RIC HINES THE COUNTY LINE
Hey y’all, I’m Ric Hines, lead vocalist of The One County Band and a proud Nashville recording artist. This is The County Line, your backstage pass to the heart of country music.
Each week, I’m bringing you the latest in country music news, exclusive interviews with rising stars and legends alike, and a personal look into my journey as a country musician. From life on the road to behind-the-scenes studio stories, you’ll hear it all right here.
And before we wrap each episode, I’ll leave you with a dose of positivity to lift your spirits and keep your boots tapping.
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Episodes
102 episodes
TIM McGRAW INDUCTED INTO THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Thirty-two years after releasing his first breakthrough hit, "Indian Outlaw" (1994), Tim McGraw is being inducted into the ...
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Episode 102
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2:45
THOMAS RHETT SUMMER TOUR
Thomas Rhett is heading back on the road this summer, and his upcoming tour will kick off in Nashville before making stops across the country.
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Episode 101
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2:53
RILEY GREEN INJURED AT RECENT GIG
Riley Green was injured during a recent gig after a concertgoer threw a phone at him.
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Episode 99
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2:49
JAKE WORTHINGTON COVERS A GEORGE JONES CLASSIC
George Jones released “He Stopped Loving Her Today” in 1980, and very few people have tried to cover it on a record. A new country cover is worthy of the effort. Even if you’...
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Episode 98
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3:00
JO DEE MESSINA TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN 12 YEARS
Jo Dee Messina, is one of country music’s most dynamic and influential voices. Her story blends early ambition, record‑breaking success, personal resilience, and a lasting impact on the genre.
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Episode 97
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2:56
RINGO STARR'S UPCOMING ALBUM LONG LONG ROAD
Beatle Ringo Starr just released his first single from his upcoming album, Long Long Road.
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Episode 96
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JASON ALDEAN'S 2026 SONGS ABOUT US TOUR
Jason Aldean’s story is that of a small‑town Georgia kid who grew into one of modern country music’s most commercially successful and recognizable artists.
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Episode 95
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KACEY MUSGRAVES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
The eight-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter announced on Wednesday, March 11 that she’ll release her sixth album, Middle of Nowhere,
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Episode 94
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2:50
MEGAN MORONEY'S CLOUD 9 ALBUM & A NEW PESONAL RECORD
Megan Moroney’s life and career is of a modern country artist shaped by Southern roots, and a rapid climb into mainstream recognition.
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Episode 93
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2026 TO BE BIGGEST YEAR FOR RISING STAR WALKER MONTGOMERY
The son of country icon John Michael Montgomery recently signed with Red Street Records and announced his new single, Saving The Honky Tonks.
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Episode 92
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DOLLY PARTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
The country music icon shared on an Instagram Reel to announce that the East Tennessee Children's Hospital has officially been renamed the Dolly Parton Children's ...
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Episode 91
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O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU SOUNDTRACKS 25 YEAR ANIVERSARY
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated the 25th anniversary of O Brother Where Art Thou? and its history-making soundtrack.
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Episode 90
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CAROLINE JONES A NEW ALBUM & AND BECOMIMG A MOTHER
On Friday, Feb. 13, the country singer released her latest studio album, Good Omen, and it marks a significant chapter in her life:
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Episode 89
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TRACE ADKINS HINTS HIS 2026 TOUR MAY BE HIS FINAL RUN ON THE ROAD
Trace Adkins’ journey blends a distinctive voice, a towering physical presence, and a steady evolution from chart-topping singer to actor and public figure.
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THE SONG JOLENE HAS A NEW CHAPTER, THE SON OF JOLENE
The story of "Jolene" has a new chapter, thanks to Belles and Dolly Parton.
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Episode 88
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ANOTHER RECORD MAKING MOMENT FOR MORGAN WALLEN
It seems like just another walk in the park, another week, and another record-breaking moment for Morgan Wallen.
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Episode 87
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3:12
KENNY CHESNEY FORGOT HIS OWM LYRICS AT THE SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS
Even a seasoned pro like Kenny Chesney can get a little shook when the lights go down in Vegas.
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Episode 86
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3:06
RASCAL FLATTS ARE BACK ON THE ROAD
They are back on the road, but not back in the studio, and Rascal Flatts fans could not be happier.
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Episode 85
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3:14
MIRANDA LAMBERT INDUCTED INTO TEXAS SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
Miranda Lambert was officially inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame!
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Episode 84
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LANEY WILSON NEVER QUIT
Lainey Wilson’s story is one of those rare country‑music journeys that feels almost epic because of how gritty, stubborn, and human it is.
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Episode 83
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THOMAS RHETT KINDA GOING DEAF IN ONE EAR
It’s a little harder for Thomas Rhett to hear these days.
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Episode 82
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3:00
THE BAND PERRY IS RELEASING NEW MUSIC AFTER NINE YEARS
The Band Perry is back. The Band Perry’s story is a fascinating story of early country stardom, bold reinvention, hiatus, and an unexpected return.
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Episode 81
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AMY GRANT'S CREATIVE NEW ERA
Amy Grant’s story is one of steady evolution.
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Episode 80
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