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God's Country

?God?s Country? with brothers Dan and Reid Isbell is a rollicking weekly podcast that sits at the intersection of country music and the great outdoors. Each episode explores how today?s biggest and most talented country stars and songwriters pull inspiration from rugged,  first-hand relationships with the natural world. Nashville songwriters by profession who spent their childhoods getting muddy in the wilds of Tennessee, Dan and Reid draw on their own passion for hunting and fishing to lead a thought-provoking and fun exploration of the fundamental role of outdoor living in country music.

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Ep. 59: The End of Deer Season 2024 and Fan Q&A BroPod

This week Reid and Dan are back kicking off Season 2 of God's Country with a BroPod recapping their 2024 deer season. Dan shares his recent whitetail adventure in Tennessee and how Reid's bloodhound, Maybelle, got to join in on the hunt. The guys answer fan questions that range from how they cook their coveted deer jerky, to training Maybelle, to songwriting.

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2025-01-07
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Ep. 58: Best Of 2024

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2024-12-31
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Ep. 57: A Christmas BroPod

 

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2024-12-24
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Ep. 56: Ella Langley's First Number One Hit and Hunting with Your Dad

This week Reid and Dan host #1 and platinum artist, Ella Langley, out in God’s Country. The episode has a bit of a twist where Ella has her dad, Jason, join her in the studio to talk her upbringing and tell some epic southern whitetail stories. Jason shares a different side of Ella that fans typically don’t see and Ella shares what it’s been like seeing her viral hit with Riley Green go number one. The guys do a play off her tune “You Look Like You Love Me” and expose how they’ve completely lost their game. The episode ends with hearing what’s to expect next from Ella Langley and a Gravorite that will have you looking through “Rose Colored Glasses."

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2024-12-17
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Ep. 55: Life Advice, Hunting Antics with Grandy, and Hunters for the Hungry

This week Reid and Dan host their dad, the infamous Grandy, out in God?s Country. The episode starts with Reid and Dan diving in with what they?re glad at this week and Grandy sharing what he?s a little ?upset? about. They cover the importance of ?Hunters for the Hungry? and how the listeners can get involved with this incredible program. Grandy shares incredible stories about running hunting dogs, Reid and Dan?s upbringing, and what it?s been like watching them on their Nashville journey. There is a banter that almost ends in a fight between the brothers and the Gravorite from this episode will have you livin on Tulsa Time! 

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2024-12-10
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Ep. 54: Bonus - Hunters for the Hungry: Hurricane Helene Efforts

On today?s bonus episode, Reid and Dan have a call out to their listeners to join them in their #DeerDrive as they work alongside Hunters for the Hungry to get venison to those affected by Hurricane Helene earlier this fall. The guys break down the incredible work Hunters for the Hungry does, how they work with local processors, and the process of getting meat to those in need. Reid and Dan also speak to Hunters for the Hungry manager, Matt Simcox, to hear first hand stories of how the TNWF is helping those in East Tennessee. Let?s get some venison to those in need!

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2024-12-05
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Ep. 53: Meghan Patrick on Mushroom Foraging, Tattoos, and Being the Golden Child

This week Reid and Dan host female country singer and lover of the woods, Meghan Patrick, out in God's Country. They dive in on Meghan's newfound love of mushroom foraging and how one of her latest finds lead to her husband, Mitchell Tenpenny, getting extremely irritated with her. Meghan shares how her love for the outdoors has developed over the years and the permanent marker she has to never let her forget her first giant buck. Reid and Dan dig in with her about the challenges she has faced coming across the border to pursue her dream as a female country artist and what motivates her to keep pushing through the noise. Some may say the episode ends "angelic" with her Gravorite!

