About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 203 episodes
- 2026 CMA AWARDS · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 204Send us Fan Mail 60TH ANNUAL 2026 CMA AWARDS, NOVEMBER 18! Support the show
- LUKE BRYAN SAYS HE'S NEVER USED AI TO WRITE A SONG · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 203Send us Fan Mail Unfortunately, the use of AI in music is something that’s only going to get worse. Support the show
- RILEY GREEN'S NEW ALBUM THAT'S JUST ME · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 202Send us Fan Mail That’s Just Me is more than a fitting title for Riley Green’s new album, it feels like a mission statement. Support the show
- DASHA'S 82 CHEVY · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 201Send us Fan Mail An old truck, a love that didn’t last, and the tiny details that refuse to fade: Dasha turns the end of summer into something you can feel. Support the show
- GRETCHEN WILSON RETURNS TO HER COUNTRY ROOTS · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 200Send us Fan Mail Country music fans are getting a fresh dose of classic Gretchen Wilson.The Grammy-winning singer has officially released her brand-new single, "Love Me Out Of…
- Morgan Wallen Releases Brand New Track From ‘Grand Theft Auto 6. · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 198Send us Fan Mail 2026 has been yet another huge year for the “Whiskey Glasses” singer, as he just wrapped up his massive Still The Problem Tour back in August with the final of…
- STELLA LEFTY'S HIT BOSTON · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 197Send us Fan Mail Stella Lefty’s story is the rise of a Gen‑Z country‑pop songwriter who went from posting vulnerable demos on TikTok during a rough semester abroad to becoming…
- CARLY PEARCE HONEST WOMAN. · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 196Send us Fan Mail Carly Pearce Has Never Sounded More Herself Than on 'Honest Woman' Support the show
- LUKE COMBS SCORES 27th #1 SINGLE WITH BE BY YOU! · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 195Send us Fan Mail The chart-topping single has scored several new milestones for Combs. Support the show
- CHRIS STAPLETON USE TO DELIVER PIZZA! · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 194Send us Fan Mail Chris Stapleton has said that before his breakthrough, he worked regular jobs, including delivering pizzas for Papa John's, while pursuing music in Nashville!…
- 2026 CMA AWARDS · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 193Send us Fan Mail Lainey Wilson Returns to Host the 60th Annual CMA Awards! Support the show
- NASHVILLE AIRPORT TO BE NAMED DOLLY PARTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 192Send us Fan Mail Nashville's BNA Airport to be soon named in honor of Dolly Parton! Support the show
- THE LIFE & TIMES OF DOLLY PARTON EPISODE #4 - WHY SHE IS SO LOVED! · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 191Send us Fan Mail IN MY FINAL EPISODE OF THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DOLLY PARTON, LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT WHY DOLLY PARTON IS SO LOVED! Support the show
- THE LIFE & TIMES OF DOLLY PARTON EPISODE #3 OF 4 - THE PHILANTROPIST · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 190Send us Fan Mail Dolly Parton built one of the largest early‑childhood literacy programs in the world, donated millions to medical research, and provided direct financial relief…
- LIFE & TIMES OF DOLLY PARTON EPISODE 2 0F 4 - THE BUSINESSWOMAN · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 189Send us Fan Mail IN EPISODE TWO OF THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DOLLY PARTON, LETS TAKE A LOOK AT DOLLY PARTON, THE BRILLIANT BUSINESS WOMAN Support the show
- LIFE & TIMES OF DOLLY PARTON EPISODE 1 0F 4 · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 188Send us Fan Mail Dolly Parton became one of the most honored artists in history! Support the show
- SUGARLAND'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 187Send us Fan Mail Twenty years later, Sugarland is still giving fans one heck of a ride. Support the show
- KENNY CHESNEY BROKE TIM MCGRAW & GEORGE STRAIT'S RECORD · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 186Send us Fan Mail One of the biggest country music superstars of all time has further secured his legacy by breaking a record held by the beloved icons Tim McGraw and George…
- HUDSON WESTBROOK IS TAKING OVER THIS FALL · 3 min · Season 2 Episode 185Send us Fan Mail Hudson Westbrook's rise has been impossible to ignore, and now the Texas breakout is taking the next big step. Support the show
