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.…

Brought to you by Browning, legends Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn stop by the podcast ahead of releasing their 'Reboot II' album this Friday to talk about the new project, life before they became a massively successful country group, important advice from Merle Haggard about why they needed to stick together as a duo, some of their mu…

Brought to you by our friends at Browning, Chase Rice joins the podcast to talk about playing at 'Concert For Carolina' and the devastation in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, the evolution of his music over the years and his new album 'Go Down Singin,' already working on new music and much more. See Privacy Policy a…

Brought to you by our friends at Ammunition Whiskey, William Clark Green joins the podcast to talk about his recent release "Whole Lotta Lubbock," putting on his annual Cotton Fest, performing while holding a baby kangaroo during Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival this year, being part of the Texas music scene and much more. See Privacy Policy…

Brought to you by our friends at Browning, Cody Jinks joins the podcast to talk about his recent release 'Backside of 30,' plans for more new music soon, being called a modern day outlaw, getting sober, being a dad, his forthcoming book and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…

Ashland Craft stops by the podcast to talk about being on 'The Voice' and having Miley Cyrus as her coach, releasing her debut album 'Travelin' Kind,' her new song "Morning Person," opening for Cody Johnson, plans to release new music, her songwriting process and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

Brought to you by our friends at Ammunition Whiskey, Randall King stops by the podcast to talk about his new album 'Into The Neon,' getting his start in country music, his love for all things honky tonk, some of his full-circle career moments, comparisons to George Strait and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

Brought to you by our friends at Field & Stream Music Fest, Larry Fleet joins the podcast to talk about songwriting and penning his #1 hit for Morgan Wallen and Eric Church "Man Made A Bar," being a dad, launching his own podcast 'Highway Feet,' being friends with professional golfer John Daly, playing Field & Stream Music Fest next month, his favo…

Brought to you by our friends at Ammunition Whiskey, former Georgia Southern football player turned country artist Gavin Adcock talks about his time play college football, his debut album 'Actin' Up Again' and why he releases new music so frequently, his rowdy live shows and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

Brought to you by our friends at Louisiana's Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff, Texas rocker Kolby Cooper stopped by the podcast once again to talk about life on the road, being a dad to three young children, noodlin' during his time off, his love for the late, great Toby Keith and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

Kaitlin Butts joins the podcast to talk about her new album 'Roadrunner!' and how the music of 'Oklahoma!' inspired her, her current headlining tour, murder ballads, having a nip slip on camera 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.…

Country star Riley Green returns to the podcast to talk about his most recent album 'Ain't My Last Rodeo,' life on the road and his dog Carl, his performing style, girls throwing bras at him 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.…

We battled some audio issues at Nashville Superspeedway ahead of the Ally 400 to discuss reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney's season so far, his dad's influence on his racing career, how he uses the bathroom during a race, meeting the Whiskey Myers guys, potentially writing a country song with Cole Swindell and much more. See Privacy P…

We battled some audio issues at Nashville Superspeedway ahead of the Ally 400 this past weekend and spoke to NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott about his driving style and approach to racing, how his dad, the great Bill Elliott, influenced his love for the sport, his favorite kind of country music, what it's like to be friends with Eric Church …

49 Winchester frontman Isaac Gibson and bassist Chase Chafin stop by the podcast to talk about songwriting, their career trajectory and upgrading from a van to a tour bus, their forthcoming album 'Leavin' This Holler,' and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

Country star Dierks Bentley stops by the podcast to talk about his forthcoming 'Gravel & Gold' tour, some of his favorite music, how he was influenced by and incorporates bluegrass into his own sound, his many side projects, forming the Hot Country Knights and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

Frontman of Lost Dog Street Band Benjamin Tod stops by the podcast to talk about growing up in Nashville and Kentucky, his writing process and honesty in music, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, the rising popularity of country music, being a Green Bay Packers fan, some of his hobbies and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…

Ahead of his Grand Ole Opry debut, Tyler Halverson joined the podcast to talk about his small town roots, musical heroes and influences and much more. He also answers everyone's burning question — when we can expect new music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

