Drake White | Country Outdoors Podcast w Mary O’Neill Phillips #74

‪@TylerBooth is as country as they get. Born and raised in Eastern Kentucky he unapologetically lives and breaths the blue collar lifestyle, that plays such a key influence in the music he makes and why we love him! This podcast was Tyler’s first, which meant never before told stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From skinning Turtles to career highs and career lows, we even see a more vulnerable side as he opens up to @maryoneillofficial about his faith and love of Jesus.

This week on the Country Outdoors Podcast, Mary is joined by the amazing singer, songwriter, father and avid sportsman  @drakewhiteofficial  Drake and Mary met in Australia in 2016 and have been friends for years, connecting over a love of the outdoors, music and God. In lure of his film premiere 'Hunts the healing' Drakes discusses his stroke and the impact that hunting and faith had on him, in the darkest time of his life. How both of those things resulted in him walking and playing music again, whilst attempting to chase after a monster Buck on his home property. A Buck he notoriously called 'Stoker'. Drakes film 'Hunts the Healing' a play on his popular hit 'Hurts the Healing' airs this summer and is a blend of documentary and drama, telling the captivating story that led to him walking again.

This week on the Country Outdoors Podcast, Mary is joined by singer-songwriter  @DylanSchneider  . Dylan shares his story about moving to Nashville as a teenager and the success he’s seen after being embraced by the country music community. They discussed how Nashville is a 10 year town and what overnight success actually means.Mary shares for the first time, how Dylan and her actually met at a party in 2016 with a ton of artists who have now gone on to have major success.Dylan talks about getting into hunting and what inspired him to give it a try. He shares his passion for fishing and stories growing up as a young boy in the outdoors.Grab your favorite drink and kick your feet up for this heartfelt episode!

This week on the Country Outdoors Podcast, Mary is joined by country music hitmaker and outdoor enthusiast Dustin Lynch for an unfiltered conversation that covers everything from elk hunting in Montana to his groundbreaking Las Vegas residency at the Wynn.Dustin has earned 10 No. 1 singles on Country Airplay, including “Stars Like Confetti,” “Thinking ’Bout You,” “Small Town Boy,” “Good Girl,” “Ridin’ Roads,” “Seein’ Red,” “Where It’s At,” “Hell of a Night,” “Mind Reader,” and “Momma’s House.” He was the first country artist to land a residency at the Wynn Las Vegas, is a Grand Ole Opry member inducted by Reba McEntire, and has surpassed 6 billion global streams. With multiple Platinum-certified singles and sold-out tours, his impact spans both the stage and the woods.Dustin opens up about the evolution of his Tennessee farm, his passion for land management and conservation, and how hunting has become a year-round lifestyle. He shares what it means to introduce family and friends to the outdoors for the first time and reflects on how bowhunting has helped him grow as both a hunter and a person. On the music front, Dustin talks about his high-energy DJ/country hybrid show, his new single "Easy to Love", and what’s inspiring him creatively in this next chapter of his career.From bow setups and cold mountain mornings to packed-out Vegas nightclubs, this is the ultimate look at the double life of one of country music’s most dynamic artists.Don’t miss this one—it’s a wild ride from the woods to the strip.

Josh Bagwell joins a long list of Georgia country-music artists who have found their way to the Country Outdoors Podcast! Since recording this interview Mary's had a chance to hunt pheasant in South Dakota with Josh and Turkey in Oklahoma...they've become good friends and we're all big fans of his music!

This week on the Country Outdoors Podcast: Mary heads to Charleston, South Carolina to catch up with reality star Shep Rose. Finding a rise to fame with his leading role on the television show "Southern Charm", Shep has amassed a large following, great stories, and a love for being outside. Come stop by, you don't miss this unique episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast.

Perfecting his craft in Rocky Mountain ski lodges and Nashville’s Honky Tonks, Teddy Robb has a laid-back voice that grabs you like the Colorado winter air and wraps you up in a blanket with someone you love next to a warm fire. A native of Akron, Ohio, Teddy grew up loving the outdoors. He fished, hiked, and played football through college in Ohio, however, his passion turned to music the moment he heard George Strait’s “Troubadour.” That was it, the decision was made. He called his parents, packed his bags and hit the road. Teddy spent time in Colorado playing music to support his snowboarding habit before making the final move to Nashville.  Teddy’s debut single, “Really Shouldn't Drink Around You,” written by multi-GRAMMY Award-winning songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, along with chart-topping songwriter and Old Dominion bandmember, Trevor Rosen, has over 50 million worldwide streams to date and shipped to country radio last year. Teddy performed the song to a national audience on NBC’s TODAY Show and his music has been written about in the pages of Rolling Stone, Billboard and more. In April 2020 Teddy released his self-titled, debut EP. The five song project includes “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You,” as well as previously released tracks “Lead Me On” and “Tell Me How,” which have collectively been streamed over 80 million times. 

Jacob Davis is often referred to as the older brother to Jordan Davis but this guy is an amazing country-music singer/songwriter on his own. With his first #1 song under his belt, Take it From Me, Jacob is on his way to many more! Have a listen and get to know one of Nashville's hottest songwriters and learn where his inspiration comes from.