Join Tracy Lawrence on this week’s episode as he chats with fellow '90s country star Terri Clark. Together, the country greats explore the evolution of the genre since the '90s, comparing touring days, audience demographics, the impact of social media and changes in music sound. Terri shares insights about her recent re-recording project, Terri Clark: Take Two , which has opened the door for building authentic connections with the younger generation country artists. The duo dives in on the chall...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Join Tracy Lawrence this week as he sits down with Louisiana native singer-songwriter Bryan Martin. The two artists dive in to a conversation that feels like old friends catching up the whole way through. Bryan reflects on his early days as an artist, recalling the first time he belted out Tracy’s hit “Sticks and Stones” at a karaoke bar and discusses how his journey from an aspiring artist to a rising star is rooted in persistence and the desire to make fans feel truly seen. Bryan reveals his s...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Tracy welcomes listeners back on the bus this week for a conversation with overnight sensation Ole 60. The Kentucky-based band discusses the whirlwind of a year they’ve experienced since putting out their 2023 debut album, including their jobs before virality, the excitement of their first headlining show, pre-show rituals and writing new music while living life on the road. The band takes Tracy through their musical influences and what they’ve already checked off their career bucket list. With ...
Sep 04, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Tracy welcomes listeners back on the bus this week with groundbreaking country artist Lily Rose. The Georgia native discusses getting her start as a performing artist in college to making her mark in Nashville for the past nine years. They discuss musical influences across all genres, the TikTok moment that boosted Lily’s breakthrough song “Villain” and what she was doing before its virality. Lily discusses the excitement of getting back on the road on her Runnin’ Outta Time Tour and explains to...
Aug 28, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Special guest Mark Wills sits down on the bus with Tracy this week for an all-new episode. The country legacies reminisce on meeting in the ‘90s and their paths crossing throughout their storied careers. The old friends discuss their musical inspirations as young artists, their favorite emerging country artists and the recent resurgence of country music. The two dive in on the differences they see today in up-and-coming artists versus making hits in the ‘90s – from the recording process, touring...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Tracy welcomes critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Marcus King onto the bus for this week’s all new episode. The pair cover Marcus’ genre-defying voice and how he feels most at home in Country music despite his rock and soul flair. Known for his guitar playing capabilities and powerhouse vocals, Marcus dives in on his family upbringing and how it inspired his journey, what his recent album release means to him and his musical influences growing up, particularly the guitar legends. The Country...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Born and raised in Watkinsville, GA, rising Country artist Gavin Adcock joins Tracy on the bus this week for an all-new episode. A former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin tells Tracy about his journey from sports into Country music, making the official move to Music City just a few months ago. Gavin discusses his journey and technique as a songwriter, from writing his first song in high school to collaborating with other songwriters in Nashville, now celebrating his debut song ...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Tracy welcomes Country spitfire and former tourmate Ella Langley on the bus for this week’s episode. The Alabama native dives in on her passion for music growing up and her musically inclined family, how her love for songwriting and performing grew when she moved to Nashville and the ways she copes with the rollercoaster of being on and off the road. Ella discusses how her determined drive shapes her passionate personality when taking shots at opportunities as a rising artist and digs deep into ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
TL’s Roadhouse returns to the bus with special guest Koe Wetzel. The Country artists discuss Koe’s recent break into the Country music landscape, his favorite parts of being on the road (and the best stories that come with it) and what the rest of his year looks like for him with a new record releasing this July. Reflecting on his background, Koe takes Tracy back to his musical roots and influences that impact the type of music Koe enjoys making today, as well as how he navigates the fast-paced ...
