Hulu's new documentaries It's All Country takes fans backstage with some of their favorite acts.
Hosted and co-created by Luke Bryan, the series — which premiered Friday (November 15) — features the country superstar going deep with his fellow artists, revealing the stories behind the songs, their hidden inspirations and how their lives inform their music.
The series, executive produced by Bryan's CMA Awards Omaha production company Peyton Manning, features Kane Brown, Lady A, Luke Combs, Sheryl CrowWynonna Judd and Mickey Guyton. Guest musicians featured in the series include Julie Williams, Cash Cortes, Jimbo Mathus, Tenille Arts, Jaimee Harris, Shaboozey, Benjamin Tod and Sierra Ferrell. In addition to Manning, Bryan, his manager Kerri Edwards and Grant Kahler serve as executive producers.
In the trailer, Bryan is seen playing music with his guests and interviewing them. “Behind every country song is a human story, an untold story, and I'm here to find those stories,” he says in the trailer.
The series was Manning's idea. “When Peyton first came to me about doing this show at our country music venue, I loved the idea,” says Brian. Bulletin board. “I had seen his previous work in the NFL and knew this could be really special for our fans. It's really become such a conversation piece that I don't always get a chance to do with my peers.”
For Bryan, spending in-depth time with his fellow artists has yielded far more rewards than he could have ever hoped for. “It was honestly a lot more than I imagined going into the shoot,” she says. “They each gave us pieces of their stories that I hadn't heard before and I think the audience will feel the same.”
Manning calls himself a “lifelong” country music fan, “but co-hosting the CMA Awards has made me a lot more knowledgeable about the field,” he says. Bulletin board.
“A few years ago, the Omaha team asked me what my passions and interests were outside of sports,” Manning continues. “I've always been a big country music fan. I've had the opportunity to host the CMA Awards for the past few years and I go to as many country concerts as I can, so it was only natural to expand into that space and take a swing at producing a show that celebrates country music like we did in sports.” .
It's All Country
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In his role as executive producer, Manning says, “I just wanted to give artists a platform to tell their stories. I enjoy watching the rough cuts and giving my two cents or suggestions and seeing the episodes come to life.” He opened his rolodex when it came to closing the series. “At the beginning of production, the producers gave me a target guest list and I said, 'I can text Luke Combs' or 'I'm a Sheryl Crow fan,' and we went from there,” says Manning. . “I'm proud of all the different artists featured on the show – they've all had their own unique experiences and made an impact on country music.”
Manning admits he had a soft spot for the Lady A's, the only team to appear in the first season. “Coming from a team sports background, the Lady A episode really resonated with me,” says the former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback. “I can understand how critical that relationship is with your teammates or teammates. The viewer gets a glimpse of how they've navigated all of their success as a team, supporting each other like teammates in a locker room.”
As for other series he might want to be a part of, Bryan isn't holding back. “God, you never know with me,” he says. “I'm the type of person who is constantly popping things in my head. It's about weeding out ideas that people around me feel best serve our industry and fit my overall brand. Thank you very much for this opportunity.”
Bryan and Manning will be joined by Lainey Wilson as co-hosts of the CMA Awards, which air Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will air the following day on Hulu.
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