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TheWesternGuide & Kaylee join Dan Bernstone on Kiwi Country Friday to talk about their emotional new duet, Truth I Keep. The pair share how the collaboration came together and why the song sat unfinished for nearly a year before finding its missing piece. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TheWesternGuide and Kaylee Bell have teamed up for one of the most exciting Kiwi country collaborations of the year, Truth I Keep. The pair join Georgia Burt to reveal how the song came together, why it sat unfinished for a year, what it was like recording together, the story behind the music video, and what's next for both artists, including The Western Guide's upcoming album Poviboy and Kaylee's international touring plans. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and premiere of Truth I Keep 00:00:22 - How Truth I Keep came to be 00:01:10 - Why Kaylee Bell was the perfect collaborator 00:01:42 - Kaylee's reaction to hearing the song 00:02:38 - Writing and recording Kaylee's verse 00:03:27 - Recording together in studio 00:03:42 - Music video details revealed 00:04:42 - Filming in the rain 00:05:13 - TheWesternGuide's upcoming album Poviboy 00:05:38 - Hidden meaning behind Little Red Number 00:06:43 - Kaylee Bell's UK tour and new music Follow iHeartCountry NZ on: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi country star Kaylee Bell is gearing up for another massive CMC Rocks appearance as the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. Kaylee reflects on her first performance, how the festival helped shape country music across Australasia, her favourite CMC memories, camping with fans, and what audiences can expect from her 2027 festival set. Timestamps: 00:00 - CMC Rocks' 20th anniversary and Kaylee's connection to the festival 00:58 - Realising this will be her eighth appearance 02:24 - Memories of her first CMC Rocks performance 03:20 - How CMC helped grow country music in Australasia 04:04 - Christchurch stadium performance and live-show discussion 04:44 - What fans can expect from her festival set 05:16 - Kaylee's experience camping at CMC Rocks 06:38 - Why CMC fans are the best in country music Follow iHeartCountry NZ on: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country music icons Brooks & Dunn are heading back to Australia for the 20th anniversary of CMC Rocks. We caught up with them to chat about the journey that brought them there. The duo reflect on receiving a major CMA honour, share stories from the road, talk about their loyal fanbase, and reveal what Kiwi and Aussie country fans can expect when they hit the CMC Rocks stage. Timestamps: 00:00 Receiving the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award 00:33 Why the honour feels surreal 00:58 "Country music cockroaches" 01:31 Turning social media into merch ideas 01:42 The fans who've supported them for decades 02:19 Joining the 20th anniversary of CMC Rocks 02:38 Returning Down Under and dealing with jet lag 03:18 Talking New Zealand and Auckland 03:49 Memories of New Zealand and the All Blacks 04:33 Why they love watching rugby 05:19 Looking forward to returning to Australasia 05:37 The Perth travel saga 07:30 Mick Jagger's three-song Perth story 08:31 Why CMC Rocks has become a country music institution 09:15 What fans can expect from a Brooks & Dunn show 09:32 Why performing is more fun after 35 years 10:16 Playing London and hearing fans sing every word 10:58 When crowds sing louder than the artists 11:20 The magic of live music never gets old Follow iHeartCountry NZ on: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Baldridge joins iHeartCountry NZ to talk about his new album 'Farm Faith Family', the independent journey that turned She's Somebody's Daughter into a career-changing hit, and why New Zealand holds a special place in his heart. Drew also reflects on the night his Auckland debut was cancelled, performing a surprise set at Jolene Bar, joining Kaylee Bell on stage, working with Tyler Hubbard and Luke Combs, touring with Luke Bryan, and his plans to bring a headline show to Kiwi fans. Timestamps: 00:00 - Remembering the cancelled Auckland show 01:02 - Joining Kaylee Bell on stage in Auckland 02:10 - Plans for a future New Zealand headline tour 02:48 - Losing his label and starting over independently 04:32 - The success of She's Somebody's Daughter 04:50 - Why the album is called 'Farm Faith Family' 06:03 - Life with wife Katherine and sons Lyric and Ronen 06:15 - Building a cabin on the family farm 07:23 - Working with Tyler Hubbard and Luke Combs 09:07 - Dove hunting with Luke Bryan 10:24 - The Baldridge & Bonfire hometown festival 11:50 - Final message for New Zealand fans Follow iHeartCountry NZ on: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.