Angie K joins Heart of the Gulch at CRS 2026 to discuss Whiskey & Hemingway, “Sweatin’,” the realities of being an independent artist and touring with Brooks & Dunn.

Harper Grace returns to Heart of the Gulch to discuss “if daddy says no,” relationship red flags, “take it to the grave,” “under my skin” and the new music shaping her next chapter.

Ian Munsick joins Heart of the Gulch at CRS 2026 to discuss The Mountain Goat, “Geronimo,” his Western roots, touring with Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson, and headlining Red Rocks.

Ashley Anne joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss “Dear Dolly,” Call Me When You Land, her journey to Nashville, CMA Fest and the career growth that led to opening for Tucker Wetmore.

Watch Ashley Anne perform “Plenty of Fish” live from the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee, following her conversation with host Tony Mendoza.

Tristan McIntosh joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss growing up in Nashville, American Idol, performing at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, and finding her own sound.

Watch Nashville singer-songwriter Tristan McIntosh perform “Burn the Bed” live inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

Macartney Reinhardt joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss navigating Nashville as a young country artist, her Georgia roots, songwriting and learning to trust her artistic voice.

Florida-born country soul artist Ry Rivers joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss “Kiss A Cowboy,” his vocal range, Okeechobee roots and Nashville journey before delivering the show's first piano performance.

Elizabeth Jo joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss growing up on a South Dakota farm, moving to Nashville, “South Dakota Did,” “Ride Away Cowboy” and becoming “Showbiz Liz.”

Izzy Mahoubi joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss leaving Phoenix for Nashville, her folk and classic-rock influences, developing a Western edge and finding her voice in Americana.

Watch Americana singer-songwriter Izzy Mahoubi perform “Wanted” live inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

Karissa Ella joins Heart of the Gulch to break down her seven-song Growing Wings EP, the stories behind her songwriting and her heartfelt song “Mamas Do.”

Watch country singer-songwriter Karissa Ella perform “Mamas Do” live inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chris Andreucci joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss his Scottish roots, “Tamed by Tennessee” with Callum Kerr, songwriting and building a country music career in Nashville.

Watch country-rock artist Kasey Tyndall perform “Crystal Methodist” live inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kasey Tyndall joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss her self-titled album, “Jesus and Joan Jett,” life on the road and the decade of grit behind her country-rock career.

Watch Sheyna Gee perform “Rooster” inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee, showcasing her blend of country storytelling and ’90s rock.

Sheyna Gee joins Heart of the Gulch to discuss “Rooster,” “Lonely,” her ’90s rock influences, international touring and navigating Nashville's competitive music scene.

Watch Canadian country-rock artist Devin Cooper perform “She’s My Religion” inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee.