A Country Music Podcast
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Visit stonecoldcountry.net.
Curators of twang focusing on the Billboard Country Charts present and past and stellar indie gems. We also share interesting insights, country music news and positive stories.
Also check out our Texas Six Pack episodes for great Texas country music.
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The Elijah Ocean Interview
November 27, 2021 00:03 - 1 hour - 155 MBNew traditional country from neotraditionalist Elijah Ocean. In this deep dive interview, we talk about his latest album Born Blue, which is an impressive nod to 80's, and 90's country. Who can write a song about talking to an ice machine, and make it sound as earnest as a Sunday Choir? Elijah spins tales of heartbreak, loneliness, and regret in the decidedly honky tonk tradition, where we two step our pain away. Why is Elijah not in Texas? Based in Nashville for now, Elijah can be found pla...
Country Music-The Elijah Ocean Interview
November 27, 2021 00:03 - 1 hour - 155 MBNew traditional country from neotraditionalist Elijah Ocean. In this deep dive interview, we talk about his latest album Born Blue, which is an impressive nod to 80's, and 90's country. Who can write a song about talking to an ice machine, and make it sound as earnest as a Sunday Choir? Elijah spins tales of heartbreak, loneliness, and regret in the decidedly honky tonk tradition, where we two step our pain away. Why is Elijah not in Texas? Based in Nashville for now, Elijah can be found p...
The Bernie Nelson Interview Part II
November 23, 2021 03:07 - 45 minutes - 84 MBHere is part two of our deep dive interview with platinum songwriter Bernie Nelson. In this installment, Bernie talks about the connection between faith, and country songs. He also shares a story about how Kenny Chesney got started, and how Hank Jr. came to record " I'll Think of Something". We also get to hear a song from Bernie's upcoming album. If you love to hear about the stories behind some of the biggest songs in country music, you'll love this episode.
New Traditionalist Cameron Wrinkle
November 14, 2021 23:13 - 56 minutes - 104 MBHere is an up, and comer in Texas country that has already collaborated with platinum songwriters like Moose Brown, David Lee, and Jeff Silvey. This Abilene Texan is starting to see traction with his latest single "Breakfast of a Fool". In this podcast episode, you'll find out more about his impressive musical legacy, which includes an aunt who plays fiddle for Reba. Cameron is all about the song, which is clearly evident when you hear his music. With an EP slated for release soon, we can't w...
The New Traditionalists Vol. VII- Texan Case Hardin
October 27, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour - 132 MBCase Hardin is a rising voice in the Texas country scene. Backed by George Strait's Ace In The Hole Ban, his upcoming album Lucky Him promises more neotraditional country served with a hearty side of Texas twang! Hr may be under 30, but he's already weathered a few storms. Case is proudly from San Angelo, TX, and comes from a long line of ranchin', and 'rodeoin' veterans. He was also a contestant on American Idol. Currently surging on the Texas charts, we caught up with Case in between radi...
The Bernie Nelson Interview
October 23, 2021 03:45 - 1 hour - 126 MBTraditional country music is alive and well in the pen of multi platinum songwriter Bernie Nelson. The artists that have recorded his compositions read as a literal who's who in country music. George Strait, Shenandoah, Conway Twitty, Wynona, Colin Raye, and Kenny Chesney are just a few. But the success of "Daddy Never Was The Cadillac"Kind" placed Bernie in a elite category amongst songwriters. He was now a top billboard charting wordsmith. Fast forward to 2021, and many album cuts, and so...
Jamie Richards: The Real Deal Part II
September 24, 2021 02:40 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBThis is Part Two of the Jamie Richards Real Deal Interview. Please visit stonecoldcountry.net for the full interview. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hot off of the heels of one of his biggest career hits, Twang, Jamie Richards shows no signs of slowing down. With a professional career that started in Nashville in the 90s, Jamie’s worked with several of the top major labels. But it was his Curb Records debut in 2001 that got things goin...
Jamie Richards: The Real Deal Part I
September 05, 2021 03:40 - 56 minutes - 105 MBThis is part one of a two part series. Hot off of the heels of one of his biggest career hits, Twang, Jamie Richards shows no signs of slowing down. With a professional career that started in Nashville in the 90s, Jamie’s worked with several of the top major labels. But it was his Curb Records debut in 2001 that got things going for our September featured artist Jamie Richards. There is so much to love about Jamie’s soul searing vocals, but Jamie is also an accomplished songwriter whose songs...
Gold: The Ray Scott Interview
August 05, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 142 MBTouted as one of the modern day troubadours keeping traditional country music alive. Ray has gone through the proverbial Nashville hell, but lived to tell. His music is heartfelt, honest, and real. Which is a lot to say nowadays. But he also often shows his more whimsical side in songs like "Those Jeans", Train Wreck and the Tompall Glaser cover " Put Another Log on The Fire". We had the opportunity to talk to Ray this past week. That interview will air on #WaylonWednesday August 4th 2021. ...
