Welcome back to TL’s Road House! Award-winning country group Parmalee takes it back to the beginning to tell Tracy all about how they got their start as a group in 2001. Fast forward to present day, the band now has multiple No. 1 hits and over one billion streams. The tight-knit group hails from North Carolina and is made up of cousins, best friends and brothers, cementing their strong bond as a group early on. Tune in today to learn all about how they group formed and picked their band name, t...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 17
TL’s Road House is rollin’ on the bus again this week! Tracy Lawrence welcomes GRAMMY-winning guitarist and producer Derek Wells onto the bus for a behind-the-scenes look at the sounds that shape country music. On this episode, Derek gives firsthand insight on compartmentalizing his playing style between artists, putting himself in the headspace to create the perfect record and his take on how we end up with the final master of our favorite songs today. Growing up with parents on the road and in...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 16
TL’s Road House is back! This week on the bus, Tracy Lawrence catches up with a fresh Southern voice on the rise, Emily Ann Roberts, for a lively chat about music, faith, football and staying true to your roots. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Emily Ann Roberts began her career 10 years ago on season 9 of NBC’s The Voice. Since then, she’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry over 20 times, and hit the road with her former coach, Blake Shelton, all while racking up over 45 million streams across h...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Tracy Lawrence is joined on the bus this week by comedian Dusty Slay. Dusty takes Tracy back to the beginning of his comedy career to detail to the story of how he got into stand up and where he got the original inspiration for his jokes. The two dive in on conspiracy theories, fellow comedian inspirations, the comedy world in Nashville and more. Dusty gives an inside look on his show structure and how he tests new material. Listen in today for a whole new perspective into the comedy world!...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Special guest Ira Dean sits down with Tracy Lawrence on the bus this week to discuss his storied career, favorite memories, life lessons and more. The country artists go back to the beginning to discuss early musical influences, those that paved the way for them and key industry players that helped them along the way. Ira discusses the method behind his songs and how each chapter of his life is reflected in his music – from the best of times to his lowest points, and what he hopes fans take away...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 13
On this week’s episode of TL’s Road House, Tracy Lawrence is joined by country singer-songwriter Kasey Tyndall. Kasey takes Tracy back to the beginning of her career and the work she has put in to get to where she is today – from two dollars in her account, to winning a radio contest to sing on stage with Keith Urban, to releasing her self-titled album this past February. Kasey dives in on what the recent album release means to her and how she is reintroducing herself to the world. The country a...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Tracy Lawrence is joined by the one and only Tim McGraw this week on the bus. The country icons and close friends take a walk down memory lane to relive the early days of their careers, the success they’ve seen since and all the good times they’ve had in between. The artists discuss the differences in Music City today, the life changes they faced on the fast-track to success and those who helped them along the way, including each other. They dive into what they’re focusing on in their careers no...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Tracy is joined on the bus by a new type of guest this week – Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Lane reminisces on lessons he learned early on, the value of teammate comradery and the future of football in the NIL era. Lane dives into his career with Tracy to discuss his college days, position changes and what it was like to join the NFL. The two discuss their favorite players – from Terry Bradshaw to Brett Favre – and the inspiration they provide. They also dive into the import...
May 14, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Welcome back for another episode of TL’s Road House! Tracy Lawrence sits down for a conversation with rising country artist Drake Milligan. Hailing from Fort Worth, TX Drake tells Tracy his hard-working journey to begin to make a name for himself in Music City. He shares his early inspiration from Elvis and how it shaped him into the performing artist he is today. After kickstarting his career auditioning for American Idol, Drake decided to pull out of the competition to move to Nashville and le...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Back on the bus this week, rapper Struggle Jennings joins Tracy Lawrence. The artists sit down for an in-depth conversation to discuss their careers and legacies they’ve created. As the step-grandson of country icon Waylon Jennings, Struggle shares the best advice he received from the legend and what it was like carving his own lane in the spotlight with his guidance. As the pair discuss their storied careers, Struggle shares insights on the low points he has faced in fame and how a support syst...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Buckle up for this week’s episode of TL’s Road House as Tracy Lawrence trades stories and advice with Jimmy Chandler - business man, dance studio owner and musician. Chandler got his start in Houston, TX, singing into his sister’s karaoke machine at 9 years old. From there, he had a successful record deal in California for his band The Beauty School Dropouts, met his now wife at 15 years old and has played theaters all over the U.S. The two also discuss their thoughts on the ever-changing music ...
