Tracy is back with another Spotlight Industry Insider episode. This week features The Tennessean’s Country music reporter and 2021 Rolling Stone Chet Flippo Award recipient Marcus Dowling. The two discuss the passion they share for the rich history of Country music and how its changed over the years. Learn about Marcus’ Country inspirations, influences growing up, how he finds what makes each artist unique and the “why” behind their music with each feature he writes. Dive into this Country exper...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Tracy sits down with Country powerhouse, Randy Houser, for this week’s fully-loaded episode of TL’s Road House. Randy opens up about the evolution of his multi-faceted career, from his arrival in Nashville to his life after leaving a major label. You’ll even hear the stories of Randy’s first experience acting side-by-side with Leonardo Dicaprio under the direction of Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and even which Country legend can take all of Randy’s money in a card game. Sit ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Get ready for this week’s episode as Tracy welcomes multi-platinum, GRAMMY-Award winning, Zac Brown Band member and singer, songwriter Caroline Jones to the bus. Hear the inside story of her journey joining the legendary Country group, how it has affected her stage fright and even what song made her mute her guitar while performing with the band. Armed with her guitar and lyrics, you’ll get an inside look into every aspect of Caroline’s artistic vision during this in-depth sit-down.
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Tune in this week to a great conversation with an Industry Insider celebrity stylist, Cherie Kilchrist. The small town Louisiana native tells her story of loving fashion since she was young, living in LA and becoming immersed in the industry, then finally making her way to Nashville. In her Country music career, she’s been a stylist for Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, the Aldean’s, and many more big artists. She shares her love for the Nashville community and how important it’s been to foster her fashio...
May 31, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week on the bus Tracy gets real with Spencer Crandall for another Breakout Artist Spotlight episode. They chat about the changing landscape of music, record labels, TikTok fame and the impact of streaming. Opening up on his journey, Spencer explains how he’s gained fans through his platforms and has connected them to his story, vulnerability and the music he is passionate about. Sit back, relax and learn about the inner workings of rising star Spencer Crandall.
May 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Back with another Breakout Artist Spotlight episode, Ashley Cooke joins Tracy on the bus for an episode filled with depth, laughter and surprise moments. Answering the tough questions about what makes them truly happy in the music business, the Country artists discuss how each milestone they’ve reached and hardship they’ve faced has shaped their journey. Also, thanks to Tracy, Ashley tries her first peanut butter and jelly sandwich live on air - find out whether she likes it or not.
May 10, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week Tracy continues his Breakout Artist Spotlight Series with police officer turned Country music singer-songwriter, Frank Ray. With his energetic flare and blend of Latino/Americana, Frank is turning heads and particularly impressed Tracy with his live performance. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the pair discuss FRAY, Frank’s nonprofit mental health campaign that caters specifically to first responders and their mental wellness. Join in for some laughs, while learning all abo...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week Tracy welcomes actor, singer and songwriter Charles Esten on the bus to discuss the evolution of Nashville and how they’ve seen the city change over the years. Listen in as Charles, also known as Chip, explains his love for acting and finding dynamic roles to play like Deacon Claybourne and most recently Ward Cameron. Throughout their meaningful conversation, Charles even encourages and inspires Tracy to continue pursuing acting as a different creative outlet. If you loved the hit seri...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Tracy kicks off his Breakout Artist Spotlight Series with one of his rowdiest episodes yet featuring ACM Nominated Priscilla Block, a skyrocketing artist who found viral success early on TikTok. As they discuss her career and how meeting Taylor Swift was the encouragement she needed to keep following her dreams since moving to Nashville 9 years ago, she also questions why people think females can’t sell just as much beer as male artists. With her overwhelming confidence and catchy music, she exp...
Apr 19, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week Tracy welcomes Easton Corbin to the bus and they discuss their long-time influences, including Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, and the impact they’ve had on their careers. Corbin recalls purchasing his first Haggard album and practicing his guitar licks when he was in the 6th grade. Proud of his new record, they consider the changing Country landscape and where he hopes his new music will fit in.
Apr 12, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Tune in as Tracy welcomes Conner Smith on the bus for an in-depth episode. The pair discuss how to face the challenges and temptations that inherently come along with being an artist. Conner explains how growing up in Nashville, he dreamed of being a songwriter and his journey to releasing music and touring with some of Country music’s biggest stars.
Apr 05, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Tracy welcomes one of Country’s fastest rising artists and songwriters, ERNEST to the bus this week. In this hilarious, yet honest episode, Tracy and ERNEST chat about the shift happening in the genre and how each new crop of artists are just “singing to their generation.” Grab a cold one and enjoy their untold stories.. you may even hear ERNEST's first rap about his Pokemon cards.
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week Tracy sits down on the bus with veteran singer-songwriter Craig Campbell to discuss this next stage in his career and releasing his first album as an independent artist. They share heartfelt moments about the quick passage of time and the importance of being a father. Listen in as they dive into the changing industry and releasing music to a new generation of fans.
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
TL’s Road House welcomes Chelcie Lynn on the bus this week. Prepare for some unheard stories, including Chelcie’s connection to Betty White and what happened behind the scenes when she pranked Luke Bryan. You’ll want to grab a drink for this week’s episode as Tracy gets to the truth of how Chelcie got into stand up and much more.
