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Tailgate Country

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Country music's rising stars join Brett, Hunter, and Jessica to talk about life in Nashville, the state of country music, and anything else that crosses their minds. The Tailgate Country podcast serves a platform where artists tell their stories. We bring on artists from all over the US (and even Canada) as well as industry professionals and accomplished songwriters. Weekly interviews arrive every Thursday. For more on the Tailgate Country podcast and our guests, check out tgatecountry.com!
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Episodes

Jason Nix

Jason Nix joins the podcast and gets candid about his career, his life, cars, and guitars. Find Jason on social media @jasonnixmusic and anywhere you stream music. Keep an eye out for his new EP coming out in October! Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on...

Sep 16, 202052 min

Bryan Lanning

Southern California YouTube star turned country music artist Bryan Lanning joins the podcast to talk his social media career, how moving has affected his life, and how he migrated into the country music scene. Check Bryan out on all social media @bryanlanning and wherever you stream music. Find his music studio @cali.co.music. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO...

Sep 10, 202034 min

Cory Marks

Ontario artist Cory Marks joins the podcast to talk about his unique mix of hard rock and country music; his collaborations with Travis Tritt, Mick Mars (Motley Crue), and Ian Moody (Five Finger Death Punch); and his hockey background. Check out Cory on social media @corymarksmusic, on his website corymarks.com, and anywhere you stream music. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your nex...

Sep 02, 202035 min

Favorite Albums of 2020 (so far)

The guys share their favorite albums of the year so far, talk new Chris Stapleton, and review some of the new music from the past month. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a brand new website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for supporting our independent podcast and LISTEN ...

Aug 27, 202045 min

Payton Howie

Southern California native and current Houston resident Payton Howie joins us to talk about her influences and her upcoming plans with her career. Check Payton out on any music streaming platform and on social medias @paytonhowiemusic. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information...

Aug 19, 202026 min

Christie Huff

Los Angeles artist Christie Huff joins the podcast to talk about women in country music, the process of making a music video on no budget, and the differences between country fans in Nashville and LA. Check out Christie anywhere you stream music and on social media @ChristieHuffMusic! Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecount...

Aug 11, 202030 min

Favorite EPs of 2020 (so far)

The guys share their picks for some of 2020's best EPs. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for supporting our independent podcast and LISTEN LOCAL!

Aug 06, 202024 min

AJ Gatio

Nashville artist and Cincinnati native AJ Gatio joined the cast to talk about what country means to him, the pop country sub-genre, and how it felt to win the John Lennon Award for songwriters. Check out AJ anywhere you stream music and on social media @ajgatio. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups...

Aug 05, 202032 min

Bo Armstrong

Independent artist Bo Armstrong joins the podcast to talk moving, going out on your own, working with Jack Ingram, and his songwriting process. Find Bo at boarmstrongmusic.com and on Spotify! Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for s...

Jul 29, 202039 min

HARDY, Koe's birthday bash, Favorite singles of 2020

HARDY announced his first solo album and we're hyped; Koe Wetzel threw a birthday party in Fort Worth; the guys share their favorite singles of 2020 so far. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for supporting our independent podcast a...

Jul 23, 202035 min

Steven Metz

North Carolina musician and artist Steven Metz joins the show to talk about Carolina Country Fest, his influences, and playing keys for Larry Fleet. Find Steven on social media @stevenmetzmusic and everywhere you stream music. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won'...

Jul 21, 202033 min

CJ Solar

He's written your favorite songs, platinum hits, and number-1's. He also put out a killer EP; Nashville recording artist and songwriter CJ Solar joins the podcast! Check out CJ on all streaming platforms, as well as social media @cjsolar. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and informat...

Jul 08, 202038 min

Report not Support, Chase Rice, New Eric Church

Chase Rice is catching some serious blowback for a less-than-socially-distant concert and it was a bad look; Eric Church released a new song; we report on our favorite artists, not necessarily support them. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcas...

