TL's Road House

Country music icon Terri Clark joins Tracy Lawrence on this week’s episode of TL’s Road House! During the conversation, the Canadian singer-songwriter opens up about leaving home at just 18 years old to chase her dreams in Nashville, the challenges she faced along the way and the influence her late mother had on her journey. Terri also reflects on the experience of recording her new live album, Terri Clark: Live From The Ryman, at the historic Ryman Auditorium, the importance of staying authentic in an ever-changing industry and the challenges of life on the road. She also gives a glimpse into her life outside of music, sharing her love for fishing, cooking and holiday traditions. Don’t miss out on the fun as these longtime friends take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the glory days of ‘90s country and sharing stories from their early careers.

Returning to TL’s Road House with a new perspective on life, country singer-songwriter Bryan Martin sits down with Tracy Lawrence for a candid conversation about his personal struggles and the experiences that have redefined what matters most to him. Nearly two years after their first sit-down, Bryan opens up about his battle with addiction, celebrating one year of sobriety and the personal changes that have given him a new outlook on his future. The two discuss the emotional weight of songwriting, balancing a music career with family life and Bryan’s upcoming album, ODing on the Dream, featuring songs written during some of his darkest moments. Through it all, Bryan shares how he’s learning to navigate success on his own terms while staying true to himself and the people closest to him.

This week on TL’s Road House, Tracy Lawrence welcomes longtime friend and hit songwriter turned country artist Wyatt McCubbin. With songs recorded by Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and Zach Top, Wyatt shares how his small-town Ohio roots and love for traditional country music have shaped his career as one of Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters. The two dive into Wyatt’s debut album, 650, produced by Dave Cobb, discussing the experience of recording live to tape and the transition from writing hits for other artists to releasing music of his own. Wyatt and Tracy recall unforgettable moments of their careers and reflect on the lasting impact of country music’s greatest storytellers. Tune in for a conversation about songwriting, country music legends and the importance of staying true to your roots.

Lauren Watkins brings her Nashville native roots to this week’s episode of TL’s Road House! Lauren sits down with Tracy Lawrence to talk about growing up in Music City, leaving home for Ole Miss and realizing along the way that she was meant to pursue a career in music. Lauren dives into the songwriting behind her new album If I’m Being Honest, working with her husband and producer Will Bundy and finding inspiration in the people and experiences closest to her. She also reflects on touring with artists like Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson, going out on her first headline tour and the full-circle moment of making her Grand Ole Opry debut. Don’t miss the fun conversation as they get into everything from Ole Miss football and turkey hunting to navigating social media and Nashville’s changing music scene.

Wheeler Walker Jr. holds nothing back on this week’s episode of TL’s Road House! The unapologetic country singer joins Tracy Lawrence for an unfiltered conversation about building a career on his own terms, breaking Nashville’s rules and why he’s ready to retire after a decade in country music. Wheeler looks back on recording his first album with Dave Cobb, unexpectedly landing in the Top 10 on the country charts and proving there’s a path in country music outside of the traditional label system. He and Tracy also share stories about the wilder side of country music, years of touring and legends like George Jones and Waylon Jennings, while Wheeler opens up about his final album and tour and why he wants to walk away while he’s still having fun.

Elizabeth Nichols brings her quick wit to this week’s episode of TL’s Road House! The rising singer-songwriter joins Tracy Lawrence to talk about her unconventional journey from law school to pursuing music full time and how living in Australia unexpectedly sparked her love for writing country songs. Known for turning relatable moments and everyday observations into clever lyrics, Elizabeth shares the influences behind her lighthearted approach to songwriting and how simply writing like she talks has helped shape her sound. She also opens up about finding an audience through social media, stepping away from law school after landing a record deal and gearing up for her first U.S. headlining tour, with plenty of laughs about dating, Nashville life and everything in between.

Stepping into a new chapter after more than a decade as one half of Maddie & Tae, Maddie Font joins Tracy Lawrence for her first podcast appearance as a solo artist. Maddie opens up about the emotional transition from the duo, her lasting friendship with Tae and how her faith has guided her through the uncertainty of starting over. She explains why she chose to step away from the major label system and bet on herself as an independent artist, how working on her upcoming album has revealed a new side of herself vocally and the inspiration behind her debut solo single, “Drive Me Around.” Plus, Maddie shares some exciting personal news, expecting her second child. Listen in as Tracy and Maddie talk parenthood, finding balance between family and career, and staying grounded through life’s different seasons.

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.