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Country Music Dads
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The parenting podcast with a twang. We’re driving a highly subjective, comically contrarian, often irreverent conversation about fatherhood and country music for people who have a passion for both. Join us for interviews, analysis, hot takes, and unhinged rants on the most pressing issues in the world of parenting and country music.
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Jeremy Ivey’s Shape Reveals Itself
Mar 1800:36:38Tap to summarizeRecently, the dads sat down with Grammy-nominated songwriter, alt-country artist and father, Jeremy Ivey. But you may know him better as Margo Price’s husband. Ivey has a new album, It’s Shape Will Reveal Itself, out now on Soggy Anvil Records, and it’s a heavy look at the world around us. We will talk about his role as Price’s husband, their partnership in raising their children and songwriting, and how their lives together (and apart) have influenced his art.Show Notes1:10: Donnie admits to being a fan boy and interrupting Jeremy’s dinner before a show in Charlotte, NC, several years ago. What he wanted to ask then, and could ask now, was how Jeremy got into songwriting, and it all started with reading great poetry.3:12: Jeremy explains how It’s Shape Will Reveal Itself came together, and the story of “Little Bird” and his daughter’s role on the track.5:15: A discussion of how the track order, the playing and technical recording impacts the album's feel, through a patchwork of old and new songs. Also, a CRAZY story about Joan Baez.10:35: Jeremy’s approach and process, supporting Margo Price and his personal career, and the impact of fatherhood. And a cautionary tale about selling your car with a young child to make an album -- this one worked out, but don’t do it, says Jeremy.14:10: Balancing home and touring. How Margo and Jeremy find the balance for their music and family, and the hardest part of staying off the road is the FOMO.16:20: Balancing the creative, romantic and parenting partnerships, and the annual cycle of creativity and support.19:30: What does a normal day look like for the Ivey/Price household? Pretty normal, explains Jeremy. It’s complete chaos, with a bunch of toys on the floor.21:40: Jeremy explains his writing process and how the chaos around him influences it. And the honest balance between self-indulgence and giving in to the process of songwriting.22:57: The difference between songs created for Margo Price’s albums and Jeremy Ivey’s albums.26:40: The American experience provides an incredible context for creating meaningful and interesting art.27:20: The Dad Life Sound Check.Mentioned in the EpisodeEmily DickinsonThe Beat Poets PAIN: The Board Game by Sampson StarkweatherDrew Carroll The Bomb ShelterJoan BaezBonnie Raitt Emmylou Harris DulcimerThin LizzyThe DublinersBuffalo CloverBrittany Howard and Alabama Shakes Darrin Bradbury Anti RecordsFarm Aid Anthony BourdainKhalil GibranReferences/Songs:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by MoodmodeLittle Bird - Jeremy IveyEdge of Darkness - Jeremy IveyDon’t Sleep on Your Dreams - Jeremy IveyWhiskey In A Jar - The DublinersClose to You - Margo PriceTennessee Song - Margo PriceA Long Way From Home - The KinksGone to Stay - Margo PriceHe Stopped Loving Her Today - George JonesLots of Beginnings - Nathan Evans Fox
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2026 Grammy Awards Preview: Country Music Dads' Picks, Snubs, & Surprises
Jan 3000:55:14Tap to summarizeAwards Season is here, so the Country Music Dads must weigh in on what is most deserving, who was snubbed and how the Grammys may be the ultimate dad award show. It’s the 2026 Grammy Awards preview edition of Country Music Dads!While you're listening, please take two minutes to fill out our listener survey! What do YOU want to hear about country music and modern fatherhood in Season 3? Survey will be live until February 28th, 2026.https://countrymusicdads.com/feedback/Mentioned in This Episode:The Price of Admission by Turnpike TroubadoursCountry Cutler's 2025 Year-End ReviewThe Grammys Process And the Categories are...