Jim Casey talks with Randy Houser about:

• releasing his debut album 10 years ago
• making a living doing what he loves
• the catalyst for his new album, Magnolia, which drops on Jan. 11
• hitting the reset button and simplifying things on the new album
• co-writing all 12 tracks on the new album with a bevy songwriters, including Dallas Davidson, Hillary Lindsey, John Osborne, Jaren Johnston and more
• the significance of the album’s title
• co-producing the new album with Keith Gattis
• writing and releasing the new single, “What Whiskey Does”
• letting his voice shine throughout the album without overproduction
• touring the West Coast
• visiting Australia in December to spend time with his wife’s family

Participants:

• Randy Houser
• Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief