In this episode of The Mic's Still On, Steve and Karen sit down with Ben for a conversation about what it feels like to be named one of country music's best guitar players, his new music and what is coming next, what he has planned for America's 250th birthday celebration, and what it is like coming back to the Coastal Virginia area. They also get into what life actually looks like at home right now — because Ben is navigating two kids under two years old and doing it all while building one of the most buzzed about careers in Nashville. It is honest, it is funny, and it is everything you want from a conversation with someone who is clearly just getting started.

The Mic's Still On is on the Max Podcast Network.

She grew up right here in Virginia Beach. She attended every single Patriotic Festival as a fan, standing in the crowd staring at the stage. This weekend she walks onto that same stage to open for Zach Top at Norfolk Scope Arena — and Jimmy Ray got the whole story before she got there.

In this episode of The Mic's Still On, Jimmy Ray sits down with Ashley Anne for a conversation about the journey from Virginia Beach to Nashville, the local venues she played right here in Coastal Virginia before Music City came calling — so yes, you may have seen her before she was famous — and the moment everything started to change.

She talks about the hit song she wrote for one of today's hottest new country artists, what it feels like to come home to perform on the biggest stage of her career, and she reveals which country music legend she has tattooed on her arm and exactly why that person means everything to her.

Virginia Beach raised her. Nashville is making her a star. And this conversation is one you are not going to want to miss.

The Mic's Still On is on the Max Podcast Network.

Before he takes the stage to headline the opening night of the Patriotic Festival on Friday, May 22nd, traditional country breakout star Zach Top hangs out with Steve & Karen on Eagle Mornings!

Zach reacts to his massive ACM and Grammy wins, sets the record straight on his "cowboy" upbringing, and shares some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the road.

Don't miss this fun, exclusive chat with one of country music’s fastest-rising stars before he kicks off the big Patriotic Festival weekend this Friday, May 22nd!