[14:04] Best Country SongBitin’ List- Tyler ChildersGood News- ShaboozeyI Never Lie- Zach TopSomewhere Over Laredo- Lainey WilsonA Song to Sing- Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton[20:58] Best Country Solo PerformanceNose on the Grindstone- Tyler ChildersGood News- ShaboozeyBad As I Used to Be- Chris StapletonI Never Lie- Zach TopSomewhere Over Lareo- Lainey Wilson[27:38] Best Country Duo/Group PerformanceA Song to Sing- Miranda Lambert and Chris StapletonTrailblazer- Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey WilsonLove Me Like You Used to Do- Margo Price and Tyler ChildersAmen- Shaboozey and Jelly RollHonky Tonk Hall of Fame- George Strait and Chris Stapleton[33:49] Best Traditional Country AlbumDollar a Day- Charley CrockettAmerican Romance- Lukas NelsonOh What a Beautiful World- Willie NelsonHard Headed Woman- Margo PriceAin’t In It For My Health- Zach Top[42:51] Best Contemporary Country AlbumPatterns- Kelsea BalleriniSnipe Hunter- Tyler ChildersEvangeline Vs. The Machine- Eric ChurchBeautifully Broken- Jelly RollPostcards From Texas- Miranda LambertReferences:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by MoodmodeII Most Wanted by Beyonce and Miley CyrusI Had Some Help by Post Malone feat. Morgan WallenOn the Red River by Turnpike TroubadoursBitin' List by Tyler ChildersGood News by ShaboozeySomewhere Over Laredo by Lainey WilsonOver the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Iz)I Never Lie by Zach TopShe Thinks I Still Care by George JonesShe'll Come Back to Me by Hayes CarllNose to the Grindstone by Tyler ChildersHurt by Johnny Cash from American RecordingsBad As I Used to Be by Chris StapletonGetting to the Bottom by Tyler ChildersHonky Tonk Hall of Fame by George Strait feat. Chris StapletonTrailblazer by Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey WilsonLove Me Like You Used to Do by Margo Price feat. Tyler ChildersAmen by Shaboozey feat. Jelly RollDollar a Day by Charley CrockettAin't Done by Lukas Nelson<u...
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Beefing Bros: Making Sense of Gavin Adcock and the Fightin' Side of Country Music
Dec 1800:59:34Tap to summarizeWhat’re you looking at, son? You wanna go? Well, it seems like Gavin Adcock can’t get enough of the fightin’ side of country music, and the media (The Dads included) can’t get enough of his bologna. This week, we dive into the beefs, why country music seems to foster this kind of violent rhetoric, what dads should do about it and how the media landscape makes it all worse.While you're listening, please take two minutes to fill out our listener survey! What do YOU want to hear about country music and modern fatherhood in Season 3? Survey will be live until February 28th, 2026.https://countrymusicdads.com/feedback/Show Notes:00:58 - Who is Gavin Adcock and why is country music (and its tabloids) so obsessed with him? The Dads get into his origin story, his approach and why he’s the perfect foil. He’s either a marketing genius or an idiot savant.6:21 - Donnie outlines why he doesn’t like him, but Dave jumps in to say he totally gets his appeal, that vibe and that stupidity. There is something to be said about acting a fool. But it needs to be safe for everyone involved.10:31 - Beefs, it’s what’s for dinner. The Dads outline the wild number of beefs that Adcock either instigated or accelerated. Up first, we talk about Braxton Keith and Adcock.13:28 - Next, we cover the swing Adcock took at Beyoncé. His take was loaded and unneeded.16:53 - Now we get to the good stuff: Zach Bryan vs Adcock. They came into it with the same energy, and this one is wonderfully messy. They both looked like fools because neither chose to de-escalate.21:10 - On to Charley Crockett and his master class in narrative control. Adcock put himself back into the conversation, ego and all. And boy did he miss. The allegations of “Cosplay Cowboy” against Crockett fall so flat. All stage performers put on an act -- including Adcock.27:46 - The fight and beef drives streaming revenues, but it’s not going to establish Adcock for the long term.29:16 - Benjamin Tod, the $75 a night beef and the outlaw version of puka shells.34:14 - How do these beefs stand up to the history of country music beefs? They are similar, but the social media system exacerbates the situation.36:10 - What role do violence and male bravado play in country music -- it’s all about the storytelling. From Johnny Cash to Jason Aldean, country uses violence to tell a story and foster the image of power and control. And this music provides an escape. Understanding the line between violence as an escape vs a solution is critical.45:19 - How do dads help their kids deal with this kind of trash talk or bullying? Be a better person: don’t let yourself be hurt, and find a better way to fix the problems that will always arise. And this isn’t just about dumb beefs or little kids. This is about how society solves its problems.54:29 - Dad Life Sound Check for meeting the bully in the parking lot.Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in this Episode:Gavin Adcock bus surfing and shotgunning a beer (Source: Adcock’s social channels)Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast with Gavin AdcockBraxton Keith calling out AdcockAdcock comments on BeyoncéZach Bryan's reaction to young fanAdcock reaction to Zach Bryan's young fan interactionCharley Crockett video on the subwayCrockett on the Nashville Now podcast with Rolling StoneCountry Cutler article on crafting personas in country musicKat Hasty tweet about Morgan Wallen's authenticityClip from Benjamin Tod's socials screaming at people about NashvilleInterview with Benjamin Tod for Saddle Mountain PostInterview with Benjamin Tod about making $75/nightReferences:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by MoodmodeRun Your Mouth - Gavin AdcockNeed To - Gavin AdcockSOLD OUT - HARDYFebruary 28, 2016 - Koe WetzelSettle for a Beer - Braxton Keith16 Carriages - BeyonceNine Ball - Zach BryanCrucified Son - Charley CrockettWar Inside of Me - Lost Dog Street Band<a href="https://open.spotify.com/tr...
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Why Thanksgiving is the Ultimate Country Music Dad Holiday– and Why It Gets No Respect
Nov 2100:50:52Tap to summarizeThanksgiving doesn't get any respect, but we're looking to change that. The beleaguered middle child of the holiday season, Thanksgiving is often overlooked. Yet so many elements of Thanksgiving (gathering with family, romanticizing our past traditions, and reckless binge-eating, among others) seem to make it the perfect holiday for a dad and for country music. We explore why Thanksgiving doesn't get its due and we take our best shot at creating a Country Music Thanksgiving Playlist.0:01 - The introduction: Why do we, in the country music and dad community, not elevate Thanksgiving to its rightful place as the American Holiday? 2:33 - A Bit of History about Thanksgiving and how it became today’s National Holiday. Please note that Donnie had a lot of trouble with the word “popularization.” 5:30 - What does Thanksgiving mean to the Dads? What must you have to eat in order for it to be “right?” And how does being an adult make a difference? Donnie also talks about when he was in shape and ran really fast during a Turkey Trot (Much like the misremembered history of the holiday, Donnie made up a bit of the story, but he did come in first place in the Clydesdale division one year).13:16 - Deep-fried turkeys, roasting turkey and handling the bird like a chunky nine-month-old. Also, how do you pronounce “giblets?”16:30 - How do kids change your traditions? Establishing these rituals is very important, and with a bit of planning, you can do great things. But there is more that gets done, and less pure enjoyment and celebration. 19:08 - The great joy of being a parent comes from hard work, and what Donnie says to people who are considering having kids. 21:21 - A Call to Dad Action: We should take Thanksgiving and make it THE American Dad Holiday. 22:30 - What must be on your Thanksgiving table?26:20 - Donnie and Dave discuss why we think Thanksgiving doesn’t get the respect it deserves. And like the Father of our Nation, George Washington, the Country Music Dads make a proclamation naming Thanksgiving the Dads’ Holiday. 29:48 - Why are there no country music Thanksgiving songs? There are a few songs that work, and the Dads try to jam a square peg into a round hole. 40:51 - Green Bean Casserole is easy: Dads, you can up your game! Donnie outlines the entire process of making it—and it’s super easy. 42:31 - Alice’s Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie is a bonkers banana pants song, but it’s a song about Thanksgiving. Sorta…44:00 Change My Mind: Donnie pretends to believe that turkey is overrated. And Dave changed my mind -- in the name of tradition. But everyone can agree that the next day sandwich is what Thanksgiving is really all about. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the EpisodeButterball Togetherness ReportCooking with Country Cutler and Donnie’s fascination with Jello moldsFamily leave episodeChristmas Music episodeHoller's list of Thanksgiving songsBrent CobbAlice's Restaurant Massacree by Arlo GuthrieThe Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon LightfootMustache episodeReferences:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode Children's Folksong- Yankee Doodle by Nesrality on Pixabay.All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah CareyThe Thanksgiving Song by Adam SandlerThanksgiving Song by Mary Chapin CarpenterIt's a Great Day to Be Alive by Travis TrittGlad to Be Here by Hailey Whitters (feat Brent Cobb)Turkey in the Straw by Burl IvesRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Burl IvesFamily Table by Zac Brown BandCrowded Table by The HighwomenFamily Tradition by Hank Williams Jr.Buck on the Wall by HARDYChicken Fried by Zac Brown BandBiscuits by Kacey MusgravesCornbread and Butter Beans by Carolina Chocolate DropsGravy by Tim McGrawPolk Salad Annie by Tony Joe WhiteBerry Pie by Dolly Parton
