

The Kelleigh Bannen Show
Singer-songwriter and Nashville native Kelleigh Bannen knew that music was her calling at an early age. “I started playing the violin at 5,” she says. “My first violin was a Cracker Jack box with a paint stirrer glued to it!” The Apple Music Country host began her songwriting career in her twenties, eventually landing a recording contract and touring alongside some of country music’s biggest names, including Little Big Town and Luke Bryan. Now independent, Kelleigh continues to write and record music on her own terms in between her Apple Music show. “I am continually inspired by this music community,” she says. “Nashville is bursting with talented vocalists, storytellers, and dreamers.” Kelleigh’s favorite days (and nights) include cowrites with fellow songwriters, or a little bourbon alongside her favorite Stapleton, Lambert, and Church records—many of which she plays on her daily namesake Apple Music Country show. With warmth and humor, Bannen brings listeners insider perspectives and interviews that are thought-provoking and honest—giving both veteran hitmakers and new artists a space to share their journey, inspiration, and creative process. Says Kelleigh of her show: “It’s artist-to-artist conversations with some of the biggest names in country, high energy, and a lot of fun for music-obsessed fans like me.” Hear The Kelleigh Bannen Show every Monday through Thursday on Apple Music Country at 7 am LA, 9 am NASH, and 3 pm LDN.
Featured Interviews
- The artist on DREAMSICLE, thrill seeking, and dating.
- The duo talks "Love & Light", motherhood, and friendship.
- Is it a fling or is it forever? Songs for love in the summer.
- F1 the Album revealed, Kelsea Ballerini on crossovers.
- The superstar talks dreaming big for DREAMSICLE.
- Tracks by Megan Moroney, Eric Church, and Blake Shelton.
- Kelleigh makes her ACM Awards predictions.
- Which song will define summer 2025?
- Top contenders and early winners for the 60th ACMs.
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- 19 min 30 sec
- Kelleigh celebrates the iconic album and artist, Dolly Parton.
- Kelleigh Bannen celebrates 25 years of Blue with LeAnn Rimes.
- Radio Episode for You
- Kelleigh marks the 5 year anniversary of Maren's debut album.
- Alan discusses the most impactful songs of his career.
- Miranda Lambert talks the most important songs of her career.
- The Chicks and Kelleigh talk 'Wide Open Spaces' to 'Gaslighter.'
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