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Rolling Stone Nashville Now

Joseph Hudak

Booking Overview

A weekly music interview and commentary show focused on country, Americana, roots, and Nashville’s evolving music scene, with external guests ranging from emerging artists to Grammy-recognized performers and established songwriters. Credible pitches include country, Americana, roots, and crossover artists with notable releases, festival appearances, awards, or a compelling career or cultural story; booking is high difficulty because of the Rolling Stone brand and the guests’ level of music-industry relevance.

Metrics

Episodes: 69

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.2M subscribers

Instagram: 9.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

letters@rollingstone.com

tips@rollingstone.com

pmc@wrightsmedia.com

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Host

Joseph Hudak - Senior Editor at Rolling Stone covering country music and Nashville’s music scene.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Country, Americana, roots, or Nashville-based recording artists and songwriters with notable releases, emerging-star momentum, awards or nominations, major festival appearances, prominent collaborations, or a distinctive career and cultural story.
Required Achievements:  
Notable album releases, Grammy nominations or wins, Major festival appearances, High-profile artist collaborations, Viral or culturally significant career moments

Recent Guest Discussions

John Osborne - The Duo’s Nashville Beginnings, New Album Watertown, Short-attention-span-era Single Releases, And Collaborations With Cody Johnson.

TJ Osborne - The Duo’s Nashville Beginnings, New Album Watertown, Short-attention-span-era Single Releases, And Collaborations With Cody Johnson.

Maggie Rose - Reinventing Her Career, Connecting With Jam-band Audiences, And Navigating Nashville As An All-genre Artist.

Dave Hause - The Stories Behind His Songs, Cultural And Political Themes In His Music, And The Relationship Between Rock And Americana.

Will Hoge - The Stories Behind His Songs, Cultural And Political Themes In His Music, And The Relationship Between Rock And Americana.

Recent Topics

Country Music, Nashville, Americana, Songwriting, Music Industry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rolling Stone Nashville Now
:

Even Sheryl Crow Can’t Believe Her Career

October 07, 2026

From touring with Bob Dylan and spending quality time with Dolly Parton to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, even Sheryl Crow can’t believe the arc of her career. In a new episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, Crow talks about how her life experiences, and her mix of apprehension and hope for the future, informed her new album Pick You Up. She also previews her summer stadium tour with Kenny Chesney and Eric Church, and how she’ll approach a country ...

Ashley McBryde’s Redemption Song

September 30, 2026

Grammy-winning songwriter Ashley McBryde joins us on Nashville Now to talk about her new album Wild, a project that dives deep into her family lineage and her desire to be “fully seen.” The Arkansas native also shares her journey to sobriety and what the word “redemption” means to her — it’s not only the name of her mocktail-forward bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. McBryde also has a gift for a Scottish accent, and once she starts it up, she can’t stop. Join us on the podcast for ...

What Were Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Really Like?

September 23, 2026

Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn were country music royalty who shaped the genre both through their solo careers and when they teamed up for songs like “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” and “After the Fire Is Gone.” But what were Conway and Loretta really like? Michael “Tre” Twitty Jenkins, the grandson of Conway, and Tayla Lynn Finger, the granddaughter of Loretta, join us in the Nashville Now cabin to offer a glimpse into the personal lives of two Country Music Hall of Famers. Tre and Tayla,...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Rolling Stone Nashville Now
:

How do I get in touch with Rolling Stone Nashville Now?

Rolling Stone Nashville Now is hosted by Joseph Hudak. Its publicly listed emails are letters@rollingstone.com, tips@rollingstone.com, and pmc@wrightsmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rolling Stone Nashville Now?

The publicly listed emails for Rolling Stone Nashville Now: letters@rollingstone.com, tips@rollingstone.com, and pmc@wrightsmedia.com.

How many listeners does Rolling Stone Nashville Now have?

Podseeker estimates Rolling Stone Nashville Now reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rolling Stone Nashville Now?

Rolling Stone Nashville Now typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Country, Americana, roots, or Nashville-based recording artists and songwriters with notable releases, emerging-star momentum, awards or nominations, major festival appearances, prominent collaborations, or a distinctive career and cultural story. Common among recent guests: Notable album releases; Grammy nominations or wins; Major festival appearances. Recent guests include John Osborne, TJ Osborne, and Maggie Rose.

How hard is it to get booked on Rolling Stone Nashville Now?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Rolling Stone Nashville Now cover?

Recent episodes cover Country Music, Nashville, Americana, Songwriting, and Music Industry. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

letters@rollingstone.com

tips@rollingstone.com

pmc@wrightsmedia.com

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