Jul 17, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Tracy Lawrence welcomes Maddie & Tae onto the bus for this week’s episode. The tight-knit musical duo dives in with Tracy to discuss their secrets to a mother’s life on the road, their advice for new artists breaking into the Country music scene and their journey so far, from the beginning to now a successful duo in Music City. The pair shares how they handle disagreements being such close friends and partners, and what makes them work as the perfect pair, including how their different perso...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On this week’s episode of TL’s Road House, Texas Country singer/songwriter Wade Bowen joins Tracy Lawrence on the bus for an entertaining conversation. Revisiting his Texas roots, Wade explains his life growing up outside of music, how he got to where he is today and what’s next for him, especially as an artist on tour. The Country duo discuss their favorite parts of the job as successful artists – from touring to songwriting, and even get a first-hand look into Wade’s hilarious alter ego, thank...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 5
Back on the bus this week, Tracy Lawrence sits down with Kentucky native and Country artist Dillon Carmichael, who has continued to make a name for himself in Music City. The Country up-and-comer dives in on recent happenings in his career, including being named to the 2024 CRS New Faces of Country Music class, his journey moving to Nashville, life on the road opening for Cody Johnson and hobbies outside of tour life and the musical environment his family created for him growing up. Dillon highl...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome back to the bus. TL’s Roadhouse returns with Country newcomer Zach Top. Learn all about this star on the rise as he and Tracy reflect on his country upbringing, the diversity within the Country industry today and what it takes to break through in Music City. Zach celebrates his recent debut Country radio single, emphasizing its undeniable Country sound that helps make his signature voice known. Listen in as the Country duo relates on bringing the traditional 90’s Country back to audience...
Mar 13, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Return to the bus this week for a new episode of TL’s Roadhouse with Tracy Lawrence and special guest Brantley Gilbert. Brantley focuses in on letting listeners know how his hits came to be true Country and carving his unique path into the industry to get to where he is today. The two dive into the world of Country and what they feel defines the industry today, taking a peak behind the curtain to discuss the nuances that come with making music in today’s climate, as well as Brantley’s early expo...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Tracy Lawrence welcomes listeners back to the bus for Season 2 of TL’s Roadhouse Podcast. Listen in as Tracy sits down with his number one most requested guest, Ryan Upchurch. They take a deep dive into his career and the unique path that got him to where he is today. The duo takes it back to the beginning to compare their different upbringings and influences within the Country industry, starting with Upchurch’s first musical motivations at 18 years old, the craziest experiences so far on the ro...
Feb 28, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We’re back in the Man Cave this week for a special meet and greet episode with Country guitar player and Tracy’s very own studio engineer Derek “Junior” Parnell. The MTSU alum shares his past highlighting his upbringing, where he is today, his early musical influences and the reason he chose to study studio engineering. Learn about the world of Music City and the magic of hearing a song before and after production. You don’t miss this special episode!
Dec 20, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Tracy welcomes listeners back to the Man Cave with special guest and friend Scott Joyce, who doubles as Tracy’s piano player. Scott opens up about his influences and experiences that led him to pursue piano, his journey to Nashville and the ups and downs of playing in the music industry. Scott reminisces on the previous artists he’s worked with and the interesting perspective he holds watching the Country music industry and its artists grow. Tune in for a round of fast-fire Q&A questions to ...
Dec 13, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
On this week's episode of TL's Road House Tracy sits down for an exclusive "meet and greet" with his life-long friend and Tour Manager Tommy McDonald. The tight-knit duo reminisce on their experiences of life on the road throughout the years, including the best pranks they have pulled on each other, what the job of a Tour Manager entails and growing up in a small town together. The friends tell their best stories and reflect on the team culture they have created on the road together. This heartf...
Dec 06, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week on TL’s Roadhouse, special guest Mitchell Tenpenny joins Tracy in the Man Cave. The Country artists reminisce on the evolvement of Country music in Nashville, Mitchell’s background and influences growing up in the publishing business and their experiences learning from Nashville’s best songwriters. The Nashville native discusses his favorite venues he’s played at, including the historic Ryman and Opry, and what those opportunities mean to him after growing up in the industry. Tune in t...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 41
Tune in to the Man Cave this week for an exciting episode with a new special guest, Demps! Tracy dives in deep to get to know Demps’ background before becoming a social media star and podcast host herself, her life as a single mom and how she built her niche audience on Tik Tok through Country music and meeting people in the industry. Listen in to learn more about Demps’ secrets behind her social media strategy and her journey on how she came to be the person she is today. Don’t miss this hilari...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Back in the Man Cave this week, Tracy sits down with Chase Matthew, one of the fastest rising names on the Country scene. The duo explores the world of Country as Chase recalls his journey as a growing artist, the uniqueness of being a Nashville native, how his passion for mechanics has tied into his success and the ins-and-outs of the social media era that helped launch his career. Listen in this week to become a fast fan of Chase Matthew!
