The Jay Franze Show: Country Music - News | Reviews | Interviews
The Jay Franze Show is your source for the latest Country Music - news, reviews, and interviews, providing valuable insights and entertaining stories, stories you won’t find anywhere else. Hosted by industry veteran and master dry humorist Jay Franze, alongside his charismatic co-host, the effortlessly charming Tiffany Mason, this show delivers a fresh, non-traditional take on the world of country music.
Jay and Tiffany bring you behind the scenes with insider insights, untold stories, and candid conversations with seasoned artists, industry pros, and rising stars each week. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the information, or to be part of The Crew (their family), they’ve got you covered.
You will be entertained, educated, and maybe even a little surprised, because nothing is off the table on The Jay Franze Show.
Episodes
199 episodes
Country Stars in Western Movies, Up-And-Coming Artists, and Country Music News
Country music can feel like it’s changing every week, but the best nights are when the stories all connect. We kick things off with a surprisingly fun rabbit hole: country singers who rode into Western movies and TV, from Kenny Rogers and Glen ...
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Episode 199
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1:00:52
Lee Newton
She reached out to the people she admired most and they actually wrote back. Country music recording artist Lee Newton joins us to share the real story behind her latest release “Silver Thread And Golden Needles,” including how she teamed up wi...
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Episode 198
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Mary Kutter
What does it really take to go from writing rooms to a record deal without losing the soul of your songs? We sit down with country artist and songwriter Mary Kutter to map the turns: small-town Kentucky roots, Nashville writers’ rounds, pandemi...
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Episode 197
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20:35
Surprising Ella Langley Facts, Most Overplayed Song, and Country Music News
Ever wonder why certain songs follow you from ballparks to bar bands to late-night TV finales? We take a playful but pointed run at the “most overplayed song” ever with a live listener bracket that pits Free Bird, Don’t Stop Believin’, Sweet Ca...
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Episode 196
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1:02:05
Songs That Prove The Line Between Country And Rock Is Thin, Your Walkout Song, and Country Music News
What happens when you feel too rock for country and too country for rock? We put that identity to the test with a rapid-fire breakdown of 35 tracks that blur the lines, from Hardy and The Cadillac Three to CCR, Eric Church, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. ...
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Episode 195
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59:36
Chas Collins
The chorus hits like a switch. One minute you’re nodding to a groove; the next you’re shouting Slam Bam with a room full of strangers who suddenly feel like a band. We sat down with country recording artist Chaz Collins to unpack how a southern...
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Episode 194
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55:33
Texas Roadhouse Truths And Tall Tales, Most Unique Voice, and Country Music News
Ever argued over what makes a voice truly unique? We go all-in on that question and discover why “unmistakable” beats “perfect” almost every time. From Cher and Sinatra to Tom Waits, Stevie Nicks, and Bob Dylan, we debate tone, phrasing, range,...
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Episode 193
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1:08:01
Artists Ready For The Super Bowl Halftime, Replacement Singers, and Country Music News
What makes a halftime show unforgettable: fireworks or feeling? We put country’s biggest names under the stadium lights and ask who can truly command 12 minutes seen by the world. From Carrie Underwood’s precision to Garth Brooks’s jet-fueled s...
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Episode 192
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1:10:51
Grammy Snubs, Successful Solo Artists, and Country Music News
Think the Grammys always reward the biggest voices? We put that idea on trial. From Luke Combs and Blake Shelton to Eric Church and Martina McBride, we map the stunning list of country heavyweights with multiple nominations and zero wins—and as...
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Episode 191
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1:17:53
John Mason, Entertainment Attorney / Author (Crazy Lucky)
What really powers a legendary music career: luck or preparation? We sit down with an entertainment attorney whose five-decade journey runs from backstage nerves with a young Olivia Newton-John to helicopter clauses for Kenny Rogers, quiet rebu...
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Episode 190
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43:35
Outlaw Country's Foundation, Best Complete Album, and Country Music News
Two truths can coexist in country music: rebellion built the house, and strategy keeps the lights on. We kick off with the spirit of outlaw country—not noise for its own sake, but independence from industry molds—then map how that 70s ethos sho...
