Four-Time Emmy Winner Discusses His Shooter Jennings-Produced Album The Killer’s Wife, New Single “The Hearts of Men,” and His Independent Music Career
NASHVILLE, TN – October 11, 2026 – Internationally syndicated country radio program Whiskey and Cigarettes is pleased to announce the upcoming exclusive interview with acclaimed actor, producer, and songwriter James Woods. The interview will premiere Sunday, October 18, 2026, on Military Brotherhood Radio before airing across the show’s syndication network of more than 50 stations worldwide.
Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Nik Bernitz Pizzigoni, the episode will explore Woods’ remarkable transition from Hollywood to the music industry, his creative partnership with four-time GRAMMY-winning producer Shooter Jennings, and the release of his third album, The Killer’s Wife, which arrived October 9th through Woods’ independent Breakheart Music label.
Best known for an extraordinary acting career that includes four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and two Academy Award nominations, Woods has embraced a new creative chapter as a songwriter and independent recording artist. His latest single, “The Hearts of Men,” premiered by GodTube, was inspired by his reflections on Matthew 24 and explores themes of morality, spiritual reckoning, and the consequences of ignoring history’s lessons. Produced by Shooter Jennings, the song brings together Woods on lyrics and vocals, Bob Wayne on music and vocals, and Jennings on production and music, continuing the creative collaboration behind The Killer’s Wife.
The 10-track concept album, distributed by Select-O-Hits, draws inspiration from true events during Woods’ early years on the road. Released through his self-owned Breakheart Music label, the project reflects his commitment to creative independence and connecting directly with audiences. His previous albums have reached the Top 10 on Apple Music’s Country Albums chart, while his growing musical following includes more than five million followers on X and subscribers to his newsletter, The Road Back. During his Whiskey and Cigarettes interview, Woods will discuss the stories behind The Killer’s Wife, working with Jennings and Wayne, the spiritual inspiration behind “The Hearts of Men,” and the challenges and rewards of reinventing himself as a musician after decades in film and television.
For more information about James Woods and Breakheart Music, visit https://jameswoods.com.
About Whiskey and Cigarettes
Whiskey and Cigarettes is an internationally syndicated country and Americana radio program hosted by award-winning broadcaster Nik Bernitz Pizzigoni. The show blends independent and established country artists with classic country, Americana, bluegrass, and roots music, complemented by exclusive interviews that take listeners behind the songs and careers of the artists who make them.
Broadcast on more than 40 stations worldwide, Whiskey and Cigarettes has welcomed guests including Bill Anderson, Pam Tillis, Jeannie Seely, Charlie Daniels, T.G. Sheppard, Larry Gatlin, David Frizzell, Linda Davis, Rhonda Vincent, Mo Pitney, Buddy Jewell, Tayla Lynn, and many others.
For more information, visit https://www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com/.