Georgia native and emerging singer songwriter Kenny Whitmire joins Hunter from the studio in Nashville. Hunter and Kenny talk about how a s semester off from college has benefited Kenny as a singer/songwriter and his brand new single that came out July 1st! Be sure to follow Kenny on social media @kenny_whitmier and follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tgatecountry and TikTok @tailgatecountrypodcast for some video content from this episode.
Jul 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 134
Georgia native and former college golfer turned emerging singer songwriter Eamon Owen joins Hunter from the studio in Nashville. Hunter and Eamon talk about his unexpected path to singing and songwriting in Nashville and his upcoming new song, "C.O.U.N.T.R.Y." That comes out June 24th. Be sure to follow Eamon on social media @eamonowenmusic and follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tgatecountry and TikTok @tailgatecountrypodcast for some video content from this episode.
Jun 23, 2022•57 min•Ep. 133
South Carolina native and emerging Nashville country artist Presley Aaron joins Hunter from the studio in Nashville. Hunter and Presley talk about how he combines country and metal to make his own unique version of country music, his latest release, "Asphalt" and the message he got from Kane Brown after the songs release! Be sure to follow Presley on social media @presleyaaronofficial and follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tgatecountry and TikTok @tailgatecountrypodcast for some video content...
Jun 16, 2022•38 min•Ep. 132
Oklahoma's own Corey Kent joins Brett and Jess to talk the wild success of Wild As Her, his selection to play Born & Raised Fest, and how he picks hit songs. Follow Corey on social media @coreykent and stream Wild As Her everywhere you stream music. Also catch him out on the road this summer– tickets and dates available at https://coreykentofficial.com/pages/tour. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @tgatecountry and @countrypickinz. Please give our show a 5-star ratin...
May 26, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Cody Cannon , frontman of Whiskey Myers, joins the podcast to talk his upcoming summer tour– which includes Red Rocks– and their upcoming album, Tornillo . Be sure to check the album out, to be released July 29 and catch them out on the road this summer (tickets available at https://www.whiskeymyers.com/tour). If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to suppo...
May 19, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Dallas, North Carolina native and country artist Daniel Jeffers joins Hunter from the studio in Nashville. Hunter and Daniel talk about his new song, "Gettin' By" that comes out on May 20th and his experience opening for Priscilla Block! Be sure to follow Daniel on social media @danieljeffersmusic and follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tgatecountry and TikTok @tailgatecountrypodcast.
May 12, 2022•38 min•Ep. 129
Des Moines, Iowa native and Nashville country artist Tory Grace joins Hunter from the studio in Nashville. Hunter and Tory catch up from the first time she was on the podcast back in January of 2021 (Listen Here https://anchor.fm/tgatecountry/episodes/Tory-Grace-esaodd ). They also talk about the new music she has coming soon and some live shows she has coming up! Be sure to follow Tory on social media @tory_grace and follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tgatecountry and TikTok @tailgatecountry...
May 05, 2022•57 min•Ep. 127
Warren Zieders joins the show ahead of his new EP, 717 Tapes Vol. 2 , out April 22. He shares what his rise that began on TikTok was like, his first-ever gold record, playing at Big Sky Fest, and details on 717 Tapes Vol. 2 . Follow Warren on social media @ warrenzieders and stream his new EP everywhere April 22. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to su...
Apr 14, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Rising Red Dirt star Kaitlin Butts joins the podcast to talk about her upcoming album, What Else Can She Do , how she got into writing murder ballads, and maybe the most amazing story about how she met her husband, Cleto Cordero (Flatland Cavalry). Stream Kaitlin's album wherever you listen to music out April 15 and follow her on social media @ kaitlinbutts . If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if y...
Apr 07, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Breakout songwriter Drew Green joins the podcast to talk his latest single, Good Ol Man , his first touring experience, the Ryman, and much more. Stream Good Ol Man on all streaming platforms and give Drew a follow on socials @drewgreen. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! New interviews with country music artists are...
Mar 31, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Texas native and Sony-signed artist Grant Gilbert joins the podcast to talk his latest single, She Goes Home (Dirty Breakup Song) , and his early career. Stream Dirty Breakup Song wherever you stream music and follow Grant on social media @ grantglibertmusic . If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! New interviews with co...
Mar 24, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Rising West Texas star Randall King joins the podcast to talk his Grand Ole Opry debut, his record deal with Warner, and his new album, Shotglass. Stream Shotglass on all music streaming platforms and give Randall a follow on social media @randallkingband. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! New interviews with countr...
Mar 18, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Oklahoma native and rising star Josh Meloy joins the show to talk the music business, his Oklahoma roots, and upcoming projects in the works. Check out Josh's new re-released song, Washington Street, on all streaming platforms and follow him on social media @ joshmeloymusic . If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! New in...
Mar 10, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Starkville, Mississippi native and Nashville country artist Paxton Peay joins Hunter from the studio in Nashville. They talk about his new single, "Missin' Mississippi," his journey to Nashville, and a venue that has been pivotal to his development as an artist. Listen to "Missin' Mississippi" everywhere March 4th! Be sure to follow Paxton on social media @paxtonpeaymusic and follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tgatecountry and TikTok @tailgatecountrypodcast.
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Akron, Ohio, native Teddy Robb joins the show to talk his career story, his upcoming EP, and Moonshine Golf. Check out Teddy on social media @teddyrobb and stream his new EP everywhere you listen to music! Special thank you to Moonshine Golf for helping make this episode of Tailgate Country possible. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to support this in...
