Backstage Pass

WYNK Country 101.5 (WYNK-FM)

Backstage Pass is an interview program done by Austin James with 1015 WYNK in Baton Rouge, La. It’s a “get to know you” interview show with music artists, real life experiences, and interesting conversations. Listeners will get to hear stories from artists as well as performances. Just imagine a country music star sitting in your living room having a conversation and playing some music! Or enjoy a chat session to keep you company! You'll never know what topics will come up on Backstage Pass with Austin James. read less

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Annie Bosko interview

Annie Bosko interview

Austin James talks with singer songwriter Annie Bosko about her her past invoving rodeos, farm life, and her current songs in country music.

Episodes

Annie Bosko interview

Annie Bosko interview

Austin James talks with singer songwriter Annie Bosko about her her past invoving rodeos, farm life, and her current songs in country music.

Show highlights 1.24.24

Show highlights 1.24.24

Here are some funny highlights and country music news from Austin James' afternoon show

Laine Hardy interview 1.19.24

Laine Hardy interview 1.19.24

On this episode of Backstage Pass with Austin James, former American Idol winner and South Louisiana resident Laine Hardy, opens up about his personal life and gives us some information on new music!

Show highlights 1.18.24

Show highlights 1.18.24

Here are some funny highlights and entertainment news from Austin James' afternoon show!

Show highlights 1.10.2024

Show highlights 1.10.2024

Here are some highlights and feature stories from Austin James' afternoon show on 1015 WYNK in Baton Rouge, La.

Funny show highlights 1.8.24

Funny show highlights 1.8.24

Here are some funny highlights from Austin James' afternoon show on Monday, Jan. 8th.

Why I don't like New Years Eve

Why I don't like New Years Eve

Austin James gets real personal as he talks about why he doesn't like New Years Eve.

CHRISTMAS CRUSADE FOR KIDS 112923

CHRISTMAS CRUSADE FOR KIDS 112923

Austin James talks with Livingston Parish Sherrif Jason Ard about their annual Christmas Crusade For Kids toy drive

LSU Block and Bridle episode

LSU Block and Bridle episode

Austin James talks with some members of the LSU Block and Bridle rodeo about its upcoming event, the history of the rodeo, and the member's involement with charity events around the community.

Bryan Martin interview

Bryan Martin interview

Austin James talks with Louisiana native Bryan Martin about growing up in the south, his time in the United States Army, and his love of writing songs.

Do we have too many social pages???

Do we have too many social pages???

Austin James talks about social media pages and what kind of an affect they have on our daily lives

Eleanor Thibodeaux interview

Eleanor Thibodeaux interview

Austin James talks to Eleanor Thibodeaux about her direction in songwriting and how Scotty McCreery was a HUGE influence in her country music songwriting.

Trey Gallman interview

Trey Gallman interview

Austin James talks with former LSU football player and singer/songwriter Trey Gallman about growuing up in South Louisiana, playing football for LSU, and now writing songs in Nashville.

Ben Gallaher interrview

Ben Gallaher interrview

Austin James talks with Ben Gallaher about his love for playing the guitar, songwriting, and french fries!!!

Chase Tyler interview

Chase Tyler interview

Austin James talks with Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame member Chase Tyler about his current music career and how he played a "Blues Brother" on stage in New York City!!!

Sheriff Jason Ard interview 4.10.23

Sheriff Jason Ard interview 4.10.23

Austin James talks to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard about the upcoming annual Chippin' In For St. Jude golf tournament and how folks can donate and contribute to help the kids at St. Jude.

Kolby Cooper interview

Kolby Cooper interview

Austin James talks with Kolby Cooper about his songwriting career and being a father of three at the age of 23!

George Birge interview

George Birge interview

Austin James talks with George Birge about how he almost didn't pursue a career in country music until a conversation with Clay Walker changed his mind.

Ben Ragsdale interview 3.15.23

Ben Ragsdale interview 3.15.23

Austin James talks with country music artist Ben Ragsdale about his style of country music and how he got in to songwriting.

Clay Cormier and Micah Kennedy interview 3.9.23

Clay Cormier and Micah Kennedy interview 3.9.23

Austin James talked with two Louisiana artists, Clay Cormier and Micah Kennedy about how they met, writing songs together for the first time, and their t-shirt collection.