Tracy Lawrence welcomes rising country artist Kenny Whitmire to TL’s Road House this week to talk about his path from small-town Georgia to chasing country music in Nashville. The artist found his love for music at an early age singing in church and made the move to Nashville in 2022 after just one semester of college. Kenny shares how he found his footing in Music City’s songwriting community and the unexpected connection with Charlie Puth that helped bring his music to a wider audience, eventually leading to the release of his debut EP, Fool In A King Size Bed. He and Tracy bond over their shared love of traditional country music and the artists who shaped their sound. Kenny also opens up about his faith, staying grounded and what he’s learning as he takes his music on the road alongside Tracy and other artists.

The Wilder Blue have built their career on doing things their own way, and this week, the band’s Zane Williams and Sean Rodriguez sit down with Tracy Lawrence to talk about the road that brought them to their fifth album, Cinco. Zane shares how his years as a solo artist inspired him to build his “dream band,” bringing together five musicians with different strengths and influences to create something entirely their own. The guys dive into the making of their most recent project and the wide range of sounds that have shaped their music. Zane and Sean also get into the realities of keeping an independent band moving, from long drives and packed touring schedules to building an audience largely through live shows and word of mouth. Along the way, they talk musical influences, life outside of music and how The Wilder Blue got its name.

Kashus Culpepper joins Tracy Lawrence in the studio this week and takes it all the way back to the unlikely beginnings of his career in Country music. The Alabama shares how he went from singing in church to picking up a guitar while serving in the Navy and playing cover songs during his deployment in Spain. Once back home, Kashus began playing his own music in dive bars across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, developing the unmistakable blend of Country, soul, blues and rock that eventually led him to landing a record deal in Nashville. Now, with his debut album ‘Act I’ out and a packed touring schedule, Kashus opens up about navigating his rapid rise. Tracy and Kashus talk songwriting, life on the road, staying grounded and the unexpected path that brought him from Navy barracks to stages across the country.

Tracy Lawrence catches up with Multi-Platinum hitmaker Justin Moore this week for an honest conversation about recent life updates, music, sports and everything in between. Justin opens up about his recent decision to step back from the spotlight to get the help he needed for his health and get sober. Now back on the road with Riley Green and already working on new music for next year, Justin is ready for what’s ahead. The two reflect on the lessons that come with life on the road and years spent in the music business, while also diving into the world of sports. As co-host of the morning sports talk show “Morning Mayhem,” he gets into college athletics with Tracy, as the two share their takes on how much the game has changed and where it could be headed. With plenty of stories, opinions and experience between them, there’s no telling where the conversation will go.

Cole Swindell joins Tracy Lawrence for this week’s episode of TL’s Road House! After a season focused on family, Cole recently released his new single “Girl Dad,” a true reflection of where the country star finds himself these days. In this episode, Cole opens up about becoming a husband and father, finding a new balance in his career and why he chose to make North Carolina home instead of Nashville. He also shares a few stories as he reminisces about his early days selling tour merch for Luke Bryan, the songs and artists that first sparked his love for country music and what ultimately inspired him to become a songwriter himself. Catch the full conversation in this brand new episode!

TL’s Road House welcomes multi-platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert back in the studio for this week’s episode! Fresh off the release of his eighth studio album, Sins of the Father, Brantley sits down with Tracy for a real-talk kind of conversation about the stories behind the tracks and the new season of life he’s in now. From the lessons he’s learned during the highs and lows of his career to navigating the challenges of fatherhood, Brantley opens up about the mistakes he’s made, the growth that came from them and how those experiences have influenced his latest music. As Brantley reflects on his journey, he and Tracy discuss the moments that have shaped them into the men, fathers and artists they are today. And of course, no episode of TL’s Road House is complete without a few crazy stories about their wildest fan encounters and rowdiest rockstar antics that only happen out on the road.

Chandler Walters brings the energy to a new episode of TL’s Road House! The GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter has been out on the road with Tracy this summer and recently stopped by the studio to fill us in on the whirlwind start to his career. Before he was sharing stages with some of country music’s biggest names, Chandler grew up playing guitar in church and booking gigs at local bars in Marietta, Georgia. The multi-faceted artist looks back on teaching himself to play steel guitar, catching ERNEST’s attention through social media and the songwriting opportunities that followed, including co-writing Post Malone’s 5x Platinum No. 1 single “I Had Some Help.” Don’t miss out on the fun as Tracy and Chandler bond over the days when they were barely scraping by, the value of genuine friendships in the industry and their shared passion for keeping country music real.

Jamey Johnson stops by TL’s Road House for a thoughtful conversation with Tracy Lawrence about songwriting, the evolving country music industry and staying true to yourself through every season of life. Jamey reflects on how his perspective has changed over the years, from his approach to writing songs and making records to redefining what success means to him. The two also share stories from their early days in Nashville, discuss the lasting influence of country music legends like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and George Jones, and the importance of giving back through charitable work. As Tracy gets ready to join Jamey for his upcoming birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry, the two longtime friends look back on the experiences that have shaped their careers and the values that continue to guide them today.

This week on TL’s Road House, Tracy Lawrence catches up with country artist Frank Ray to talk about life’s unexpected turns, his personal faith journey and finding purpose through every chapter along the way. Frank shares what it was like balancing a career in law enforcement with his growing passion for music and the transition to pursuing country music full time. The two also touch on family life, mental health, social media and the importance of staying grounded while chasing big dreams. Hear more in this uplifting conversation as Frank opens up about what matters most to him and the impact he hopes to make through his music. 

It’s Pardi time on this week’s episode of TL’s Road House. Jon Pardi sits down with Tracy Lawrence for a conversation that traces his path from Northern California to Nashville and the experiences that helped build his career. Before hits like “Head Over Boots” and “Heartache on the Dance Floor,” Jon was playing bars with his college band, which led him to make the move to Music City in 2008. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned about building relationships and the ins and outs of the music business that havehelped him find his place as an artist. Tracy and Jon also discuss life offstage, from hunting and ranch projects to sobriety and finding balance after years spent on the road. Listen in for a can’t miss episode with one of country music’s most recognizable voices.