Whiskey Riff Raff

Latest Episodes:

Hannah Dasher: Being An Independent Artist + Jack Of All Trades Aug 26, 2025

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This week, Hannah Dasher stops by the podcast to talk about how her presence on TikTok and her cooking show has helped fans discover her music, the struggles of being a fully independent artist, what it's like to be a woman in the industry and how challenging that can be, her thoughts on Beyoncé and she wishes she would've fully gone country and much more.

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Tanner Usrey: How a Crash Led to Country Music + Endless Miles on the Road Aug 12, 2025

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Tanner Usrey joins the podcast to talk about how a car accident jumpstarted his country music career, his biggest musical influences, his new album 'These Days,' how TikTok has changed the music industry, being a road dog, having his music featured in hit TV shows like 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman' and much more.

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Ashley McBryde: Toughing It Out In Nashville + “Rattle Snake Preacher” + Therapy & Sobriety Jul 29, 2025

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The great Ashley McBryde joins the podcast to talk about coming to Nashville and grinding as a young artist before getting a record deal at 30 years old, growing up in Arkansas with a father who was a doctor and a preacher, how Eric Church played a roll in her success, concept albums, getting sober, new music and when fans might expect a new album and much more.

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Read Southall: 10 Years In The Red Dirt Scene + Southall's Name Change Jul 15, 2025

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This week, Southall frontman Read Southall stops by the podcast to talk about the band's 10 years in the red dirt scene, why they changed their name, the making of their 2023 self-titled album, what it's like working with mainstream artists like Chase Rice, growing up in Oklahoma and how that inspired his love for country music, when fans can expect new music and much more.

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Willow Avalon: TikTok fame + getting arrested + singing with Zach Bryan at Stagecoach Jul 01, 2025

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Willow Avalon joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Georgia and moving to California, and eventually New York City, to pursue music at the young age of 15 , honing her skills as a brilliant songwriter and some of her musical inspirations, singing with Zach Bryan at Stagecoach, her debut album 'Southern Belle Raisin' Hell,' her plans for future music and much more.

Timestamps:

0:00 Shelby & Quinn intro

11:55 Willow interview starts

37:10 Willow talks about Zach Bryan

50:20 Willow explains mugshot on her debut album cover

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Dierks Bentley: Broken Branches + Hot Country Knights Jun 17, 2025

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Dierks Bentley joins the podcast to talk about his new album 'Broken Branches' and some of his favorite songs on the tracklist, the Hot Country Knights and adding humor to his music, being friends with Cross Canadian Ragweed frontman Cody Canada, having a hobby like flying, being a dad, hangover cures, sports and more.

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Bonus Episode: Joey Logano Interview + CMA Fest’s Downfall Jun 11, 2025

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Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano stops by the podcast to talk all things racing, some of his goals for his career going forward, his feuds with fellow drivers over the years, life off the track, his impressive work with the Joey Logano Foundation, his favorite country music artists and songs and much more. Quinn and Shelby also discuss CMA Fest 2025 and how it's changed for the worse over the years.

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Tracy Lawrence Jun 03, 2025

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Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, the legend himself, Tracy Lawrence, joins the podcast to talk about what it was like making music in the 90's and some of the legends he has worked with over the years, playing Rock the Country and some of the other festivals he loves going to, hosting his own 'TL's Road House' podcast, recently headlining the historic Ryman Auditorium, winning awards and having radio hits, his focus on giving back with his annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert and much more.

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Koe Wetzel May 20, 2025

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Koe Wetzel returns to the podcast to talk about his most recent album '9 Lives,' when fans might expect to hear more new music, what it's been like gaining mainstream notoriety and working more in Nashville, having such a passionate fan base, becoming a dad soon, going on tour with Hardy this summer, and much more.

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Hudson Westbrook May 06, 2025

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Brought to you by our friends at Rock the Country festival, up-and-comer Hudson Westbrook stops by the podcast to talk about growing up in Texas and being inspired by the music of his home state and artists like Parker McCollum, moving to Nashville and chasing his own country music dreams, releasing his debut self-titled album last year, plans for new music in 2025, playing Rock the Country as well as the rest of touring schedule and much more.

Rock the Country is a festival for we the people, and it's coming to a small town near you in 2025 with Gavin performing as well as Kid Rock, Nickelback and many more artists. Tickets for all locations are on sale now and available on the Rock the Country website.

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