Are Nate Smith, Dasha, Jordan Davis & more on Santa's Naughty or Nice list? We've got the scoop before we roll out an encore of our chat with Jon Pardi. Relive a festive conversation where he shares the inspiration behind new holiday album, "Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi." Along with all the holiday talk, we explored some of the changes Jon is making in his life in 2024, including sobriety, a new skin care regimen and taking a different approach to making his next album. Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you! 

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Before heading out for a holiday break, Kelly and Amber chat with stars including Luke Combs, Dasha, Jordan Davis, and Cole Swindell about their 2024 highlights. Plus we go backstage at the Opry for an exclusive chat with Ella Langley about being the first female to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart this year!  

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Check out the Best of Country - 2024 playlist on Amazon Music here: https://www.amazon.com/New-to-Country/dp/B0DH4TRL8B

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What took Little Big Town so long to give us a Christmas album? They'll tell us, and share the challenges of naming said album in this holiday themed edition of Country Heat Weekly. Find out who is on Santa's Nice List (and who isn't) plus get more scoop from Kelly and Amber's backstage chats with the stars including Sam Hunt, Parker McCullum, Ashley McBryde & more! 

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We celebrate Cody Johnson's Album of the Year win with a backstage chat about the DELUXE version and that incredible duet with Carrie Underwood! Plus we encore the interview with Cody from when Leather was first released.

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Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Old Dominion, Blake Shelton and Cody Johnson are just a FEW of the stars that Kelly and Amber talk to ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards! They get the inside scoop on performances, talk to the New Artist nominees about their nerves, and hear from show host Luke Bryan about the new hosting lineup. Why doesn't Luke Combs believe in using pyro? Who is Bailey Zimmerman's red carpet date? And why didn't Cody Johnson vote in the Video of the Year category? These questions and many more get answered as we get you ready for Country Music's Biggest Night!

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Watch the CMA Awards LIVE on ABC, Wed. November 20th at 8|7CT or streaming the next day on Hulu.

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Saddle up for a wild ride as Brooks & Dunn give Duo pointers and share tall tales to Kelly and Amber. The foursome fill the Country Heat House with laughter as Kix and Ronnie tell stories from their early days opening for legends like Alabama and Reba, and their rise to stardom. Now, with 30+ years under their belt, the duo is paying tribute to their success with Reboot II, a project that reimagines their biggest hits, across multiple genres. We go into their studio session with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Halestorm and more, plus get insights into their CMA Awards history and how they’re inspiring a new generation of fans.

And with the CMA Awards being less than a week away, Kelly & Amber share everything they know about who will be taking the stage to perform during the star-studded night.

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With six nominees for CMA New Artist of the Year, there's a lot to chat about as Kelly and Amber break down one last category and make their predictions. Plus the have an exclusive preview of Kelsea Ballerini's acting debut tonight on ABC, and lots of leftover candy to chew on.

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Get ready for a spook-tacular episode filled with a whole lot of treats and no tricks. 

We road tripped to Memphis and brought back highlights from the 35th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids event in Memphis, where Kelly and Amber learned about all the life-saving work of St. Jude. Plus they got to experience some epic performances by Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney, and Jon Pardi - at GRACELAND. We also asked some of your favorite country stars about their memorable Halloween costumes, and some of the answers will have you laughing till you cry. 

Also, Kelly and Amber break down the fiercely talented CMA Female Vocalist category and once again, end up split on their predictions.

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Which Voice coach is the funniest? Why Madison Square Garden? Is Noah Kahan coming to the CMA Awards? Is "We Broke Up" based on her current relationship? Where will she be when her new album Patterns drops? Have a seat because you're not going to want to miss a single second of this episode with chronic over-sharer Kelsea Ballerini.

In addition to our interview with Kelsea, we dig into the nominees for the Male Vocalist of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards. And this time, Kelly and Amber agree on their prediction!

And don't forget - This weekend is the "Concert for Carolina" benefiting Hurricane Relief Efforts. To watch the live stream of Eric Church, Luke Combs, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Scotty McCreery, Bailey Zimmerman and more, visit ConcertforCarolina.com.

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Our Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist to Watch, Wyatt Flores, joins us for an honest conversation about his ongoing battle with mental health and his journey of healing. We also dig into his backstory and explore the deep layers of his debut album, Welcome to the Plains. Wyatt shares the stories behind several tracks, including one of his favorites, “Oh Susannah," a heartfelt apology letter to his fans that showcases his growth and resilience. Plus, Kelly & Amber are back with even more predictions for the 2024 CMA Awards. 

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Today’s guest is someone who has embraced our mission at Country Heat Weekly: to show that there's a place for everyone in country music. Joy Oladokun joins us around our imaginary bonfire to share an inside look into the kind of music that filled their home growing up and the journey that led them from songwriting for other people to becoming an artist. With a fifth album, Observations From A Crowded Room, on the horizon, we dive into her unique creative process and explore the power behind her songs. Kelly & Amber also help you prepare for next month's CMA Awards by breaking down the Song of the Year nominees. Got an opinion on their picks? Find them on Instagram: @ HeyItsAmberA and @ The Kelly Sutton!

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