegirl & @askamandaadams on social media for more! New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Mason Ramsey was only 11 when one viral performance changed his life. Within days, the small-town Illinois singer was appearing on The Ellen Show and heading to Nashville to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Coachella and Stagecoach followed, and at 12, Mason joined Lil Nas X on the record-breaking “Old Town Road” remix. But becoming famous as a child meant Mason had to grow up in front of the world—and work even harder to show people the artist behind the moment. Now 19, Mason has spent eight years writing, performing and paying his dues in Nashville. He joins Amanda to talk about finding a sound that is finally his own on Outlaw in Love, a new album that makes classic country feel fresh again. Mason also opens up about the complicated side of childhood fame, writing “Hey There Trouble” with Stella Lefty, recording “Old Town Road” with ERNEST in a late-night studio session and the collaboration he wants to manifest next. You may think you know Mason Ramsey, but this is the chapter where he gets to introduce himself. Listen to Outlaw in Love and follow @masonramsey on Instagram and TikTok. Follow @thatnashvillegirlshow, @thatnashvillegirl & @askamandaadams on social media for more! New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

At 12 years old, Ava Paige started writing her own songs. At 13, she landed a standing gig on Nashville’s Broadway. By 14, she was touring, traveling and playing more than 150 shows a year. Then something didn’t feel right. Ava returned home from a tour in Texas and was sent to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, where six doctors walked into her room, closed the door and told her, “You have cancer.” In an instant, more than 70 scheduled appearances were canceled and the country music career she had spent years building came to a stop. Ava began two and a half years of chemotherapy, with doctors unsure whether she would ever reach remission. Now five years cancer-free, Ava is back onstage and giving other young cancer patients the support she understands firsthand. She joins Amanda ahead of her performance at the Yellow Stones benefit for With Love to discuss her remarkable start in country music, fighting her way back and building Pickin’ and Kickin’ Cancer for teenagers going through treatment. Ava also shares the karaoke moment with Kelly Clarkson that helped start her career and the Texas cowboy who inspired her new song, “End of Your Rope.” New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

What happens when you stop proving yourself—and start choosing yourself? For Reality Check Tuesday, Meghan Patrick opens up about motherhood, healing and becoming the cycle-breaker she believes she was meant to be. After trying to become a mother for more than four years and experiencing a miscarriage, Meghan found out she was pregnant just as her career was reaching a major new level. Her first radio single was climbing the charts, she had earned a coveted spot at CRS New Faces and a headlining tour was already booked. She was determined to prove she could keep doing it all—until she realized she shouldn’t have to. Meghan shares the reality of touring while pregnant, her difficult decision to step away from the road and the double standard women face when they become mothers in the music business. She also talks about separating her worth from her achievements and learning that slowing down doesn’t erase everything she has built. The conversation goes even deeper as Meghan discusses surviving domestic violence, ending a toxic relationship with her mother and breaking generational cycles before welcoming her own baby girl. We also get into the stories behind her deeply personal album Golden Child and her empowering new song “I Sure Hope So”—a song for anyone who has changed, healed and refuses to apologize for it. Listen to “I Sure Hope So” and Golden Child wherever you stream music. Follow Meghan Patrick: @megpatrickmusic New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Barrett Baber is back—and this special Labor Day Monday reunion comes with receipts. I surprise Barrett with a long-lost VHS tape from our college days, complete with silver pants, frosted tips, double hoops, and a Backstreet Boys performance that may never have been intended for the internet. Between the laughter and questionable fashion choices, Barrett gets refreshingly honest about creative burnout, the pressure to constantly make content, balancing music with family life and continuing to show up when inspiration feels harder to find. We also talk about knowing your worth, running a high school football scoreboard, growing older in the music business and why John Mayer remains Barrett’s greatest musical influence. Barrett also shares the story behind One Morning in June , his beautifully raw five-song project with Dennis Drummond and Haydel. Recorded around a single microphone with no real plan, the collection captures three musicians laughing, improvising and playing simply because they love it. It features the original “Plenty of Something” alongside stripped-down versions of “A Change Is Gonna Come,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Sara Smile” and “Easy.” Basically, this episode is two old friends, one incriminating VHS tape, and a conversation that goes everywhere in the best way. Listen to One Morning in June and follow Barrett Baber everywhere you stream music. Follow Barrett: Instagram: @barrettbaber Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, and subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

