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TL's Road House

Tracy Lawrence

Country music icon, Tracy Lawrence, peels back the curtain from his 30+ year career in the industry with his new podcast “TL’s Road House.” Tracy will be joined by celebrity guests spanning the generations of Country music and a range of personalities across all industries as they share their unfiltered opinions through behind the scenes stories and unbarred topics. Step onto Tracy’s tour bus each week as he kicks off his debut season.

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S4 · E24
Today · 1 hr 5 min
TL's Road House - Maddie Font
Stepping into a new chapter after more than a decade as one half of Maddie & Tae, Maddie Font joins Tracy Lawrence for her first podcast appearance as a solo artist. Maddie opens up about the emotional transition from the duo, her lasting friendship with Tae and how her faith has guided her through the uncertainty of starting over. She explains why she chose to step away from the major label system and bet on herself as an independent artist, how working on her upcoming album has revealed a new side of herself vocally and the inspiration behind her debut solo single, “Drive Me Around.” Plus, Maddie shares some exciting personal news, expecting her second child. Listen in as Tracy and Maddie talk parenthood, finding balance between family and career, and staying grounded through life’s different seasons.
S4 · E23
September 9 · 58 min
TL's Road House - Kenny Whitmire
Tracy Lawrence welcomes rising country artist Kenny Whitmire to TL’s Road House this week to talk about his path from small-town Georgia to chasing country music in Nashville. The artist found his love for music at an early age singing in church and made the move to Nashville in 2022 after just one semester of college. Kenny shares how he found his footing in Music City’s songwriting community and the unexpected connection with Charlie Puth that helped bring his music to a wider audience, eventually leading to the release of his debut EP, Fool In A King Size Bed. He and Tracy bond over their shared love of traditional country music and the artists who shaped their sound. Kenny also opens up about his faith, staying grounded and what he’s learning as he takes his music on the road alongside Tracy and other artists.
S4 · E22
September 2 · 1 hr 2 min
TL's Road House - The Wilder Blue
The Wilder Blue have built their career on doing things their own way, and this week, the band’s Zane Williams and Sean Rodriguez sit down with Tracy Lawrence to talk about the road that brought them to their fifth album, Cinco. Zane shares how his years as a solo artist inspired him to build his “dream band,” bringing together five musicians with different strengths and influences to create something entirely their own. The guys dive into the making of their most recent project and the wide range of sounds that have shaped their music. Zane and Sean also get into the realities of keeping an independent band moving, from long drives and packed touring schedules to building an audience largely through live shows and word of mouth. Along the way, they talk musical influences, life outside of music and how The Wilder Blue got its name.
S4 · E21
August 27 · 1 hr 11 min
TL's Road House - Kashus Culpepper
Kashus Culpepper joins Tracy Lawrence in the studio this week and takes it all the way back to the unlikely beginnings of his career in Country music. The Alabama shares how he went from singing in church to picking up a guitar while serving in the Navy and playing cover songs during his deployment in Spain. Once back home, Kashus began playing his own music in dive bars across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, developing the unmistakable blend of Country, soul, blues and rock that eventually led him to landing a record deal in Nashville. Now, with his debut album ‘Act I’ out and a packed touring schedule, Kashus opens up about navigating his rapid rise. Tracy and Kashus talk songwriting, life on the road, staying grounded and the unexpected path that brought him from Navy barracks to stages across the country.
S4 · E20
August 19 · 1 hr 24 min
TL's Road House - Justin Moore
Tracy Lawrence catches up with Multi-Platinum hitmaker Justin Moore this week for an honest conversation about recent life updates, music, sports and everything in between. Justin opens up about his recent decision to step back from the spotlight to get the help he needed for his health and get sober. Now back on the road with Riley Green and already working on new music for next year, Justin is ready for what’s ahead. The two reflect on the lessons that come with life on the road and years spent in the music business, while also diving into the world of sports. As co-host of the morning sports talk show “Morning Mayhem,” he gets into college athletics with Tracy, as the two share their takes on how much the game has changed and where it could be headed. With plenty of stories, opinions and experience between them, there’s no telling where the conversation will go.
S4 · E18
August 12 · 1 hr 3 min
TL's Road House - Cole Swindell
Cole Swindell joins Tracy Lawrence for this week’s episode of TL’s Road House! After a season focused on family, Cole recently released his new single “Girl Dad,” a true reflection of where the country star finds himself these days. In this episode, Cole opens up about becoming a husband and father, finding a new balance in his career and why he chose to make North Carolina home instead of Nashville. He also shares a few stories as he reminisces about his early days selling tour merch for Luke Bryan, the songs and artists that first sparked his love for country music and what ultimately inspired him to become a songwriter himself. Catch the full conversation in this brand new episode!
