Ben is back with a packed showcase of the finest sounds and stories from across the country and roots music scene. This week, we dive into the highly anticipated return of Brad Paisley, whose upcoming 20-track project Tackle Box marks his first new album in nearly a decade. Plus, there is a deep dive into our Album of the Week, Ashley McBryde’s Wild. Produced alongside John Osborne, it’s a gritty, authentic record that defiantly charts her journey through sobriety, featuring standout tracks like "Arkansas Mud" and "Rattlesnake Preacher." Joining the programme for an exclusive chat is prolific Nashville hitmaker Jeff Cohen, who lifts the curtain on writing everything from Dawson’s Creek tracks to hits for The Shires. We also hear from British folk-troubadour Will Varley, who shares his organic approach to songwriting, previews his upcoming tour with Counting Crows, and reflects on the crucial need to protect the UK’s grassroots independent venues.