The crazy talented Charlie Worsham joins the podcast to talk his new EP, 'Sugarcane,' the ins and outs of being a Nashville session musician, working on Eric Church's 'Heart & Soul' records, his sweat-soaked performance in Ernest Tubb Record Shop at 116 degrees, working with the great Jay Joyce, "Fist Through This Town" and the frustrations of making it in music, touring with Vince Gill and Old Crow Medicine Show, TikTok, pregnancy playlists and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Aug 10, 2021•58 min
RC Edwards & Hank Early of Turnpike Troubadours discuss RC & The Ambers' upcoming album 'Big Country,' the pandemonium over a potential Turnpike reunion, "space cowboy warlock line dance music," the nuances of the Texas and Red Dirt scenes, hunting for Bigfoot in Oklahoma, baking bread, life on the road, the weirder the dive bar the better, Sublime tribute bands, how Oklahoma doesn't get credit for producing a ton of country superstars, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Aug 04, 2021•48 min
Pecos Hurley joins the podcast to talk the origin of the band, the haunted attic in his new house, partying with Koe Wetzel, hangover cures, his old ESPN scouting report, his time in the Marines and why Hawaii has the best weed in America, watching "This Damn Song" blow up, post-show parking lot brawls, fans throwing stuff on stage, their upcoming album 'Cabin Fever' and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
Jul 28, 2021•46 min
Brooke Eden discusses her decision to come out as a queer country music artist, the initial pushback from the powers that be, her new single "Got No Choice," inspiring others to come out, her engagement to longtime girlfriend Hilary, having too many drinks before a performance, opening up for Garth Brooks, Garth's dad strength, performing at the Opry with Trisha Yearwood, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Jul 20, 2021•39 min
Fresh off a record deal, Kolby Cooper discusses his new single "Excuses," writing heartbreakers as a happily married man, blacking out with Koe Wetzel, playing private shows (AKA some rich guy's house), George Brett's phenomenal landscaping, Alan Jackson, "Cannonball," performing at bars underage, beer-drinkin' foreign exchange students, high school football, the struggles of being a Yankees fan, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Jul 12, 2021•51 min
The legendary Travis Tritt joins us to talk his iconic "WWE" style back in the day, his new album 'Set In Stone,' smoking in bars and payphones, still getting nervous before a show, inexperienced new artists, writing your own songs, "It's A Great Day To Be Alive," Twitter trolls, tequila shots with Guy Fieri, the career-changing advice Waylon Jennings gave him, recording with Dave Cobb, touring with Brooks & Dunn, the Kentucky Derby and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min
John R. Miller joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming album 'Depreciated,' working with Tyler Childers, growing up in West Virginia, the struggles of the road, drinking vodka for breakfast, moving to Nashville and getting sober, psychedelics, accidentally doing DMT, sustainable gardening and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 22, 2021•48 min
Vincent Neil Emerson joins us to discuss his upcoming self-titled album, being compared to John Prine, working alongside Rodney Crowell and Colter Wall, his musical heroes, sad country songs, if aliens are real, the best BBQ in Texas and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 15, 2021•35 min
Jon Randall discusses his stellar Marfa Tapes project alongside Miranda Lambert and Jack Ingram, drinking tequila and hitting record, the "rawness" of the project, the changing Nashville scene, authenticity, producing for Dierks Bentley and Parker McCollum, writing "Whiskey Lullaby," watered down country radio, when country music became a "party," discovering Tyler Childers way back in the day, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Drew Parker joins the podcast to discuss writing hits for Luke Combs, how Cody Johnson might have the best live show in the business, the revitalization of the '90s country sound, how authenticity always wins, his Randy Travis shoutout, challenging Chris Stapleton to the ice bucket challenge, Post Malone, the wild Chris Gaines/Garth Brooks saga, and a ton more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Cody Johnson announces the release of his upcoming double album, 'Human.' Discusses his search for '90s country songs, his upcoming 'Dear Rodeo' documentary, being "too rodeo for radio," why he will always support veterans and first responders, maintaining creative control after his record deal, authenticity and not chasing trends, the "sellout" conversation, getting into the cologne game, ropin' and ridin', meeting your heroes, hangover cures, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
May 11, 2021•49 min
Chase Bryant details his comeback to country music, his suicide attempt, his frustrations with the major-label music industry, pressures to conform to the industry molds, losing yourself in the midst of chasing success, moving back to Texas, his upcoming album, creative freedom, his newfound joy in making music, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney joins us to talk the recent growth of NASCAR, the misconceptions about the sport, his dog Sturgill, meeting Tyler Childers and Colter Wall, NASCAR/driving songs, what he would listen to in the car, racing hungover, peeing during a race, his pre-race routine, appearing in movies, inviting Reba to his Championship party and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 26, 2021•24 min
Two of Texas' finest, Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen, join us to discuss their incredible 'Hold My Beer' project, fans bringing a full-size fridge to a show, slapping the bag, the Rangers game with Koe Wetzel, the craziness of Larry Joe Taylor Fest, the struggle of being a musician in Austin these days, the Texas vs Nashville comparisons, trying to make money solely as a songwriter, the mythical George Strait, McConaughey for President, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Apr 19, 2021•55 min
Jameson joins the podcast to discuss his journey in country music, torture shots, Luke Combs tour pranks, his "celebrity" softball team with Morgan Wallen, Hardy and more, pooping your pants on stage, the career of Luke Combs, the pressure to fit the Nashville mold, the greatness of Eric Church, his Mount Rushmore of Country Music, heartbreaking dog songs, his upcoming EP, dad beers, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Rising star Triston Marez talks the not so glamorous world of cutting your teeth on Broadway, performing underage and sneaking beers in a guitar case, throwing panties on stage, Texas vs Nashville, recording a song with Ronnie Dunn, battling hangovers, the legendary Larry Joe Taylor Fest, his upcoming self-titled album, influences like Cody Johnson and Aaron Watson, staying true to his Texas roots, Garth Brooks burying bodies, our '90s country festival and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Apr 03, 2021•50 min
The great Tracy Lawrence talks his legendary mullet, that incredible '90s country style, we check out some throwback glamour shots, he reveals how "Paint Me A Birmingham" is actually NOT about the city in Alabama, why publishers are dumbing down songs these days, drinking Justin Moore's band under the table, good songs coming out of the pandemic, the rawness of live music, how he was shot four times trying to stop a robbery, his upcoming 30th anniversary albums (three of them), and more. See Pri...
