Emmet Stevens Jr. stands as a testament to the profound impact that music, faith, and personal resilience can have on shaping a life of purpose and accomplishment. Born and raised in Dade City, Florida, his narrative is a seamless intertwining of his deep-rooted faith, musical prowess, and unyielding commitment to sharing his songwriting and melodies with the world. Emmet talks about his debut single “Dunn With You”, working with his mentor Craig Campbell, playing local bars at age 20, now...

James Barker Band -- made up of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals), Connor Stephen (drums), and Bobby Martin (bass) -- have fueled an incredible story over the last eight years, largely on their own, from opening for local bands in dive bars to charting multiple No. 1 singles and hundreds of millions of global streams to headlining festivals and playing stages across North America and Europe. James join us to talk about the band's unique pre-show...

Born and raised in Mississippi, near the birthplace of the musical style known as the Delta Blues, Peyton Aldridge found his love for music at an early age, singing with his church choir and at local music venues. Peyton talks about being on The Voice, what he learned from John Legend, learning to play the piano & guitar, how important family is to him, writing songs about his wife, his latest single "Friend with a Beer", what's coming next, will folks get to hear a Christmas song, and so...

Masters of their trade, The Lonesome Ace Stringband (Chris Coole, John Showman and Max Malone) bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless. We chat Chris and John about how the group came together, their name, how they got into their instruments, their new album Try to Make It Fly, what's coming up and more.

Nashville native Jenny Tolman is your "ride or die" kind of artist. Her songs will make audiences laugh, cry, stomp their feet, clap their hands and shake their heads in wonder at her inciteful, story-like lyrics. Jenny talks about growing up around the music industry, being a Nashville native, getting into songwriting, why she has so much fun with her songs, her growing family, hosting Cowgirls at The Cowboy, her latest singles, what's coming up and more. For more on Jenny, visit...

A salt-of-the-earth southerner with a straight-shooting swagger and kind smile, Shane Profitt’s musical toolbox is full of all-natural talent. At the end of 2021, he was still pulling overtime at his job with the city, busting his back about an hour south of Nashville and living for the weekend. But now, he is rocking sold-out crowds at the historic Ryman Auditorium, earning standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry, and writing country hits. Shane talks what pushed him to learn to play the...

Tyler Reese Tritt is a Nashville-based country artist whose career has been fueled by her passion for music and her exceptional vocal prowess. At just 14 years old, she made her debut recording the timeless duet "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" alongside her father, the renowned Travis Tritt. This pivotal moment sparked her journey into the limelight and set her on a path of success. Tyler talks about growing up in a musical family, getting into the music business, her love of music, being...

As a native of small-town Kentucky who’s influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Elvie talks about his favorite drinks, taking a break from music and getting back into it, his family, growing up in Kentucky, his big hit "My Boy", his newest songs, what to expect on his upcoming album and...

As a native of small-town Kentucky who’s influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Elvie talks about his favorite drinks, taking a break from music and getting back into it, his family, growing up in Kentucky, his big hit "My Boy", his newest songs, what to expect on his upcoming album and...

Over the last decade, Milwaukee-based band Listening Party has sought to create songs that deeply resonate with their listeners. Their folk- and Americana-steeped sound expertly and reverently draws from the pulse and traditions of their genre while adding their own charm. Weston Mueller and Jacob Wood talk about their favorite drinks, how the group has changed over the years, what their journey in the industry has been like, their musical influences, recording their latest album, going on...

Country rocker Lewis Brice just released his first full-length album, 'Product Of,' and has been named a Billboard "Country Artist to Watch." He has shared the stage with acts like Luke Bryan, Dierks Bently, Hank Williams Jr. Gary Allan and Lee Brice just to name a few. Lewis talks about how he met his wife, his favorite drinks, the importance of family, bouncing ideas off his brother, how his single "Product Of" came to be, what folks can expect on his new album, being a songwriter, what's...

Whiskey Myers is a genre-bending band from East Texas featuring Cody Cannon, Cody Tate, John Jeffers, Jeff Hogg, Jamey Gleaves and Tony Kent. Jeff Hogg joined us as to talk about their new whiskey Uncle Chicken’s Sippin Whiskey, the story behind the band's name, how they came together, his love of cars, the band's journey, how they ended up on Yellowstone, their latest album Tornillo, going on tour and more. For more on Whiskey Myers, visit https://www.whiskeymyers.com/ or find them on social...

Allie Colleen is a country artist, singer and songwriter. Allie's music style defines how life shaped her, alongside the personal lyrics and transparency in both her vocals and performance. Allie talks about her tattoos, how fans share their stories with her, growing up in a musical family, waiting to start her career until after college, growing up in Oklahoma, her writing process, her debut album Stones, her latest releases, what's coming and more. For more on Allie Colleen, visit...

