Stories Behind the Songs

In this episode, I sit down with @Matt Warren!

From frat parties in a Chevy van to selling T-shirts for @Gary Allan, Matt’s Nashville come-up is anything but boring. He was waiting tables at Chili’s w…

In this week's episode I sit down with, @WalkerHayes!

Walker takes us on his journey from growing up in Alabama to chasing his dreams in Nashville, where a bold moment with @Shane McAnally changed eve…

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Nashville Tour Stop, @Aaron Schilb!

After moving to Nashville in 2017, he played his own shows before realizing his true passion was behind the scenes—c…

In this episode, I sit down with longtime radio personality and artist manager ⁠@Kris⁠Rochester!

Kris shares how he landed a job in the radio industry—eventually scoring a gig in San Diego, where he w…

In this episode, I sit down with award-winning songwriter and publisher @Liz Rose!

Liz Rose didn’t start writing songs until later in her life, but once she did, she never looked back. After working w…

In this special episode, I sit down with the legendary @PamTillis

We talk about her incredible career and the 25th anniversary of her Grand Ole Opry membership.

Music has surrounded Pam since day one—l…

In this special episode from the Boots on the Water cruise, I sit down with Lonestar to talk about their legendary hits and decades in country music.

I couldn’t think of a better fit to help us celeb…

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Falvey!

Emily’s journey from Colorado to Nashville was fueled by a love for songwriting and a deep passion for music. After moving to Texas in high school, she s…

In this episode, I sit down with @Johnny Clawson!

Johnny’s journey from Northern Virginia to Nashville is anything but typical. After playing in rock and metal bands, he knew he had to leave Virgini…

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Stepakoff!

From fronting his own jam band Turtle Grove to becoming a Nashville songwriter, his journey has been full of twists. After working in TV production,…

In this episode, I sit down with ⁠@Sarah Buxton⁠!

From Kansas to Nashville, Sarah’s journey is a testament to her talent and resilience. After moving to Music City in 1998 and attending Belmont Univ…

In this episode, I sit down with @Kassi Ashton!

From performing on stage at just four years old to signing her first publishing deal with @Creative Nation, her journey is nothing short of extraordin…

For our 100th episode, I sit down with ⁠Ward Guenther⁠, the creator of ⁠Whiskey Jam⁠ and a cornerstone of Nashville’s music scene. Ward’s journey started with a guitar at summer camp and a dream that…

In this episode, I sit down with Styles! 

Styles has made his mark in country music with his song “Country On,” cut by Luke Bryan and performed at the CMAs. He’s had quite the journey, from growing …

In this episode, I sit down with ⁠Matt Mulhare⁠!

Matt’s journey from New York to Nashville is as unexpected as it is inspiring. While studying at Belmont University, he discovered his voice as a son…

In this episode, I sit down with ⁠SJ McDonald⁠!

Growing up on her family’s turkey and cattle farm in Virginia, SJ’s journey to Nashville started with selling a steer to buy her first guitar. After m…

In this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter Jenn Bostic.

Jenn Bostic has made a name for herself in country and christian contemporary music as an artist and songwriter, with her heartfelt s…

In this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter James Slater!

James Slater has written songs for Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, and Martina …

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Rowe! 

From navigating a music career during a pandemic to building his community of songwriters centered around faith, we dive into a little bit of it all th…

In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with the incredibly talented Johnny McGuire, who’s had quite the journey in country music. Originally from Dallas, Johnny moved to Nashville in 2012 with…