Stephanie Langston brings you the entertainment scoop, straight from Music City!

  • "Long Hot Summer" Interview

    Keith Urban


    Keith Urban and Richard Marx celebrated the success of their number one song, "Long Hot Summer" in Nashville and Yallwire's Stephanie Langston was there to celebrate the achievement. Keith and Richard talk about how this song was extra special to them because it represented a rekindling of their friendship.

  • 'God Gave Me You' Interview

    Dave Barnes


    Blake Shelton is riding high with his latest single "God Gave Me You," the first number one hit for contemporary Christian songwriter Dave Barnes. Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with Dave at the celebration as he shares his excitement and the story behind the song.

  • Waylon Jennings Tribute Album

    Shooter Jennings


    Yallwire was there as Hank Williams Jr., Jamey Johnson, Shooter Jennings and more performed a private acoustic set to showcase a taste of what you can hear on 'Waylon - The Music Inside, Volume II.' Yallwire host Stephanie Langston catches up with Jessi Colter and Shooter Jennings to talk about the latest tribute to their loved one. The latest of the three-volume series features country music artists performing the hit songs that made Jennings a household name. The CD features Dierks Bentley, Justin Moore, Hank Williams Jr., Jessi Colter, Montgomery Gentry, Jewel, Jack Ingram, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson, Pat Green and Wyatt McCubbin.

  • Behind The Scenes

    Adam Hood


    Yallwire takes you on the set of Adam Hood's latest music video, 'Hell of a Fight.' Host Stephanie Langston chats with Hood on the set at The Basement in Nashville, TN. The two talk about the video concept, his new album 'The Shape of Things,' and how Miranda Lambert helped shape his career.

  • Interview

    Sean Patrick McGraw


    Country singer Sean Patrick McGraw recently passed through Music City for a few days after wrapping up a radio tour on his new Harley. Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with him to talk about what it was like traveling on his first bike, playing a festival in Australia, his latest music video shot in Humboldt County, and what it's like to be the new face of Georg Roth clothing.

  • Honored at The Palm

    Sarah Darling


    Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with country artist Sarah Darling as she was honored at The Palm restaurant in Nashville, TN. Sarah's caricature is now on the wall with hundreds of other famous patrons. The two chat about the honor, as well as the City of Nashville deeming her song "O Holy Night" as their official holiday song. "O Holy Night" was the first music video shot inside Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The country cutie also talks about performing Nashville's world-famous 4th of July bash.

  • 10th Annual Christmas For Kids

    Charlie Daniels


    Phil Vassar, Joe Nichols and Colt Ford are among those that joined Charlie Daniels as he hosted his 10th annual Christmas for Kids concert at The Ryman. The money raised at the concert, in addition to other events, will provide hundreds of kids in need with a day long shopping excursion. Yallwire host Stephanie Langston catches up with Charlie (who might actually be Santa Claus), Colt Ford (AKA Santa Colt) who says he is working on an album with Charlie, and Phil Vassar who talks about his Christmas album being one of the most difficult challenges he has faced as a songwriter.

  • 2011 SESAC Awards

    Hillary Scott


    Lady Antebellum's leading lady, Hillary Scott took home Songwriter of the Year for the second year in a row at the SESAC Awards in Nashville. Hillary was honored for a total of four awards during the evening's festivities including three No.1 hits by her group and "A Little Bit Stronger," a chart-topper for Sara Evans. Craig Campbell kicked off the festivities with his hit "Fish" which was also honored with a performance award. Americana great, Jim Lauderdale, also performed and raked in awards for his cuts by Elvis Costello and George Strait. Ronnie Dunn did an acoustic version of his hit, "Cost Of Livin'", which garnered a performance award for the writer, Phillip Coleman. Chris Young stopped by the event to present Anthony Smith with Song of the Year for their collaboration on the No. 1 song, "Tomorrow." Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with the stars as they strolled the red carpet.

  • 2011 ICM Awards

    Ricky Skaggs


    The 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Association's Faith, Family & Country Awards took center stage at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center for a presentation of their annual music awards. A pink carpet was rolled out as a tribute to the lives of Middle Tennessee breast cancer survivors. Host Stephanie Langston was on the pink carpet to chat with the evening's top contenders and entertainers. Highlights of the night included Ricky Skaggs emotional acceptance of the prestigious Entertainer of the Year Award for 2011. Other major wins of the night included Lady Antebellum's Hello World, in the Video category. Jeff Bates received Mainstream Country Artist top honors. More than a dozen major performance dotted the evening—including those by Lee Greenwood, The Roys, Joey Rory, Buddy Jewell, The Isaacs and Lucas Hoge.