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Episode 189
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1:04:44
20 Songs That Turn 20, Best 80s Artist, and Country Music News
What if the songs that still feel new are actually twenty years old? We kick off with a nostalgia gut-punch as Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, early Taylor Swift, and more hit the 20-year mark—then use that time warp to ask what truly lasts in...
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Episode 188
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1:07:27
Country Artists Who Fought Their Record Label, Best Music Documentary, and Country Music News
Power, ownership, and timing decide more careers than any single hook—and this episode shows why. We pull back the curtain on country music’s biggest label battles, from unpaid digital royalties to shelved albums and surprise re-releases. Kenny...
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Episode 187
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1:11:11
40 Most Played Songs of 2025, Best Lead Singer, and Country Music News
The biggest country hits of 2025 tell a story the charts won’t say out loud: radio still gives men the mic. We dig into the top spins, trace the patterns behind programming decisions, and ask whether “audience demand” is real taste or a habit f...
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Episode 186
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1:24:48
Top 10 Albums of 2025, Best Vocal Collaborations, and Country Music News
Country took some wild turns this year, and we sift through every twist with one big question: what actually deserves the spotlight? We kick off by ranking the top country albums of 2025, weighing the case for Tyler Childers at the summit, poki...
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Episode 185
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1:10:16
Top 25 Songs of 2025, Best Album Cover, and Country Music News
A viral “Top 26 Songs of 2025” list is only the start—we put every pick under the microscope to see what truly earns replay value. From Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs to Morgan Wallen’s double presence and Laney Wilson’s anchor tracks, we dig ...
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Episode 184
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1:13:28
Country Scandals, Replacement Singers, and Country Music News
What happens when country headlines collide with hard radio data and a lightning-rod debate about replacement singers? We open strong with legacy-name scandals and the messy myths that follow artists, then pivot to why High Road became the most...
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Episode 183
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1:17:41
Southern Rock Songs That Shaped The Genre, Best Debut Album, and Country Music News
A list can be a time machine. We kick off by diving into 35 Southern rock songs that didn’t just top bar jukeboxes—they built a genre’s backbone. Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, 38 Special, and more set the rules on groove, grit, and guit...
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Episode 182
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1:26:30
Corey Hooker (Corey Hooker & The Cadillac Preachers)
A left-handed guitar from a beloved grandpa. A band with grit and groove. A songwriter who lets chords decide the weather of a verse. That’s the heart of our conversation with Corey Hooker, where Americana isn’t a label so much as a living room...
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Episode 181
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33:14
CMA Night Recap, Ruin a Bands Name With One Letter, and Country Music News
A live-sung medley that actually left us breathless. That’s how Lainey Wilson opened a CMA night that felt tighter, braver, and more fun than it’s been in years—and yes, she backed it up with Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Fema...
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Episode 180
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1:30:59
CMA Night Preview, Artists With the Most Style, and Country Music News
Awards night pressure meets a changing country music landscape. We break down the CMA slate with honest picks, why Entertainer of the Year is a different beast than Album of the Year, and how a solo-hosting Laney Wilson turned momentum into a m...
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Episode 179
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1:16:29
Country Stars That Have Vanished, Artist Who Don’t Have the Best Voice, and Country Music News
Two truths can live in country music at once: you can miss the artists who made your 90s radio sing, and still be curious about an AI act topping a digital chart. We open the show with a roll call of “where did they go?” favorites—Cindy Thompso...
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Episode 178
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1:14:19
Darkest Country Songs, Best Album of All Time, and Country Music News
Ever wondered why the “darkest” country songs linger long after the last note fades? We crack open that list and find more than shock value—there’s craft, confession, and a lineage of storytelling that made the genre brave. From murder ballads ...
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Episode 177
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1:13:00
Kayn Falcon
Pop can sparkle and still say something. That’s the throughline as we sit down with recording artist Kayn Falcon, who blends Connecticut calm with New York urgency to craft synthwave-leaning pop that moves the body and nudges the mind. Kayn ope...
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Episode 176
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46:08
Hall of Fame Worthy Artists, Songs That Make You Crank It Up, and Country Music News
What actually earns a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame—longevity, hits, or the kind of influence that changes what country sounds like? We dig into the real criteria and test the hype with a clear-eyed look at names like Alison Krauss, B...
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Episode 175
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