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Songbirds' Son: Shooter Jennings on Waylon The Artist, Waylon The Dad and The Legacy of Both
Nov 500:38:34Tap to summarizeThis episode needs no introduction: Shooter Jennings joins Donnie and Dave to discuss his dad’s cache of recordings, the process of bringing together three albums' worth of new Waylon Jennings music, and his feelings about the first installment, Songbird. Shooter talks at length about the discovery of Waylon’s previously unreleased music, his relationship with his legendary dad and his own role as a father of two. This one was big for the Country Music Dads, as there couldn’t be a more perfect topic for this podcast. Show Notes1:24 -- Shooter tells us about the discovery of these songs and how the Songbird project came together. 6:12 -- Dave says it was surreal to hear these songs in 2025. Shooter felt the same way. And then he knew he had to share this with others so they could have the same experience. 8:26 -- The Myth vs. The Man: Shooter explores what fans might be able to take from these projects. 10:42 -- Shooter’s childhood on the road and why he’s tired at shows regardless of how much sleep he gets. 12:20 -- Waylon the Artist vs. Waylon the Dad. Shooter kept true to the art but modernized it a bit — “letting the music on the tape talk.” That said, the experience of going through this chapter of his dad’s life was very special to Shooter. 20:07 -- As a producer, the process of this project was a bit different for Shooter because Waylon is no longer with us; he is his father, and there was so much more material than usual. So he wanted to make it last to “make it like Waylon is here for a minute.” 23:00 -- Donnie asked about how relationships impact Shooter’s production style. He specifically pointed to Turnpike Troubadour’s last two albums and the fan backlash after Cat in the Rain. Shooter’s direct and honest answer provides an interesting view into his producing style.28:58 -- The Dads ask Shooter how the production on the next albums fit together and how they tell a story. We also learn that there are several other projects to come from this collection of recordings, including songs by his mother, Jessi Colter. It’s like a little Marvel Universe of Waylon Jennings, they joke. But wouldn’t that be cool?30:40 -- How this project impacts Shooter’s legacy and his kids’ vision of him. 36:30 -- What’s next for Shooter? He’s working with Charley Crockett and BJ Barham of American Aquarium again.Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the EpisodeSongbird album by Waylon JenningsCountach (for Giorgio) album by Shooter JenningsTony Joe WhiteSometimes Y album by YelawolfSunset SoundRumours album by Fleetwood MacRolling Stone Nashville Now podcast with Shooter JenningsWSM Billy Bob’s Texas’ mural of Waylon is still the KingShooter’s Father's Day post about the musicReferencesTheme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode"Loading" by Shooter Jennings"I'd Like to Love You Baby" by Waylon Jennings"Songbird" by Waylon Jennings"Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac"After The Ball" by Waylon Jennings"I Hate to Go Searchin' Them Bars Again" by Waylon Jennings"The Cowboy (Small Texas Town)" by Waylon Jennings"The Eagle" by Waylon Jennings"Dollar a Day" by Charley Crockett"Cat in the Rain" by Turnpike Troubadours"Mean Old Sun" by Turnpike Troubadours
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Ryan Posner: The Dad Behind Y'all Star Revue on Country Music's Evolution
