The Jay Franze Show: Country Music - News | Reviews | Interviews
The Jay Franze Show is your source for the latest Country Music - news, reviews, and interviews, providing valuable insights and entertaining stories, stories you won’t find anywhere else. Hosted by industry veteran and master dry humorist Jay Franze, alongside his charismatic co-host, the effortlessly charming Tiffany Mason, this show delivers a fresh, non-traditional take on the world of country music.
Jay and Tiffany bring you behind the scenes with insider insights, untold stories, and candid conversations with seasoned artists, industry pros, and rising stars each week. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the information, or to be part of The Crew (their family), they’ve got you covered.
You will be entertained, educated, and maybe even a little surprised—because nothing is off the table on The Jay Franze Show.
Episodes
187 episodes
Country Artists Who Fought Their Record Label, Best Music Documentary, and Country Music News
Power, ownership, and timing decide more careers than any single hook—and this episode shows why. We pull back the curtain on country music’s biggest label battles, from unpaid digital royalties to shelved albums and surprise re-releases. Kenny...
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Episode 187
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1:11:07
40 Most Played Songs of 2025, Best Lead Singer, and Country Music News
The biggest country hits of 2025 tell a story the charts won’t say out loud: radio still gives men the mic. We dig into the top spins, trace the patterns behind programming decisions, and ask whether “audience demand” is real taste or a habit f...
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Episode 186
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1:24:45
Top 10 Albums of 2025, Best Vocal Collaborations, and Country Music News
Country took some wild turns this year, and we sift through every twist with one big question: what actually deserves the spotlight? We kick off by ranking the top country albums of 2025, weighing the case for Tyler Childers at the summit, poki...
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Episode 185
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1:10:12
Top 25 Songs of 2025, Best Album Cover, and Country Music News
A viral “Top 26 Songs of 2025” list is only the start—we put every pick under the microscope to see what truly earns replay value. From Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs to Morgan Wallen’s double presence and Laney Wilson’s anchor tracks, we dig ...
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Episode 184
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1:13:24
Country Scandals, Replacement Singers, and Country Music News
What happens when country headlines collide with hard radio data and a lightning-rod debate about replacement singers? We open strong with legacy-name scandals and the messy myths that follow artists, then pivot to why High Road became the most...
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Episode 183
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1:17:37
Southern Rock Songs That Shaped The Genre, Best Debut Album, and Country Music News
A list can be a time machine. We kick off by diving into 35 Southern rock songs that didn’t just top bar jukeboxes—they built a genre’s backbone. Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, 38 Special, and more set the rules on groove, grit, and guit...
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Episode 182
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1:26:26
Corey Hooker (Corey Hooker & The Cadillac Preachers)
A left-handed guitar from a beloved grandpa. A band with grit and groove. A songwriter who lets chords decide the weather of a verse. That’s the heart of our conversation with Corey Hooker, where Americana isn’t a label so much as a living room...
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Episode 181
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33:10
CMA Night Recap, Ruin a Bands Name With One Letter, and Country Music News
A live-sung medley that actually left us breathless. That’s how Lainey Wilson opened a CMA night that felt tighter, braver, and more fun than it’s been in years—and yes, she backed it up with Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and Fema...
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Episode 180
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1:30:56
CMA Night Preview, Artists With the Most Style, and Country Music News
Awards night pressure meets a changing country music landscape. We break down the CMA slate with honest picks, why Entertainer of the Year is a different beast than Album of the Year, and how a solo-hosting Laney Wilson turned momentum into a m...
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Episode 179
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1:16:25
Country Stars That Have Vanished, Artist Who Don’t Have the Best Voice, and Country Music News
Two 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 Thompso...
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Episode 178
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1:14:15
Darkest Country Songs, Best Album of All Time, and Country Music News
Ever wondered why the “darkest” country songs linger long after the last note fades? We crack open that list and find more than shock value—there’s craft, confession, and a lineage of storytelling that made the genre brave. From murder ballads ...
