It may be the start of the New Year, but today, we're talking old country music. Tune in for a throwback to some of country music's best classic songs and artists: George Strait, Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson, and more: right here.

Looking for new artists or songs to listen to? You're in the right place: on this episode, Background Noise recommends the best country, rock, and pop music that you can start listening to. From talking small, lesser-known bands to the world famous Taylor Swift, your top music picks can be found here.

From singing national anthems in high school to opening for world-famous artists like Dan & Shay, Julia Cole is a country musician to keep on your radar. In this episode, you can hear how Julia moved from playing in her school's gym to playing sold-out stadiums, and how to remain persistent and resilient while getting a start in the music industry.

What happened at the 2023 CMA's? Tune in to get a rundown on of some the biggest wins and best moments of last Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards.

Country singer and songwriter, AJ Kross, joins Background Noise to discuss music and the industry: AJ walks us through how he entered the music world, what inspires his songs, and his experience as an artist in Nashville. Tune in to get an inside look at the life of one of Nashville's up-and-coming musicians.

Shhhh! You can hear the sound of a pin drop in what is often known as the most intimate music venue there is.... country music’s biggest songs and artists tend to be found in the smallest room: the bluebird cafe.

Do you ever wonder about the stories behind your favorite songs and artists? Between rock, country, and pop, you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the writing, production, and history behind your favorite music, right here: on Background Noise. Tune in for the chance to hear from some of the artists and voices behind the hits on your playlist, every Monday.