Alicia Blue performs “Run Me Ragged” from her debut album Country Desire, produced by Shooter Jennings, live at Heart of the Gulch in Nashville.

Alicia Blue joins Tony Mendoza to discuss Country Desire, working with Shooter Jennings, the influence of Waylon Jennings, touring with Charley Crockett and keeping the spirit of outlaw country alive.

Franni Cash performs “Honest To God” from her debut solo album Here I Am alongside husband and collaborator Austin Cain on guitar and background vocals at Heart of the Gulch.

DAX sits down with Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss addiction, faith, doubt, his difficult 2025 and the decision to keep moving forward.

Kaylee Bell joins Heart of the Gulch during CMA Fest 2026 to talk “Keith,” “Me For Me,” “Once In A Lifetime,” motherhood, Jelly Roll, performing for 37,000 fans and her dream of taking New Zealand country music to stadiums around the world.

A personal thank you to Dolly Parton and a reflection on discovering her music, understanding her impact, and seeing just how much she meant to Nashville and the state of Tennessee.

Heart of the Gulch heads to Skinny Dennis in Nashville for Alicia Blue’s Country Desire album release celebration, featuring live music and a special tribute to Dolly Parton.

Chancey Williams joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Wyoming ranch life, rodeo, Ian Munsick, Cheyenne Frontier Days and keeping cowboy country authentic.

Heart of the Gulch host Tony Mendoza heads to Springwater Supper Club in Nashville for Taylor Austin Dye’s “Bad Drunk” release party with Red Street Records.

RaeLynn joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk “Come On Cowboy (Giddy Up),” touring with Luke Bryan, the Grand Ole Opry, songwriting, and why she refuses to give up after 14 years in country music.

Inside Just Jayne's Jayne EP release party at Flamingo in Nashville with trio members Taylor Edwards, Jillian Steele and Rachel Wiggins celebrating their debut project.

Just Jayne joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk about their debut JAYNE EP, three-part harmonies, meeting at Belmont University, touring with Ashley Cooke and building Nashville's newest country girl group.

Jaid Joice celebrates the release of her debut single “Cigarettes” at The Underdog in Nashville as the rising Swamp Rock artist enters a major new chapter with WME, new music and touring ahead.

Australian country artist Melanie Dyer joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk moving to Nashville, “Golden Girl,” “Mama Knows Best,” her upcoming album and finding the most authentic sound of her career.

MŌRIAH returns to Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to discuss “Superwoman,” her Mexican-American heritage, Nice Life, Latino representation in country music, her upcoming album and A Music City Story.

Erin Kinsey returns to Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to discuss her debut album Suede, performing with Dylan Marlowe, her Texas roots and taking her country music career around the world.

Kylie Frey returns to Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk motherhood, “Fort Worth” with Randall King, Texas country music, 10 years in Nashville and the new album defining her next chapter.

Lily Meola joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to discuss her debut album Lucky To Be, touring with Willie Nelson, songwriting, self-doubt and learning to trust her creative journey.

Dzaki Sukarno joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk working cattle in New Mexico, “Lone Star Without You,” Texas honky-tonks, traditional country music and becoming a father.