Jim Casey talks with Carly Pearce about:

• releasing her self-titled sophomore album on Feb. 14
• finding confidence over the last few years
• the evolution of her music since releasing her 2017 debut project, Every Little Thing
• her friendship with writer/producer busbee, who passed away in September 2019
• the responsibility of keeping busbee’s music alive
• the success of Top 20 single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” which features Lee Brice
• songwriters featured on the new album, including Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Shane McAnally and more
• making her vocals the focal point of the new album
• finding and recording “Finish Your Sentences,” which is a duet with husband Michael Ray
• co-writing “Halfway Home,” which highlights Carly’s vocal talent
• learning from past tours with Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and more
• upcoming tour with Old Dominion
• the importance of the younger generation performing on the Grand Ole Opry

Podcast Participants:

• Carly Pearce
• Jim Casey, editor in chief of Nash Country Daily