Ahead of their Grand Ole Opry debut, frontman Shane Smith of Shane Smith & The Saints talks about grinding out on the road for years and building a passionate fan base, releasing a new album 'Norther' this year, his influences and favorite music, goals for the future and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…

Brough to you by our friends at Laurel Cove Music Festival, Red Clay Strays frontman Brandon Coleman and guitarist Drew Nix join the the podcast for the first time to talk about headlining Laurel Cove this year and what they're looking forward to about playing there again, the viral success of "Wondering Why," a new album coming soon and much more.…

Brought to you by our friends at Rebels & Renegades Festival, Flatland Cavalry frontman Cleto Cordero and drummer Jason Albers stop by the podcast again to talk about playing at Rebels & Renegades this year, opening for Luke Combs on his 2023 world tour, getting to meet Willie Nelson, fans fighting during shows, their new album dropping later this …

Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers stop by the podcast again to talk about their new project 'Hold My Beer, Vol. 3.,' their friend Miranda Lambert and "photo-gate," the Texas music scene and their friendship over the years, hanging out in Cabo at Casey Donahew's Boots On The Beach festival, writing with Koe Wetzel at the Sonic Ranch, their hangover cures …

Texas native Jake Worthington stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about his recent self-titled debut studio album, working with Ronnie Dunn, his neotraditional sound and how important country music is to him, being invited by Marty Stuart to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, getting to open for Lainey Wilson at Red Rocks and much more. See…

One of country music's most exciting young artists, Ella Langley, stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about her debut studio EP 'Excuse the Mess,' working with Koe Wetzel on "That's Why We Fight" and how it came to be, growing up in Alabama and some her musical influences, her writing process, playing college bars and moving to Nashvill…

In a very special edition of the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast, Flatland Cavalry frontman Cleto Cordero surprises Colby Acuff with an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Presented by Laurel Cove Music Festival, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider Matt Miller stops by the podcast for a very special episode ahead of the 2023 NFL draft to talk football, a little country music, give analysis on some of his draft picks, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…

Charles Wesley Godwin stops by the podcast for the second time to talk about his new record deal with Big Loud and what led him to sign with a Nashville label, his plans for new music this year and dropping his new album 'Family Ties,' opening for Zach Bryan, how he makes his live shows memorable, his love for George Strait and much more. See Priva…

West Virginia native Logan Halstead stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about growing up in Appalachia and how his surroundings fostered his love of music from a young age, the storytelling element to his writing, his fan-favorite song "Dark Black Coal" and his forthcoming debut album, his 2023 touring schedule and much more. See Privac…

Ernest stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about his new album FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses and working with Dean Dillon on "What Have I Got To Lose," how he got his start as a rapper and growing up in Nashville, opening for Morgan Wallen on his 2023 world tour, writing with Koe Wetzel, his new farm in Tennessee, his plans …

Steve and Wes talk about the new partnership between Whiskey Riff and Opry Entertainment Group, what it means for the future and continuing to support artists we love alongside the Grand Ole Opry, some of the ideas in the works and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…

Charlie and Gary of Muscadine Bloodline stop by the podcast ahead of release day for their new album 'Teenage Dixie' to talk about making it as an independent act, their Alabama roots and the inspiration behind the record, why they haven't signed a deal with a major label, opening for Eric Church this year, NFL and college football, the upcoming ba…

Cole Chaney stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about making music and how he got into it, growing up in Kentucky, some of his memorable performances, his favorite kinds of bourbon, the storytelling aspect to his songs, his definition of a holler, hangover cures, his plans for 2023 and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

Jesse stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about growing up in small town California, getting into country music and how he fell in love with it, his struggle with alcohol and getting sober, living in Texas now, his love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing, getting his catalytic converter stolen Ohio, his plans for 2023, covering Waylo…

To close out 2022, Ben Burgess stopped by the podcast for the first time to talk about his debut studio album 'Tears the Size of Texas,' getting out of a bad recording contract and moving to Nashville to pursue country music, writing for people like Lil Wayne, the Jonas Brothers and Morgan Wallen, Morgan's insane career trajectory over the last cou…

Presented by Templeton Distillery, 49 Winchester frontman Isaac Gibson stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about making music in Appalachia and all the good stuff coming from that region right now, his unique process for how he goes about writing and recording songs with his band, the Nashville industry and being an independent artist m…

