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
166 episodes
TIM McGRAW IS HEADING BACK TO LAS VEGAS
Country music icon Tim McGraw is heading back to Las Vegas for a limited-run concert series that will give fans a rare opportunity to see the superstar perform in a more intimate setting.
CARLY PEARCE TO RELEASE HER FITH ALBUM HONEST WOMAN
Carly Pearce is preparing to release her fifth studio album, Honest Woman,
ELLA LANGLEY TO BREAK 50 YEAR OLD RECORD
It’s now the longest‑running No. 1 Hot 100 hit by a woman with a country song.
RANDY TRAVIS HONORED AT THE NASVILLE PALACE
Country music icon Randy Travis was honored with the official opening of the Randy Travis Room at The Nashville Palace.
KENNY CHESNEY'S 21ST ALBUM SILVER SPRINGS MARINA
“When I started thinking about all the things music can be, a few songs came in – and Silver Springs Marina, as it now exists, took shape,” shared Chesney.
KIP MOORE'S NEW ALBUM REASON TO BELIEVE
Like many artists out there today, Kip Moore is one of those names that simply has never gotten the attention he deserves
COLBY ACUFF'S LATEST RECORD
As Colby Acuff proudly proclaims on his latest record, he is not interested in waving a white flag under any circumstance.
MIRANDA LAMBERT ANOTHER ICON AWARD
It’s hard to deny that Miranda Lambert is an icon, especially now that she has not one, but two Icon Awards on her shelf.
LAINEY WILSON'S LETTER TO TIM McGRAW AT 18
At 18 years old, Lainey Wilson wrote a letter to her fellow Louisiana native, Tim McGraw, in a desperate effort to make her dreams of b...
GARTH BROOKS ARTIST OF A LIFETIME HONOR
Garth Brooks has seemingly achieved every accolade in existence over his nearly 40-year career. But he’s managed to land an...
WYNONNA JUDD'S NEW ALBUM THE HARD TRUTH
Wynonna Judd is ready to tell her truth — even if it's hard.
MIDLAND'S NEW ALBUM STAGES
Over a decade after breaking onto the scene with their unique blend of neo-traditional country sounds, Midland is looking both at their past and their future with their latest album,
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN'S MILEY CYRUS COVER OF THE CLIMB
Bailey Zimmerman’s fans are showing major love for his newly released cover of Miley Cyrus’ 2009 hit, “The Climb.”
TIM McGRAW'S NEW MUSIC PAWN SHOP GUITAR & SONG FOR AMERICA
Tim McGraw Returns With First New Music in Over a Year, Drops ‘Pawn Shop Guitar’ & ‘Song for America’
RILEY GREEN'S SONG PAYS TRIBUTE TO TOBY KEITH
On Friday, May 29, the country star released his latest song "Think as You Drunk," which bears some resemblance to Keith's classic drinking tunes and even features Keith singing his 2005 hit "As Good as I Once Was" on the outro.
RUSSELL DICKERSON SELLS OUT RED ROCK AMPHITHEATE
“That was the most insane night of my entire life,” Dickerson shared.
RYAN BINGHAM'S NEW ALBUM THEY CALL US THE LUCKY ONES
Ryan Bingham has fully freed himself from the traditional constraints of music making.
LAUREN ALAINA THE STAGES TOUR
Lauren Alaina has revealed plans to hit the road next fall for her next headlining trek dubbed, The Stages Tour. Named after her recently announced album, Stages, arriving August ...
THE CHICKS ARE STILL NOT READY TO MAKE NICE
The Chicks won't be making nice anytime soon.
RILEY GREEN WENT STAG AT 2020 ACM AWARDS
Riley Green went stag at the 2026 ACM Awards for a very good reason.
BLAKE SHELTON TO OPEN ANOTHER OLE RED
Ole Red, the Blake Shelton-inspired bar, restaurant and live music venue, is getting its seventh location. The establishment already has a presence in Nas...
KELLY PICKLER MAKES RARE APPERANCE
Kellie Pickler is set to make a rare appearance on American Idol three years after the death of her husband
POST MALONE CANCELS BIG ASS STADIUM TOUR
On Friday, May 1, the "I Had Some Help" singer (whose real name is Austin Post) announced he's pushing back the start of his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll in order to finish his upcoming double album, The Eternal Buzz.
CHARLEY CROCKETT A COWBOY IN LONDON
Charley Crockett’s life is the story of a modern American troubadour — a kid from the Texas borderlands who busked his way across continents, survived homelessness, and became one of the most prolific and acclaimed voices in contemporary countr...