Oct 1500:46:33Tap to summarizeThis week, Donnie speaks with Ryan Posner, a Los Angeles-based bass player, side man and musical director, about balancing his home and professional life, how to define country music, why it is important to push art forward and how bass players make great dads. They dive deep into the value of his current project, the nearly weekly Y’all Star Revue, a showcase at the original Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood. This event highlights the best local and touring country music talent who are on the verge of breaking out. Show Notes1:50 -- Ryan’s origin story: From a 16-year-old rocker to figuring out playing country music right before the pandemic. He tells Donnie that his first concert was Willie Nelson at age five and his second concert was Weird Al opening for the Monkees in the early 1980s -- which really summarized his musical existence. Until he watched Ken Burns’ Country Music documentary.6:38 -- Bass players make great dads: Ryan has always been attracted, and it seems that the Country Music Dads are attracted to bass players. Perhaps the kind of person who likes to play bass is also the kind of person who wants to be a dad. 8:58 -- How do you truly balance the parenting? Being honest is a good start. 10:40 -- What is The Y’all Star Revue, and what is the impact of this program on country music?17:25 -- What is real country music? Ryan ends the debate of what country music is and what it is not. His platform is to share new music with new audiences. 20:19 -- Freedom from Choice: Ryan hopes that his new curated platform can help bring so many different kinds of music together to help develop a new experience outside of the over-saturation of the Los Angeles music scene. He prefers “freedom from choice” rather than “freedom of choice.” 22:19 -- More Debate on What Makes Real Country Music: But does this kind of platform push country music too far? Ryan says no. There is no line too far. Country music evolves just like every other kind of music, and the only person who can define “real” country music for that person is that person. 30:55 -- The Dad Life Sound Check: Ryan brings “Funny How Time Slips Away” by Willie Nelson, and Donnie talked about Waylon’s “Songbird.”38:15 -- THE LIGHTNING ROUND, which gets completely derailed by the last question about the one concert you could attend at any time. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in this Episode:Few Miles SouthSlick City PickersJerry Zinn, West of TexasKen Burns Country Music documentaryTed Russell Kamp episodeSean Burns episodeThe Y'all Star RevueKimmi BitterAllie and AJ Show Bud Pedal Steel West Coast Re-launchDesert Five SpotBeard Bates Brett TomberlinCasual DrifterAjiiCocaine and RhinestonesCreating Country Music: Manufacturing AuthenticityEnergy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs"Songbird" album by Waylon JenningsShooter Jennings Alicia BlueReferences:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode"I Can Almost Taste the Whiskey" by West of Texas"My Grass is Blue" by Kimmi Bitter"Good News" by Shaboozey"Austin (Boots Stop Workin')" by Dasha"Just Got Paid" by Brett Tomberlin"The Car Hank Died In" by Casual Drifter"Cherry" by Ajii"He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones"Funny How Time Slips Away" by Willie Nelson"Songbird" by Waylon JenningsLive from Billy Bob's by Pat Green
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The Mustache Rides Again: Greatest 'Staches in Country Music (and Beyond)
Sep 1000:40:45Tap to summarizeThis week, the Dads talk about a growing trend in country music and on the faces of men everywhere: the mustache. While facial hair is divisive, this episode takes a light-hearted view of the ‘stache, the correlation between masculinity in society and the prevalence of mustachioed individuals and much more. This is just one long “Change My Mind” segment, and you won’t be disappointed. Show Notes:1:45 - The History of the mustache, pogonotrophy and some notable ‘staches from history. There are several horrible dad jokes about facial hair throughout this section. 6:30 - The place of the mustache in pop culture from the Fu Manchu to the handlebar to Tom Selleck, everyone’s favorite short-short-wearing Private Eye. 11:52 - The mustache is a symbol of Dad Life. Dave comes from a long line of mustachioed dads. 13:33 - A mustache is an intentional act of manliness and all that is baked into that statement. In the end, men grow mustaches for their fellow men. 16:11 - The evolution of the mustache in modern society, the impact of Movember and shifts in culture. 17:50 - The great (and not so great) mustaches of country music. And for some reason, Dave brought up Chris Gaines in relation to Garth Brooks. 