Part 2 of our Best of 2025 is here!This episode brings you even more standout moments from an unforgettable year of Happy Hour with Deb. From powerful conversations and unexpected laughs to raw, real stories from artists and creatives, ...

2025 was one for the books—and it all came together at the Country Radio Seminar. In this Best of 2025 episode of Happy Hour with Deb, we’re bringing you some of our favorite, most memorable moments straight from CRS. From candid conve...

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee—the home of the blues—Greg Pratt was on a very different path before country music called his name. With just one college credit left and a family legacy in medicine, Greg packed his car, left everything be...

 On this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with country music artist Tori Martin for a short but powerful conversation about her journey into music. From being discovered by a Grammy Award–winning producer while singing a...

Get ready for one of the most fun episodes yet on Happy Hour with Deb, because The Swon Brothers came to play!Zach and Colton Swon join me for an energy-filled conversation all about the Nashville country music scene, their brand-new IM...

In this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with the incredibly talented Walker Montgomery — an artist with one of the strongest pedigrees in country music but a fire to build a legacy that’s all his own.Chosen as an “Artist to W...

In this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with the incredible Ada Pasternak — a classically trained violinist, award-winning singer-songwriter, and rising force in country music.Ada’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Gr...

Get ready for a fun and wide-open conversation with Chris Dodson — country music artist and President/CEO of Makin Music LLC! Chris joins Deb at CRS 2025 for a lively interview where nothing is off the table. They dive into his mus...

She’s been called “Dolly Parton junior” by Ronnie Dunn — and once you meet her, you’ll see why! In this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with Paulina Jayne, a powerhouse singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose b...

We’re back with another episode of Happy Hour with Deb, live from CRS 2025 in Nashville! This week, I catch up with the amazing Timmy McKeever, who’s been making big moves since his last appearance on the show. We talk about his exciti...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we welcome one of the most exciting young acts in country music — Juna N Joey! This brother-sister duo has taken the world by storm with their stunning harmonies, viral covers (over 8.5 million vie...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, we sit down with the powerhouse country artist Jessie G — a proud military spouse, mama, and unstoppable performer whose story is as inspiring as her voice. From performing the National Anthem at t...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with Jake Brown — an award-winning biographer, TV producer, and storyteller behind some of music’s most legendary names.With over 60 published books and collaborations with icons like Merle H...

This week on Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with country artist Robby Johnson, whose story is all about risk, sacrifice, and belief in a dream. Robby left behind a life of comfort to chase his passion in Nashvi...

At just 18, Carrie Brockwell has already achieved what many artists only dream of — from earning a Golden Ticket on American Idol, to playing the Grand Ole Opry House, to releasing award-winning music that’s catching the industry’s attention.

In this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with the incredibly talented Ana Cristina Cash — a bilingual Cuban-American artist raised in Miami who brings both grit and grace to the country music stage. By the age of ...

 At Happy Hour with Deb, some people are more than just guests — they’re like family. This episode is a special catch-up with Holdyn Barder and Michael James at CRS 2025, two of my favorite boys in country mus...

Country music legend John Berry joins me on Happy Hour with Deb for a heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and inspiration. From his chart-topping hits of the ’90s like “Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing on the Edge o...

In this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, I sit down with Robert Bacon — an artist whose journey is rooted in country tradition, shaped by resilience, and fueled by passion. 🇺🇸Born on an army base in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and raise...

 Get ready for some high-energy fun with Pryor Baird! From learning guitar as a toddler to making his Grand Ole Opry debut, Pryor’s journey is filled with grit, passion, and incredible music. You may remember him from NBC’...

Being a father has changed the way Ian Flanigan looks at life, love, and music. In this Spotlight Rewind from Happy Hour with Deb, Ian opens up about how family keeps him grounded while chasing his biggest dreams. From his time on The Voice to ...

n this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, meet Kelli Belles—the fearless Nashville artist blending Midwest grit, vintage country charm, and a dreamy modern edge. From her small-town roots in Omaha, NE to headlining her own ‘Trust Issues Tour’ and ...

This week on the podcast, I sit down with Joe Hermes — one of the hottest rising acts in the Rock Country scene and a self-proclaimed “gunpowder country” powerhouse.From his days as a defensive lineman to sharing the stage with legends ...

What do Chick-fil-A and chart-worthy country music have in common? For rising country artist Charly Reynolds, everything.In this episode of Happy Hour with Deb, Charly opens up about her leap of faith—leaving Orlando at just 18, working...