Whiskey Riff Raff

Wheeler Walker Jr. joins the Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast to talk about stepping away from country music, getting out while the getting’s good, and why he’s sick of hearing about algorithms and AI.Wheeler opens up about why he wants to open a bar on Broadway just to piss people off, what his version of a Broadway bar would look like, and why he thinks owning his own spot could help “fix” Broadway. He also talks about why he chose the Ryman Auditorium for his final show and why he worries it may be one of the last remnants of Old Nashville.He breaks down his unconventional approach to making music, explaining why every one of his albums has taken just five days to make and why he believes he makes “country music, not laptop music.” He also gets candid about collaborations, including the infamous Maren Morris experience, and why he generally chooses not to collaborate.Wheeler talks about being misunderstood as a comedy artist when he’s actually writing tender love songs, why he believes he’s simply saying what other people are too afraid to say, and why he thinks it’s frustrating that what he does is considered groundbreaking.Plus his advice to get out of the algorithm and go listen to Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, George Jones and other great country music.Listen to the full episode of the Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast with Wheeler Walker Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicholas Jamerson joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about the rich musical history of Eastern Kentucky, the artists who deserve more recognition, and the early memories that shaped his love for music. He opens up about the difference between autobiographical and fictional songwriting, the advice he gives aspiring songwriters, and why being process driven matters more to him than chasing the finished product.Nicholas also shares his thoughts on faith, finding meaning in being an artist, and documenting his life and the lives of his children. From writing a song every week for the past three years to releasing music in a world with an increasingly short attention span, he offers a unique perspective on the modern music industry. Plus, he talks about Ole 60 covering one of his songs, coaching his kids’ soccer team with a banjo, and the time a raccoon found its way into his house.whiskeyriff.comshop.whiskeyriff.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fox N Vead joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about their genre-bending new album, why they’ve started calling their sound “crunge,” and why they don’t think putting artists into a single genre box makes much sense.The band also opens up about why playing live has always been at the heart of what they do, the relationship between social media followers and ticket sales, how the music industry has changed for developing artists, and the surprising love they’ve received from the Texas country scene.Plus, they talk about what it’s really like being in a band, how they all came together despite having completely different musical tastes, and why they believe God brought them together.whiskeyriff.comshop.whiskeyriff.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Whiskey Riff Raff, we head to Wildwood, New Jersey for one of the biggest country music festivals on the East Coast, Barefoot Country Music Fest.Throughout the weekend, we sat down with an incredible lineup of artists, including Chase Rice, The Wilder Blue, Channing Wilson, Tracy Lawrence, The Fray, Slater Nalley, Ty Myers, Emily Ann Roberts, Chris Lane, Tequila Randy, and Bob Durkin. We talked about new music, life on the road, festival season, songwriting, and everything in between.We also took in everything that makes Wildwood such a unique destination, from the boardwalk and beach to the food, nightlife, and unmistakable Jersey Shore atmosphere that surrounds Barefoot Country Music Fest.Whether you're a longtime country music fan or already dreaming about your next trip to the Jersey Shore, this episode is packed with great conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and a look at everything that made this year's Barefoot Country Music Fest so memorable.whiskeyriff.comshop.whiskeyriff.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Whiskey Riff Raff with Brantley Gilbert is brought to you by Rock The Country.Brantley opens up about balancing life on the road with being a husband and father, why he drifted away from church and what brought him back, and the importance of creating a culture where his band and crew feel comfortable talking about their mental health.He also breaks down his new album, including the Jelly Roll collaboration that shines a light on homelessness. Plus, he explains why today's shift toward singles over albums is hurting country music's storytelling tradition.The conversation also dives into his passion for supporting veterans, the lessons he learned from Toby Keith, what it was like meeting Charlie Kirk, his thoughts on social media turning the world into one giant comment section, his exchange with Zach Bryan, and how he unexpectedly became part of a Guinness World Record.Whiskeyriff.comShop.whiskeyriff.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.