Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations

A salt-of-the-earth southerner with a straight-shooting swagger and kind smile, Shane Profitt’s musical toolbox is full of all-natural talent. At the end of 2021, he was still pulling overtime at his job with the city, busting his back about an hour south of Nashville and living for the weekend. But now, he is rocking sold-out crowds at the historic Ryman Auditorium, earning standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry, and writing country hits. Shane talks what pushed him to learn to play the guitar, a chance meeting with Chris Janson in a sushi restaurant, putting in his two weeks notice at his job, going on tour, writing songs and more.

For more on Shane, visit https://www.shaneprofitt.com/ or find himon social media.

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Tyler Reese Tritt is a Nashville-based country artist whose career has been fueled by her passion for music and her exceptional vocal prowess. At just 14 years old, she made her debut recording the timeless duet "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" alongside her father, the renowned Travis Tritt. This pivotal moment sparked her journey into the limelight and set her on a path of success. Tyler talks about growing up in a musical family, getting into the music business, her love of music, being on song with her father, her latest single "Texas Hold Em", what's coming up and more.

For more on the Tyler Reese Tritt, visit https://www.tylerreesetrittofficial.com/ or find her on social media.

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As a native of small-town Kentucky who’s influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Elvie talks about his favorite drinks, taking a break from music and getting back into it, his family, growing up in Kentucky, his big hit "My Boy", his newest songs, what to expect on his upcoming album and more.

For more on the Tanner Olsen Band, visit https://www.tannerolsen.com/ or find them on social media.

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As a native of small-town Kentucky who’s influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Elvie talks about his favorite drinks, taking a break from music and getting back into it, his family, growing up in Kentucky, his big hit "My Boy", his newest songs, what to expect on his upcoming album and more.

For more on Elvie Shane, visit https://www.elvieshane.com/ or find him on social media.

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Over the last decade, Milwaukee-based band Listening Party has sought to create songs that deeply resonate with their listeners. Their folk- and Americana-steeped sound expertly and reverently draws from the pulse and traditions of their genre while adding their own charm. Weston Mueller and Jacob Wood talk about their favorite drinks, how the group has changed over the years, what their journey in the industry has been like, their musical influences, recording their latest album, going on tour, what folks can expect coming up and more!

For more on Listening Party, visit https://www.listeningpartymusic.com/ or find them on social media.

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Country rocker Lewis Brice just released his first full-length album, 'Product Of,' and has been named a Billboard "Country Artist to Watch." He has shared the stage with acts like Luke Bryan, Dierks Bently, Hank Williams Jr. Gary Allan and Lee Brice just to name a few. Lewis talks about how he met his wife, his favorite drinks, the importance of family, bouncing ideas off his brother, how his single "Product Of" came to be, what folks can expect on his new album, being a songwriter, what's next and more!

For more on Lewis Brice, visit https://www.lewisbrice.com/ or find him on social media.

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Whiskey Myers is a genre-bending band from East Texas featuring Cody Cannon, Cody Tate, John Jeffers, Jeff Hogg, Jamey Gleaves and Tony Kent. Jeff Hogg joined us as to talk about their new whiskey Uncle Chicken’s Sippin Whiskey, the story behind the band's name, how they came together, his love of cars, the band's journey, how they ended up on Yellowstone, their latest album Tornillo, going on tour and more.

For more on Whiskey Myers, visit https://www.whiskeymyers.com/ or find them on social media.

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Allie Colleen is a country artist, singer and songwriter. Allie's music style defines how life shaped her, alongside the personal lyrics and transparency in both her vocals and performance. Allie talks about her tattoos, how fans share their stories with her, growing up in a musical family, waiting to start her career until after college, growing up in Oklahoma, her writing process, her debut album Stones, her latest releases, what's coming and more.

For more on Allie Colleen, visit https://www.alliecolleenmusic.com/ or find her on social media.

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Country Music has been all that David Adam Byrnes has ever known. One of his earliest memories is attending a George Strait concert and really hearing a George Strait song for the first time. From that day forward, he would always take his cowboy hat to school; earning him the nickname of “George Strait” amongst his peers. After spending high school graduation night opening up for the legendary Hank Williams, Jr., Byrnes packed his bags and headed to Nashville, Tennessee. David talks about his favorite drinks, his latest single When In Rum, more music coming, moving to Texas after heading to Nashville first, the impact Trent Willmon had on his career, his love music, getting married and more.

For more on David Adam Byrnes, visit https://www.davidadambyrnes.com/ or find him on social media.

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Bluegrass music may be one of America’s “traditional” styles, but at its heart it has always been wild and spontaneous. The style demands every ounce of facility and intent that each performer can muster— it fires on all cylinders or none at all. Few bands do it as well as East Nash Grass. An ensemble of standout players from a city known for the quality of its musicians, East Nash Grass came by its name and reputation honestly, honing their performance chops night after night on a tiny stage on Music City’s east side. We chat with James Kee and Maddie Denton about how the band came together, their favorite instruments to play, their journey in music, their new album Last Chance to Win, their weekly residence and much more.

For more on East Nash Grass , visit https://www.eastnashgrass.com/ or find them on social media.

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BoomTown Saints is composed of Chris Ramos and Ben Chism. The fusion of Chris’ energetic stage presence and broad vocal range with Ben’s smooth voice and distinguishable southern drawl yields an undeniable charisma between the two. Consummate entertainers and true road warriors, they have honed their live performance skills playing clubs, frat houses and festivals with the number one objective being “for people to have fun.” They talk (2:30 mark) about how they got into music, becoming a duo, being girl dads, their approach to writing songs, their debut EP, being on the road, what's next and more.