Mar 25, 2021•31 min
YouTuber Grady Smith sits down to talk the greatness of Alan Jackson, how "likeability" plays a factor in reviewing music, the Nashville "bubble," viewing music like a sports fan, artists falling out of the spotlight, bad production ruining a good song, workout tunes, the good, the bad and the ugly of country music TikTok, the insanity of Chris Gaines, Travis Tritt making a comeback, dreaming up an all '90s country festival, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Walker Montgomery talks his new single "She Don't Know," his country music lineage with dad John Michael and his uncle Eddie Montgomery, moving to Nashville, managing hangovers, Matthew McConaughey, the passing of Troy Gentry, relatability in country music, looking up to Luke Combs and Randall King, getting back on the road, his Rolls Royce, drinking bourbon, the Kentucky Derby and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Mar 12, 2021•57 min
Caitlyn Smith reflects on making 14-hour drives between Minnesota to Nashville, years and years of hearing "no" about her songs, "This Town Is Killing Me," Nashville bars, champagne hangovers, utilizing wine and/or edibles to enhance songwriting, opening for George Strait and Tim Mcgraw, how Google Maps inspired "Tacoma," Garth Brooks being the ultimate "dad," her first radio single with Old Dominion and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Mar 05, 2021•47 min
Rising star Kat Hasty joins us to discuss her viral ascent to fame, the comparisons to Zach Bryan who she recently hung out with in Washington, meeting the great Shooter Jennings, utilizing TikTok and social media to grow her brand, the pitfalls of the party life, her photo with Post Malone, Nashville vs Texas, why she doesn't listen to music that much, Ryan Bingham, Texas boys, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Feb 27, 2021•47 min
Lubbock, Texas, native Slade Coulter sits down to talk all things Texas country, the influence of Whiskey Myers, the brutal Texas cold snap, hanging out with Zach Bryan, drunk-singing Turnpike in an elevator, graduating in a class of nine, small town life and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 22, 2021•46 min
We battle a tough internet connection to talk Lainey's new album "Sayin' What I'm Thinkin', working with Jay Joyce, navigating the world of Tik Tok, earning your hat, "bell bottom country" and more. Pick up Lainey's new album 'Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'' HERE: https://laineywilson.lnk.to/SWIT See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 19, 2021•25 min
Heath Sanders talks about his journey from the oil fields to a major label record deal, the resurgence of traditional country led by Luke Combs and Riley Green, his 'Common Ground' EP, tuning out the news, meeting your heroes, the Ozarks, Britney Spears, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 13, 2021•33 min
Granger Smith talks his new album 'Country Things,' being a Texas country "sellout," the viral hit "D-ed Down In Dallas," the recipe for a COVID-safe country concert, performing in Iraq, Earl Dibbles Jr., his brother's appearance on 'The Bachelorette,' going to Walmart in slippers, and great quote from Teddy Roosevelt and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 03, 2020•55 min
Riley Green finds out "Paint Me A Birmingham" isn't about Alabama, talks hunting during quarantine, his Golden Saw Series, Morgan Wallen and navigating fame, supporting other artists, recording his unreleased songs, playing shows during COVID and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 26, 2020•38 min
Tennessee Jet goes deep into the songwriting industry with "track guys," coked up "hype guys," pub deals and more, Sam Hunt, nice guys that make sh*tty music, escapism, artists vs singers, writing with Cody Jinks, old school outlaws vs the social media microscope of today, cancel culture, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Josh Abbott talks his upcoming album 'The Highway Kind,' his Texas supergroup The Panhandlers, cutting his teeth at Texas Tech, the Nashville mainstream embracing the Texas sound, Kane Brown performing the Cowboy's halftime show, Blue Light shots, TikTok artists, Coke & peanuts, being a father and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr
Brent Cobb talks the new album 'Keep Em' On They Toes,' writing songs with Luke Bryan, making country music for grown folks, psychedelics and mental health, getting pulled over for dipping in LA, his cousin Dave Cobb, Whiskey Myers and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 29, 2020•41 min
Randall King talks writing with Garth Brooks, where Garth is hiding bodies, Texas country music, staying true to his sound after a Nashville record deal, his upcoming EP named after his sister Leanna and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 24, 2020•44 min