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Episode 177
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1:12:56
Kayn Falcon
Pop can sparkle and still say something. That’s the throughline as we sit down with recording artist Kayn Falcon, who blends Connecticut calm with New York urgency to craft synthwave-leaning pop that moves the body and nudges the mind. Kayn ope...
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Episode 176
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46:04
Hall of Fame Worthy Artists, Songs That Make You Crank It Up, and Country Music News
What actually earns a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame—longevity, hits, or the kind of influence that changes what country sounds like? We dig into the real criteria and test the hype with a clear-eyed look at names like Alison Krauss, B...
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Episode 175
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1:17:18
Robby Johnson, Songs You Hate to Love, and Country Music News
The first chord hits and the room lifts. That’s the magic Robbie Johnson chases with his country-flavored take on You Shook Me All Night Long—faithful to AC/DC’s fire, sparking new life with a searing fiddle solo and tasteful B3 that make crowd...
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Episode 174
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1:00:25
Best Country Guitarists, Best Song in a Movie, and Country Music News
What makes a musician “the best”—flashy solos, bulletproof tone, or the quiet excellence of a session pro who lifts every track they touch? We dig into that question with a fresh list of country’s standout guitarists, then pressure-test the nam...
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Episode 173
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1:17:15
Top Women in Country, First Artist You Connected With, and Country Music News
A fan hug mid-song. A chart where Megan Moroney owns the moment. Dolly Parton’s quiet resilience. We chase the heartbeat of country right now and get brutally practical about how artists truly break through—and stay there—when the spotlight mov...
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Episode 172
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1:28:10
Jonny James
Big lights, bigger grit. That’s the pulse running through our conversation with country-rock artist Jonny James—a former college football player who built a million-stream career the hard way: booking his own shows, designing his own merch, and...
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Episode 171
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1:00:27
Eugene Rice (American Mile)
A trunk ride with Billy Gibbons, a pair of “blessed” boots, and the moment a lyric became a band name—this one has stories. We sit down with American Mile’s Eugene Rice for a fast, funny, and unfiltered tour through the making of a modern South...
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Episode 170
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44:40
Remembering Brett James, Artists That Sound Like Other Artists, and Country Music News
Nashville's songwriting community suffered a devastating loss with the passing of Brett James, a prolific songwriter who gave up medical school to pursue his passion for music. With 27 number one hits among his 500+ released songs, Brett's lega...
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Episode 169
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59:25
Gale Bird
What happens when a childhood nickname becomes a musical identity? Josh Gale and Sean from the band Gale Byrd join us to share how football fields in Texas, marsh sunsets in Charleston, and the everyday struggles of marriage have shaped their d...
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Episode 168
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54:59
Nashville Stars Get Canceled, Artists More People Should Know, and Country Music News
When does a country star get "canceled," and does it even work? In this eye-opening episode, Jay and Tiffany dive into eight notorious country music controversies—from Morgan Wallen's racial slur captured on a doorbell camera to Jerry Lee Lewis...
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Episode 167
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1:17:42
CMA Snubs and Surprises, Best Story in a Song, and Country Music News
The lines between success and snubs blur in our deep dive into the 2025 CMA Award nominations. Morgan Wallen simultaneously celebrates three wins while feeling overlooked in other categories, perfectly capturing the industry's complex relations...
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Episode 166
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1:09:49
13 Artists That Should Play at Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Best Live Show, and Country Music News
Taylor Swift's wedding planning takes center stage as we unveil the potential 13-artist lineup rumored to perform at her upcoming nuptials. From long-time collaborators like Colby Caillat to surprising connections with Kenny Chesney, we explore...
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Episode 165
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1:16:22
Stella Soleil
What happens when a buried pop gem finally gets its moment to shine? Stella Soleil joins us to share the fascinating 14-year journey of her song "Hello" – from its unexpected birth in a hard rock band to its powerful 2025 revival.Stella...
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Episode 164
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44:59
Taylor Swift's Engagement, Best Party Song, and Country Music News
What happens when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement collides with a passionate debate about the greatest party song of all time? Pure entertainment gold on The Jay Franze Show.Hosts Jay Franze and Tiffany Mason kic...
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Episode 163
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