Hear's the Thing

For Cody Alan, one of country music's most famous on-air personalities and interviewers, listening to other people is a crucial part of his job. However, honing his ability to hear the person he most needed to listen to-himself-ultimately led him to embrace his authentic self, in addition to strengthening his family, career, and community relationships.

In his debut memoir, Hear's the Thing, Cody shares some of the many lessons he's learned along the way, including

• How to actively listen with empathy and without judgment
• Why a willingness to "let people in" better equips you to receive from others
• How genuine listening can help you build healthier and deeper relationships

Though relating his personal experiences, Cody hopes to inspire you to open up more fully to all the universe has to offer-by learning to practice the art of listening.

About the Author

The man Keith Urban says "makes Ryan Seacrest look like a slacker," Cody Alan is as beloved by the Nashville stars he covers as he is by millions of country fans. As host and executive producer of CMT Radio, listeners hear Cody daily on more than 200 radio stations. On CMT's flagship music show, Hot 20 Countdown, his face can also be seen in 90 million homes, making him "Country's Renaissance Man" (Radio Ink), and the ultimate host and insider.

Cody's listeners and viewers tune in from all over the world because he is, hands down, one of the greatest celebrity interviewers on radio and television today, and his heartfelt enthusiasm for the music resonates through every platform. He is at ease with "all kinds of kinds," having interviewed everyone from Taylor Swift to Blake Shelton, and Bradley Cooper to Dolly Parton. Whether on radio, TV, digital or social media, he delivers the same dynamic, curious, engaging personality that keeps fans connected.