TL's Road House

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!

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.

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.

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!

Brantley Gilbert, country-rock singer-songwriter known for blending country and rock, shares how his songs come from lived experience and what makes music feel country. He talks touring from indie grind to major deals, tensions with labels over politics, songwriting habits, studio chemistry versus modern production, life changes like sobriety and fatherhood, and the stories behind his Tattoos album.

Tracy Lawrence welcomes listeners back to the bus for Season 2 of TL’s Roadhouse Podcast. Listen in as Tracy sits down with his number one most requested guest, Ryan Upchurch. They take a deep dive into his career and the unique path that got him to where he is today. The duo takes it back to the beginning to compare their different upbringings and influences within the Country industry, starting with Upchurch’s first musical motivations at 18 years old, the craziest experiences so far on the road and his hardcore fan base that keeps his will to continue strong. Tune back in to Season 2 for this hilarious episode – even learn Upchurch’s take on aliens!

We’re back in the Man Cave this week for a special meet and greet episode with Country guitar player and Tracy’s very own studio engineer Derek “Junior” Parnell. The MTSU alum shares his past highlighting his upbringing, where he is today, his early musical influences and the reason he chose to study studio engineering. Learn about the world of Music City and the magic of hearing a song before and after production. You don’t miss this special episode!

Tracy welcomes listeners back to the Man Cave with special guest and friend Scott Joyce, who doubles as Tracy’s piano player. Scott opens up about his influences and experiences that led him to pursue piano, his journey to Nashville and the ups and downs of playing in the music industry. Scott reminisces on the previous artists he’s worked with and the interesting perspective he holds watching the Country music industry and its artists grow. Tune in for a round of fast-fire Q&A questions to learn all about Scott!

On this week's episode of TL's Road House Tracy sits down for an exclusive "meet and greet" with his life-long friend and Tour Manager Tommy McDonald. The tight-knit duo reminisce on their experiences of life on the road throughout the years, including the best pranks they have pulled on each other, what the job of a Tour Manager entails and growing up in a small town together. The friends tell their best stories and reflect on the team culture they have created on the road together. This heartfelt and funny episode is one you won’t want to miss!

This week on TL’s Roadhouse, special guest Mitchell Tenpenny joins Tracy in the Man Cave. The Country artists reminisce on the evolvement of Country music in Nashville, Mitchell’s background and influences growing up in the publishing business and their experiences learning from Nashville’s best songwriters. The Nashville native discusses his favorite venues he’s played at, including the historic Ryman and Opry, and what those opportunities mean to him after growing up in the industry. Tune in today to learn all about Mitchell Tenpenny!