Apr 15, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week on TL’s Road House, Tracy Lawrence welcomes industry powerhouse Jennie Smythe on the bus for a deep dive into the world of country music, leadership and legacy. Jennie is known for her digital marketing agency, Girlilla Marketing, which she founded in 2008. Tracy learns from Jennie about being a young woman coming up in the music industry, how she felt dropping out of college to get her start in Los Angeles and her take on the way media has changed over her two decades of experience. J...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We all about the urine Hop on the bus for this week’s episode of TL’s Road House as Tracy Lawrence catches up with comedian and podcast host Justin Stagner! The two discuss Justin’s viral rise to fame, when he knew he was ready to quit his job at the steel mill and how he builds his set from everyday life experiences. Justin’s fans have given him the nickname of “southern grandpa” ever since he displayed a love for country humor when he stepped onto the stage at an open mic night two years ago. ...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Tracy Lawrence sits down with country artist Craig Morgan on this week’s episode of TL’s Road House! On the bus, Craig dives into his new EP American Soundtrack , his writing process, spiritual life, military career and more. He tells Tracy his philosophy of “God, Family, Country” and how having a Christ-centered life has brought him fulfillment outside of the music industry. Craig brings us along through his career in both music and the military, telling stories of writer’s rooms and his most i...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 4
TL’s Road House is back! This week on the bus, Tracy sits down with country artist Warren Zeiders. Warren discusses his rise to stardom and takes Tracy back to the beginning – from recording his first song to signing his record deal in a matter of months. The artists discuss the fast-track to fame in the world of social media, and how the next class of country is taking over with Warren at the forefront. Warren tells Tracy the surprising story of how he learned to write, record and upload a song...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Tune in to this week’s episode of TL’s Road House now! Tracy Lawrence welcomes country music artist Meghan Patrick. Meghan joined Tracy at both his Celebrity Golf Tournament and his Turkey Fry Benefit Concert in 2024. The two have since developed a fast friendship. Meghan takes Tracy through the beginning of her journey to now and all of the up and downs she’s experienced before and after signing her record deal. The hitmakers discuss the importance of building a legacy in country music and what...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Tracy Lawrence welcomes award-winning radio personality Bobby Bones onto the bus for this week’s episode! The two sit down for an insightful conversation, diving in on the music industry and their storied careers. Bobby details his upbringing in Arkansas and how he got to where he is today, the relationships he’s built with different artists, including the biggest names in music, and how he learned to interview them over the years. Get a glimpse into the life of Bobby and the behind the scenes o...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome back to the bus! This week, Tracy continues the behind the scenes conversation with his team to offer more insight into season 2 episodes, his thoughts on the country music industry and what he enjoys learning most from guests on the show. The crew rewatches their favorite moments with guests and reflects on what the guests are up to now, from legendary songwriters to up-and-coming artists. Tune in to reminisce with Tracy and the team on all the special moments from season 2!
Jan 22, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Welcome back to TL’s Road House! Tracy’s team joins him on the bus this week for a special recap of TL’s Road House in 2024. Lindsey, Derek and Scott sit down with Tracy to discuss their favorite moments and special guests on the podcast from the last year. From Zach Top to Ella Langley, Jordan Davis to Terri Clark and more, the team dives in on the growth they have seen since the podcast started two years ago. The group discusses their favorite parts of making the podcast together, including le...
