RIC HINES THE COUNTY LINE
Hey y’all, I’m Ric Hines, lead vocalist of The One County Band and a proud Nashville recording artist. This is The County Line, your backstage pass to the heart of country music.
Each week, I’m bringing you the latest in country music news, exclusive interviews with rising stars and legends alike, and a personal look into my journey as a country musician. From life on the road to behind-the-scenes studio stories, you’ll hear it all right here.
And before we wrap each episode, I’ll leave you with a dose of positivity to lift your spirits and keep your boots tapping.
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Episodes
117 episodes
ELLA LANGLEY FOUGHT HER LABEL TO RECORD YOU LOOK LIKE YOU LOVE ME
Ella Langley always believed in her song
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Episode 117
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2:48
ALISON NICHOLS WINE BOX PROBLEMS
Alison Nichols has no problem having a good time.
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Episode 116
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2:59
ASHLEY MONROE NEW SONG I HATE TEXAS
Ashley Monroe is turning heads with her surprise album Dear Nashville and its brutally honest track “I Hate Nashville,”
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Season 2
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Episode 115
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2:51
MELISSA ETHERIDGE & CHRIS STAPLETON DUET
Duets aren’t really Melissa Etheridge’s thing. But something about Chris Stapleton made her change her tune.
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Episode 114
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3:02
KANE & KATELYN BROWN BEAUTY & THE BEAST DUET
Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn may make marriage look easy but delivering a Disney duet proved to be anything but.
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Episode 113
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2:44
TIM McGRAW'S NEW SONG DIFFERENT
Released on Easter with a religious message.
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Episode 112
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2:53
CHRIS YOUNG OPENING FAMOUS FRIENDS IN NASHVILLE
Chris Young is opening a new Sports Bar in Nashville.
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Season 2
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Episode 111
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3:00
SHENANDOAH ANNOUNCES 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Shenandoah has announced their 40th anniversary tour, set to take place throughout 2026. The country group will celebrate four decades of music with performances across the U.S.
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Episode 110
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2:56
18 YEAR OLD BAYLEE LYNN'S NEW SINGLE YOU DIDN'T LOVE ME
There’s heartbreak, and then there’s the kind of gut-punch honesty only a rising star like Baylee Lynn can deliver. With her new single, “You Didn’t Love Me,” Lynn stakes her claim as one of country music’s most compelling voices to watch, prov...
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Episode 109
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MILEY CYRUS & HANNA MONTANA 20 YEAR ANIVERSARY
Miley Cyrus says her time as Hannah Montana meant a lot to her family
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Episode 108
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3:01
GAVIN ADCOCK 2026 THE DAY I HANG IT UP TOUR
Country Music's Wild Card Gavin Adcock's 2026 Tour.
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Episode 107
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2:55
KENNY WHITMIRE'S NEW RELEASE
Rising star Kenny Whitmire has finally given fans what they’ve been waiting for with the official release of his buzzed-about ballad, “
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Episode 106
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2:56
CMA FEST ANNOUNCES 2026 LINE UP
CMA Fest is gearing up to take over downtown Nashville once again, and this year’s celebration is shaping up to be something country music lovers won’t want to miss.
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Episode 105
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LUKE BRYAN'S NEW RELEASE
Luke Bryan is back with a brand-new release, “Word on the Street,” which is also the song that inspired his 2026 tour and leans into his small-town roots.
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Episode 104
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2:59
WILLIE NELSON ANNOUNCES 2026 TOUR
Willie Nelson remains the hardest-working man in country music. At 92 years young the country
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Episode 103
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2:48
TIM McGRAW INDUCTED INTO THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Thirty-two years after releasing his first breakthrough hit, "Indian Outlaw" (1994), Tim McGraw is being inducted into the ...
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Episode 102
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2:45
THOMAS RHETT SUMMER TOUR
Thomas Rhett is heading back on the road this summer, and his upcoming tour will kick off in Nashville before making stops across the country.
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Episode 101
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2:53
RILEY GREEN INJURED AT RECENT GIG
Riley Green was injured during a recent gig after a concertgoer threw a phone at him.
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Episode 99
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2:49
JAKE WORTHINGTON COVERS A GEORGE JONES CLASSIC
George Jones released “He Stopped Loving Her Today” in 1980, and very few people have tried to cover it on a record. A new country cover is worthy of the effort. Even if you’...
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Episode 98
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JO DEE MESSINA TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN 12 YEARS
Jo Dee Messina, is one of country music’s most dynamic and influential voices. Her story blends early ambition, record‑breaking success, personal resilience, and a lasting impact on the genre.
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Episode 97
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2:56
RINGO STARR'S UPCOMING ALBUM LONG LONG ROAD
Beatle Ringo Starr just released his first single from his upcoming album, Long Long Road.
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Episode 96
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JASON ALDEAN'S 2026 SONGS ABOUT US TOUR
Jason Aldean’s story is that of a small‑town Georgia kid who grew into one of modern country music’s most commercially successful and recognizable artists.
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Episode 95
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KACEY MUSGRAVES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
The eight-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter announced on Wednesday, March 11 that she’ll release her sixth album, Middle of Nowhere,
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Episode 94
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