Episodes

  • Interview with Country Artist Chris Young

    Interview with Country Artist Chris Young
    Jun 11 2026
    In this interview I'm talking with country artist Chris Young who is coming back to El Paso on June 27th to celebrate America's 250th Birthday by headlining "Pop Goes the Fort" on Ft. Bliss!
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    Chris has been in the country music industry for almost 20 years and has BILLIONS of global streams, 14 no. 1 singles as an artist, 11 no. 1s as a songwriter, 56 RIAA certifications, double-platinum music, and countless awards including 2 CMT Awards. His hits include "Gettin' You Home, (The Black Dress Song), "Famous Friends" with Kane Brown, "I'm Comin' Over", and my personal favorite, "Aw Naw," among many more.
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    He co-produced his 10th studio album, "I Didn't Come Here To Leave," with Andy Sheridan. It's out now, with the Deluxe version coming out June 12th, which also happens to be his birthday. the Deluxe version will feature 3 new songs including the song "One Of Us' ft. Shaylen.

    I talk with Chris about his new album, his passion for supporting veterans, his new bar opening soon in Nashville, and about El Paso. We also have some fun talking about who he texts the most, play a round of "This or That," I get impressed by his Spanish, show him my Chihuahua's Baseball Jersey, talk about watching movies, and more. I even get turned down at the end, just wait and see why...
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    I really enjoyed getting to know Chris Young on another level and you will too! See him headlining "Pop Goes the Fort" on Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX on Saturday, June 27th. 11388 Sgt. Major Blvd at Biggs Park, gates open at 4pm. Listen to his new album "I Didn't Come Here To Leave"
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    For more information on his 2026 Touring schedule visit ChrisYoungCountry.com
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    25 mins
  • Hot Flashes with Sharvon Hales

    Hot Flashes with Sharvon Hales
    Apr 29 2026
    Sharvon Hales is a photographer, creative entrepreneur and podcaster. On her podcast, "Light, Life and Limitations," she talks with other creatives and entrepreneurs about how they live out their passion while managing the real world. On this episode, Amber and Sharvon talk about hot flashes and the "joys" of being a woman, (men listen in you may learn something), her IVF journey, how and why she started a podcast during the pandemic, different ways to rest, and the notorious imposter syndrome that seems to appear when success is on the horizon.
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    The conversation is real, unscripted, and hopefully you as the listener feel like you are listening in on two friends catching up. Join us!
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    Follow Sharvon on Instagram @sharvonhales, Youtube: Sharvon Hales Photography, and go to her website www.sharvon.com
    You can also find her podcast, "Light, Life & Limitations" wherever you listen to podcasts
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    58 mins
  • Interview with Evan George Vourazeris

    Interview with Evan George Vourazeris
    Feb 19 2026

    Amber Banda interviews Evan George Vourazeris who will be featured at this year's El PasoComic Con May 1-3rd at the El Paso Convention Center.
    Evan is best known for his role as Tuck in the show Ozark, and is a motivational speaker and advocate for people with Down's Syndrome and other disabilities.
    Evan and Amber talk about country music, his time on Ozark, his upbringing, his fisrt appearance at the El Paso Comic Con, his family and about how he helps others with disabilities like his, his hopes for future acting gigs and more!
    Catch him on Ozark and at the El Paso Comic Con May 1-3 at the El Paso Convention Center!
    Follow him on social media @evangeorgevourazeris
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    35 mins
  • Amber Banda phone interview with Randall King

    Amber Banda phone interview with Randall King
    Feb 16 2026
    Country artist Randall King shares some of his precious daddy/ daughter time to talk with Amber Banda ahead of his El Paso performance at Lowbrow Palace March 26. Amber and Randall talk about his new music, changes since leaving his previous record label, being a dad, expectations for his new album, tour life, special moments he shared with his family before and after losing his sister, and more.
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    Randall King coming to El Paso March 26th to Lowbrow Palace. Tickets on sale at lowbrowpalace.com
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    Catch him on tour right now with The Big Deal Tour! Tickets on sale at randallkingmusic.com
    @randallkingband
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    13 mins
  • Jim Ward performing with Thursday and Mercy Union Dec 8th at Lowbrow in EPTX