Mar 08, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Tracy is back on the bus with a new episode featuring one of Country music’s favorite heartthrobs, Riley Green. Watch as these two Country stars bond over their Southern roots and share the stories about how their radio hits affected the people they reference in their songwriting. Tracy gets the inside scoop of Riley’s life on the road, fan girls and even what Riley considered his actual major in college, this week on TL’s Road House. q
Feb 22, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Get ready for an unhinged episode as Tracy welcomes Texas hitmaker Randy Rogers on the bus this week. Randy gives the behind-the-scenes stories like which performance he calls “the show of his life” to what caused the band’s biggest fight. Enjoy as the Country mainstays exchange their funniest stories on this week’s brand new episode.
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Grab a drink and get ready to dive into the world of Hollywood with Michael Roark on this week’s episode of TL’s Road House. Learn how the “Dolphin Tale” actor prepares for his roles by creating a playlist to explore his characters’ mindset. From the roles that had the biggest impact on Roark and his progression into becoming a producer, Lawrence gets an inside look into the life of an actor. Watch as entertainment worlds collide in this tell-all episode.
Jan 18, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
TL’s Road House kicks off the new year with breakthrough artist Trey Lewis. Get the inside story on his raunchy hit single and the unconventional way he joined the Kid Rock tour. The Country hitmakers open up about dating apps, sobriety and their journey in Nashville on this week’s tell all episode.
Jan 11, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week on TL’s Roadhouse, Tracy is joined by fellow 90s Country star, Tracy Byrd. The “Watermelon Crawl” singer holds nothing back as he and Tracy look back on their 30 year friendship that goes hand-in-hand with their shared time in the Country music industry. Listen in as they discuss their new generation of fans, the swing of Country radio and their early influences. Grab a drink as the famed Country artists share their unbarred opinions on the music industry and more.
Dec 14, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week on TL’s Road House, Nashville's star Chase Rice takes a seat on the tour bus to discuss all things Country music. Rice dives in to the making of his upcoming album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell and the two-week creation process. Grab a cold drink and get ready for this rollercoaster conversation about how times have changed, life as a young male star, the controversy he has faced and how life on the road results in stories that will one day be lead with “back in the day…”...
Dec 07, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week on TL’s Road House, Tracy Lawrence welcomes trailblazer Dee Jay Silver onto the tour bus. Silver toured exclusively with Jason Aldean for ten years as his touring DJ, which Lawrence recently joined as direct support for select dates. The two dive right in and discuss their time together, how Silver landed his label deal as a Country DJ, the passion they share for their work, hardships they’ve experienced, how music evolves through the years and so much more. Grab a drink and listen in ...
Nov 30, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this week’s episode of TL’s Road House, Georgia Native, Travis Denning joins Tracy Lawrence on the tour bus. The two discuss college football, how to captivate a crowd and what what his wife gave the green light on. Grab a cold drink and listen in while these SEC boys dive into the forever evolving music industry.
Nov 16, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this week’s episode of TL’s Road House, Country music groundbreaker Lainey Wilson joins Tracy Lawrence on the tour bus in West Virginia. The two friends discuss what life was like as an artist during the pandemic, as Wilson shares she wrote a total of 300 songs during that isolated period. Grab a cold drink and listen in while these southern stars dive into old touring stories, the overwhelming emotions that come with success as an artist and Wilson’s upcoming appearance in season five of Yel...
Nov 09, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week on TL’s Roadhouse, Tracy is joined by one of Country music’s hottest stars, HARDY. The genre-bending singer/songwriter joins Tracy on his bus at Bristol Motor Speedway ahead of their Country Thunder festival performance. The Country artists dive into HARDY’s world over the past few years, including life on the road for the record-breaking Morgan Wallen tour, what to expect with his crossover sound in his upcoming music and his 2023 headlining tour plans. Get ready to cheers with the ar...
Nov 02, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Ahead of her opening spot on the Tracy Lawrence and Clay Walker tour this fall, rising Country star Alexandra Kay joins Tracy on this week’s episode of TL’s Road House. Listen in as the Country artists compare the differences between the start of their careers, her rise on social media and the Country legends that influenced their sound. Grab a drink and unwind into this episode to get an unfiltered look into the Nashville music scene from the perspective of both generations.
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this week’s episode of TL’s Road House, Country superstar Jason Aldean joins Tracy Lawrence on the tour bus for a laid back tell all. The two dive into their pasts and swap stories about growing up, the journey to becoming Country stars and adjusting to the artist lifestyle. They share stories from the road, their latest music interests and how one of them became a Scottish Lord! Sit back and enjoy the honest conversation between two of Country music’s household names.
Oct 19, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week on TL’s Road House, singer-songwriter Dustin Lynch steps onto Tracy’s tour bus for a candid chat. Get an inside look into Dustin’s experience getting his pilot’s license, his journey as a successful songwriter and the artists' perspectives on the downtown Nashville live music scene. Pour yourself a drink for this honest conversation between two of Country’s biggest names as they discuss all the unrestricted topics.
Oct 12, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The second episode of TL's Road House features Country superstar, Tracy Lawrence, sitting down with multi number one hit maker, Michael Ray. In this week’s show, Michael and Tracy paint the picture of life as an artist and give listeners a few never-before-heard stories about fellow Country giants. They shed a light on the band talk that takes place after a show, what the artists’ lives look like off the road and the shift from 90s to modern Country music. Grab your drink and step on to Tracy’s ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The pilot episode of TL's Road House features Country Superstar, Tracy Lawrence, sitting down with cross genre record-breaker, Jelly Roll. Taking place in Tracy’s tour bus, the artists discuss everything from Jelly’s first stop after prison, how they handled COVID lockdown, the evolution of Country music through the eras to how they’ve celebrated their first successes in the industry. Grab a drink and listen to this honest, unrestricted debut episode.
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
