Tracy is back with another Spotlight Industry Insider episode. This week features The Tennessean’s Country music reporter and 2021 Rolling Stone Chet Flippo Award recipient Marcus Dowling. The two discuss the passion they share for the rich history of Country music and how its changed over the years. Learn about Marcus’ Country inspirations, influences growing up, how he finds what makes each artist unique and the “why” behind their music with each feature he writes. Dive into this Country expert’s brain on this week’s episode!

TL's Road House - Marcus Dowling

Country music icon, Tracy Lawrence, peels back the curtain from his 30+ year career in the industry with his new podcast “TL’s Road House.” Tracy will be joined by celebrity guests spanning the generations of Country music and a range of personalities across all industries as they share their unfiltered opinions through behind the scenes stories and unbarred topics. Step onto Tracy’s tour bus each week as he kicks off his debut season.

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Tracy Lawrence welcomes Maddie & Tae onto the bus for this week’s episode. The tight-knit musical duo dives in with Tracy to discuss their secrets to a mother’s life on the road, their advice for new artists breaking into the Country music scene and their journey so far, from the beginning to now a successful duo in Music City. The pair shares how they handle disagreements being such close friends and partners, and what makes them work as the perfect pair, including how their different personalities complement each other. The two share with Tracy their favorite parts of working with each other, and how their friendship will always remain the most important thing at the end of the day. Tune in today to learn all about Maddie & Tae!

TL's Road House - Maddie & Tae

On this week’s episode of TL’s Road House, Texas Country singer/songwriter Wade Bowen joins Tracy Lawrence on the bus for an entertaining conversation. Revisiting his Texas roots, Wade explains his life growing up outside of music, how he got to where he is today and what’s next for him, especially as an artist on tour. The Country duo discuss their favorite parts of the job as successful artists – from touring to songwriting, and even get a first-hand look into Wade’s hilarious alter ego, thanks to a popular mutual friend! Tune in for this week’s episode today.

TL's Road House - Wade Bowen

Back on the bus this week, Tracy Lawrence sits down with Kentucky native and Country artist Dillon Carmichael, who has continued to make a name for himself in Music City. The Country up-and-comer dives in on recent happenings in his career, including being named to the 2024 CRS New Faces of Country Music class, his journey moving to Nashville, life on the road opening for Cody Johnson and hobbies outside of tour life and the musical environment his family created for him growing up. Dillon highlights Tracy’s special hits that inspired Dillon’s hopes to become a songwriter and other artists in the genre that continue to inspire both of their careers.

TL's Road House - Dillon Carmichael

Welcome back to the bus. TL’s Roadhouse returns with Country newcomer Zach Top. Learn all about this star on the rise as he and Tracy reflect on his country upbringing, the diversity within the Country industry today and what it takes to break through in Music City. Zach celebrates his recent debut Country radio single, emphasizing its undeniable Country sound that helps make his signature voice known. Listen in as the Country duo relates on bringing the traditional 90’s Country back to audiences!

TL's Road House - Zach Top

Return to the bus this week for a new episode of TL’s Roadhouse with Tracy Lawrence and special guest Brantley Gilbert. Brantley focuses in on letting listeners know how his hits came to be true Country and carving his unique path into the industry to get to where he is today. The two dive into the world of Country and what they feel defines the industry today, taking a peak behind the curtain to discuss the nuances that come with making music in today’s climate, as well as Brantley’s early exposure to music and dedication to getting in front of audiences as early as possible. The Country duo lets listeners in on their first sit-down conversation together – watch as the two become fast friends!

TL's Road House - Marcus Dowling

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