Dzaki Sukarno joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss traditional country music, ranch life, working cattle, Lone Star Without You, becoming a new father, Texas honky-tonks, and preserving Western culture through music.
Ashland Craft joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Dive Bar Beauty Queen, Nashville's best dive bars, touring with Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, blue-collar country music, and the personal stories behind her next chapter.
Gabi Sklar joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Snowbird, finding her authentic sound, songwriting, social media, imposter syndrome, performing at CMA Fest, and preparing for her debut album.
Waka Flocka joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to break down the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, the Spurs vs. Knicks debate, Hard in da Paint, and his championship prediction.
Hannah McFarland joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Broken Hearts, Hey Highway, collaborating with Riley Green, Brett Young, and Chase Rice, touring nationwide, and becoming one of country music's fastest-rising artists.
Abbie Callahan joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss her upcoming single Optimistic, her "kaleidoscope country" sound, songwriting, performing at EXIT/IN, and her journey from Belmont University to one of Nashville's rising artists.
Leanna Crawford joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss her album Thank God, songs like Water Into Wine, faith, the K-LOVE Fan Awards, touring, and creating music rooted in hope and grace.
Hannah Dasher joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Stand By Your Pan, her cookbook, Scattered, Smothered, & Covered, Outlaw Women, traditional country music, and why keeping country country still matters
Shaylen joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss collaborating with Chris Young, performing at the Grand Ole Opry, her journey through CMA Fest, and why betting on yourself has been the key to her success.
Brooke Lee joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Desert Darling, Driver Drive, her Chevrolet partnership, performing on the Chevy Vibes Stage, and the next chapter of her country music career.
Chanel West Coast joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss her transition into country music, Nashville's songwriting culture, Down to the Filter, life after MTV, and why this new chapter feels like her most authentic yet.
Mason Ramsey joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss rebuilding his career after viral fame, independent music, That Somebody, Faith, the Falls Into Place Tour, and finding a sound that truly represents who he is.
Jenna Paulette joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss High Noon, Texas Country, women in country music, ranch life, the Back In The Saddle Tour, and why authenticity remains at the heart of her music.
Leah Blevins joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss All Dressed Up, working with Dan Auerbach, Appalachian storytelling, songwriting, Nashville, and finding her voice through country, Americana, and folk music.
Country artist Sammy Arriaga joins Heart of the Gulch at CMA Fest 2026 to talk about Texas, Floore's Country Store, Randy Rodgers Band, country music, Cuban heritage, songwriting, and the future of Latino representation in country music.
Australian country artist Tori Darke joins Heart of the Gulch during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss Prettiest Wreck, The Voice Australia, touring with Lee Kernaghan, songwriting, and building a successful international career from Australia to Nashville.
Ashley Kutcher joins Tony Mendoza during CMA Fest 2026 to discuss her double album Back To My Roots, leaving nursing to pursue music, touring with Lauren Alaina, independent artistry, songwriting, and building a successful career on her own terms.