S4 · E18
July 29 · 1 hr 20 min
TL's Road House - Brantley Gilbert 2
TL’s Road House welcomes multi-platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert back in the studio for this week’s episode! Fresh off the release of his eighth studio album, Sins of the Father, Brantley sits down with Tracy for a real-talk kind of conversation about the stories behind the tracks and the new season of life he’s in now. From the lessons he’s learned during the highs and lows of his career to navigating the challenges of fatherhood, Brantley opens up about the mistakes he’s made, the growth that came from them and how those experiences have influenced his latest music. As Brantley reflects on his journey, he and Tracy discuss the moments that have shaped them into the men, fathers and artists they are today. And of course, no episode of TL’s Road House is complete without a few crazy stories about their wildest fan encounters and rowdiest rockstar antics that only happen out on the road.
S4 · E17
July 15 · 55 min
TL's Road House - Chandler Walters
Chandler Walters brings the energy to a new episode of TL’s Road House! The GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter has been out on the road with Tracy this summer and recently stopped by the studio to fill us in on the whirlwind start to his career. Before he was sharing stages with some of country music’s biggest names, Chandler grew up playing guitar in church and booking gigs at local bars in Marietta, Georgia. The multi-faceted artist looks back on teaching himself to play steel guitar, catching ERNEST’s attention through social media and the songwriting opportunities that followed, including co-writing Post Malone’s 5x Platinum No. 1 single “I Had Some Help.” Don’t miss out on the fun as Tracy and Chandler bond over the days when they were barely scraping by, the value of genuine friendships in the industry and their shared passion for keeping country music real.
S4 · E16
July 8 · 1 hr 3 min
TL's Road House - Jamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson stops by TL’s Road House for a thoughtful conversation with Tracy Lawrence about songwriting, the evolving country music industry and staying true to yourself through every season of life. Jamey reflects on how his perspective has changed over the years, from his approach to writing songs and making records to redefining what success means to him. The two also share stories from their early days in Nashville, discuss the lasting influence of country music legends like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and George Jones, and the importance of giving back through charitable work. As Tracy gets ready to join Jamey for his upcoming birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry, the two longtime friends look back on the experiences that have shaped their careers and the values that continue to guide them today.
S4 · E16
July 1 · 1 hr 7 min
TL's Road House - Frank Ray 2
This week on TL’s Road House, Tracy Lawrence catches up with country artist Frank Ray to talk about life’s unexpected turns, his personal faith journey and finding purpose through every chapter along the way. Frank shares what it was like balancing a career in law enforcement with his growing passion for music and the transition to pursuing country music full time. The two also touch on family life, mental health, social media and the importance of staying grounded while chasing big dreams. Hear more in this uplifting conversation as Frank opens up about what matters most to him and the impact he hopes to make through his music.
S4 · E14
June 17 · 1 hr 8 min
TL's Road House - Jon Pardi
It’s Pardi time on this week’s episode of TL’s Road House. Jon Pardi sits down with Tracy Lawrence for a conversation that traces his path from Northern California to Nashville and the experiences that helped build his career. Before hits like “Head Over Boots” and “Heartache on the Dance Floor,” Jon was playing bars with his college band, which led him to make the move to Music City in 2008. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned about building relationships and the ins and outs of the music business that havehelped him find his place as an artist. Tracy and Jon also discuss life offstage, from hunting and ranch projects to sobriety and finding balance after years spent on the road. Listen in for a can’t miss episode with one of country music’s most recognizable voices.
S4 · E13
June 10 · 59 min
TL's Road House - Koe Wetzel
A new episode of TL’s Road House is here and this week we are hanging out with Koe Wetzel. Known for blending country, rock and grunge influences into his signature sound, Koe joins Tracy to talk about his upcoming album The Night Champion, his early days playing Texas bars and college parties and how his approach to music has evolved over the years. Beyond music, Koe shares how he became involved in the world of professional bull riding through bull ownership, along with his love for hunting and fishing. From family life to life on the road, Koe offers an honest look at the experiences and priorities shaping this chapter of his life.
S4 · E12
June 3 · 58 min
TL's Road House - Eric Paslay
Get ready for a brand new episode of TL’s Road House featuring singer-songwriter Eric Paslay. Tracy Lawrence catches up with his longtime friend to talk about life on the farm, renovating an old farmhouse, touring overseas and the songwriting journey that took him from Texas to Nashville. Eric shares stories behind some of his biggest hits, including “Friday Night,” “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “Rewind,” while offering an inside look at Nashville’s songwriting culture and how great songs come to life. Tracy and Eric take a deeper look into the evolution of country music, the creative process, Eric’s deep family roots in music and his passion for helping others through his work with Type 1 diabetes advocacy. Pull up a chair for a conversation full of songwriting stories, country music history and plenty of laughs.