Jan 15, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Welcome back to TL’s Road House! Rising country artist Walker Montgomery joins Tracy Lawrence on the bus this week. The son of John Michael Montgomery, Walker grew up in an unconventional fashion and has now set his sights on building his own artist career and legacy. Walker explains what it was like growing up with legendary acts in the family and the challenges and joys that come with it. With a long line of history between the Montgomery family and Tracy, the artists take a trip down memory l...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This week, Tracy Lawrence sits down with Cledus T. Judd for an emotional and powerful conversation. Cledus opens up about the struggles he faced growing up, including a pivotal moment when he spent six hours on top of a bridge, contemplating suicide. Choosing life, he later sat watching the CMA Awards with his mom one night, who was moved to tears watching the show. That moment sparked Cledus’ mission to help make his mom’s dreams come true. Cledus delves into how his journey of perseverance sha...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week on the bus, Tracy Lawrence is joined by none other than Uncle Kracker! The two dive deep into Uncle Kracker's musical journey, from his Detroit roots to signing his first record deal at just 15 years old. He shares stories from his early days working with Kid Rock and reflects on the contrasts between the rock 'n' roll and country music worlds. Tracy and Uncle Kracker also discuss how the industry has evolved since they first hit the scene in the '90s and early 2000s, giving a look at ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Join Tracy Lawrence this week as he welcomes Dylan Marlowe onto the bus! The rising country star opens up about his move to Nashville, which was sparked by a honest conversation with his dad. Dylan also shares some of his favorite road stories with his band and crew, and he and Tracy dive into their favorite conspiracy theories and talk all things hunting and the outdoors. Dylan is looking forward to getting back into the studio soon, but for now, he’s enjoying the success of his song "Boys Back...
Dec 04, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Hop on the bus with Tracy Lawrence this week as he welcomes musical icon Phil Vassar! Known for his breakout success in the ‘90s, Phil opens up about the life-changing experience of surviving a heart attack and stroke and how it has reshaped both his music career and personal life. With a new perspective on relaxation and priorities, Phil shares how overcoming those health challenges have influenced his approach to music and life. Tracy and Phil also take a walk down memory lane, reminiscing abo...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Join Tracy Lawrence on the bus this week as he chats with multi-platinum, award-winning artist JordanDavis! The country acts dive into the art of crafting an album and share a special connection through Jordan's Uncle Stan, who co-wrote some of Tracy's timeless hits. Jordan opens up on the podcast about the challenges of balancing family and music, reflecting on how he and his brother put their competitive careers aside to prioritize family. He also shares with Tracy his journey from bartending ...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Join Tracy on the bus this week as he welcomes 12-time All-American swimmer Riley Gaines. Riley began her swimming journey at just 4 years old, and by 8, she was training seriously, practicing twice a day. This dedication propelled her to compete at the collegiate level for the University of Kentucky and to make the Olympic trial team. After facing a pivotal moment in college, Riley led the charge on debates within the NCAA on fairness in sports. Passionate about her stance, Riley made the decis...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode of TL's Roadhouse, Drew Parker hops on the bus to discuss his nine-year journey in Nashville. He shares a memorable moment from 10 years ago when he was asked to open for a new guy named Luke Combs. The opportunity led to a successful songwriting collaboration, as Drew has contributed at least one song to all but one of Combs' albums. Drew tells Tracy about that experience marking a turning point in his career and the importance of a solid support network. Tracy and Drew also div...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Join Tracy Lawrence on the bus this week with country artist Mae Estes. The Arkansas native sits down with Tracy to discuss revitalizing traditional country music as part of the younger generation and the changes she’s faced in the past year as an emerging artist. Mae dives in with Tracy on going from a team of one to a team of many, life on the road, her early musical influences and what it was like growing up between country and bluegrass roots. Get to know all about who Mae is and what she ha...
Oct 16, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Hop on the bus with country music legend Tracy Lawrence as he welcomes multi-Platinum country artist Dylan Scott! In this episode, Dylan shares his inspiring journey from a high school graduate to a Nashville standout, emphasizing the hard work and dedication required to make it in the music industry. The duo delves into Dylan’s entrepreneurial spirit, touching on how he embraced new business opportunities during the unique roadblocks brought on by the pandemic. The country artists also discuss ...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 17
Join Tracy Lawrence as he welcomes the legendary Joe Stampley on the bus this week! The Louisiana native is ready to take you on a wild ride through his incredible six-decade music career. From the hilarious backstory of the iconic music video "Where's the Dress" to how tour buses have evolved, Joe has some unforgettable tales to share. At 81, Joe is still bursting with energy and passion for live music, showcasing how his love for performing is as strong as ever. Tune in today to relive the mem...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 16
