Get Real with Caroline Hobby

Raised on a farm surrounded by multiple generations of family, including his farmer grandfather, Drew Baldridge learned early that hard work, grit, and persistence matter. When Nashville wouldn’t book him or sign him, he created his own path—playing backyard concerts and building his fanbase from the ground up. That farmer mentality took him from backyard shows to chart-topping success and tours with Jelly Roll and Luke Bryan. Now a husband and father of two, Drew is celebrating the values that shaped him with his new album, Farm Faith Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Munsick is building far more than a country music career, he’s creating an entire world rooted in family, faith, the American West, cowboy culture, and staying true to who you are. In this episode of Getting Real, Ian opens up about his fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, the meaning behind his music, and the fiercely loyal audience he’s built by carving out a lane all his own. We go behind the scenes of Ian’s life with his wife and manager, Caroline, raising two kids, finding inspiration in Wyoming and the West, and building an ever-expanding brand that includes his clothing line, documentary, and upcoming Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar. Ian also gets real about his friendship with Cody Johnson, touring, the values of cowboy culture, selling out arenas, and what it means to build a life and career on your own terms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world knows Spencer West as the man who lost both legs at age five, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands, opened for Demi Lovato’s world tour, and built a community of more than 4 million followers. But who is Spencer beyond the inspiration? In this episode, we get real about his new book, Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself, the pressure of living inside a story the world wrote for him, hitting rock bottom in college, coming out as a gay man, navigating relentless questions about his disability, finding love, and why true freedom begins when you stop living for everyone else’s expectations and finally start following yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac from the River Morning Show joined us, and what started as an impromptu conversation turned into one of the most fun, personal, and REAL interviews. We talked about Chanel’s new life as a mom after Ridiculousness, her pursuit of country music, the lessons life has taught her, and so much more. She was open, hilarious, honest, and completely herself, and I absolutely loved getting real with her. This one was SO much fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my longtime friends, Jessie James Decker, is back on Get Real, We walk down memory lane and catch up on life as a wife, mom of four, country artist, and entrepreneur, from her new Just Feed Me collection to The Secret Sauce, her new cookbook written with her mom and sister, and what’s next for Kittenish. Plus, don’t miss the surprise appearance from her husband, Eric Decker! Jessie also opens up about living with migraine and why she’s supporting the AbbVie Love in Mind™ initiative, encouraging honest conversations with loved ones and healthcare providers so no one has to power through migraine alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Atkins is the kind of country artist who proves the best songs usually come from the life you actually live. After a seven-year break from releasing a full studio album, Rodney returns with True South, not because he stepped away from music, but because life got bigger. Marriage, fatherhood, raising three sons with his wife Rose Falcon, and building a family became the story he wanted to tell. The man behind anthems like “If You’re Going Through Hell,” “It’s America,” and “Take a Back Road” helped define 2000s country radio with six No. 1 hits, but these days, his biggest role is being a dad. His song “Watching You” wasn’t just a hit… it was a real-life snapshot of parenting and the little moments that become everything. Now, with True South, Rodney Atkins raises a longneck to the things that matter most: love, family, memories, and the life he’s built.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country music legend Clint Black is joining us! The multi-platinum artist, 22-time No. 1 hitmaker, and recent BMI Icon Award recipient is back on the road with his Back on the Blacktop Tour and celebrating the release of his new memoir, Killin’ Time: My Life and Music. We’ll talk about the emotions that surfaced while writing the book, the forgiveness he found revisiting parts of his childhood, and the lessons he’s learned through nearly four decades in music since the release of Killin’ Time 37 years ago. Plus, we’ll dive into his daughter Lily recently turning 25, his lasting marriage to Lisa Hartman Black, and their new Lifetime movie, When I Said I Do. From chart-topping success and career-defining moments to family, fatherhood, and what’s still left to accomplish, Clint brings the stories and wisdom that have made him one of country music’s most respected voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaeLynn is back in the studio and this conversation is SO good ✨ We talk about the evolution of her music career, how