Presented by Templeton Distillery, Riley Green returns to the podcast to talk about this year's college football season, growing up in small town Jacksonville, Alabama, some of his most memorable hunts, writing songs that fit his style while still trying to get a hit on country radio, his go-to drink on stage, his plans for releasing new music, ope…

Kolby Cooper returns to the podcast to talk the new album, 'Boy From Anderson County To The Moon,' how the cover art came to be, his favorite sad country song, Waylon Jennings, being dads and raising toddlers, smoking a joint ahead of his Grand Ole Opry debut, radio tour, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv…

Presented by our friends at Templeton Distillery, Justin Moore stops by the podcast for the second time to talk about parenting, living in his hometown in Arkansas, how social media has become a big part of the country music industry and how streaming has changed the way they put music out, why the ratings at major country award shows are dropping,…

Our friends Benji and Josh at Country Central join the podcast for the first time to talk about the current state of country music, sharing opinions about different artists and songs on their Instagram page, the importance of authenticity in the music business, independent artists and the different ways you can shape a solid career, some of their c…

The great Randall King is BACK. Presented by our friends at Templeton Distillery, Randall joins the podcast for the second time to talk about growing up in small town West Texas and how that influences his music still today, the different regions of the Lone Star state and what makes each setting unique, transitioning to Nashville from the Texas co…

American Aquarium frontman BJ Barham stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about their new studio album 'Chicamacomico,' his career trajectory and how he's achieved success over the last 16 years, his friend Tyler Childers and his process of making music, the current state of mainstream country music, some of his favorite artists in the g…

Lukas Nelson stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about working on the soundtrack for and playing in 'A Star is Born' alongside Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, some of his favorite artists in country right now, how he chipped his tooth playing guitar and why he never got it fixed, how his dad, the legendary Willie Nelson, is his favorite s…

Koe Wetzel stops by the podcast for the third time to talk about all the new music he has coming soon, his version of the wild strip club story with Parker McCollum, playing a couple shows with Snoop Dogg, potentially collaborating with Post Malone one day, getting arrested in New Braunfels, Texas over Fourth of July weekend years ago, his golf gam…

ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and Insider Matt Miller joins the podcast for the first time to talk about the difficulty of predicting a players success in the NFL, Texas football and the upcoming college season, Peyton and Eli Manning on 'Monday Night Football,' seeing the Turnpike Troubadours live at Red Rocks earlier this year, his favorite kinds of bee…

The legend himself, former Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada, stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about seeing George Strait perform live for the first time when he was four years old, getting to know Evan Felker and watching his journey to sobriety, the streaming bump for Cross Canadian Ragweed after Koe Wetzel put out "Ragwe…

Arlo McKinley stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about his brand new album 'This Mess We're In,' what it means to be "country" and why he's never moved to Nashville, working with Tyler Childers and getting to know him as a friend, some of his own struggles and working through issues in his personal life, and how the impact his music ha…

Caitlyn Smith returns to the podcast for the second time to talk about her new studio album, 'High,' taking a shot with George Strait and Vince Vaughn, getting through a hangover when you have young kids, one of the craziest moments she's experienced during a show, opening for (and getting high with) Willie Nelson, writing with Miley Cyrus, and mor…

ARCA Menards Series driver Amber Balcaen stops by the podcast for the first time to talk about working with Busch beer for their 'Accelerate Her' program, being a women in the world of motorsports and working hard to earn her spot, her time on CMT's reality show 'Racing Wives', the true physicality of racing, how much goes into preparing for a race…

Sundy Best's Nick and Kris stopped by for the first time to talk about the great music coming out of Kentucky right now, growing up in the Bluegrass State and how it influenced their music, taking time apart as a band to grow as individuals, hearing their song "Painted Blue" covered by 'American Idol' winner Noah Thompson, remaining independent art…

Parker McCollum returns to the podcast to talk about opening for Eric Church, meeting King George, John Mayer's influence on his music, his move from being an independent artist in Texas to signing with a major label in Nashville, Zach Bryan's rise to country music stardom, working out with Cam Hanes and recording a song with Ronnie Dunn for his fo…