Opening with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit’s Overseas, this week’s programme features Willie Nelson’s The Border as Album of the Week, highlighting key songs such as Hank’s Guitar and How Much Does It Cost to Be Free?. Nelson’s distinctive vocals and enduring influence on country music are explored, with a recommendation for vinyl collectors. The episode also includes new music from Megan Moroney and tour updates for both Moroney and Little Big Town, ahead of their UK appearances in September. Ben discusses the forthcoming release of Little Big Town’s first Greatest Hits album, along with developments Carrie Underwood’s surprise choir performance and her return to American Idol. The show looks ahead to Post Malone’s highly anticipated country album F-1 Trillion, due 16 August, featuring collaborations with leading artists.