Annie & Cole Podcast

Annie and Cole talk to country artist Belles about her collab with Dolly Parton. Give their shoutouts for the week on Good Review Friday. Talk ditching chores, dirty keyboards and more. 

Annie and Cole talk about Oreogate in a mom's group chat. As well as Cole's creative phone background, kid experts and is it rude to do these things at someone's house. The also continues to remember the legacy that Dolly Parton left. 

PBR bull rider Colton Hevlo joins Annie and Cole for Friday Friends on 97.1 Hank FM, talking grit, guts, and the wildest eight seconds in sports. Fresh off his best season in 2025, Hevlo gets ready to compete as Professional Bull Riding returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the fifth straight year. In this episode, Hevlo opens up about the craziest bull he's ever ridden — a beast named "Magic Potion" that just might show up at this weekend's event. He shares how his road to the pros started at age three, breaks down the real difference between bar mechanical bulls and the rankest bulls in the world, and reveals what first-time fans can expect when they fill the stands. Whether you're a longtime rodeo fan or curious about the sport for the first time, this conversation delivers a quick, honest look at life inside the chute. Listen now, then catch Colton Hevlo live at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this weekend.

Scotty McCreery joins Annie and Cole for Friday Friends on 97.1 Hank FM, and this conversation runs deep. Ahead of his Morgan County Pre-Fair concert with Josh Turner and Lori Morgan, McCreery reflects on a true full-circle moment: collaborating with his childhood hero Josh Turner on "Your Man" for the album "15." He opens up about the small-town value that still guides him — treating everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are. McCreery also shares the buzz around his Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Finals and the electric energy uniting his whole community. Plus, he marks 15 years as an Opry member, keeps the mystery of his backstage initiation alive, and talks about balancing the road with two young sons at home. Listen now, then catch Scotty McCreery live at the Morgan County Fairgrounds.

Country favorite Josh Turner joins Annie and Cole for Friday Friends on 97.1 Hank FM, and this conversation covers a lot of ground. Turner reflects on his recent collaboration with Scotty McCreery on "Your Man," now featured on Scotty's album "15," marking the song's 20th anniversary. He also opens up about his 10th album and its title track, "This Country Music Thing," a heartfelt thank-you to the music he loves. Then things get cosmic as Turner shares what it was like singing for astronauts at NASA's Mission Control. The fun continues with a round of "This Is Who," where Turner names Larry Gatlin, Lainey Wilson, Craig Morgan, and Carly Pearce for some fair-day fun. Listen now, then catch Josh Turner live at the Morgan County Pre-Fair concert with Lori Morgan and Scotty McCreery.

Country legend Tim McGraw joins Annie and Cole for Friday Friends on 97.1 Hank FM, and he brings plenty of good news. After a stretch of health setbacks, McGraw shares that he and Faith Hill are back to 100% and gearing up for the road again. In this episode, Tim talks about following his daughter Audrey across Europe last summer as she opened for Brandi Carlile. He previews his new album and tour, "Pawn Shop Guitar," and digs into the single "Song for America," tied to the nation's 250th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. He also reflects on a career milestone: induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, class of 2026. Ever humble, Tim credits the team around him, jokes about why they handle his social media, and stays wistful about the chance of another Soul2Soul tour with Faith. Listen now, then catch Tim McGraw live in town this September.