Merle Monroe: The Interview
July 04, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 127 MBWelcome to the July 2021 edition of Stone Cold Country’s #onthebrink podcast. As we’ve often stated we like to keep our ear close to the ground when it comes to traditional forms of country music. In this edition of the podcast we were honored to connect with Merle Monroe’s CMA nominated Tim Raybon. The band is a joint project between Tim, and Daniel Grindstaff. East Tennessean (Go Bucs) Daniel is an accomplished musician who made his Grand Ole Opry debut with Jim, and Jesse when he was jus...
New Country: The Blaine Holcomb Interview
June 25, 2021 13:10 - 58 minutes - 107 MBNashville based performer Blaine Holcomb is putting a fresh spin on country. Through loss, hard work, determination, and undeniable talent, Blaine is carving a niche in the middle of the vast country music scene in Nashville, With a past residency at the traditional country venue Music City Bar, and gigs at the Nashville Palace, Blaine is paying his dues, and connecting with fans . In this in depth interview we talk about his passion for the great outdoors. He is an accomplished archer, an...
A New Spin
May 30, 2021 01:22 - 59 minutes - 108 MBOne of the new voices in the Nashville scene that are bringing their interpretation of country music. His sound is somewhere between luke combs, and Cody Johnson. You can hear that he is a fan of traditional country music whose cut his teeth on the tough broadway club circuit in Nashville. Even netting a residency at the traditional country venue Music City Bar. His latest six song EP Over a Beer is like pulling up a seat, and watching Blaine’s life unfold.From heartfelt times fishing with h...
The Addison Johnson Interview Part Two
May 05, 2021 02:08 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBThis is the second part of a deep dive interview with Nashville based Singer/Songwriter Addison Johnson. In this episode we talk about the battle with the bottle, the Music City scene, and his passion for weather..Lol.. Don't forget to check out our featured partner Instacart for all of your shopping needs. Here's a link for an instant discount on me! https://inst.cr/t/YW5jSVZOTTR6 Happy shopping!
The New Traditionalists VI-Part Two
April 25, 2021 19:06 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBA Stone Cold Country Podcast. This interview picks up where Part One left off. This is part two of The Zac Clifton Interview. Here we talk about Kris Kristofferson's comment about Zac reminding him of a young Hank Williams.We also talk about our shared faith, the Biblical heroes Job,Joseph, and Paul. And we discuss the future of traditional country music. Also please visit our featured company Instacart! Use this link for a special offer: https://inst.cr/t/WnhLODJIQU1Y
The New Traditionalists VI
April 12, 2021 14:24 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MB"A young Hank Williams" is what Kris Kristofferson had to say about this wildly talented Texas Honky tonker. Blessed with a clear-as-a-bell tenor voice, you will think you've gone back in time to the golden era of honky tonk music. But it becomes very clear that Zac is no retro act when you hear his heartfelt delivery, and sentimental lyrics. Zac wrote every song on his current debut release Honky Tonk Heaven where he mentions all the greats Hank, Lefty, George, and more. In this deep dive ...
The Addison Johnson Interview Part One
March 27, 2021 03:58 - 55 minutes - 102 MBAddison Johnson might be our modern day working man's poet. His songs are about loss, life, and getting through are honest, and direct. But it might be his story songs that give anyone with a set of ears, and good taste an escape from the every day, same ole world we dredge in day in, and day out. Sitting through Addison's latest album "Dark Side of the Mountain" transports the listener to a Chevelle full of drugs, and on the move. Then to a neighborhood bar where you tousle with a bottle o...
The New Traditionalists V
March 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBStraight outta Iowa! An honest, and heartfelt conversation about the reality of the music business, the impact of COVID19, and the future of traditional country music. Oh and we listen to Royce's awesome brand of traditional country!
On Hankin', Ranchin' & Keepin' The Dream Alive
March 03, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 155 MBOne of the west's favorite sons Tyller Gummersall talks to us about how the American tradition of ranching is facing some real obstacles. He also shares his awesome music, and some Hank love! For fans of country and western music. Hank Williams, George Strait, Buck Owens, and George Jones.
The Dennis Ledbetter Interview Part II
February 06, 2021 01:35 - 59 minutes - 109 MBHere is the continuation of part I. We talk about the music industry, defining success, and traditional country music.
The Dennis Ledbetter Interview
December 25, 2020 03:56 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBI think George Jones would love Dennis Ledbetter's tag line "Unapologetically country". And he's not wrong, Dennis is one of the few still writing, recording, and performing traditional country music. In this part one of two installments, we talk about growing up in Southern Louisiana, his favorite place to catch a big buck, and living the dream. We also share an experience about meeting the greatest country singer of all time. It also sounds like Dennis may have beaten COVID19!!
