Opening with The Chicks’ Goodbye Earl, this week’s show looks back at CMA Fest 2024 while paying tribute to songwriter Mark James. Milestones from artists including Reba McEntire and Willie Nelson are celebrated, with a focus on Luke Combs’ surprise album Fathers and Sons, including the debut play of The Man He Sees in Me. The programme also features music from Sturgill Simpson, Kip Moore, and Riley Green, and concludes with a discussion on Shania Twain’s Glastonbury performance and John Denver’s final recordings.