Nick Russo with Tyler Rich

Nick Russo with Tyler Rich

Author: Audacy May 2, 2026 Duration: 33:04
Tyler Rich stopped by The Bull Studio at Audacy Houston to talk about his upcoming show at White Oak Music Hall, his latest musical releases, his life with his wife Sabina, how they met and how much he's enjoying his new creative freedom.

Hosted by Nick Russo, Country Not Country is a music podcast from Audacy that lives in the intriguing space between genres. Each episode is a conversation that starts with the latest in country music-new releases, festival news, or industry shifts-and then deliberately wanders far beyond those borders. The discussion might pivot to a groundbreaking hip-hop album, an indie rock resurgence, or a global pop phenomenon, drawing unexpected connections and celebrating music in its widest sense. This isn't just a roundup of headlines; it's a curated tour through the sounds and stories shaping the musical landscape, guided by a host with a genuine curiosity for what happens both inside and outside the Nashville sphere. Tuning in means hearing a perspective that refuses to be fenced in, where a deep love for country traditions meets an enthusiastic exploration of everything else. For listeners who find their playlists are eclectic mixes, this podcast offers the thoughtful commentary to match, finding the common threads in seemingly disparate artists and movements. It’s for anyone who believes a great song is a great song, regardless of the chart it lands on. To make sure you never miss an episode of this engaging and wide-ranging music podcast, be sure to follow it for updates whenever new conversations are released.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 84

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Country Not Country Ep. 22 - Random sends Erin Austin a penis picture on IG, Sexting too soon in new dating prospect, Carly Pearce & Michael Ray Divorce, Kacey Musgraves & Ruston Kelly Divorce, Erin gets COVID-19 test [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:45
In Episode 22, Erin & Nick dive into divorces in Country Music including Carly Pearce & Michael Ray and Kacey Musgraves & Ruston Kelly, they also talk about the disturbing message from a random on Instagram that turned o…
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Duration: 37:54
In Episode 21, Erin and Nick begin by talking about why Erin may have a sty in her eye, the Wall of Shame in Houston for businesses who remained open amid city orders, COVID-19 spreading in our community and across Texas…
Country Not Country Ep. 20 - Is COVID-19 Over? Remembering George Floyd, Dating during the Pandemic, Vegas Birthday during the pandemic, going on a cruise during the pandemic, morgan wallen gets arrested, kid rock trades in mansion for double wide trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:13
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