29:44 - Change My Mind: Here it comes down to this -- will Dave change Donnie’s mind about the 'stache?35:54 - The Dad Life Sound Check Mentioned in this Episode:Prince RahotepPazyrik horseman 2014 BBC article about Edward, Prince of WalesDr. Fu Manch from the British author Sax RohmerMagnum P.I. Yosemite SamTombstoneJeopardy and Alex Trebek Fatherly article about moustachesMovemberChildren's Book EpisodeIdentify this 90's moustache on Instagram with Zach TopBuzzing sounds…Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com. References:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode"East Bound and Down" by Jerry Reed"Worst Way" by Riley Green"Use Me" by Zach Top"Honky Tonk City" by Braxton Keith"Three Car Garage" by Flatland Cavalry"The Coyote & The Cowboy" By Colter Wall"I'm a Little Crazy" by Morgan Wallen"American Nights" by Zach Bryan"Country Boy" by Alan Jackson song"Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks and Dunn"Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)" by Joe Diffie"You’ve Got to Stand for Something" by Aaron Tippin"Down on the Farm" by Tim McGraw"Every Light in the House" by Trace Adkins"Alibis" by Tracy Lawrence"Brand New Man" by Brooks and Dunn"Always Have What We Had" by William Prince
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Jeremy Pinnell on Country Music, Jiu-Jitsu and Balance
Aug 1300:35:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, The Dads speak with Jeremy Pinnell, a country music dad from Elsmere, Kentucky. Jeremy released his first full-length album in 2014 on SofaBurn Records, featuring a collection of songs that draw from his life to tell a truly country story. Jeremy recently released brand new singles “Save You” and “Come Home to Me.” He joined the Dads to talk about family, finding balance and all sorts of other topics on this episode. Show Notes: 2:00 - Jeremy’s music seems highly biographical, but he gets into his roots and family background that shaped his musical approach and personal experience. 5:15 - The stories in Jeremy’s music feel true. And that is something that resonates with him. Story songs have always resonated with Jeremy, and he believes other folks like them too because they want to experience others and “feel uncomfortable.” In the discussion of “Feel This Right,” Jeremy notes that the story is true -- perhaps. 8:38 - Jeremy discusses how his experiences and drug use influenced his earlier writing. He goes on to say that he doesn’t discuss these songs with his son as he wants to allow him to just be a kid, something that he didn’t have the opportunity to do in many cases. 11:02 - A discussion of the push and pull of home and the road -- Jeremy started touring about the same time his son was born. It’s getting harder as he grows up, but he still needs to balance the pull of the road. 12:40 - Donnie brings up the ideas of “I Don’t Believe” about religion, being a good person and other issues. Jeremy explains that he was looking for something when he wrote that song, and he’s still not sure why, but it has become a study of being content where you are in life. 15:05 - Jeremy talks Jiu-Jitsu, getting his ass kicked and finding balance in being uncomfortable. 18:31 - Work makes Jeremy happy. He shares that enjoyment on socials, but it’s more about sharing what he enjoys, not some desire to prove his country credentials. For the Dads and Jeremy, work provides a counterbalance to chaos that is always rewarding. 21:09 - When talking about balancing inspirations, Jeremy told the Dads about the rules about not talking about the venue until you are three miles down the road with the windows up. And that gave birth to a great idea -- and that is sort of how that happens. 24:00 - The story of the “Save You” music video. 26:38 - The new singles from Jeremy were produced by Shooter Jennings. The studio process was about highlighting the song and making it as strong as it could be, Jeremy explains. 28:45 - The Dad Life Sound Check is coming in hard with Jeremy leaning into silence. A nice shift. Donnie and Dave have songs. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the ShowWestern AF Cincinnati AirportJiu-Jitsu The Five-Day Work Week LFDW Podcast ZZ TopJonathan Tyler Nikki Lane’s advice: make the music you want to make Rod Gator and the “Save You” music videoSagebrush, Austin Zach Bryan References:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode“The Way Country Sounds” by Jeremy Pinnell “Ballad of 1982” by Jeremy Pinnell “Night Time Eagle” by Jeremy Pinnell “Save You” by Jeremy Pinnell “Teddy Bear” by Red Sovin “Feel this Right” by Jeremy Pinnell “Satisfied Mind” by Porter Wagner “I Don’t Believe” by Jeremy Pinnell“Goodbye, L.A.” by Jeremy Pinnell. “Legs” by ZZ Top “Never Thought of No One” by Jeremy Pinnell“Come Home to Me” by Jeremy Pinnell “Sunshine” by Ryan Bingham“Honey Do” by Steve Denmark
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Why Dads Should Take Parental Leave, Plus a Country Music Dads Update