embracing her style helped her fully step into herself, balancing motherhood with music, and the wild full-circle Jonas Brothers moment that honestly feels straight out of a movie. So much honesty, laughter, growth, and perspective in this one 🤍 I’ve known RaeLynn for over a decade, and getting to watch her story unfold, from the early days to the woman, artist, and mama she is now, has been such a cool thing to witness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some conversations stay with you forever, and this is one of them. Getting to talk with Amy Grant felt surreal. We talked about her powerful new album, The Me That Remains, her first album in 13 years, a project that beautifully weaves together the stories, seasons, and soul of a life fully lived. We went all the way back to the beginning… from being discovered and signed over the phone at just 16 years old, to building a beautiful life and love story with Vince Gill (who, as it turns out, measure their love in dogs ❤️). Amy was the very first artist I ever truly fell in love with. My sister and I absolutely wore out Heart in Motion, singing into our hairbrushes like we were on stage right beside her. To get to talk with someone whose music helped shape your childhood, and hear the stories behind the legend, was something I’ll never forget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 13, Tenille Arts was in her bedroom in small-town Saskatchewan, singing Blue and dreaming of a life in country music. Years later, she stood on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry singing it alongside LeAnn Rimes in a moment that felt almost too full-circle to be real. In this episode, Tenille pulls back the curtain on everything it took to get there, the quiet years, the doubt, building her career from the ground up in Nashville, and the breakthrough that changed everything. She opens up about love, heartbreak, behind the scenes on The Bachelor, and the story behind “Don’t Ruin Flowers,” plus the personal “unbecoming” that brought her back to herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just 11 years old, she went viral for what was called the “worst national anthem” performance and faced global bullying that followed her for years. But instead of staying stuck in that moment, she kept going, growing stronger, grounded in her faith, and eventually stepping into her identity as a signed country artist. Now she’s back with her new single If Daddy Says No, a song about self-worth, recognizing what you deserve, and refusing to settle for less than that. She’s also opening up for the first time about a deeply painful experience from her childhood involving someone she trusted, and the long journey of healing, faith, and finding her voice again. From public humiliation to private pain to powerful purpose, this is her story of resilience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s a burst of light and truth, Hosanna Wong stopped by the studio and brought the kind of energy you don’t forget. In her new book, Uncomplicate It, she shares her powerful story, growing up with a father who battled addiction, found God, and built a church under a bridge where everyone was welcome, no matter their struggles. Hosanna opens up about her own journey through faith, how it became confusing, heavy, and overcomplicated, and why she felt called to strip it all back to what matters most: a real, direct, love-filled relationship with God. Known for her viral spoken word piece I Have a New Name, she’s here to break barriers, bring clarity, and remind us that faith was never meant to be complicated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline sat down with Caroline Bryan back in 2019 and we're sharing that episode ICYMI!  Not only is Caroline a total bombshell, she is the funniest prankster I have ever witnessed. Over Christmas, Caroline did “the 12 days of pranks” where she hid in a life size teddy bear and scared every family member and friend walking by, put fingernail polish on a bar of soap only to hear Luke wonder why it’s not lathering up lol, plus many more pranks involving snakes, fog horns and fart machines. She also has a sidekick, LeClaire, Luke’s mother-in-law. Luke definitely got his dance moves from his mother, bc she can cut a rug! The Bryan Family is so much fun and so inspiring. They know how to enjoy life and find joy in everyday. Caroline and I chat about her love story with Luke and how they met in college. We also talk about how she and Luke have survived tragedy. Luke lost both his siblings and brother-in-law, and took in their 3 children: a son who was in high school and 2 college age daughters to live with them and their 2 sons Bo and Tate. Caroline and Luke also started a charity, Brett’s Barn, with Caroline’s brother and sister-in-law, in honor of her brother’s daughter Brett who died at a very young age. Brett’s Barn opens its doors to sick and disabled children to come pet and love on the animals. It’s a true sanctuary. Caroline has a heart of gold and uses her life to spread love and healing and laughs. She is such an example of faith. It was amazing to hear her story with Luke and see how they have such an incredible marriage and life in the midst of the wild world of the music industry and personal heartbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.