Plus, on our 4-Pack, we highlight four duo songs we love right now: Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, Niko Moon and Zac Brown, James Barker Band and Dalton Dover, and Lewis Brice and Lee Brice.

For more on BoomTown Saints, visit https://www.boomtownsaintsmusic.com/ or find them on social media.

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Recognized as "one of the most exciting new voices" by CelebMix, Tyra Madison originates from Pine Top, Kentucky. Drawing inspiration from esteemed artists like Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris, Tyra has fully immersed herself in the art of songwriting and performing, leaving an indelible mark on the Nashville community and beyond. Tyra talks (2:10 mark) about being an Elsa impersonator, learning Rocky Top at a young age, her biggest influences, the success of Right Girl Wrong Time, her new single Plead the 5th, what's next and more.

Plus, on our 4-Pack, we highlight four artist you might not know, but should: Stephen Wilson Jr., Matt Koziol, Jonathan Hutcherson and Lakeview.

For more on Tyra, visit https://www.tyramadison.com/ or find her on social media.

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Frank Fletcher is an independent country music singer/songwriter. Born in south Alabama, he grew up in a small town where neighbors were friends, there is a church on every corner, dirt roads meant freedom, tractors were sexy, and grandpa’s old truck meant everything. Frank talks (2:50 mark) about his favorite drinks, who is doppelganger is, how he got into music, playing his first gig at 14,  playing more than 150 shows in a year, his favorite part of performing on stage, his latest single Rollin' and what's next.

Plus, on our first 4-Pack, we highlight four boozy songs we like from Hayden Coffman, Chase Mitchell, Jay Allen, and David Adam Byrnes.

For more on Frank, visit https://www.frankfletchermusic.com/ or find him on social media.

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After a decade “of playing by the rules”, country artist and songwriter Brit Taylor broke out on her own and released her debut album Real Me in 2020 and followed it with this year's Kentucky Blue, produced by Grammy winners Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson, is a happier, more upbeat record, simply reflecting her life today. Brit talks (3:20 mark) about good whiskey, how she got her first guitar, growing up on the famed Country Music Highway in Kentucky (Route 23), resetting her career, releasing Real Me, working with Ferguson and Sturgill, making her Opry debut, playing festivals and what's next.

Plus, on our first 4-Pack, we highlight four new songs we like from Tanner Adell, BoomTown Saints, Josh Melton and Bryan Martin.

For more on Brit, visit https://www.brittaylormusic.com/ or find her on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, check out Neat & Mixed and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

With equal ease and finesse, No. 1 Billboard-charting artist Lucas Hoge can craft a song, cast a line or call in a turkey in front of a film crew. The chart topping country artist and host of TV series Hoge Wild joined us for the second time. He talks (4:05 mark) about his favorite drinks, visiting Belize, new adventures on Hoge Wild, how ended up hosting a TV show, fun travel stories, growing up in Nebraska, touring with Chapel Hart, his latest single Nowhere, his song Duck Blind, more new music and so much more. Plus, I give some info on upcoming changes to the show as we head toward episode 150.

For more on Lucas, visit https://www.lucashoge.com/ or find him on social media. For more on Hoge Wild, check out https://www.hogewild.com/.

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Country artist and songwriter Del Barber recently released his latest album Almanac. He talks (13:25 mark) about meeting his wife at one of his shows, recording the reverb in a grain silo and using audio from farm machinery on an album, living on the farm, getting into music, his father's impact on Del's music, writing from experiences, what folks can expect on his latest album, how it differs from past albums, going on tour and more. Plus, Chad Watson talks (1:20 mark) about whether bourbon brands winning awards should matter to consumers.

For more on Del, visit https://delbarber.com/ or find him on social media.

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Award-winning chef Noah Hester is staying busy these days as he can be seen on “The Bradshaw Bunch”, he's a brand manager for Bradshaw Bourbon and he helped craft the Bradshaw Ranch Thick N Juicy Burgers. Noah joins us (11:10 mark) as he talks about Bradshaw Bourbon, his favorite drinks, how he got involved with Bradshaw Bourbon, being persistent, hating being called a celebrity chef, how it's different making Bradshaw Rach burgers versus being in the kitchen, his favorite place/style to cook, creating his own sauces, what's next and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle talks (1:25 mark) about a fun new summer recipe to try in Tasting Notes.

For more on Noah, visit https://chefnoahhester.com/ or find him on social media. For more on Bradshaw Bourbon, visit https://bradshawbourbon.com/, and for more on Bradshaw Ranch Thick N Juicy Burgers, visit https://terrybradshawbrands.com/bradshaw-ranch/.

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Country artist Jay Allen joins us (8:45 mark) to talk about finding his sound, his mother's battle with Alzheimer's, sharing that story, getting to Nashville, being on The Voice, marrying Kylie Morgan, and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and whiskey.

For more on Jay, visit https://www.jayallenofficial.com/ or find him on social media.

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Country artist/songwriter Madeline Edwards joins us (11:10 mark) to talk about good tequila, her album Crashlanded, nearly using a different artist than Dolly in her hit "Mama, Dolly, Jesus," finding her sound, her biggest musical influences, growing up in California and Texas, a few special performances and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and a new episode to try.

For more on Madeline, visit https://www.madelineedwardsmusic.com/ or find her on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country artist/songwriter Rodney Rice joins us (9:15 mark) to talk about his bourbon collection, favorite pours, how he got into music, growing up in West Virginia, ending up in Colorado, cutting his first albums, sharing his experiences through songs, his latest album Rodney Rice, heading on tour and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us (1:25 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about grilling and craft beer.

For more on Rodney, visit https://www.rodneyrice.com/ or find him on social media.

Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.