The New Traditionalists Vol. III
December 24, 2020 04:30 - 57 minutes - 104 MBThis Texan is a great example of all that is right with country music. With a debut produced by the legendary Tommy Detamore, if there was any doubt that traditional country music is alive, and well, this amazing debut "I Keep Forgetting" is sure to quell any doubts. In this special podcast episode, we talk about overcoming COVID19, Jake's musical heroes, and his love for traditional country music. We also listen to a couple of cuts from his latest album. This is a must hear interview for ...
The New Traditionalists Vol. II
November 13, 2020 18:41 - 1 hour - 100 MBBack in 2018, I was on a business trip in the great state of Texas. Flipping through channels, and getting ready to seize the day when I came across a news channel that was interviewing a country artist, I had never heard of. As a matter of fact, the young man did not have any music out yet, but had started playing shows in, and around College Station. And though, you really can't judge a book by its cover, there was an easily detected sincerity in how he spoke that made me want to hear hi...
The New Traditionalists Vol. I
October 02, 2020 08:50 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBGeorge Jones would be proud. The first installment of a six part series that highlights six country artists under 25 that are holding the traditional country torch high. This is the future of country music.
Stetson Walker: Conversations w/a Texas Gentleman
August 06, 2020 14:45 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBChris Stapleton, and I've seen the future of country music, and his name is Stetson Walker! This Texas Troubadour's wistful. baritone, and soulful twang is catapulting his latest single up the Texas charts. Stetson draws from a deep well of country music tradition. He is a 9th generation Texan, and is an honorary Texas Ranger.. His mother was a regular on the Grand Ole Opry where she sang as part of the Jim & Jesse band. His grandfather is cited as one of the first musician's to bring bluegr...
Walking The Line W/ Chase Crawford
August 04, 2020 22:40 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBCash fan, you'll want to add this one to your music library.We keep our ears close to the ground for New Traditional Country music.. We came across Chase Crawford whose impressive debut EP is a cross between Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, and a lot of Johnny Cash. As a matter of fact, Chase has persevered over similar struggles, and was saved by love like Johnny. If you like old school Steve Earle or Merle Haggard, you'll be adding this one to your playlist.
Living Proof: The Ken Mellons Interview
July 23, 2020 03:37 - 1 hour - 137 MBI had a chance to chat with Honky Tonk legend Ken Mellons: The Jukebox Junkie. Deeply influenced by Keith Whitley, Ken was fortunate enough to meet the Kentucky Bluebird early in his budding career. Keith placed his stamp of approval on Ken when he told him, he had one of the best voices he ever heard. This was after Ken had been turned down at an audition in Nashville. He took those words to heart, and went on to sell over 1 million copies of Jukebox Junkie. He also won multiple songwriting ...
Honky Tonk Heroes
July 03, 2020 18:42 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBJamey Johnson, Merle Haggard, Billy Don Burns are just a few of the names that come up when you ask Singer/Songwriter TJ Hernandez about his heroes. TJ definitely has a distinct perspective that comes from a 20 year career in law enforcement. Yet, refreshingly enough, he is not jaded by everything he's seen, and experienced. He is hopeful, and hardworking often playing all-nighters on the weekends, while still holding down a demanding job, and supporting his beautiful family. TJ might be the...
The Tender Things Jesse Ebaugh Interview
June 03, 2020 18:42 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBFrom the #9 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 w/ top selling rock band Heartless Bastards emerges a Poet, Philosopher, and Musical Sage with wisdom well beyond his years.Having gone through loss, life’s transitions, and the battle with the bottle Jesse is a beacon willing to shed a light on the path forward. The Tender Things-Jesse’s latest project is about reconnecting with the soulfulness of emotional transparency in an earthy setting of country rock, electrified folk, and psychedelic honky to...
The Truck Interviews Vol. I
April 03, 2020 05:45 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBHot off of the heels of his Grand Ole Opry debut, Stone Cold Country artist James Carothers slips into his truck to talk to us about his latest album, Lefty Frizzell, and staying positive in the midst of Covid-19.
Hankin' In The Ozarks
March 04, 2020 04:15 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBReal country music is alive, and well. On this episode of #OnTheBrink, we talk to Dave Rosewood about the Hank Williams influence, and early life in the Ozark mountains. You are in for a real treat as Dave blesses us with two live acoustic songs, and a sneak peak into his forthcoming album "No Rodeo In Rome." We also talk about holding on when life gets tough.
Country Music & Jesus
January 30, 2020 05:45 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MBWest Texas Troubadour Jordan Robert Kirk talks about overcoming obstacles, faith, and the White Stripes.