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The Jay Franze Show: Country Music - News | Reviews | Interviews20 Songs That Turn 20, Best 80s Artist, and Country Music NewsWhat 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 music. From there, we swing into a high-energy news sweep: Zach Brown’s album debuting at No.1 across all genres, Ella Langley’s record-setting run on UK country airplay, leadership changes at the CMA, and a wave of new releases that balance story-first songwriting with cinematic promos.The heart of the show is a l...
2026-01-261h 07
The Jay Franze Show: Country Music - News | Reviews | InterviewsCountry Stars That Have Vanished, Artist Who Don’t Have the Best Voice, and Country Music NewsTwo 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 Thompson, Ricochet, The Wreckers, BlackHawk—and the songs that still trigger instant nostalgia. Then we jump to now: Vince Gill’s well-earned lifetime honor, Jason Aldean’s collab-heavy release strategy, and the first AI-powered country hit breaking through, for better and for debate.From there, we pull back the curtain on the creat...
2025-11-171h 14
The Jay Franze Show: Country Music - News | Reviews | InterviewsStephanie RabusWhen Stephanie Rabus sits behind a microphone, magic happens. The Nashville country artist brings a rare authenticity to her music that cuts through the noise of formulaic radio hits. On this episode, Stephanie takes us behind the curtain of her musical journey, revealing the bittersweet path that shaped both her sound and her soul. Stephanie's story begins with family—specifically, joining her father's band "40 South" at age 21, where she injected contemporary hits into their oldies repertoire. This early experience planted seeds for her versatile musical approach that refuses to be boxed into just one sound. "I wanted to...
2025-07-0555 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1609 Music by Catherine M Thompson, Stephanie Rabus, Randie’s Werewolves Of Summer, Jeanie Cunningham, Chorus of Courage, Maushalik Williams, Diane Kaufman, The Prophet X, Constance Hauman, Hatori, Claudine Vallee, Judy Nazemetz, Emmeleine, Randie’s Werewolves Of Summer, MurielTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Catherine M Thompson - I Want Out FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStephanie Rabus - Halo (Outside Looking In) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRandie's Werewolves Of Summer - Daddy's Pride FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJeanie Cunningham - Lady AynChorus of Courage - Burn it Down feat. Cindy Doire FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMaushalik Williams, Diane Kaufman, The Prophet X - How To Live & Love Beyond Heartbreak Co...
2024-09-2058 minWomen of Substance Music Podcast#1600 Music by Anthea Jewels, Stephanie Rabus, Carrie Welling, Alisha Liston, Audrey Callahan, Constance Hauman, Alicia Mathewson, Chorus of Courage, Kimberlye Gold, Rebecca Drimmel, Yvette MedinaTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Anthea 'Jewels - Life Keeps Me Movin' On Stephanie Rabus - One Moment at a Time FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCarrie Welling - I Wish I Was Water FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlisha Liston - Unwritten Melody FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAudrey Callahan - Crown FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYConstance Hauman - Falling into Now FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlicia Mathewson - Freedom Is An Insid...
2024-08-3051 minWomen of Substance Music Podcast#1559 Music by Nita Velo, BellaDeb, Ed & Carol Nicodemi, Randi Fay, Jill Opal, Stephanie Rabus, 3G Collective, Faith Rumer, Linda Kasko, Catherine Scholz, Naina Jinga, Jeannine Barr, Carol MartiniTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Nita Velo - Walking Through Forever FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBellaDeb - How You Love Me FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEd & Carol Nicodemi - Our Love Is Here to Stay FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRandi Fay - Moonlight FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJill Opal - You Got Me FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStephanie Rabus - I Know Where Love Lives FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY3G Collective - Love...
2024-02-1457 minWomen of Substance Music Podcast#1554 Music by Stephanie Rabus, writer Eugene Daigneault, Carlina, Jennifer Lee, Bonnie Lang & James G Edwards, Alison Joy Williams, ArleneWow!, Tamra Hayden, Barrel Flash, Leslie Liles, Judy Nazemetz, Ed & Carol Nicodemi, Jaraneh NovaTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Stephanie Rabus - Falling Deep in Love Again FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYwriter Eugene Daigneault - Blue Collar Girl Carlina - What You've Done FOLLOW ON SOUNDCLOUDJennifer Lee - Speak Your Love FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBonnie Lang & James G Edwards - I Wanna Be FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlison Joy Williams - Daylight Lover FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYArleneWow! - Love You More ...
2024-02-0758 minWomen of Substance Music Podcast#1540 Music by Joy Helena Solomon, Gypsy Soul, Kaylind Olson, Stephanie Rabus, Elly Wininger, Maria Gronlund, Avelia Moisey, Donna Cristy, Kim Krenik, Randi Fay, Pamela Bedwell & The Pammie Kakes Ensemble, Bree Noble, Koi Ka-dense, Margaret Bennett-HallJoy Helena Solomon - Holiday Shoutout FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGypsy Soul - Little Drummer Boy FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKaylind Olson - Jingle Jangle Christmas FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStephanie Rabus - Christmas Memories FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElly Wininger - Blues for Christmas FOLLOW ON BANDCAMPMaria Gronlund - Oh Come All Ye Faithful FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAvelia Moisey - Angels from the Realms of Glory FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDonna Cristy - One Magical Christmas FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKim Krenik - Snow! FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRand...
2023-12-1353 minWomen of Substance Music Podcast#1533 Music by Pamela and Pammie Kakes Ensemble, Heather Miller, Ed & Carol Nicodemi, Carmen Nardone (writers Jose Gomez & Marcy Rosenblum), Avelia Moisey, Shawn Thies, Randi Fay, Katherine Moller, Stephanie Rabus, Yvette Medina, Silverson feat. Katy Dwyer, Betsy Jill Jackson, The Unstuck In Time Band, Linda CullumTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Pamela Bedwell and Pammie Kakes Ensemble - What I Want for Christmas FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYHeather Miller - Suddenly December FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEd & Carol Nicodemi - One December Moon FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCarmen Nardone (writers Jose Gomez & Marcy Rosenblum) - 'Tis The Season Avelia Moisey - Happy Holidays FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYShawn Thies - Angels We Have Heard on High FOLLOW ON SPO...
2023-12-0156 min