The Grapevine Podcast

On Episode 14 of The Grapevine Podcast fellow singer-songwriter and good friend Lainey Wilson sits down with the gang!

Lainey and Gary tell the story of how they first met years back. Lainey tells us how her 2020 has been going and what she's been up to with time off the road. We learn about Lainey's past life as a 'Hannah Montana Impersonator' and all about her raising in Louisiana.

The whole gang has a group therapy session. Lainey shares her experiences in Nashville and how she ended up working with legendary producer Jay Joyce. Lainey offers some dating advice and tells us things a man oughta know and what she's looking for in her 'ideal man'.

Charlie has a 'Gas or Ass' Thanksgiving edition, a recap of the 'Burn It at Both Ends' release party,  the guys talk baseball, the current state of the Nashville bar scene and more!

Go check out our friend Lainey Wilson on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Also give her single 'Things A Man Oughta Know' some love on Apple Music/Spotify and request it at your local radio station!

Song of The Week: 'Pieces' featuring Lainey Wilson

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On Episode 13 of The Grapevine Podcast the guys sit down with Ward Guenther, founder of Whiskey Jam and host on Apple Music Country!

Ward tells his story, the conception and early days of Whiskey Jam and how he got involved with Apple Music. He also shares how vital cultivating a culture and having an open door policy has been for Whiskey Jam. The guys talk music in the streaming world, the paths it has opened for up and coming artists, and what the future holds. Advice for folks getting started and the importance of being in it for the right reasons.

Be sure to follow Ward Guenther and Whiskey Jam on social media! Also check out ‘The Ward Guenther Show’ ‘ Country Risers Radio’ and ‘Country Roads Radio’ on Apple Music Country!

Song of The Week: 'Southern Boy Cure'

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On Episode 12 of The Grapevine Podcast the guys are reunited with the boys in the band; Zoltan Toback, Justin Rowton, Weston Stewart & Lee Langston! This was the first time Gary and Charlie were with the whole road crew since their last run before Covid in March.

Everyone shares what they’ve been up to through the crazy year that has been 2020 and what everyone's mindsets were after realizing the severity of the pandemic.

Zoltan, Lee, Justin, Weston, Matt and Boodro all share how they moved to Nashville and ended up working with Gary and Charlie and what their first shows were like. The gang also goes through favorite road memories and stories!

We also have fan questions and a Mount Rushmore of the crews favorite Truck Stops and Gas Stations!

(This episode was recorded on 9/10/20)

Be sure to follow Zoltan, Justin , Weston and Lee on Instagram!

Song of The Week: 'Ain't Just The Van'

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On Episode 11 of The Grapevine Podcast the boys are joined by fellow Alabama native and good friend, Adam Hood!

Adam fills us on how his life has been through the craziness that is 2020, discusses the balance of being an artist and a writer and shares some of the things he has experienced in his 30 years of songwriting.

Charlie poses the question 'Is there such a thing as too much writing?' and shares how big of a role Adam has played in his own songwriting and musical career. Adam talks about being in the studio working with Brent Cobb and Blackberry Smoke on his next record, the relationships he has made and variety of cuts he has had in the business (including 'After Midnight' and 'Wrong Side of Goodbye') and the life of being a 'non commercial writer' in the country music world.

Be sure to follow Adam Hood on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Also check out his music on Spotify and Apple Music.

Song of The Week: 'Good Chunk of Change' (feat. Adam Hood & Brent Cobb)

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On Episode 10 of The Grapevine Podcast it's Charlie, Matt and Boodro hanging while Gary is away on his honeymoon celebrating his wedding with Ashley!

The boys talk about the making of the 'Drunk Tattoo' music video. Charlie goes in depth about his recent battle and victory with Covid-19. The gang shares how they've been playing on the links and how Charlie's golf game is improving!

Matt talks about his trip to Ohio and first tattoo, Boodro and Charlie talk about what meats they've been smoking, thoughts on candy-corn and lots of fan questions including 'fold or crumble', favorite Halloween costumes as a kid and least favorite animals of the podcast! 

Song of The Week: 'After Midnight'

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On Episode 9 of The Grapevine Podcast the boys talk about the new record 'Burn It at Both Ends' with their longtime producer and friend, Ryan Youmans.

Ryan tells his backstory on coming to Nashville in 2015 from South Carolina and the musical/professional journey he took to get where he is in his career. How Gary and Charlie first met Ryan back in the day. The importance of picking studio musicians who are not just there for a paycheck and being comfortable in the studio while recording. We also find out what goes into the recording process from a producer's point of view and how Ryan started his studio, The Amber Sound.
 
