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ERNEST paid tribute to music legend Willie Nelson when he caught up with brothers and podcast hosts Dan and Reid Isbell.
The Isbells hosted ERNEST on a recent episode of God’s Country, where the NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE singer-songwriter delivered his stunning rendition of Nelson’s “Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground,” which appeared in the 1980 film, Honeysuckle Rose. Nelson, 91, is now gearing up to release Last Leaf On The Tree, his 76th solo studio album and 153rd album overall.
ERNEST also delivered “the best Mitchell Tenpenny impersonation we’ve ever heard,” spoke about his connection with Post Malone, shared why he took a break over the summer to focus on time with his family, and more.
Dan and Reid — who have written music for Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Scotty McCreery, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson and others — started their weekly podcast this year. Guests appearing on the show so far include HARDY, Dustin Lynch, Colbie Caillat and others.
“One of our favorite things about country music has always been how intertwined it is with the outdoors,” Dan and Reid Isbell said in a statement when God’s Country launched. They hope to “bring the outdoor enthusiast or country music lover an up close and personal look into the minds of some of the best songwriters and artists of the genre — a place where they can be honest about struggles, relationships, their connection to the outdoors, the music business, family, whatever they feel comfortable talking about. We can’t wait to see where this partnership will lead and who this podcast will reach.”
The iHeartPodcasts/MeatEater show is available anywhere you listen to podcasts, including in the iHeartRadio app. Select country stations will broadcast the show between 7-11:30 p.m. local time on Sunday evenings. Find God's Country here.