S4 · E11
May 27 · 43 min
TL's Road House - Maoli
TL’s Road House welcomes Hawaiian artist Maoli for a look into how he’s bringing island soul and country music together in a way that’s introducing a whole new audience to the genre. The Maui native joins Tracy to talk about growing up in Hawaii surrounded by rodeo culture, hunting, fishing and traditional Hawaiian music, while also being inspired by country legends like George Strait, George Jones and Vince Gill. Maoli shares how he blended reggae and country storytelling to create his signature sound and how he got his start by playing local gigs before building an international fanbase. Listen in for stories from the islands, behind-the-scenes moments from his journey into country music and more on what’s ahead as Maoli continues expanding his sound around the world.
S4 · E10
May 20 · 51 min
TL's Road House - Braxton Keith
TL’s Road House returns this week with fast-rising country artist Braxton Keith. The Texas native joins Tracy to talk about growing up in Midland, discovering traditional country music through his grandparents’ vinyl collection and building a career rooted in classic country sounds. Braxton opens up about leaving college behind as his music career started taking off, the influence of artists like George Strait, Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins and what inspired his debut album ‘Real Damn Deal.’ The two also dive into touring life, Texas dancehall culture, AI in music and Braxton’s growing fanbase across the country. Get ready to hear more about his journey from West Texas bars to becoming one of country music’s most talked-about rising stars.
S4 · E9
May 13 · 1 hr 9 min
TL's Road House - Larry Fleet
TL's Road House welcomes another great conversation this week as Tracy Lawrence catches up with Platinum singer-songwriter Larry Fleet. From working blue-collar jobs and playing small-town bars to headlining shows around the world, Larry opens up about the long road to country music success. The two reflect on growing up on traditional country music and balancing family life with touring, while also diving into conspiracy theories, Bigfoot sightings and memories from their rural upbringings. Larry also shares how “Where I Find God” changed his career, the inspiration behind co-writing “Man Made A Bar” and what inspired his latest project, ‘Another Year Older.’ Listen now for more about Larry’s rise in country music and the experiences that continue to influence his music both on and off stage.
S4 · E8
May 6 · 47 min
TL's Road House - Tyler Nance
TL’s Road House returns this week with a brand new episode! Tracy Lawrence sits down with fast-rising country artist Tyler Nance to talk about where he comes from and where he’s going. Growing up on a farm in the middle of nowhere Missouri, Tyler didn’t pick up a guitar until he was 19 years old but quickly discovered his passion for music and hasn’t looked back since. Tracy and Tyler dive into his previous career as a traveling welder, the path that led him to Nashville and his recent debut album Midwest Memoir. Tracy also shares some exciting news that Tyler will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 16. Tune in to hear more and catch the special moment!
S4 · E7
April 29 · 58 min
TL's Road House - Jackson Dean
We’re back with another new episode! PLATINUM-selling singer/songwriter Jackson Dean joins TL’s Road House this week for a can’t-miss conversation about the experiences that have led to his success. Known for his Southern grit and thought-provoking music, Jackson has solidified his authentic sound that carries through his brand new album Magnolia Sage. Throughout the episode, Jackson and Tracy discuss the recording and production process behind the project, the house fire that led Jackson to discover his passion for music and what it takes to “cut through the noise” as an artist. Check out the full episode now!
S4 · E6
April 20 · 1 hr 1 min
TL's Road House - Parker McCollum
A new episode is here! This week, Tracy sits down with country artist Parker McCollum for a conversation that traces his journey from touring in a van in the early days to becoming a staple in the Texas country scene and beyond. Parker looks back on his first time headlining the Houston Rodeo and what it’s been like returning to that stage now for the fourth time. Parker and Tracy also dive into his new Deluxe of his self-titled album, his roots in Texas country and the unexpected realities that have come with success. Tune in to hear Parker and Tracy share more about their touring experiences, hobbies and more.
S4 · E5
April 15 · 56 min
TL's Road House - Paul Cauthen
This week, TL’s Road House welcomes East Texas singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen to unpack the life experiences, career milestones and personal growth that shaped his new album Book of Paul. Paul reflects on forging a musical path that blends rock, country and Americana on his own terms,explaining why he’s never wanted to be confined to one genre. The two also dig into Paul’s recent health battle, how it changed his outlook on life and his transition into fatherhood with a baby boy on the way. Catch the full conversation in this new episode to hear more from Paul and Tracy as they share their favorite stories and lessons from their years in the music industry.

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