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.

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.

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.

Ashland Craft joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk Dive Bar Beauty Queen, blue-collar songwriting, Nashville dive bars, touring with Morgan Wallen and Zac Brown Band, and the personal music she's creating next.

Gabi Sklar joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk “Snowbird,” more than 7 million social media followers, songwriting, imposter syndrome, finding her sound and preparing for her debut album.

Tori Darke joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to discuss “Prettiest Wreck,” The Voice Australia, LeAnn Rimes, Australian country music and taking her independent career around the world.

Ashley Kutcher joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk Back To My Roots & These Roots Run Deep, independent music, leaving nursing, knowing her worth and touring with Lauren Alaina.

Sammy Arriaga joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Left My Heart In Texas, Seven Roses Vol. 3, his Cuban-American roots, Texas Country and creating country music in English and Spanish.

Leah Blevins joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk All Dressed Up, working with Dan Auerbach, her Kentucky roots, Easy Eye Sound, honest songwriting and the music she's creating next.

Jenna Paulette joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk “High Noon,” Horseback (Deluxe), Texas Country, ranch life, motherhood, women in country music and the Back In The Saddle Tour.

Mason Ramsey joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk “Faith,” his new sound, rebuilding his career, family, impostor syndrome and growing beyond the viral Walmart moment that started it all.