Country Music has been all that David Adam Byrnes has ever known. One of his earliest memories is attending a George Strait concert and really hearing a George Strait song for the first time. From that day forward, he would always take his cowboy hat to school; earning him the nickname of “George Strait” amongst his peers. After spending high school graduation night opening up for the legendary Hank Williams, Jr., Byrnes packed his bags and headed to Nashville, Tennessee. David talks about...

Bluegrass music may be one of America’s “traditional” styles, but at its heart it has always been wild and spontaneous. The style demands every ounce of facility and intent that each performer can muster— it fires on all cylinders or none at all. Few bands do it as well as East Nash Grass. An ensemble of standout players from a city known for the quality of its musicians, East Nash Grass came by its name and reputation honestly, honing their performance chops night after night on a tiny stage...

BoomTown Saints is composed of Chris Ramos and Ben Chism. The fusion of Chris’ energetic stage presence and broad vocal range with Ben’s smooth voice and distinguishable southern drawl yields an undeniable charisma between the two. Consummate entertainers and true road warriors, they have honed their live performance skills playing clubs, frat houses and festivals with the number one objective being “for people to have fun.” They talk (2:30 mark) about how they got into music, becoming a duo,...

Recognized as "one of the most exciting new voices" by CelebMix, Tyra Madison originates from Pine Top, Kentucky. Drawing inspiration from esteemed artists like Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris, Tyra has fully immersed herself in the art of songwriting and performing, leaving an indelible mark on the Nashville community and beyond. Tyra talks (2:10 mark) about being an Elsa impersonator, learning Rocky Top at a young age, her biggest influences, the success of Right Girl Wrong Time, her new...

Frank Fletcher is an independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything. Frank talks (2:50 mark) about his favorite drinks, who is doppelganger is, how he got into music, playing his first gig at 14,  playing more than 150 shows in a year, his favorite part of performing on stage, his latest single...

After a decade “of playing by the rules”, country artist and songwriter Brit Taylor broke out on her own and released her debut album Real Me in 2020 and followed it with this year's Kentucky Blue, produced by Grammy winners Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson, is a happier, more upbeat record, simply reflecting her life today. Brit talks (3:20 mark) about good whiskey, how she got her first guitar, growing up on the famed Country Music Highway in Kentucky (Route 23), resetting her career,...

With equal ease and finesse, No. 1 Billboard-charting artist Lucas Hoge can craft a song, cast a line or call in a turkey in front of a film crew. The chart topping country artist and host of TV series Hoge Wild joined us for the second time. He talks (4:05 mark) about his favorite drinks, visiting Belize, new adventures on Hoge Wild, how ended up hosting a TV show, fun travel stories, growing up in Nebraska, touring with Chapel Hart, his latest single Nowhere, his song Duck Blind, more new...

Country artist and songwriter Del Barber recently released his latest album Almanac. He talks (13:25 mark) about meeting his wife at one of his shows, recording the reverb in a grain silo and using audio from farm machinery on an album, living on the farm, getting into music, his father's impact on Del's music, writing from experiences, what folks can expect on his latest album, how it differs from past albums, going on tour and more. Plus, Chad Watson talks (1:20 mark) about whether bourbon...

Award-winning chef Noah Hester is staying busy these days as he can be seen on “The Bradshaw Bunch”, he's a brand manager for Bradshaw Bourbon and he helped craft the Bradshaw Ranch Thick N Juicy Burgers. Noah joins us (11:10 mark) as he talks about Bradshaw Bourbon, his favorite drinks, how he got involved with Bradshaw Bourbon, being persistent, hating being called a celebrity chef, how it's different making Bradshaw Rach burgers versus being in the kitchen, his favorite place/style to...

Country artist Jay Allen joins us (8:45 mark) to talk about finding his sound, his mother's battle with Alzheimer's, sharing that story, getting to Nashville, being on The Voice, marrying Kylie Morgan, and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and whiskey. For more on Jay, visit https://www.jayallenofficial.com/ or find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed...

Country artist/songwriter Madeline Edwards joins us (11:10 mark) to talk about good tequila, her album Crashlanded, nearly using a different artist than Dolly in her hit "Mama, Dolly, Jesus," finding her sound, her biggest musical influences, growing up in California and Texas, a few special performances and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and a new episode to try. For more on Madeline, visit https://www.madelineedwardsmusic.com/ or...

Country artist/songwriter Rodney Rice joins us (9:15 mark) to talk about his bourbon collection, favorite pours, how he got into music, growing up in West Virginia, ending up in Colorado, cutting his first albums, sharing his experiences through songs, his latest album Rodney Rice, heading on tour and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and craft beer. For more on Rodney, visit https://www.rodneyrice.com/ or find him on social media. Don't...