Aug 600:09:23Tap to summarizeDave goes solo for this episode with a brief update on Country Music Dads' plans in the coming months and with a brief rant about parental leave for dads. Show Notes:00:34: The Update Dave's having a baby! He shares how that news will affect the timing of the podcast in the coming months as he takes Podcaster Parental Leave. The Country Cutler Takeover of Country Music Dads is underway....03:53: A Brief Rant on Parental Leave for Dads: Dave encourages dads to take EVERY MINUTE of their paternity leave (especially if they get paid for it). It's good for you, it's good for the baby and it's good for the women in your lives.Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in This Episode:Article about paternity leave by Tulane University Law SchoolReferencesTheme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode
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Sean Burns Does It All
Jul 2300:53:44Tap to summarizeThis week, the Dads sit down with Manitoba's own Sean Burns. He’s a sideman, a frontman and a radio man -- and he’s your new best friend. Sean has been playing bass and touring with one of Canada’s best underground country stars, Corb Lund, for years. He makes time for his own solo career as a songwriter and purveyor of classic country sounds as the frontman of Sean Burns and The Lost Country. And he’s also the evangelical lover of traditional real country music and as the host of the Boots & Saddle Show, your humble home of honky-tonk and beautiful country music by beautiful country music singers, he shares his takes on what make great country music every Tuesday on CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg, and then on podcast services around the globe. Throughout the show, they discuss the balancing act of being a touring musician with a deep passion for the music and being an engaged father to a young daughter. For Sean, it’s all about how the two worlds influence one another and finding the right balance as he navigates his life with his wife and kiddo. Show Notes:2:01 -- Sean Burn’s country music origin story. 6:14 -- Dave asks Sean a very easy question: What is the best country music album of all time? He has his opinions, and then he gets into how to define country music -- what is and what isn’t country. It’s not as divisive as you might think. 9:24 -- The planning process for the Boots and Saddle Show. 13:30 -- The Canadian Music Rules and how Sean breaks the laws -- because he’s an outlaw! But he has great reasons for it. And then Sean goes deep into the history and Canadian infrastructure of country music through the 20th Century. 21:07 -- Balancing the road and the home life: Sean loves being a road warrior and “dadding up,” but it’s a hard balance. 25:33 -- How all the different creative pursuits provide different fulfillment to Sean that makes him a better and more complete person, which in the end makes him a better dad too. 30:00 -- Sean is a true critic and delivers truth without being a jackass. It’s not an easy process but the key is to be honest and keep it about the music, not the people. In the end, it is about what he wants. He also has some strong words about 90s country and the people making it.36:01 -- The clear divide between the road and the home comes down to the responsibilities we all have. But the road and the music influence the home life, which exposes the little one to a bit of the road. And that brings the kiddo into the music life -- and gets to meet some weirdos. Driven and independent folks, but weirdos all the same!41:24 -- The Dad Life Sound Check -- Sean and the Dads share their songs of the moment. Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we’d love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the Show: The Boots and Saddle Show Don Stickle aka DJ Salty Cracker of Both Kinds of MusicBryan Saunderson of Hurting For Real Skinny Dyck of Lethbridge, Alberta Discogs.com Duley Record in Winnipeg Several legacy Canadian country music labels, including Arch Records, Marathon Records, Paragon Records, Boot Records, Quality Records, Banff Records and Rodeo Records Tommy DetamoreAndrina Turenne References:Theme Music: “Dark Country Rock” by Moodmode“Nightlife” by Ray Price “Roll Truck Roll” by Red Simpson “Life is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts“Before She Made Me Crawl” by Sean Burns “Crazy Arms”“Pick Me Up On Your Way Down” “Invitation to the Blues” “Swinging Doors”“Old Men” by Corb Lund “Tomorrow’s Good Ol’ Days” by Jesse Daniel“Diamonds and Divorce Decrees” by Sunny Sweeney “For You & I” by Garrett T Capps“SIGNED, SOBER YOU” by HARDY “Cows Around” by Corb Lund
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