TL's Road House

 Tune in to this week’s episode of TL’s Road House as Tracy Lawrence sits down with the unforgettable Edwin McCain to talk timeless hits, songwriting secrets, the stories behind “I’ll Be” and more. The 90’s hit is universally known for its classic nature, but is just a piece of what the beloved singer-songwriter has contributed to country music. McCain has racked up 11 albums over his career, five of them charting on the Billboard 200. On the bus, the two talk about having a true passion for the music business, what it’s like to live on the road for 15 years and finding lasting friendships all over the country thanks to songwriting. Listen today for a down to earth conversation about pulling over from the fast lane!

 Welcome back to TL’s Road House! Award-winning country group Parmalee takes it back to the beginning to tell Tracy all about how they got their start as a group in 2001. Fast forward to present day, the band now has multiple No. 1 hits and over one billion streams. The tight-knit group hails from North Carolina and is made up of cousins, best friends and brothers, cementing their strong bond as a group early on. Tune in today to learn all about how they group formed and picked their band name, the best memories of life on the road together, how they got start in Nashville and their musical influences. Listen in now to get to know all about Parmalee

TL’s Road House is rollin’ on the bus again this week! Tracy Lawrence welcomes GRAMMY-winning guitarist and producer Derek Wells onto the bus for a behind-the-scenes look at the sounds that shape country music. On this episode, Derek gives firsthand insight on compartmentalizing his playing style between artists, putting himself in the headspace to create the perfect record and his take on how we end up with the final master of our favorite songs today. Growing up with parents on the road and in the studio, Derek strayed from the country music industry as long as he could, but eventually followed what was in his blood. Since then, Derek has become one of Nashville’s most influential talents as an elite session guitarist, sharp producer and industry leader whose artistry has defined modern country. Tune in now for a master class on Nashville sound

TL’s Road House is back! This week on the bus, Tracy Lawrence catches up with a fresh Southern voice on the rise, Emily Ann Roberts, for a lively chat about music, faith, football and staying true to your roots. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Emily Ann Roberts began her career 10 years ago on season 9 of NBC’s The Voice. Since then, she’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry over 20 times, and hit the road with her former coach, Blake Shelton, all while racking up over 45 million streams across her catalog! In the episode, Tracy chats with Emily about social media, her climb up the ranks of the music business and how she coined the nickname ‘“Yeehaw MeeMaw” by sharing her love for crochet. Listen now for a joy-filled conversation that will leave you singing “Rocky Top.”

Tracy Lawrence is joined on the bus this week by comedian Dusty Slay. Dusty takes Tracy back to the beginning of his comedy career to detail to the story of how he got into stand up and where he got the original inspiration for his jokes. The two dive in on conspiracy theories, fellow comedian inspirations, the comedy world in Nashville and more. Dusty gives an inside look on his show structure and how he tests new material. Listen in today for a whole new perspective into the comedy world!

 Special guest Ira Dean sits down with Tracy Lawrence on the bus this week to discuss his storied career, favorite memories, life lessons and more. The country artists go back to the beginning to discuss early musical influences, those that paved the way for them and key industry players that helped them along the way. Ira discusses the method behind his songs and how each chapter of his life is reflected in his music – from the best of times to his lowest points, and what he hopes fans take away from his music. Tune in today to hear the artists favorite moments together and what’s to come! 

On this week’s episode of TL’s Road House, Tracy Lawrence is joined by country singer-songwriter Kasey Tyndall. Kasey takes Tracy back to the beginning of her career and the work she has put in to get to where she is today – from two dollars in her account, to winning a radio contest to sing on stage with Keith Urban, to releasing her self-titled album this past February. Kasey dives in on what the recent album release means to her and how she is reintroducing herself to the world. The country artists discuss the joys of songwriting, favorite touring moments, parenting and what’s to come this year. Tune in for this week’s episode now!

Tracy Lawrence is joined by the one and only Tim McGraw this week on the bus. The country icons and close friends take a walk down memory lane to relive the early days of their careers, the success they’ve seen since and all the good times they’ve had in between. The artists discuss the differences in Music City today, the life changes they faced on the fast-track to success and those who helped them along the way, including each other. They dive into what they’re focusing on in their careers now and what they’re ready to accomplish next. Listen in to hear their best stories and favorite memories with other country legends – from Garth Brooks to Kenny Chesney!

Tracy is joined on the bus by a new type of guest this week – Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson. Lane reminisces on lessons he learned early on, the value of teammate comradery and the future of football in the NIL era. Lane dives into his career with Tracy to discuss his college days, position changes and what it was like to join the NFL. The two discuss their favorite players – from Terry Bradshaw to Brett Favre – and the inspiration they provide.  They also dive into the importance of mental health and how it can impact both of their careers. Learn all about what it’s like for rookies joining the team – from pranks to talent shows and more!

Welcome back for another episode of TL’s Road House! Tracy Lawrence sits down for a conversation with rising country artist Drake Milligan. Hailing from Fort Worth, TX Drake tells Tracy his hard-working journey to begin to make a name for himself in Music City. He shares his early inspiration from Elvis and how it shaped him into the performing artist he is today. After kickstarting his career auditioning for American Idol, Drake decided to pull out of the competition to move to Nashville and learn from the best writers on Music Row. Tune in for today’s conversation with the country newcomer!