Feb 24, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Eastern Tennessee native Josh Kiser joins the show to talk the vulnerability and stories behind his latest release Whiskey Wins as well as his upcoming projects. Stream Whiskey Wins wherever you listen to music and follow Josh on social media @kiserkountry. WE'RE SPONSORING A WRITER'S ROUND! Come by Live Oak Nashville on Friday, February 11 at 8:00pm to listen to some great music with a release party following. Head over to @tgatecountry on Instagram to see the full lineup and details. If you do...
Feb 10, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Mills River, North Carolina native and Nashville country artist Levi Orr joins Hunter from the studio in Nashville. They talk about his journey to Nashville, some shows he's been playing and his new single, "Bigger Fish" that comes out on February 11th. They also discuss Levi's "Bigger Fish" release show that will be held at Live Oak in Nashville on February 11th! Be sure to follow Levi on social media @leviorrofficial and follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tgatecountry and TikTok @tailgateco...
Feb 01, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 118
Spotify 2022 Artist To Watch nominee Carter Faith joins the podcast to talk her latest EP, Let Love Be Love, and her experience playing a sold out Ryman. Follow Carter on social media @ carterfaithofficial and stream Let Love Be Love anywhere you get music. WE'RE SPONSORING A WRITER'S ROUND! Come by Live Oak Nashville on Friday, February 11 at 8:00pm to listen to some great music with a release party following. Head over to @tgatecountry on Instagram to see the full lineup and details. If you do...
Jan 27, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Raymond, Mississippi native and Nashville country artist Walker Wilson joins Hunter in studio from Nashville, Tennessee to talk what he's got going on in Nashville, his debut song release, "Little Less Here" and some shows he recently played. Walker plays a cover of Whiskey Myers' "Broken Window Serenade" and his original songs, "Little Less Here" and "Well, Whiskey." "Little Less Here" is currently available on all streaming platforms! Be sure to follow Walker on Instagram and TikTok @walkerwil...
Jan 25, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 116
Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton of Muscadine Bloodline join the show to talk about their upcoming record Dispatch to 16th Ave. – out Feb. 4. They also talk about the beginnings of the duo, their strategy to success as an independent duo, and new details about upcoming music. Follow the band on social media @ muscadinebline and listen to Dispatch to 16th Ave on all streaming platforms. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give ...
Jan 20, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 115
Belton, South Carolina native and Nashville country artist Margaret Haynie joins Hunter in studio from Nashville, Tennessee to talk her music opportunities at Clemson University, how a TikTok launched her artist career and a couple shows she has coming up. Margaret plays a cover of Alison Krauss' "When You Say Nothing at All" and her original songs, "You Ain't No Cowboy" and "If He Wanted to He Would." "If He Wanted To He Would" is currently available on all streaming platforms and watch the mus...
Jan 18, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 114
Chandler Walters joins Hunter for the first episode of The Tailgate Country Songfighters Podcast. Chandler talks about his first four months in Nashville, growing up in Marietta, Georgia and how his first co-write in Nashville was with legendary songwriter and producer Trent Willmon. Chandler also plays his original songs, "That Kind of Girl" and "Can't Go Wrong." Follow Chandler Walters on social media @chandlerwaltersmusic If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @tgatecountr...
Jan 14, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 113
Arkansas native Nathan Perry joins the podcast to talk his latest song, Looking Down , and his unique songwriting process. Follow Nathan on social media @nathanperrymusic and check out Looking Down on all music streaming platforms. Thank you for following us into 2022– we've got some great content lined up for the new year! If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the bes...
Jan 06, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 112
No guest this week! Brett, Hunter, and Jessica sit down to talk about our favorite music that's come out this year to wrap up 2021. Discussions include Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Eric Church, and more. Thank you for a great 2021! If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! Visit southerncreekclothing.com for some great sout...
Dec 30, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Weatherford, Texas, native Garrett Bradford joins the podcast to talk his latest single, 50 In A Fast Lane , his involvement with Yellowstone , and much more. Find Garrett on social media @honkiestoftonkers and listen to 50 In A Fast Lane everywhere you stream music. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! Visit souther...
Dec 16, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Canada native Parker Graye joins the podcast to talk her latest song, Cowboy Go , and what she's doing to keep country music sad. Find Parker on socials @parkergraye and stream Cowboy Go on all streaming platforms! If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! Visit southerncreekclothing.com for some great southern apparel an...
Dec 09, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Ohio native and superstar songwriter Wyatt McCubbin joins the podcast to talk his latest string of songs, his upbringing, and songwriting with 50 Egg. Check out all of Wyatt's new songs including his latest, I Can't Count That High wherever you stream music. Also follow him on social media @wyattmccubbin. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support ...
Dec 02, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Oklahoma native Allie Colleen joins the podcast to talk her new album Stones , out on Black Friday. She also takes us in depth with her songwriting process and what her favorite songs off her album mean to her. Be sure to stream Stones wherever you stream music and follow Allie on social media @alliecolleenmusic. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to ...
Nov 25, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Wade Bowen joins the show to talk his new EP, Where Phones Don't Work , including every track on it! Follow Wade on socials @wadebowen and stream Where Phone's Don't Work everywhere you listen to music. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! Visit southerncreekclothing.com for some great southern apparel and use the co...
Nov 18, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 106
West Coast native and Marine Corps veteran Shawn David joins the podcast to talk his most recent EP, To Whom... as well as a great story on a time he was turned down in his early career. Stream Shawn's EP and follow him on social media @shawndavidlive. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! Visit southerncreekclothing....
Nov 11, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 106
