Jake Worthington

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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ella Langley

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 Nashville to pursue music, and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Nashville to pursue music, and so much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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.

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 <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Colby Acuff Opry

Presented by Laurel Cove Music Festival, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst &amp; 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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Presented by Laurel Cove Music Festival, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst &amp; 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 <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Matt Miller

Charles Wesley

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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Charles Wesley Godwin #2

Logan Halstead

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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 to put out more new music this year 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.

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 to put out more new music this year and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ernest

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#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Opry Deal

Muscadine Bloodline

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 baseball season, their 2023 schedule 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.

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 baseball season, their 2023 schedule and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Cole Chaney

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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A podcast by Whiskey Riff for the country fan. On 'Whiskey Riff Raff,' Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Laugh with us. Rant with us. Drink with us.

Jesse Daniel

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 Waylon Jennings, 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.

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 Waylon Jennings, and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ben Burgess

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 couple years, making the transition to being an artist, opening for and hanging out with Koe Wetzel, looking up to George Strait as one of his role models 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.

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 couple years, making the transition to being an artist, opening for and hanging out with Koe Wetzel, looking up to George Strait as one of his role models and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 making country music, 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.

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 making country music, and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

49 Winchester

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, opening for Luke Combs on his world tour next year 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.

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, opening for Luke Combs on his world tour next year and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Riley Green

Kolby Cooper

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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Kolby Cooper #2

Justin Moore

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, writing "Bait a Hook" about Ben Roethlisberger, his Arkansas Razorbacks and this season of college football, having Matthew McConaughey on his podcast 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.

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, writing "Bait a Hook" about Ben Roethlisberger, his Arkansas Razorbacks and this season of college football, having Matthew McConaughey on his podcast and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Justin Moore #2

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 current favorite artists, 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.

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 current favorite artists, and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Country Central

Randall King

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 country scene and making the music he's passionate about in Music City, the wild high speed chase that ended at his show a couple weeks ago, 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.

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 country scene and making the music he's passionate about in Music City, the wild high speed chase that ended at his show a couple weeks ago, and much more.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 genre, the amount of consistent hard work it takes to make it in the industry, his relationship with the guys of Turnpike Troubadours, and how fun it was to put out their fantastic 90's country cover albums, 'Slappers, Bangers &amp; Certified Twangers.'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 genre, the amount of consistent hard work it takes to make it in the industry, his relationship with the guys of Turnpike Troubadours, and how fun it was to put out their fantastic 90's country cover albums, 'Slappers, Bangers &amp; Certified Twangers.'See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

American Aquarium

Lukas Nelson

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 songwriter and his mission to carry on that legacy through his own music, and the new album Lukas has in the works.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 songwriter and his mission to carry on that legacy through his own music, and the new album Lukas has in the works.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

I just finished listening to all the podcasts and they are amazing. The New Music Friday playlist is also a great listen. Steve and Wes always keeps the conversation real and genuine. I love hearing their thoughts on the world of country music and their opinions on new songs.

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This is one of my favorite podcast! Steve and Wes are so candid and funny. They are so honest and open about their opinions on country music, booze, artist, and life. It is so relatable to the avg joe out there.  The episodes with guest are the most entertaining!  😍💕🤘🏻 love y’all, keep doing your thing!! Also THANKS A HUGE BUNCH FOR FINALLY PUTTING YOUR PLAYLIST ON APPLE MUSIC!!

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A podcast by Whiskey Riff for the country fan. On 'Whiskey Riff Raff,' Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Laugh with us. Rant with us. Drink with us.

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