Nov 08, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Tune into the TL’s Road House this week for an episode with Tracy and special guest Kidd G. The most polite Georgia native shares how he got his start making music, his experience crossing the line from the pop/rap genre to his Country hit “Dirt Road” and what life in Nashville has been like for the rising star. As the duo discuss the generational differences they’ve experienced getting started in the industry, Kidd G opens up about his musical influences and his favorite outdoor activities, inc...
Oct 18, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week on TL’S Road House, Tracy welcomes special guest Shane Profitt to the Man Cave. Shane reflects on his musical journey and shares that up until recently he was cutting grass for a living. Learn all about Shane’s life on the road as he looks to close out 190 shows this year and the unbelievable story of how his record deal with Big Machine came to be. The two reminisce on Shane’s accomplishments in Nashville including his first Ryman show and the surprisingly meaningful story behind his ...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This week in the Man Cave Tracy sits down with Rascal Flatts member and Country superstar Jay Demarcus. As 1/3 of the Rascal Flatts group and a record label CEO, Jay reflects on his last time playing with his fellow band members and their journey on the road at the height of their success. Tune in as the Country stars discuss Jay’s passion to work with and guide artists signed to his label, Red Street Records, and the generational differences Jay and Tracy see in the industry, particularly with ...
Sep 27, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Listen in this week as Tracy welcomes special guest Ian Munsick to the Man Cave. The Country artists dive in deep this week to discuss what keeps them grounded and inspired as they navigate their busy lives on and off the road, how music is an area they continue to grow regardless of genre or career stage and how changing their mindset has helped them grow as artists. Ian reflects on his roots in Wyoming and how he stays connected to his hometown in the ever-changing Nashville Country landscape,...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Tracy welcomes listeners back to the Man Cave for this week’s episode with the iconic singer-songwriter Colt Ford. The two influential Country stars reflect on their upbringings in Nashville and their most impactful work within the industry, including Colt’s most recent album, Must Be The Country, which featured Tracy. The duo focus on the new ways rising Country artists must make a name for themselves today and how it differs from the environment they rose up in, the different styles of music t...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Tracy is back with another special guest this week! Stand-up comedian John Crist is in the Man Cave and giving listeners an inside look at the behind the scenes life of a comedian. Tune in as the duo discuss all things comedy and stardom including testing new jokes out on audiences and being a comedian in the world today. John reveals what makes the best jokes and where he pulls his content inspiration from. Don’t miss this hilarious episode!
Sep 06, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week in the Man Cave Tracy chats with multi-platinum recording artist RaeLynn. Tune in as the energetic duo relate on their experiences moving to Nashville as new artists, the adventures of parenthood and the dynamic journey of being a singer and songwriter in Country music. RaeLynn opens up on her songwriting process and what inspires her to connect to her fanbase, highlighting not only the fun times, but the trials of her real-life including marriage and parenthood. RaeLynn offers advice ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Tune in this week as Tracy heads back to the Man Cave with special guest and singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe. The duo sits down as Kameron opens up about his ‘90s Country music influences, including Tracy himself, his journey from a General Motors car employee to the rising artist he is today and an inside look at life on the road for two touring artists. Kameron shares the energetic, feel-good process of seeing a song come to life for the first time as something he will cherish forever. Liste...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Tracy kicks off TL’s Road House Man Cave Edition with special guest and Country music icon Lorrie Morgan. Listen in as the superstar duo discuss Lorrie’s emotional experience becoming an Opry member, who Lorrie’s Country Mt. Rushmore tattoo would include and their favorite places to travel around the world with family. Get ready to walk down memory lane as the two reflect on Nashville’s growth and the experience of making a name for yourself in the ever-growing Country industry. Lorrie even shar...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
