Lauren Watkins (@lauren.watkins) is one of those rare artists who actually grew up in Nashville. She sat down with Bobby Bones to share her experience of growing up in Music City and the struggles she faced trying to break into the music scene and why she feels it's hard to play in Nashville. Lauren went to Ole Miss and details how the SEC influenced her music. She also reveals how nervous she is to be opening for Morgan Wallen in stadiums on his tour this summer. Lauren has been described as having "barstool charm" and opens up about what she thinks that means. Plus, Bobby has a big surprise for her and more! 
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#440 - Lauren Watkins on Growing up In Nashville and Why It’s Hard Playing Shows Here + Being Nervous Opening for Morgan Wallen in Stadiums + How SEC Expereience Influenced Her Music

A show Bobby Bones does from his house. In-depth interviews with songwriters, producers and artists in Nashville that reveal the stories behind the biggest songs, candid anecdotes and personal stories.

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On this episode of The Bobbycast, Bobby Bones and Eddie do music talk about the most covered country songs. Then, we hear from Alice Randall about her new book and career. Alice details the importance of writing her book, My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future. She also talks about Charley Pride's influence on country music and starting her career as the only female black songwriter in Nashville. She also shares the time she met Roseanne Cash and wrote a song for Johnny Cash and more! 
Book info on S&S.com; here: MY BLACK COUNTRY: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future (Black Privilege Publishing; on sale 4/9/24; ISBN 9781668018408; Hardcover $28),

Album info on Alice's press page here! 
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#452- Bobby & Eddie On Most Covered Country Songs + Alice Randall on 'My Black Country'

Granger Smith (@Grangersmith) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about why he chose to get vulnerable and write about almost taking his own life, recalling the night it almost happened, and why he didn't tell his wife about it until the book came out. He also shares what he has learned from tragedy and the calling he had to shift his career from a country artist and do Ministry. Granger also explained why he drove to meet a fan to have coffee and talk with them, opens up about how he'd feel if he died tonight, what it's like to go from playing concerts to delivering sermons and more! 


*TRIGGER WARNING: Death and Suicide Attempt*
Links to books:
LIKE A RIVER by Granger Smith (HERE)
UP TOWARD THE LIGHT by Granger Smith (HERE)
 
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#451 - Granger Smith on Writing About Almost Taking His Life In Book

Caroline (@carohobby) and Michael Hobby (@michaelhobby) sit down with Bobby Bones to share an inside look at their life. They reveal the secret to their 10-year marriage, how they bring out the best in each other and continue to show love through struggles. Michael also gets vulnerable about the trauma he had from losing an older brother to cancer, and then losing his dad in 2020 and how it caused him to spiral. He also reveals the challenges he faced around his career, losing his record deal and his journey to becoming sober. Caroline also talks about her podcast, 'Get Real with Caroline Hobby,' joining the Nashville Podcast Network and more! 
 
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#450 - Caroline and Michael Hobby on Secret to a 10-Year Marriage

In this episode, Bobby, Eddie and Kevin discuss the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. They share their thoughts on certain artists like Mariah Carey who did not get enough votes and what that means for their future chances of getting in. Plus, find out what their Top 15 Wedding songs are and more! 
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#449 -  Bobby, Eddie & Kevin on Rock & Roll HOF + Top 15 Wedding Songs

Koe Wetzel (@koe_wetzel) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about how he forged his own way in country music. He recalls the times he got drunk and fought some of his buddies, and the number of fights he feels like he still has left in him. He also talks about slowing down on his drinking. Koe also opens up about the first time he went to jail and what he learned from it. He'll also share the coolest thing he's been able to buy with money. Koe also reveals what fans can expect from his new music, why he feels people relate to his lyrics and more! 
 
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#440 - Lauren Watkins on Growing up In Nashville and Why It’s Hard Playing Shows Here + Being Nervous Opening for Morgan Wallen in Stadiums + How SEC Expereience Influenced Her Music

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