    Jim Ward performing with Thursday and Mercy Union Dec 8th at Lowbrow in EPTX
    Nov 14 2025
    Amber Banda interviews El Paso's Jim Ward, founding member of At The Drive-In and Sparta. He is going to be performing Dec 8th with headliners Thursday and guests Mercy Union.
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    Jim has been good friends with Geoff and the guys of the post hardcore band Thursday for over 20 years. They will be performing at the Lowbrow Palace Dec 8th, doors opening at 6:30pm.
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    Amber and Jim talk about how this concert came to fruition, what songs usually get the biggest reaction, what to expect from his set at this concert, him performing solo vs with the band, and advice he has for aspiring musicians. Amber gets personal about how his music has helped her throughout her life, her favorite Sparta song, and more. Jim also gives a HUGE announcement for all the Sparta fans so tune in and get excited!
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    Get tickets for the show now at lowbrowpalace.com
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    17 mins
  • Amber Banda interviews Caroline Jones

    Amber Banda interviews Caroline Jones
    Oct 15 2025
    Caroline Jones has her solo music career and is also the first and only female band member of the Zac Brown Band. She is a working wife and mom and the only musician in her family. She was classically trained at a young age, fell in love with country music in her late teens, and the rest is "herstory..."
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    Amber starts by fan-girling over Caroline, then gets into her music including her new single, 'All the Things' which is an anthem, ode, and tribute to her husband and all the moms out there trying to do "all the things."
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    Caroline talks about what has helped make her marriage work with such an unconventional job for both her and her sailor husband, swap embarrassing mom stories, and have some real talk when it comes to raising young kids.This is a fun one, especially for working moms who are grateful for their support system or may be wondering if they can still do what they want in life if they become a mom. (Spoiler alert, Amber and Caroline say YES you can)!
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    "All The Things" from Caroline Jones out now!

    IG: Caroline Jones
    https://carolinejones.com/
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    23 mins
  • Amber Banda interview with Aaron Watson

    Amber Banda interview with Aaron Watson
    Oct 15 2025
    Amber Banda interviews country artist Aaron Watson ahead of his performance at the Cowtown Event Center in El Paso, TX on October 17th!

    Amber and Aaron talk about him coming back to El Paso and his newest single, "Pontiac (So Tell Me Momma) from his not-yet-released 40 song double album. He talks about the personal story behind the song, what he thinks of the famous Freight Train line dance, Amber asks him if he's ever Googled himself, and shares what jokes AI generated to "roast" him. They also play a game of "would you rather," Amber's young daughter gets to ask him a question about something he posted on social media, Amber's husband tells him a dad joke, and Aaron shares his true feelings for El Paso. This is another insightful yet fun one!

    His new single "Pontiac (So Tell Me Momma) out now!

    Catch Aaron Watson and Braxton Keith
    Friday October 17 at the Cowtown Event Center!
    tickets available at splendidsunproductions.com
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    13 mins
  • William Beckmann interview

    William Beckmann interview
    Sep 17 2025
    Amber Banda interview with William Beckmann!
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    When I first heard William's voice, my first thought was John Denver. Originally from Del Rio, TX, Willam Beckmann knows what it's like to come from a bordertown and has taken that influence to Nashville! It is very cool to talk to a country artist who grew up in a Bordertown very similiar and close to El Paso with Mexican-American heritage and who has taken that to the country music capital of the world. Country, mariachi and norteno music has not only influenced his music but his style as well. Example being the video of his cover of Vicente Fernandez's "Volver Volver" at the Grand Ol Opry going viral, and wearing bandolero jackets during performances where he includes a song or two in Spanish.
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    I talk with William about his family in El Paso, opening up for Midland here Oct 2, we go over some Spanish words together, talk about his musical style and influences, and I do a round of rapid fire questions with him including questions like his favorite sports team and what country artist would he bring back from the dead to play 1 gig.
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    His latest album "Whiskey, Lies and Alibis" is out now, with my two personal favorite songs from the album being "Borderline Crazy" and " Por Mujeres Como Tu."
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    DO NOT miss him opening up for Midland here in the Sun City Thursday, October 2nd at the Cowtown Event Center! Tickets on sale now at splendidsunproductions.com, or sign up to win tickets at KHEY.com. I also have a Midland ticket giveaway on my personal social media.

    https://www.williambeckmann.com/
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    15 mins