Gary, Charlie and Ryan do a track by track breakdown of the record and give some deep insights into the writing and recording of 'Burn It at Both Ends' (53:50). How the songs turned out vs how the guys saw them going into recording. The 'adventurous' approach that comes with making a full length album. Advice for up and comers and independent artists for recording and putting out 'quality songs'.

For more info on Ryan Youmans and The Amber Sound visit theambersound.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook

Song of The Week: 'Drunk Tattoo'

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On Episode 8 of The Grapevine Podcast the boys are joined by the legend himself, Mr. Corey Smith!

Gary and Charlie talk about being fans of Corey's growing up and looking up to him as an independent artist who has paved the way for many singer-songwriters and artists that have come along in the Country music world. Corey gives us the story of the musical journey that has taken him to where he is, the mindset of being independent and true to yourself as an artist, and shares some stories from the road playing the college bar and club circuit in the southeast.

We also find out what Corey's been up to throughout the pandemic, talk about the guys and girls who have opened and toured with Corey in the past, and hear his best 'F*** The Po-Po' stories from the road, including the time he sparked a riot in Chattanooga.

The crew introduces the new 'Gas or Ass' segment, talk about the release of 'Nothing Much To Do,' the third single off the upcoming record (which drops on Friday), weigh in on the first week of NFL action and answer your fan questions.

Be sure to follow Corey Smith on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Also check out his music, including his 2020 acoustic releases, on Spotify!

Song of The Week: 'Nothing Much To Do'

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On Episode 7 of The Grapevine Podcast the boys are joined by Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett of Primos Hunting!

Lake and Jordan tell the guys what's going on in the world of Primos and what they have been up to in 2020. We learn how these guys got their gigs and what it is about hunting and being in the woods that they're so passionate about. Lake and Jordan share some stories from the field, what some of their favorite moments have been, how they work together as duo in the hunting world and offer advice for anyone trying to get into hunting.

Gary reflects on growing up a fan of Primos and his experiences going after birds with Lake and Jordan. What the challenges of turkey hunting can be, the lasting effects of the large numbers of birds that we taken as a result of the pandemic and how the life of a hunter never really stops. 

The guys talk about the release of 'See You Tomorrow,' the second single off the upcoming record, Tyler tells the story of breaking his toe on the job, Charlie and Matt talk about their golf games and the boys answer some of your fan questions!

For more info on Lake and Jordan you can visit Primos.com and find them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! Also be sure to check out their podcast 'Speak The Language'

Song of The Week: 'Burn It At Both Ends'

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On Episode 6 of The Grapevine Podcast the gang welcomes on the newest team member, Wales Toney, CEO and Founder of Whale Tale Media.

Wales tells his story of turning a hobby into a career and relives how he got connected with Gary and Charlie. The scary process of 'banking on yourself' and starting your own business. A look at what went into his role in creating the album art, graphics and videos for the upcoming record, 'Burn It At Both Ends' . The importance of building a team and finding a guy like Wales who will invest in you as an artist. Funny stories of music video shoots and time on the road Wales has had with the crew!

The boys dive into the Music Modernization Act and how the industry has changed for songwriters and artists as a result of streaming. How 'Big Brother' is always watching and what ads pop up on everyone's phones and social media feeds. The importance of connecting with fans and building a relationship with the crowd. Gary and Charlie answer your fan questions and get into a heated debate over favorite Little Debbie's and Pop Tart flavors!

Wales Toney is a native of Anderson, SC. He played baseball and studied business at Clemson University. Prior to launching Whale Tale Media, Wales had a full time career in sales. Since the release of 'Put Me In My Place' in the spring of 2019, Wales has had a hand in nearly every piece of visual content from music videos and graphics to album art and behind the scenes footage for Muscadine Bloodline.

Song of The Week: 'Put Me In My Place'

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Episode 5 of The Grapevine Podcast has no guest but does have a lot of music talk. The whole gang gets candid talking about the music industry, offers advice on how to get started and talks more about the upcoming release of the first full length Muscadine Bloodline album coming September 25th!

Gary and Charlie give their thoughts on how to get a music career started and why learning from mistakes early on is so important. Nashville 101 and how to 'succeed' as an artist coming off of the cover band circuit. The 'Independent vs Label' discussion and why owning your music is so important. How the narrative of being the most popular person in Nashville isn't as big a deal as some people make it out to be. Some up and comers the crew really digs that are making a splash in the scene and who in Nashville they would want on their side in a bar fight.

The guys answer fan questions, give their thoughts on the first College Football AP Poll of 2020 and dive into some Covid-19 related conspiracy theories and predictions. Gary, Charlie and Boodro also share their experiences of growing up in the hurricane filled region of Lower Alabama and the gang talks about the weekly kickball game!

Song of The Week: 'First Love Back'

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