“Whiskey & Hemingway,” Independence & Brooks & Dunn | Angie K
Angie K is proving that being independent doesn't mean thinking small.
The country artist joined Heart of the Gulch host Tony Mendoza during CRS 2026 in Nashville for an in-depth conversation about her upcoming album Whiskey & Hemingway, the business behind releasing music independently, and preparing for the biggest tour of her career with Brooks & Dunn.
Angie K discusses her upcoming Whiskey & Hemingway album, “Sweatin’” and building her country music career independently.
Building Whiskey & Hemingway
Angie's upcoming album Whiskey & Hemingway represents more than the songs themselves.
She breaks down the work behind creating a project at a high level—from songwriting and recording to production and assembling the right team.
As an independent artist, those decisions come with real financial risk, but they also give Angie the ability to build the project the way she believes it should be made.
Investing in the People Behind the Music
One thing Angie takes seriously is supporting the musicians, producers and creatives helping bring her songs to life.
During our conversation, she explains why investing in talented people isn't an expense she wants to cut simply because she's independent.
It's also an important look at something fans rarely see: the business decisions happening behind every song before it ever reaches streaming platforms.
Heart of the Gulch host Tony Mendoza interviews Angie K during CRS 2026 about independent music, songwriting and building a sustainable career.
“Sweatin’” & New Music
Angie also talks about her latest single “Sweatin’” and how it fits into this next chapter of her music.
With Whiskey & Hemingway on the way, she's continuing to develop a project that reflects both her artistry and everything she's learned while navigating the industry independently.
Hitting the Road With Brooks & Dunn
Now Angie is preparing for another massive career milestone: touring with Brooks & Dunn.
Angie K talks about preparing for the biggest tour of her career with country music legends Brooks & Dunn.
It's the biggest tour opportunity of her career and a chance to introduce her music to thousands of new country fans.
From Whiskey & Hemingway to the Brooks & Dunn tour, Angie K is showing what it really takes to build an independent country career without compromising the quality of the music.
Watch Angie K on Heart of the Gulch
Watch the full Angie K interview from CRS 2026 as she joins Tony Mendoza to discuss Whiskey & Hemingway, “Sweatin’,” independent music, investing in her team and touring with Brooks & Dunn.
Tony Mendoza is the Nashville-based host and creator of Heart of the Gulch, featuring conversations with country artists, songwriters and personalities from Nashville and beyond.
