Opening with the Bellamy Brothers, join Ben for this week’s show featuring a mix of country, Americana, roots, and bluegrass. Ben highlights new music from Willie Nelson’s Last Leaf on the Tree and Dolly Parton’s forthcoming Smoky Mountain DNA, alongside selections from Will Hoge, Zach Bryan, Ronnie Milsap, and The Mavericks. Patterns by Kelsea Ballerini is Album of the Week, praised for its introspective songwriting and strong collaborations, debuting at number one on both the Billboard and UK Country Albums Charts. Zach Bryan’s growing influence is noted, with sold-out shows at Hyde Park on the horizon. “This Week in Country Music History” covers milestones from George Jones, Alan Jackson, and Taylor Swift, while Ben revisits Will Hoge’s 2013 Never Give In as a standout fusion of country, folk, and rock.