We saved one of our favorite Nashville girls for last! For the grand finale of our CMA Fest recordings—and the last official weekend of summer—Ashland Craft joins us for tequila, truth and one absolutely unforgettable Nashville story. Before she was releasing powerhouse country music and collaborating with artists like Ashley McBryde, Mae Estes and Chase Rice, Ashland was competing on Team Miley on The Voice, traveling back and forth to Nashville, and saying yes to every opportunity she could find. That includes saying yes when her Uber driver casually suggested they write a song together. Seven years later, he’s still one of her friends and co-writers. If that doesn’t perfectly capture the magic of Nashville, we don’t know what does. Ashland opens up about singing four-hour sets on Broadway, creating Dive Bar Beauty Queen, learning to own her place in the industry, fighting imposter syndrome and making music that gets people out of their seats. It’s funny, honest, inspiring and filled with serious main-character energy—the perfect way to close out our CMA Fest summer. Follow Ashland Craft everywhere at @ashlandcraft. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Is Written By A Woman the best country EP of 2026? I’m calling it now. For our first New Music Friday episode, country artist and songwriter Zoe Jean Fowler joins That Nashville Girl to take us inside an EP written entirely by women —and packed with songs that make choosing a favorite nearly impossible. Zoe shares the unexpected moment that inspired the project, the stories behind “Written By A Woman,” “Til The Wheels Fall Off,” “Fireflies,” “Shh... It Happens,” and “Another Day in Nashville,” plus the all-female songwriting community that helped bring it to life. We also get honest about chasing a dream in Nashville, comparison, rejection, the pressure women face in country music, and why sometimes realizing no one else will build your dream is exactly what pushes you forward. Plus: Zoe’s earliest song about her dad, her dream of playing the Ryman, the artist she would love to duet with, and her own pick for a must-hear country album. Your weekend homework: listen to Written By A Woman and try to pick just one favorite song. This episode was recorded at Hutton Hotel’s iconic Nashville recording studio. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

In 2005, Lewis Brice performed at the Key West Songwriters Festival in a lineup packed with exceptional artists and songwriters. His voice and stage presence stood out so much that I recognized him instantly when I crossed paths with him in Nashville a year later—long before social media made it easy to keep up with someone. Twenty years later, Lewis joins me for a full-circle conversation about building a real, lasting life in country music. Lewis Brice is a powerhouse vocalist, recording artist, songwriter, producer, touring performer, and independent label owner. His songwriting credits include “Promise,” recorded by Jelly Roll; he has released music with The Swon Brothers; and he continues releasing his own music through Pup House Records, the label he founded with his brother, country artist Lee Brice. Together, we revisit the Nashville music scene of the mid-2000s—from 12th & Porter and legendary label showcases to burned CDs and Broadway before the rooftops. Lewis shares how a Fuel concert changed the direction of his life, why he chose Nashville, and how he turned his talent into a sustainable career spanning more than two decades. He also pulls back the curtain on the work required to succeed as an independent artist: writing, producing, rehearsing, touring, managing distribution, supporting a team, and running the business behind the music. Lewis opens up about fatherhood, his relationship with Lee, and why performing remains the part of the job he loves most. Plus, we get into Lewis Brice’s new song “Dying to Dance”—how it challenged him vocally, why audiences connected with it before its release, and what’s coming next now that he has recorded even more new music. This episode travels from Key West in 2005 to Nashville today with an artist whose talent made an immediate impression—and whose career proves that first impression was right. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Country stars, hit songwriters and Nashville personalities shared untold stories during Healing Harmonies, a benefit held at JBJ’s in support of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the healing power of music. Founder Emma Grace Glover explained how her nana’s cancer journey inspired Healing Harmonies and the deeply personal song “Irreplaceable,” which she wrote as a teenager. Hannah Dasher shared how Stand By Your Pan grew from a pandemic kitchen series into a cookbook and touring career—and teased the record she had been making with one of her musical heroes. Tayla Lynn recalled unforgettable moments with her grandmother, Loretta Lynn, and shared Loretta’s advice about kindness, character and honoring the fans. She also discussed touring with Conway Twitty’s grandson, Tre Twitty, to keep their families’ music alive. Sam Williams opened up about forging his own identity within the legendary Williams family. He discussed his version of “Honky Tonkin’” and revealed the family melody that helped inspire his personal song “Know Me.” Meghan Linsey reflected on turning painful experiences into music and finally receiving the Billboard plaque she earned after “Amazing Grace” reached No. 1 on the Christian chart. Hit songwriter Trey Bruce shared stories behind a career filled with songs recorded by Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis and many more—including the emotional moment he first heard one of his songs on the radio while delivering pizzas. Ben Schuller explained how he became the artist, director and editor behind Cosplay, his genre-blending album told through a connected series of short films. Erin from On Air With Erin shared how her love of artists and songs led her to WSM Radio, the Grand Ole Opry and her role as emcee for Healing Harmonies. Together, these conversations offered country music history, famous family stories, hard-earned career lessons and plenty of laughter—all while highlighting how music therapy can comfort Vanderbilt patients and their families. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Tay Scheibe was only 10 years old when she was diagnosed with large cell lymphoma. After chemotherapy, a stage four recurrence, radiation, and a bone marrow transplant, she entered remission—but it took years for her to feel proud of what she had overcome. In this moving episode, Tay opens up about losing her hair and sense of identity, feeling isolated during treatment, and ultimately turning her childhood cancer experience into a source of purpose. Today, she is the founder of With Love, a Nashville nonprofit that helps children in treatment remember one essential truth: they are still kids, and they are still themselves. With Love provides care packages, toys, games, creative encouragement, hospital resources, and special experiences for children facing cancer. The 100% volunteer-run organization is also preparing to transform a hospital playroom into a bright, welcoming space for patients from ages two to 18. Tay also gives us an inside look at Yellowstones 2026, With Love’s Western-inspired Nashville fundraiser. Join us Thursday, September 10, at Union Station Nashville Yards for live music, custom cowboy hats, whiskey tasting, a silent auction, Kendra Scott, Ranger Station, heavy appetizers, cocktails, and a night of meaningful impact. Come dressed in your best “cocktail cowboy” attire and help With Love reach its $75,000 goal to serve more children and hospitals. Get tickets at https://withlovecharity.org/yellowstones . New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Country artist Matt Rogers arrived with big dreams, good energy, and a security credential he would very much like to explain. After performing at America’s 250th celebration in Washington, D.C., Matt discovered that someone had placed his post-shower biometric photo—not his professional headshot—on his official ID. What followed was a long day of security checkpoints, confused guards, and one profoundly unimpressed mother. Fortunately, questionable decisions make excellent stories. Matt also opens up about the less glamorous side of pursuing a dream: hearing “no,” questioning yourself, and continuing to show up anyway. He shares why small wins matter, how he learned to embrace what makes him different, and what changed when he stopped being embarrassed to be himself. The conversation takes a meaningful turn with the story behind “Camouflage,” the deeply personal song Matt created after losing a family friend. Every stream helps support Brother’s Keeper Veteran Foundation and its work in the fight against veteran suicide. There’s heart, hilarity, Nashville honesty, tour-bus reality, and a little Broadway bourbon math. The train may be wobbling, but it’s heading somewhere good. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

