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This episode of Whiskey Riff Raff with Brantley Gilbert is brought to you by Rock The Country.
Brantley opens up about balancing life on the road with being a husband and father, why he drifted away from church and what brought him back, and the importance of creating a culture where his band and crew feel comfortable talking about their mental health.
He also breaks down his new album, including the Jelly Roll collaboration that shines a light on homelessness. Plus, he explains why today's shift toward singles over albums is hurting country music's storytelling tradition.
The conversation also dives into his passion for supporting veterans, the lessons he learned from Toby Keith, what it was like meeting Charlie Kirk, his thoughts on social media turning the world into one giant comment section, his exchange with Zach Bryan, and how he unexpectedly became part of a Guinness World Record.
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Ben Chapman joins Whiskey Riff Raff for an honest conversation about making music, raising a family, and the ever-changing landscape of country music.
Ben talks about balancing life as an artist and a parent, why he'd encourage his son to learn a trade, and how Nashville has transformed over the years. He also shares how The Beatles first inspired him to pursue music, the impact Channing Wilson had on his career, and the story behind his latest album—including how he feels about the "funky tonk" label.
The conversation eventually turns to country music itself. Ben explains why he thinks Waylon Jennings was the "bro country" artist of his generation, discusses why too many artists today don't know the genre's history, shares his thoughts on today's "phone-in" records, and wonders what the future of great music might look like.
It's a conversation about authenticity, songwriting, and staying true to what makes country music great.
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On this episode of Whiskey Riff Raff, we head to Myrtle Beach for one of the biggest country music festivals of the summer, Carolina Country Music Fest.
Throughout the weekend, we sat down with an incredible lineup of artists, including Drake White, Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry, Chris Janson, Stella Lefty, Rodney Atkins, Slater Nalley, Myles Morgan, Rut Spence, Ashley Cooke, Chandler Carpenter & The Reckless Souls, Lauren Alaina, The Wilder Blue, Zach John King, and Alexis Wilkins. We talked about new music, life on the road, festival season, songwriting, and everything in between.
We also explored some of what makes Myrtle Beach such a great destination, from the local food and attractions to the atmosphere that makes Carolina Country Music Fest one of the most unique stops on the country music calendar.
Whether you're a longtime country music fan or dreaming about your next beach getaway, this episode is packed with great conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and a look at everything that made this year's Carolina Country Music Fest so memorable.
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This week on Whiskey Riff Raff, we sit down with Ryan Fox of Dexter and The Moonrocks to talk about the band's rise, the evolution of their signature "Y’allternative" sound, and what it takes to build a band in today's music landscape.
Ryan dives into the reality of being a modern-day artist, from balancing social media content with making music to navigating an industry where everyone seems to be chasing country music's popularity. We also discuss the surprising similarities between grunge and country music, how Dexter and The Moonrocks got their name despite nobody actually being named Dexter, and why they originally started out playing country music.
Plus, Ryan shares updates on the band's long-awaited debut album, explains why they split songwriting credits evenly among all members, reflects on the viral success of “Freaking Out,” and talks about opening for The Red Clay Strays. We also get into why he believes Turnpike Troubadours should be the biggest band in the world and how Dexter and The Moonrocks found their place by embracing the "Y’allternative" movement.
If you're a fan of country, rock, grunge, or anything in between, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Fresh off the release of his new album Handmade Horsepower, Colby Acuff joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about winning Whiskey Riff Raff Madness, the viral origins of "Dunk That Shit," why social media is breaking country music, and why some of the most talented artists in the genre still aren't getting the recognition they deserve.

Colby dives into his frustrations with modern country music, explains why he believes Nashville is still the place to be for aspiring artists, and shares why Handmade Horsepower is the record he wants to be remembered for. He also discusses writing every song on the album himself, the short film that accompanies the project, and the impact artists like Sturgill Simpson have had on his career.

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