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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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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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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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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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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This week Dan and Reid Isbell host music row legend Luke Laird out in God’s Country.  Luke shares an epic story of driving to write with Eric Church and having to stop on the way to buy a new truck so he’d make it to the write. Luckily for him, the song they wrote on that trip ended up being a Grammy-nominated track. The guys discuss where Luke’s love for hunting with a recurve bow comes from and how another music row legend, Rhett Atkins, is his go-to for helping him track deer. Luke has over 20 No. 1 songs and is definitely the man behind several songs you know and love.

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This week Dan and Reid Isbell host Drew Holcomb out in God’s Country to discuss duck hunting, navigating fatherhood as a touring artist, and how his grandfather used his surgeon skills as the family taxidermist. Drew shares how his song “Family” has connected him with television analyst Ernie Johnson and how Shaq gave his son, Huck, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The guys discuss how grandpas are the G.O.A.T. and Drew's gravorite Garth Brooks tune. 

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This week Dan and Reid host Drake White for the most inspiring episode of God’s Country yet. Drake talks about his 14-year journey in a ten-year town and how he’s kept a positive attitude amidst his traumatic brain injury. The guys learned that Drake’s first show was at his hometown beauty pageant and that, during his Nashville tenure, he took three months to move across the world. Everyone agreed “Lord I Hope This Day Is Good” is the perfect song to listen to on your way to the stand and laughed over the instructions given to them over the years on how to find said stand. 

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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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Hit songwriter Trannie Anderson joins Dan and Reid Isbell to talk about her love for the Peach Pickers, her incredibly athletic family (including her NBA-playing grandfather, Buckshot O’Brien), and growing up on a ranch next door to George W. Bush. She tells the story of a memorable show-and-tell at school, and how Dan and Reid gave her a bow hunting lesson during a Zoom co-write. 

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