Kip Moore

Hey again! In today's ep, I sit down with Kip Moore to talk about his acoustic tour, his unconventional career path, his love of the outdoors, and a bunch more. Here are some timestamps of our conversation...BACKGROUND8:20 Kip's upbringing in Tifton, GA13:20 Outdoorsman stuff + Kip's lodge in Kentucky17:12 How surfing inspires songwriting + "childlike joy"MUSIC TALK22:40 - What should we expect from your new music?26:50 - Kip's up-and-down relationship with radio and Nashville and how he's built a huge live following31:39 - I tell Kip we thought he was a bro + he responds36:36 - The problem with scalpers40:50 - Why an acoustic tour now?42:40 - Current faves in country musicFind Kip:http://www.kipmoore.net/http://twitter.com/kipmooremusichttp://instagram.com/kipmooremusicStream 'She's Mine' on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vykhvwCSHj8Support the show

Hey again! In today's ep, I sit down with Kip Moore to talk about his acoustic tour, his unconventional career path, his love of the outdoors, and a bunch more. Here are some timestamps of our conversation... BACKGROUND 8:20 Kip's upbringing in Tifton, GA 13:20 Outdoorsman stuff + Kip's lodge in Kentucky 17:12 How surfing inspires songwriting + "childlike joy" MUSIC TALK 22:40 - What should we expect from your new music? 26:50 - Kip's up-and-down relationship with radio and Nashville and how he's built a huge live following 31:39 - I tell Kip we thought he was a bro + he responds 36:36 - The problem with scalpers 40:50 - Why an acoustic tour now? 42:40 - Current faves in country music Find Kip: <a href="http://www.kipmoore.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kipmoore.net/</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/kipmooremusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/kipmooremusic</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/kipmooremusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/kipmooremusic</a> Stream 'She's Mine' on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vykhvwCSHj8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vykhvwCSHj8</a><a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

What happened to this podcast? (w/ Kip Moore)

Ken Burns

Grady's back in the saddle with some thoughts about Ken Burns' country music documentary, Vince Gill's album, Hardy's Hixtape, the phenomenon of Craig Morgan's new single, and a whole bunch of other stuff.Support the show

Grady's back in the saddle with some thoughts about Ken Burns' country music documentary, Vince Gill's album, Hardy's Hixtape, the phenomenon of Craig Morgan's new single, and a whole bunch of other stuff.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

And... We're Back! (Now Let's Talk About the Ken Burns' Doc)

This week, Grady is lamenting Brad Paisley being out as host of the CMA Awards, talking about the Dixie Chicks' appearance on Taylor Swift's album, and the arrival of Midland's sophomore album. It's a short one, but sweet too.Support the show

This week, Grady is lamenting Brad Paisley being out as host of the CMA Awards, talking about the Dixie Chicks' appearance on Taylor Swift's album, and the arrival of Midland's sophomore album. It's a short one, but sweet too.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Midland's Moment + Taylor and the Chicks

Grady is talking about Tyler Childers having the #1 album in all of country music, Blake Shelton's awful new song "Hell Right,' and breaking down why it's so fun to be a country fan right now. Plus, new music from Morgan Wallen, Midland, Jon Pardi, Miranda Lambert, and even Taylor Swift. Support the show

Grady is talking about Tyler Childers having the #1 album in all of country music, Blake Shelton's awful new song "Hell Right,' and breaking down why it's so fun to be a country fan right now. Plus, new music from Morgan Wallen, Midland, Jon Pardi, Miranda Lambert, and even Taylor Swift. <a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Hell Wrong

Grady processes an interview that never actually happened, which somehow resulted in him seeing Brad Paisley live over the weekend. Plus, he covers new music by Kip Moore, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, and the ever-wayward Zac Brown.Support the show

Grady processes an interview that never actually happened, which somehow resulted in him seeing Brad Paisley live over the weekend. Plus, he covers new music by Kip Moore, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, and the ever-wayward Zac Brown.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Oh Riley Factor

Tyler Childers

Grady gets emo because he misinterpreted a Tyler Childers lyric, but he also loved the album Country Squire and talks about it. Plus, he mentions new music from Luke Combs, Riley Green, and Mike and the Moonpies.Support the show

Grady gets emo because he misinterpreted a Tyler Childers lyric, but he also loved the album Country Squire and talks about it. Plus, he mentions new music from Luke Combs, Riley Green, and Mike and the Moonpies.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Tyler Childers and the Magical Wooden Camper

This week, Grady is checking out new music from Mason Ramsey (aka Yodel Boy), pondering whether Justin Moore needs to go to counseling, and wondering how the Zac Brown Band is doing.Support the show

This week, Grady is checking out new music from Mason Ramsey (aka Yodel Boy), pondering whether Justin Moore needs to go to counseling, and wondering how the Zac Brown Band is doing.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Protect the Yodel Boy

