Introduced by Sharon Curran and Allan Gildea, the third episode of Cracking Country 615 offers a line-up of country music videos, news of note from Nashville by Lisa Foster and an interview with Tricia Yearwood in which she talks about her musical influences, honeymoon in Ireland and an upcoming tour with her new album.

Allan visits a well-known Blue Bird Café, a place to be for any up and coming singers and songwriters, and chats to the owner, Amy Kurland. This episode also features a short interview with Jim Aitken, one of the biggest music promoters in the country who just won the International Promoter of the Year award at Country Music Association Awards. He talks about the successful events he’s organised as well as shows planned on future.