Country artist and songwriter Josh Ross joins Bar Conversations to talk about his journey from Burlington, Ontario, to Nashville, and the release of his album Later Tonight (out Sept. 19). He shares how football injuries shifted his dream from the CFL to music, the impact of growing up in Canada, and what it was like to top the U.S. country charts with "Single Again" — the first Canadian male to do so in nearly 30 years.Josh also reflects on career milestones like performing at the Grey Cup half...
Aug 11, 2025•39 min
July Moon – the trio of Piper Bateman, Page Mackenzie, and Braelyn Watt – joins us for a spirited conversation about their new single “What A Woman Should Be”, the evolution of their sound, and what it means to be a woman in country music today.We talk about the group’s formation, the story behind the name July Moon, and how each member’s unique background influences their collaborative songwriting and signature “Fleetwood Country” style. The trio shares how working with producer Clint Wells sha...
Aug 05, 2025•38 min
Kyle Hollingsworth joins us to talk all things music, beer, and creativity as he gets ready to release his new solo album All We Are on August 1. Known for his decades with The String Cheese Incident, Kyle opens up about this deeply personal and experimental new project, why it’s his boldest music yet, and how stepping into new sonic and lyrical territory helped push him further as an artist.We chat about his evolution from psych-rock and classical piano beginnings to genre-bending jam legend, a...
Jul 28, 2025•41 min
Lucas Hoge joins us as he celebrates the release of his brand-new album Book About Me and the launch of Season 6 of Hoge Wild on the Sportsman Channel. We chat about how he balances life on stage and on the camera while creating music that reflects his journey from small-town Nebraska to global adventures.Lucas shares the inspiration behind his deeply personal album, including songs like “Farmhand” and “When A Cowboy Prays” (featuring Yellowstone’s Forrie J. Smith), and how faith, community, and...
Jul 21, 2025•56 min
🎙️ Jay Webb, Alabama-born country singer-songwriter, joins us ahead of his upcoming album Where To Find Me, dropping July 25. We dive into his journey — from self-producing songs in his bedroom to racking up over 2 million fans and landing a publishing deal with Sony Music. Jay opens up about how faith, family, and Southern roots shaped his life and sound. We talk about early inspiration from his grandmother’s cassette tapes, marrying his high school sweetheart, and blending influences from Joh...
Jul 14, 2025•36 min
🎸 Texas country artist and songwriter Grant Gilbert is back with us to talk about his new album, West of Fort Worth, out now. We catch up since our last chat in 2022 and dive into his journey — from growing up on a cattle ranch in small-town Santo, Texas, to building a music career with grit, heart, and a whole lot of hustle.Grant shares how early influences like Texas swing, Springsteen, and ‘80s country shaped his sound, how a cold-call gig at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop kickstarted things, and what it...
Jul 07, 2025•39 min
🎶 Psychedelic folk-country duo MoonShroom — made up of Lily B Moonflower and Jake Keegan — join the show to talk about their debut album, Take a Trip , out now. We dive into their musical roots, the story behind forming MoonShroom in 2022, and how they crafted their signature “ grassadelic twang ” sound that blends rock, bluegrass, indie folk, and Americana. Lily and Jake reflect on their unique upbringings in creative communities, the role of visual identity (yes, neon mushrooms included ), an...
Jul 01, 2025•55 min
Country rocker Austin Snell joins us to talk about his latest single, Miles, and everything he’s been up to since dropping his debut album, Still Bleeding. We dive into life on and off the stage — from his Air Force days and first guitar, to growing up in Georgia, and how a few risks led him to a record deal and the Grand Ole Opry stage. Austin shares the stories behind writing songs like “Excuse the Mess,” “Muddy Water Rockstar” (with Brantley Gilbert), and “Miles,” and opens up about how songw...
Jun 24, 2025•42 min
The Ries Brothers — Charlie and Kevin Jordan — join the show to talk about their latest single, Golden Sun, featuring Nick Hexum of 311. We dive into their journey as brothers and bandmates, from playing Florida bars as teens to being discovered by the band Chicago, and how they’ve grown as artists along the way.The brothers share what it’s like collaborating with musical icons, navigating life on stage together, creating new music, and what’s coming next in their career.🥃 Plus, Jonathan’s sipp...
Jun 16, 2025•46 min
Country singer-songwriter Kolby Cooper joins the show to talk about his newest album, Love You, Goodnight, and his journey as one of country music’s rising stars. We cover everything from life on the road and being a young dad, to growing up in Texas, writing raw, emotional songs, and crafting break-up anthems while happily married. Kolby also gives us a look at what’s next for his music and career.Plus, Jonathan’s sipping on Minden Mill Rye Whiskey in this episode!👉 Don’t forget to like, comme...
Jun 09, 2025•35 min
Kentucky country artist Tyler Booth joins the show to talk about his upcoming EP, Downtown, dropping June 27. We dive into everything from his recent engagement and the story behind “Talkin’ White Trash,” to growing up in Kentucky, how a music scholarship changed his path, and what it’s been like traveling and building his career.Tyler also shares what fans can expect next and reflects on the moments that shaped his journey so far.🥃 Plus, Jonathan’s sipping on Kentucky Senator Bourbon John Edwa...
