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Mar 2015
54m 20s

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Kelsea Ballerini "...

Taylortalk.org - The Taylor Swift Podcast By: Adam Bromberg, Diane, Steve
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Episode 178 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Remember when we featured Kelsea Ballerini in “What Are Swifties Listening To?” then about a week later, Taylor herself tweeted about Kelsea? Well… In this week’s episode, we chat with Kelsea Ballerini about that moment, plus her upcoming album and more! After that, the Amazing Steve-dini worked his magic and salvaged the second half of our “Wildest Dreams” analysis from last week! Let us know your thoughts and what you think of “Wildest Dreams.” Enjoy the episode!

Also: We were nominated for BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST at the 2015 Podcast Awards!! VOTE AT PODCASTAWARDS.COM DAILY.

 

Highlights from Episode 178 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift PodcastMain Discussion 1: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – Kelsea Ballerini– What was it like for Kelsea when Taylor tweeted about her and her music?– We know Taylor is jamming to Kelsea’s EP. But what is Kelsea’s favorite Taylor song?– Kelsea reveals a song title off her upcoming album! Find out what it is– Are you going to see Kelsea perform outside Heinz Stadium in Pittsburgh before Taylor goes on? ‘Cause ya should! Steve will be there, so go join him to see Kelsea LIVE! 

**BONUS: Steve’s “Future Queens of Country” playlist

Main Discussion 2: “Wildest Dreams” Song Analysis– The second half of Episode 178

Other Topics:– WE’RE NOMINATED FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST IN THE PODCAST AWARDS! Please vote daily at podcastawards.com!

Find Kelsea Ballerini Online:www.KelseaBallerini.comTwitterFacebookYouTubeKelsea’s EP on iTunes

Calendar– Taylor will appear on Live with Kelly and Michael on March 25th.– The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards are on March 28th.– March 29th are the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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