Sturgill is back, Dolly Parton might collaborate with Lil Nas X, Luke Combs joins the Opry, and we've got new music from Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, and the Highwomen. Plus, Billy Currington has introduced a new method of kissing.Support the show

Sturgill is back, Dolly Parton might collaborate with Lil Nas X, Luke Combs joins the Opry, and we've got new music from Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, and the Highwomen. Plus, Billy Currington has introduced a new method of kissing.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

45 Degree Kissing

Kenny Chesney

Grady breaks down new singles from Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Midland, and Kane Brown -- with a little help from his college roommates.Support the show

Grady breaks down new singles from Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Midland, and Kane Brown -- with a little help from his college roommates.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Kenny Chesney, Ed Sheeran, and Back Dimples

In this week's episode, an anxious Grady is looking at the top selling country albums and songs of the year so far. Plus, he's checking out new albums by Runaway June and Shane Smith. On the news side, the Dixie Chicks are coming back, a band named Delta Rae somehow won the Big Machine/Taylor Swift feud, and Chris Stapleton is singing with Bruno Mars. Support the show

In this week's episode, an anxious Grady is looking at the top selling country albums and songs of the year so far. Plus, he's checking out new albums by Runaway June and Shane Smith. On the news side, the Dixie Chicks are coming back, a band named Delta Rae somehow won the Big Machine/Taylor Swift feud, and Chris Stapleton is singing with Bruno Mars. <a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Dixie Chicks Are Back

A podcast about the best and the worst of country music by Grady Smith.

We're checking in at the half-way point in the year about the best country albums and singles. (And also discussing Taylor Swift, Toy Story 4, and whether "Sk8er Boi" is meant to be a country anthem.)Support the show

We're checking in at the half-way point in the year about the best country albums and singles. (And also discussing Taylor Swift, Toy Story 4, and whether "Sk8er Boi" is meant to be a country anthem.)<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Best Country of 2019 (So Far)

Grady is knee-deep in Craigslist ads, but he's ready to talk country music because this was a FULL week! Nashville has decided that "The Git Up" is the hit we need (ugh), and Texas guys Aaron Watson and Koe Wetzel have decided they don't need Nashville. Plus, new music is coming from Sam Hunt and Miranda Lambert, and there are new tracks out from Jon Pardi, Tyler Childers, and Garth Brooks.Support the show

Grady is knee-deep in Craigslist ads, but he's ready to talk country music because this was a FULL week! Nashville has decided that "The Git Up" is the hit we need (ugh), and Texas guys Aaron Watson and Koe Wetzel have decided they don't need Nashville. Plus, new music is coming from Sam Hunt and Miranda Lambert, and there are new tracks out from Jon Pardi, Tyler Childers, and Garth Brooks.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Git Up

Grady is back from vacation, and he's recovering. He's way too sunburnt and dreading the peeling stage, but hey, the show must go on because there's still country music to talk about! Namely, Luke Combs getting an invite to the Grand Ole Opry; Midland, Chris Young, and Sturgill Simpson dropping new music; and there's even a cover of a great Maddie Poppe track from one of you! Enjoy it folks.Support the show

Grady is back from vacation, and he's recovering. He's way too sunburnt and dreading the peeling stage, but hey, the show must go on because there's still country music to talk about! Namely, Luke Combs getting an invite to the Grand Ole Opry; Midland, Chris Young, and Sturgill Simpson dropping new music; and there's even a cover of a great Maddie Poppe track from one of you! Enjoy it folks.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Back From The Beach

Zac Brown

There's so much to talk about! On the plus side, Miranda Lambert is back with a new single, and Luke Combs has released a truly excellent EP. On the flip side, though, Zac Brown is shouting at haters for no good reason, and I don't even know what to do with Lil Nas X other than just bop along. The best and worst of country music, all right here. This is Free Country.Support the show

There's so much to talk about! On the plus side, Miranda Lambert is back with a new single, and Luke Combs has released a truly excellent EP. On the flip side, though, Zac Brown is shouting at haters for no good reason, and I don't even know what to do with Lil Nas X other than just bop along. The best and worst of country music, all right here. This is Free Country.<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Zac Brown vs. The Haters

In the first episode of this podcast, I'm basically trying to figure out this whole podcast thing. I'm recapping my recent visit to Nashville, talking about Ian Noe's new record, giving some thoughts on Thomas Rhett's album, and addressing the whole Turnpike Troubadours situation. I'd love to know your thoughts!Support the show

In the first episode of this podcast, I'm basically trying to figure out this whole podcast thing. I'm recapping my recent visit to Nashville, talking about Ian Noe's new record, giving some thoughts on Thomas Rhett's album, and addressing the whole Turnpike Troubadours situation. I'd love to know your thoughts!<a href="http://patreon.com/gradywsmith" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Welcome to Free Country

Great job Grady!  First time listening and as a huge country fan I loved your honest unbiased opinions about the music and artists...look forward to the next one.

Zac Brown vs Haters

I kinda agree with u on some of the stuff about country music today

Country music

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