Belton, South Carolina native and Nashville country artist Margaret Haynie joins Hunter in studio from Nashville, Tennessee to talk her music opportunities at Clemson University, how a TikTok launched her artist career and a couple shows she has coming up. Margaret plays a cover of Alison Krauss' "When You Say Nothing at All" and her original songs, "You Ain't No Cowboy" and "If He Wanted to He Would." "If He Wanted To He Would" is currently available on all streaming platforms and watch the music video on YouTube! Catch her playing her debut Whiskey Jam on January 27th!

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New interviews with country music artists uploaded every Tuesday and Thursday in 2022!

Chandler Walters joins Hunter for the first episode of The Tailgate Country Songfighters Podcast. Chandler talks about his first four months in Nashville, growing up in Marietta, Georgia and how his first co-write in Nashville was with legendary songwriter and producer Trent Willmon. Chandler also plays his original songs, "That Kind of Girl" and "Can't Go Wrong." Follow Chandler Walters on social media @chandlerwaltersmusic

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Arkansas native Nathan Perry joins the podcast to talk his latest song, Looking Down, and his unique songwriting process. Follow Nathan on social media @nathanperrymusic and check out Looking Down on all music streaming platforms.

Thank you for following us into 2022– we've got some great content lined up for the new year!

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No guest this week! Brett, Hunter, and Jessica sit down to talk about our favorite music that's come out this year to wrap up 2021. Discussions include Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Eric Church, and more. Thank you for a great 2021!

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New interviews with country music artists are uploaded every Thursday. Thanks for listening!

Weatherford, Texas, native Garrett Bradford joins the podcast to talk his latest single, 50 In A Fast Lane, his involvement with Yellowstone, and much more. Find Garrett on social media @honkiestoftonkers and listen to 50 In A Fast Lane everywhere you stream music.

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New interviews with country music artists are uploaded every Thursday. Thanks for listening!

Canada native Parker Graye joins the podcast to talk her latest song, Cowboy Go, and what she's doing to keep country music sad. Find Parker on socials @parkergraye and stream Cowboy Go on all streaming platforms!

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New interviews with country music artists are uploaded every Thursday. Thanks for listening!

Ohio native and superstar songwriter Wyatt McCubbin joins the podcast to talk his latest string of songs, his upbringing, and songwriting with 50 Egg. Check out all of Wyatt's new songs including his latest, I Can't Count That High wherever you stream music. Also follow him on social media @wyattmccubbin.

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New interviews with country music artists are uploaded every Thursday. Thanks for listening!

Oklahoma native Allie Colleen joins the podcast to talk her new album Stones, out on Black Friday. She also takes us in depth with her songwriting process and what her favorite songs off her album mean to her. Be sure to stream Stones wherever you stream music and follow Allie on social media @alliecolleenmusic.

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Wade Bowen joins the show to talk his new EP, Where Phones Don't Work, including every track on it! Follow Wade on socials @wadebowen and stream Where Phone's Don't Work everywhere you listen to music.

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New interviews with country music artists are uploaded every Thursday. Thanks for listening!

West Coast native and Marine Corps veteran Shawn David joins the podcast to talk his most recent EP, To Whom... as well as a great story on a time he was turned down in his early career. Stream Shawn's EP and follow him on social media @shawndavidlive.

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New interviews with country music artists are uploaded every Thursday. Thanks for listening!