Jun 02, 2025•38 min
Country artist Randall King is now a proud papa and staying busy musically too. We chat with Randall about becoming a dad, whether he ever drew those four Uno cards, how life has changed, why he made Into the Neon Unplugged, his love of music, getting to travel, where he hopes to play, what's next and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
May 20, 2025•39 min
Chuckie Brown, country rocker and songwriter, just released his debut EP The Angels. We chat with Chuckie about the new EP, when he got into music, his hockey playing days, growing up in the Northeast, moving to LA, what's next and so much more.Jonathan's Drinking: Wheel Horse Double Oak
May 13, 2025•41 min
Ian Munsick, country artist & songwriter, recently released his new album Eagle Feather. We chat with Ian about the new album, where the inspiration for the album came, writing/co-writing all but two songs, seeing his family grow, getting to play at Cheyenne Frontier Days and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask
Apr 28, 2025•47 min
Kyle Ray, country/Americana artist, recently released his latest single Love Me Tonight. We chat with Kyle about his latest single, growing up in Kentucky, what pushed him to go to music school in Boston, how life experiences have shaped his songwriting, releasing a wide range of songs, what's next and more.
Apr 21, 2025•47 min
Jason Boland & The Stragglers recently released their latest album The Last Kings Of Babylon. We chat with Jason about the album, growing up in Oklahoma, the Yellow House in Stillwater, celebrating the band's 25th anniversary, being inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon
Apr 07, 2025•38 min
Jason Scott and The High Heat just released their latest album American Grin. We chat with Jason about the album, where the title came from, how The High Heat came to be, how he used to be a youth pastor, his favorite parts about being on the road and more.Jonathan's Drinking: 15 STARS Timeless Reserve
Mar 31, 2025•31 min
We sit down with chart-topping country artist and songwriter Canaan Smith, whose latest album Chickahominy is out now. Canaan dives into the stories behind the music, his journey as an independent artist, how life as a dad has reshaped his perspective, how a small camper had a major impact on the album, and so much more.Jonathan's Drinking: Hard Truth Harvest Rye
Mar 24, 2025•55 min
In this episode of Bar Conversations , we sit down with singer-songwriter Ed Prosek , one half of the newly formed duo Driftwood Choir , alongside Portair. With their self-titled debut album out now, Ed shares the journey of creating this project, from meeting Portair to crafting a sound inspired by change, nature, and personal evolution. We dive into his unique background—growing up in California with Czech and Italian roots, moving to Berlin, and discovering music as a lifelong passion. Ed ope...
Mar 17, 2025•40 min
Alli Walker, country artist/songwriter, recently released her heartfelt single First Time Living featuring Gretchen Wilson. We chat with Alli about her latest music, playing the bagpipes, being on stage with Shania Twain, growing up in Canada, moving to Nashville, her journey in music, what's next and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Green River Rye Whiskey
Mar 10, 2025•45 min
The Kentucky Gentlemen, twin brothers Brandon and Derek Campbell from Versailles, KY, just released their latest single Country Hymn. We chat with Brandon and Derek about growing up in Kentucky, their favorite bourbons, what pushed them to Nashville, working together as twins, their new single Country Hymn, what their creative process is like, signing with River House Artists and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Woodford Reserve
Mar 03, 2025•42 min
Singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash recently released her latest single Last Call in English and Spanish "Tu Última Llamada." We chat with Ana about her new music, being a bilingual artist, her Cuban heritage, being part of the Opry's Valentines Day Duets Show, how she was signed at age 15, moving to Nashville and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Penelope Havana
Feb 24, 2025•36 min
Haley Mae Campbell, country artist/songwriter, is set to release her debut album Dear Life on March 7. We chat with Haley Mae about the new album, how she got into music, what it's been like to work on the album, how she approaches songwriting, sharing past experiences in her songs, getting to headline her own tour and so much more.Jonathan's Drinking: Green River Wheated Bourbon
Feb 17, 2025•47 min
Wilder Woods, the solo outfit of NEEDTOBREATHE co-founder and frontman Bear Rinehart, is releasing his new album Curioso on February 7. We chat with Bear about the new album, why he started releasing music as Wilder Woods, the success of NEEDTOBREATHE, his football days at Furman, how he balances Wilder Woods and the band, his approach to songwriting, being on stage and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Eagle Rare
Feb 03, 2025•46 min
Garrett Bradford, country artist/songwriter from Texas, is releasing his two-part album Honkiest of Tonkers this February and April. We chat with Garrett about the album, how This Way of Life ended up on Yellowstone, how impactful Taylor Sheridan was on his career, growing up in Texas on a ranch, writing songs at a young age and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Still Austin Rye Whiskey
Jan 27, 2025•53 min
Since launching their career in 2018, The Dryes (Derek and Katelyn) have caught the attention of USA Today, Rolling Stone, People, American Songwriter, and Country Living Magazine, among others, and have gained thousands of fans and followers along the way. We chat with Derek and Katelyn about their latest song Ain't God Good, how they met, what it's like to be married and perform together, being on The Voice, the best part of touring, their EP Dear Heart, and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: ...
Jan 20, 2025•36 min
At the crossroads of the blues and rock & roll, Liam St. John commands his truest form by combining lyrics that embody the blues with their piercing and painful truth and delivering a captivating performance with vibrancy true to the spirit of rock and roll. We chat with Liam about his latest EP Believer, being into sports when he was young, growing up in the Pacific Northwest, going on The Voice, being vulnerable when he writes, his journey, what's next and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking...
Jan 13, 2025•37 min
We look ahead to five artists and groups we're ready to watch in 2025.
Jan 12, 2025•2 min
We look back at our five favorite artists and groups from 2024.
Jan 11, 2025•1 min
We look back at our five favorite songs from 2024.
Jan 10, 2025•2 min