  • Interview

    Michael W Smith


    Christian artist Michael W. Smith recently held his annual fundraiser for his local non-profit outreach, Rocketown. Renowned comedian Jeff Foxworthy performed as the community rallied for the "Redneck Rally for Rocketown." Governor Bill Haslam, Mayor Karl Dean, country superstar Carrie Underwood and many others attended the event and Yallwire was there. Host Stephanie Langston caught up with Smith to talk about the event, his 23rd career project Glory, touring with Amy Grant, his upcoming Christmas symphony tour and the fun he has on cruise tours.

  • 'The Last Encore' Tour

    The Judds


    Yallwire host Stephanie Langston catches up with Legendary mother-daughter duo The Judds on one of their final dates of The Last Encore tour. The ladies chat backstage as they performed in their hometown of Williamson County at the historic Franklin Theater. The Judds talk about their connection with the theater and Wynonna mentions her new band, album and sound. With five Grammy Awards and over 60 industry awards, including eight consecutive CMA Awards under their belts, The Judds are one of country music's most groundbreaking acts. The duo has charted 25 singles on the country charts, 14 of which went to Number One.

  • IBMA Awards 2011

    Steve Martin


    Yallwire takes you to the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Award at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers took home the big award of the night. Host Stephanie Langston catches up with the actor, comedian and banjo player to talk about his musical achievement. She also chats with The Boxcars and legend Del McCoury after his induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

  • Americana Music Awards 2011

    Jim Lauderdale


    From Robert Plant and Gregg Allman to Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, the 10th annual Americana Music Association Awards sold out for the first time in the event's history and Yallwire was there. Host Stephanie Langston catches up with the master of ceremonies, Jim Lauderdale, about this year's big winners. Lucinda Williams, Gregg Allman, Jerry Douglas, Rick Hall and Bob Harris were presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards throughout the evening. Robert Plant took home Album of the Year, Buddy Miller won Instrumentalist of the Year, Mumford and Sons scored Emerging Artist, while Justin Townes Earle won Song of the Year and The Avett Brothers received Group of the Year.

  • Grand Ole Opry Induction

    Rascal Flatts


    Yallwire was there as the most awarded country group of the past decade, Rascal Flatts, became official members of the Grand Ole Opry. The vocal group comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney was formally inducted into the Opry family during the Opry's 86th birthday weekend. Host Stephanie Langston also caught up with the band backstage who shared just how much the honor means to them.

  • Interview

    Hunter Hayes


    Hunter Hayes was only six when he made a slew of appearances on National TV and even played on stage with Hank Williams Jr. Now, the 20 year old is coming into his own. He is fresh off a Taylor Swift tour, he has a song on the new movie Footloose and he plays every instrument on his debut. Just before jumping on his first headline tour, Hayes caught up with Yallwire host Stephanie Langston in Music City.

  • Interview

    Brandon Heath


    Christian music's two-time GMA Male Vocalist of the Year and multiple GRAMMY Award nominee Brandon Heath sat down with Yallwire host Stephanie Langston before heading out on his Leaving Eden Fall Tour. Heath lets us in on his super power, his passion to do more country music and of course all of the details about making his latest music video, "The Light In Me."

  • Dierks Celebrates 8th #1

    Dierks Bentley


    Dierks Bentley celebrated his 8th #1, "Am I the Only One" at Losers in Nashville. The bar was packed as the country star gave bottles of tequila to co-writers Jim Beavers & Jon Randall. Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with the country singer who shares what he really does with all of those #1 plaques and she gets to the bottom of how this song came about.

  • "If Heaven Wasnt So Far Away" #1 Party

    Justin Moore


    Country singer Justin Moore toasted his second #1, "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away," with a party in Nashville. Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with the artist before he hit the road with Miranda Lambert. The two chat about what truly drives his music, the meaning of the song and his next video shoot. Stephanie also chats with the songwriters; Dallas Davidson, Rob Hatch and Brett Jones who never thought they would be celebrating it's success years after it was fist cut.

  • Album Release Party

    The Dirt Drifters


    The Dirt Drifters celebrated the release of their first album 'This is my Blood' in Music City at 3rd and Lindsley. Yallwire host Stephanie Langston caught up with the guys who talk about celebrating the milestone, what it was like being in the studio with Willie Nelson for their song "I'll Shut Up Now," and the the story behind their latest single "Always A Reason."

  • Grand Ole Opry Debut

    Blackberry Smoke


    Critically acclaimed Blackberry Smoke recently made their Grand Ole Opry debut and Yallwire was there. Host Stephanie Langston caught up with the group backstage, who performed a special song in honor of George Jones 80th birthday. The band, who has opened for acts like ZZ top and Lynyrd Skynyrd shared their personal George Jones stories, what they have learned over the past decade together and details on their 3rd studio album. You can see Blackberry Smoke out with the Zac Brown Band in October.