Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this our first ever Christmas Special our host Don Walsh is joined by guests and Texas country music chart-toppers Payton Riley and Bubba Westly. Together they discuss the long history and connection between trains, music and Christmas, as well as sharing favorite Christmas songs and Christmas memories. Payton Riley and Bubba Westly also perform several live and unplugged songs on the episode including each of their own newly released Christmas songs. Tune in to this episode and enjoy some Christmas cheer! You can find the episode on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net . Welcome aboard!

KEY POINTS:

The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally!

There are over 800 known songs about trains.

The earliest known train song was copyrighted July 1st, 1828.

Trains are not only found throughout music but in movies as well, including Christmas movies like The Polar Express.

Country music and Christmas have a long history as well including songs like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, performed by country music artist and movie star Gene Autry.

Payton Riley and Bubba Westly play their favorite Christmas songs for us, as well as each of their own newly released Christmas songs.

Payton Riley proudly took home the title of “Young Artist of the Year” at the Texas Country Music Awards in both 2023 and 2024, and was recently honored at the iconic Grand Ole Opry with the prestigious 2024 Josie Award for “Young Artist of the Year” in the Young Adult Female category.

In 2024 Bubba Westly has achieved the #1 song in Texas radio with “Falling Star”, along with 4 consecutive Top 25 singles and being a finalist for the 2024 Texas Country Music Awards, Emerging Artist of the Year. Bubba is currently a semi-finalist for the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards, 2024 New Male Vocalist of the Year.

Both Payton and Bubba have exciting plans for 2025 including upcoming movie roles.

Everyone at the American Railroading Podcast wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Stay tuned for an exciting Season 3 in 2025!

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