Whiskey Riff Raff

Jake Worthington stops by the podcast to talk about his sophomore album 'When I Write The Song,' how he loves sad country songs but has been scared to cut them in case they come true, walking up and down Broadway and listening to the live bands, how Nashville has never lost its magic, meeting his wife deer hunting, why he still believes in making a full and complete album, his love for Zach Top and the traditional country revival, being from Texas and his musical influences and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Jamey Johnson stops by the podcast to talk about his time in the Marines and playing music at that time, listening to contemporary country music and how he enjoys artists like Morgan Wallen, working from the Cash cabin to create his new album 'Midnight Gasoline,' how he wrote "What A View," meeting his now-wife and proposing the second day he knew her, his relationship with viral sensation Oliver Anthony and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Hannah Dasher stops by the podcast to talk about how her presence on TikTok and her cooking show has helped fans discover her music, the struggles of being a fully independent artist, what it's like to be a woman in the industry and how challenging that can be, her thoughts on Beyoncé and she wishes she would've fully gone country and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tanner Usrey joins the podcast to talk about how a car accident jumpstarted his country music career, his biggest musical influences, his new album 'These Days,' how TikTok has changed the music industry, being a road dog, having his music featured in hit TV shows like 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman' and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Ashley McBryde joins the podcast to talk about coming to Nashville and grinding as a young artist before getting a record deal at 30 years old, growing up in Arkansas with a father who was a doctor and a preacher, how Eric Church played a roll in her success, concept albums, getting sober, new music and when fans might expect a new album and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Southall frontman Read Southall stops by the podcast to talk about the band's 10 years in the red dirt scene, why they changed their name, the making of their 2023 self-titled album, what it's like working with mainstream artists like Chase Rice, growing up in Oklahoma and how that inspired his love for country music, when fans can expect new music and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Willow Avalon joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Georgia and moving to California, and eventually New York City, to pursue music at the young age of 15 , honing her skills as a brilliant songwriter and some of her musical inspirations, singing with Zach Bryan at Stagecoach, her debut album 'Southern Belle Raisin' Hell,' her plans for future music and much more.Timestamps:0:00 Shelby & Quinn intro11:55 Willow interview starts37:10 Willow talks about Zach Bryan50:20 Willow explains mugshot on her debut album coverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dierks Bentley joins the podcast to talk about his new album 'Broken Branches' and some of his favorite songs on the tracklist, the Hot Country Knights and adding humor to his music, being friends with Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada, having a hobby like flying, being a dad, hangover cures, sports and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano stops by the podcast to talk all things racing, some of his goals for his career going forward, his feuds with fellow drivers over the years, life off the track, his impressive work with the Joey Logano Foundation, his favorite country music artists and songs and much more. Quinn and Shelby also discuss CMA Fest 2025 and how it's changed for the worse over the years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, the legend himself, Tracy Lawrence, joins the podcast to talk about what it was like making music in the 90's and some of the legends he has worked with over the years, playing Rock the Country and some of the other festivals he loves going to, hosting his own 'TL's Road House' podcast, recently headlining the historic Ryman Auditorium, winning awards and having radio hits, his focus on giving back with his annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Koe Wetzel returns to the podcast to talk about his most recent album '9 Lives,' when fans might expect to hear more new music, what it's been like gaining mainstream notoriety and working more in Nashville, having such a passionate fan base, becoming a dad soon, going on tour with Hardy this summer, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, up-and-comer Hudson Westbrook stops by the podcast to talk about growing up in Texas and being inspired by the music of his home state and artists like Parker McCollum, moving to Nashville and chasing his own country music dreams, releasing his debut self-titled album last year, plans for new music in 2025, playing Rock the Country as well as the rest of touring schedule and much more.Rock the Country is a festival for we the people, and it's coming to a small town near you in 2025 with Gavin performing as well as Kid Rock, Nickelback and many more artists. Tickets for all locations are on sale now and available on the Rock the Country website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JD Clayton stops by the podcast to talk about his journey in country music thus far, his unique sound, the possibility of new music this year, growing up in Arkansas, van life and the challenges of being on the road as a touring musician with a young family, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The California cowboy, Jon Pardi, joins the podcast to talk about his new album 'Honkytonk Hollywood,' staying true to his traditional country roots and leaning into that style, his writing process, becoming a dad, pre-show rituals, hangover cures and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, Gavin Adcock joins the podcast to talk about playing at the festival this year as well as his other upcoming tour dates, his rowdy shows and how he handles fans who get a little out of hand, his knack for songwriting and where he finds inspiration, opening for Morgan Wallen this summer, playing college football and much more. Rock the Country is a festival for we the people, and it's coming to a small town near you in 2025 with Gavin performing as well as Kid Rock, Nickelback and many more artists. Tickets for all locations are on sale now and available on the Rock the Country website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kip Moore joins the podcast to talk about his fantastic new album 'Solitary Tracks,' his journey thus far and how he's carved out his own lane for himself in terms of his unique sound in the country genre, the challenges that come along with a career in the music business, his impressive success touring internationally, what's on the horizon for 2025 and beyond and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A can't-miss episode with the legend himself, Cody Canada. Ahead of their sold-out reunion shows in Oklahoma and Texas, the former Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman stops by the podcast to talk about what led them to finally get the band back together and how that all came to be, being a huge part of the rise of the Red Dirt scene when they were coming up, his career in music after Ragweed ended, raising kids who have the music bug and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colby Acuff joins the podcast to talk about learning how to write songs from a young age and growing up in Idaho, the process of putting together an album, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, his passion for fly fishing and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brought to you by our friends at Ammunition Whiskey, Ole 60 frontman Jacob Young stops by the podcast to talk about their song "Thoughts Of You" blowing up on TikTok, his upbringing in Owensboro, Kentucky, where his musical inspirations come from, the band's live shows, life on the road and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up-and-comer Sterling Elza joins the podcast to talk about making his first album, breaking into the Texas music scene, some of his rock influences and other musical influences and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.