Whiskey Riff Raff

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, an...

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....

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'...

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 Notic...

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/priv...

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 Geor...

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...

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...

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 tim...

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...

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 Priva...

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 Domin...

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 Priv...

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 .

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://a...

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 .

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...

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 .

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....

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://ar...

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 .

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 .

Carly talks writing with Luke Combs on her latest #1 single, her public divorce from Michael Ray, playing concerts during COVID, the tragic death of her producer Busbee, her new single "Next Girl," the media's narrative of women in country, Morgan Wallen's Bama incident and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

Josh Turner discusses the current state of country music, artists not respecting the history of the genre, his new cover album, working with Randy Travis, Clemson football, growing a great beard, not chasing trends and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Drake White talks the road to recovery from his brain condition, his endorsement from The Rock, streaming shows during the pandemic, building fans, a new lease on 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 .