Is Onoleigh country music’s Adele? After hearing her powerhouse vocals and deeply personal songwriting, we’re making the case. Onoleigh joins us on her birthday—and the release day of her new song, “Nothing At All”—to reveal her upcoming EP, Love Bomb . She shares how her real life became her most honest music, the stories behind songs like “Waited Too Long” and “Losing Me and You,” and why this new project finally feels like the real Onoleigh. We also talk about Adele, healing, intuition, finding yourself, and the difference between an album and an EP—all while celebrating with protein donuts. It’s a fun, honest, and slightly unhinged conversation about great music and everything that inspires it. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

At just 19, rising country artist Sela Campbell has gone from studying at UVA to signing major music deals, opening for Carly Pearce and releasing her debut EP, Loving Made Me Mean . Sela shares how a guy telling her she’d be prettier as a platinum blonde inspired the ultimate country clapback—and one of her favorite songs to perform live. She also talks about leaving college to pursue music, singing onstage with Carly Pearce and how years of playing three-hour gigs prepared her for this breakthrough moment. Plus, Sela performs “Blonde” live. Special thanks to 8th Avenue Guitar Works for hosting this episode and providing the perfect setting for our conversation. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

This was not the episode we planned. Meghan Linsey arrived expecting a fun conversation. Just as she got here, we learned that Dolly Parton had passed away. We were stunned, heartbroken, and honestly didn’t know what to do. Canceling felt understandable—but we both believed Dolly would tell us to go on. So we sat down, pressed record, and talked it out. What followed is a raw, tearful, and deeply loving tribute to the woman who embodied country music, generosity, strength, humor, and hope. Meghan shares how singing Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas” helped her first discover her own voice, why Dolly has always been the great connector, and how her music became part of the soundtrack of our lives. We also talk candidly about Meghan’s journey from Steel Magnolia to becoming a solo artist: the painful end of a relationship, loving someone through addiction, choosing herself, surviving Nashville’s cruelty, and rebuilding a career when quitting sometimes felt easier. Meghan opens up about “Humble Again,” rediscovering her authentic voice, and why she continues chasing the dream even when she feels lost. This conversation is filled with shock, grief, tears, laughter, and above all, love for Dolly. We didn’t have the right words. We still don’t. But we believe Dolly would have said, “Now you girls go on and have a podcast.” So that’s what we did. We will always love you, Dolly. Thank you...for everything. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .

What does it really take to make it in Nashville’s country music scene? Former professional baseball player turned country artist Bryan Ruby takes us behind the scenes of chasing a Music City dream. He shares the reality of starting over in Nashville—from writers’ rounds, song pitches, and rejection to late-night bar gigs and earning more than 40 songwriter cuts, culminating in his Whiskey Jam debut. Bryan also explains why performing at Nashville International Airport means more than it might seem. We get into the stories behind his EP “Playing With Fire,” his dream of performing at the Grand Ole Opry, and what keeps him going when the easier choice would be to walk away. Plus, Bryan talks about working with the Nashville Stars and the effort to bring Major League Baseball to Nashville. His approach to both music and baseball is the same: keep showing up and keep doing the work. New episodes drop daily, Monday through Friday! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute! Connect with the show on That Nashville Girl Instagram , Amanda's Instagram , and YouTube .