Ryder Grimes is one Texas Country's most exciting up and comers. He's got a vintage old soul style and one-of-a-kind voice. On today's episode we dive into starting early, self-confidence, fashion sense, and the classic "van vs bus" argument.

Find Ryder's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.rydergrimes.com/

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Fellow Texan, country musician and podcaster, Jarrod Morris, joins on this week's episode to discuss being "cool", hygiene, meat and the origins of Farriery. This is a hilarious and honest conversation and it was so great getting to know Jarrod.

Find Jarrod's music, podcast, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.jarrodmorrismusic.com/

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Josh Grider is a successful songwriter and touring musician, as a solo artist and half of the Topo Chico Cowboys. We also happen to share a hometown in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We talk about the desert we were raised in, New Mexico food, not being qualified for real world jobs and much more in this hilarious episode of Only Vans.

Find Josh's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.joshgrider.com/

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Kayla Jane is unapologetically her, as evidenced in her new track "Queen of Bad Decisions." She texted Bri that nothing is off limits, and this raw, unfiltered conversation is personal, honest, and fun! They get into topics such as being a female singer and how that can affect relationships when it's not the right partner.

Find Kayla's music, tour dates and merchandise at http://kaylajanemusic.com/

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Bri is joined by Americana music icon and former member of the legendary Texas band Eleven Hundred Springs, Matt Hillyer. Matt is one of the funniest people alive and the two reminisce on hilarious shows, MusicFest at Steamboat (of course...) and talk about his brand new album "Bright Skyline" out now on State Fair Records.

Find Matt's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://matthillyer.com/

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Dale Martin is an accomplished music columnist and theater production manager in New Braunfels, Texas. He joins Bri to talk about his hilarious journey full of Garth encounters, insane rider requests and bridging genres with his writing over the past four decades.

Find Dale's weekly column at https://herald-zeitung.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell

Live from the legendary Saxon Pub in Austin, TX, Bri sits with friend and BMI's Executive Director of Creative in Texas, Mitch Ballard. They discuss what BMI is and why it's important, along with the constantly evolving nature of the music business and what BMI is doing to keep up and help artists.

Find more about BMI at https://www.bmi.com

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Texas Country artist Bri Bagwell chats with friend, mentor and famed lead singer of Cross Canadian Ragweed, Cody Canada and his wife/manager Shannon in the bus, covering a wide variety of topics like racial injustice, partying, the metal music scene and shifting priorities after having kids.

Find Cody's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://thedepartedmusic.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell 

Outro music: "Elle" by Cody Canada & The Departed

I talked Kyle into joining me on this side of the camera for this episode and he had a lot to say about streaming and the need for being creative when it comes to releasing music these days.

We thought this would be the perfect episode to announce that we are joining The Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network as their very first Good Country affiliated pod!

Find Kyle's music, tour dates and merchandise at www.kylegarrettmusic.com

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell 
Outro music: "Who's Keeping Score?" by Kyle Garrett

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Finally got to sit down with my friend and partner, Mike Cameron from Devils River Whiskey to talk about all the outstanding philanthropic work he's been doing with his company in addition to making the best whiskey there is right in downtown San Antonio. We recorded this one LIVE from the speakeasy in the distillery!

If you are 21 or older, find Devils River Whiskey at https://devilsriverwhiskey.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell

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