This week Dan and Reid host multi-platinum and award-winning artist, Anne Wilson. Anne shares her love for the Kentucky farm her family owns, her cowboy boot collection, and what it was like growing up surrounded by a family who loves the outdoors. The guys show their age when Anne admits she's never seen Space Jam, and names Anne as another "GCP Artist to Watch in 2024!" Anne ends the episode with her rendition of her gravorite song, "Sand in My Boots" and telling the guys about her Jesus. 
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Ep. 15: Anne Wilson on Space Jam, REBEL, and Her Jesus

“God’s Country” with brothers Dan and Reid Isbell is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today’s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged,  first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

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This week Dan and Reid host ACM New Male Artist of the Year Nominee, Kameron Marlowe. They share what it was like being “artists” at the iHeart Fest and spill the details of what goes on behind-the-scenes. Kameron dives in on his new album “Keepin’ the Lights On” and explains where he drew inspiration from when creating this sophomore album project. They close with a rendition of a Keith Whitley song that undoubtedly will bring you to tears. 
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Ep. 23: Kameron Marlowe on Bird Scooters, Strangers, and Keith Whitley

Live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, Dan and Reid host former country singer, now minister Granger Smith out in God's Country. This episode was taped backstage at the 2024 iHeart Country Festival, where the guys talked with Granger about topics ranging from his Yee Yee brand, to ministry, to writing his new children's book, Up Toward The Light. Granger goes in depth on what it was like taking his son on his first dove hunt and daughter on her first mission trip. He shares his godly wisdom with the guys and explains that while his exit from music wasn't an easy one, he now has "Peace Like a River" over his transition into ministry full time.
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Ep. 22: Granger Smith on Yee Yee Day, Mission Work, and His New Children's Book

This week out in God's Country Dan and Reid host former Florida Georgia Line member Brian Kelley to discuss the "Tennessee Truth" behind his new album. The guys gush over the best spots to fish in 30A, the famous Buc-ee's Brisket sandwich, and bass fishing. BK dives in on his debut "Tennessee Truth" album, sharing the inspiration behind this solo project, what it's been like pursuing his career solo after ten years with FGL, and what he hopes fans take away from this project. He sings one of the best renditions of "That Ain't My Truck" we've ever heard and has the ultimate plot-twist when he shares his "The One That Got Away" on this week's episode!
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Ep. 21: Brian Kelley on Buc-ee's, Bass Fishing, and His Tennessee Truth

Coming to you LIVE from Austin, Texas, Dan and Reid take on the iHeart Country Festival. This special episode includes exclusive "The One That Got Away" stories with Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Walker Hayes, Chase Matthews, Chris Lane, and Kelsey Hart. The guys also play an awesome mashup with Ashley Cooke that's guaranteed to have you dancing along as you listen! 
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Ep. 20: God's Country Takes on the iHeart Country Festival LIVE from Austin!

This week Dan and Reid Isbell host Trampled by Turtles front man, Dave Simonett, out in God’s Country. Dave provides some incredible information about the Boundary Waters up north and the importance of getting your kids outside even though it isn’t always easy. They discuss how ethical hunting should be looked at as a practice in conservation and Dave shares what it was like to become a hunter later in life. Dave also discusses how impactful music has been on him and tells the hilariously underwhelming story of why his band landed on the name Trampled by Turtles.
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Ep. 15: Anne Wilson on Space Jam, REBEL, and Her Jesus

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