Jul 06, 202034 min

Kurt Freeman

Ohio artist Kurt Freeman (and singer of our intro) joins us for the 4th of July to talk about his new EP, his career, and past year. Stick around for 5 songs by Kurt right on the podcast. Find Kurt on social media @kurtfreemanmusic and be sure to spin his EP, "Outlaw," out now! Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com ...

Jul 02, 202051 min

Granger Smith, Aaron Watson, More drive-ins

Granger Smith announced a new album in September, Aaron Watson released another "sex jam," and artists continue drive-in concerts. New music review and looking ahead to next week's loaded slate. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks fo...

Jun 25, 202030 min

Wynn Williams

Texas artist Wynn Williams joins the podcast to talk about his career, his rodeo beginnings, and the emotion and passion behind his music. Find Wynn on social media @wynnwilliams and anywhere you stream music. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our pod...

Jun 24, 202034 min

Garth Brooks' Drive-In, New Luke Bryan

Garth Brooks announced a drive-in concert series. The boys talk new music from the past month including Luke Bryan, Tyler Farr, and Brantley Gilbert. Follow Tailgate Country on Instagram @tailg8country. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. T...

Jun 18, 202033 min

Karissa Ella

"Me and Luke" artist Karissa Ella joins us to talk about her career, what to expect, and how she uses TikTok to grow her brand. Find Karissa on all music streaming platforms, and on social media @KarissaEllaMusic. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our...

Jun 11, 202033 min

Kip Moore Wild World Review

We've been waiting for this one for a while. The guys dive into Kip Moore's powerful new album, "Wild World." Really, is there anything wrong with it? Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for supporting our independent podcast and LIS...

Jun 04, 202035 min

Manny Blu

Recording artist Manny Blu joined the guys to talk about his experience in country music, his hit single "Girls and Beer," and what's to come in his career. Find Manny at MannyBluMusic.com, on his social media, and anywhere you listen to music. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and in...

May 28, 202035 min

Riley Green EP, Best and Worst Title Tracks

Back at full strength, the guys talk about album title tracks that did the best commercially, and why there's so few that are the best-performing off their album. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for supporting our independent pod...

May 14, 202034 min

Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney, CJ Solar

Down a man, Brett and Brian talk about the new music of the week; including a single from Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney's Here and Now album, and CJ Solar's new EP. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for supporting our independent podca...

May 07, 202035 min

Eric Church’s canceled tour, Country Music Drink Draft

Eric Church called off his tour until a coronavirus vaccine is available. The guys draft the best drinks that pair with country music. Best songs about this pandemic. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for supporting our independent...

Apr 30, 202032 min

Morgan Wallen, Kip Moore, Brett Eldridge, Reopening Music

Morgan Wallen, Kip Moore, and Brett Eldridge brought it with new music this week. The guys talk about the 3-phase plan to reopen states and how it relates to country music. Stagecouch has been announced. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. ...

Apr 23, 202033 min

A Year Without Concerts?

The guys explore what a world without concerts would look like for artists and how the media industry would evolve to accommodate it. Reviewing Parker McCollum and Jameson Rodger's new songs. Chris Young songs fantasy draft. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't ...

Apr 16, 202038 min

The World is Closed, Artist Livestreams

We're back, just as the world is canceled. Brett, Brian, and Hunter talk about the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on country music releases, and artists' social media livestreams. Want some amazing clothes? Check out our friends at Southern Creek Clothing (www.southerncreekclothing.com) and use the code TGCOUNTRY for 20% OFF your next purchase! ALSO we have a website! Head over to tgatecountry.com to find writeups, features, and information you won't hear on our podcast. Thanks for sup...

Apr 09, 202035 min

Kurt Freeman, Patriotic Songs Draft

Ohio artist Kurt Freeman joins the show to talk about his work as an independent artist. Tailgate Country is a country music podcast by country music people, for country music people. No gimmicks, just some beers and genuine country. Episodes are uploaded weekly. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @tgatecountry.

Jul 04, 201952 min
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