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2024-12-03
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Ep. 52: BRO POD - Fan Submissions, Influencer Boxing, CMA Awards Recap with Michael Heeney, and November Rut Report

This week's episode is brought to you by Reid and Dan LIVE from Music Row as they string together one of their funniest episodes yet. The episode covers a range of topics from the downfall of boxing to Dan's way too detailed "What Ya Made At" to featuring one of their listener's stories as he just harvested his first buck ever after listening to GCP. Reid and Dan call Music Row legend Michael Heeney to give his CMA Award picks and  Konnor, from Phire Creek Outdoors, to give a midwest rut report.

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2024-11-26
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Ep. 51: Terri Clark - From Tootsie's to the Mother Church

This week Reid and Dan Isbell host Grand Ole Opry Member and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Member, Terri Clark, out in God's Country. Dan immediately dives in on the hot take of how terrible it is to host a kid's birthday party during deer season, even though he's guilty of doing it in September. Terri shares her love of northern pike fishing, bass fishing, and how much more fun touring is when there is a good lake near the venue. They all discuss the current landscape of country music, specific to females on the charts and how much different it was when Terri was coming up in the industry. She harmonizes with the guys singing one of her massive hits and we're still crying with her over her "One That Got Away."

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2024-11-19
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Ep. 50: Dylan Gossett - Racing to Records

This week Reid and Dan host international superstar, Dylan Gossett, out in God?s Country. Dylan dives in with one of our most passionate ?What Ya Mad At's? in regards to college football. They dive in on the swift life swap that?s occurred for Dylan over the last 18 months and how he?s learned to navigate his new normal  of touring, music full time, and everything in between. Dylan plays ?Coal? and another tune that you don?t want to miss!

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2024-11-12
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Ep. 49: Bonus - Facebook Marketplace, Fan Submissions, and Justice for Peanut

This week Reid and Dan are dropping a bonus episode that covers everything from Facebook marketplace finds to Justice for Peanut the Squirrel. They give some fan shoutouts to some hysterical ?What Ya Mad At? submissions and Reid shares his favorite bro hunt story with Dan. It ends with some fall hunt tips and excitement for the rut in Tennessee. 

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2024-11-07
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Ep. 48: Wyatt Flores - Music, Ranching, and Staying Grounded

In this week?s episode, Reid and Dan Isbell sit down with Nashville?s breakout artist Wyatt Flores. Together, they dive into Wyatt?s journey over the past 18 months?from life on the road to running a cattle ranch funded through his merch sales. Wyatt shares candid stories about his connection to fishing, the impact of his grandfather?s passing, and the mental toll of balancing music and life. In this heart-to-heart, Reid, Dan, and Wyatt discuss resilience, connection, and the unique challenges of making a life in the music world.

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2024-11-05
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Ep. 47: Kassi Ashton - Tunes and Taxidermy

This week, Reid and Dan Isbell bring singer-songwriter and nature enthusiast Kassi Ashton out to God's Country. Kassi unearths the deep importance of native grasses and the surprising history of America's manicured lawns. The conversation winds through the highs and lows of Nashville?s Music Row, with Reid revealing the unusual place he first met Kassi. They discuss her powerful new album, "Made From Dirt," and share hearty laughs over a memorable ?One That Got Away.? Kassi brings Reid and Dan to the brink of tears with her Gravorite with one of the best performances yet!

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2024-10-29
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Ep. 46: Bonus - Dan's Once in a Lifetime Whitetail

In this special bonus episode, Reid and Dan dive in on their most recent hunt,
which will go down as the most legendary buck Dan has ever harvested. From the weather to the proximity of the hunt, several factors were against Dan in the field, but he recaps all of it in this episode. Listen as they discuss the unique challenges and triumphs faced, including close-quarters Milo hunting and how Reid thought he was dying in an adrenaline-pumping storm. This episode blends hunting, a little country music, and Dan's extraordinary ability to tell this story over, and over, and over. 

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2024-10-24
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Ep. 45: Riley Green - From Hard Hats to Hit Records

This week on God's Country, Dan and Reid Isbell sit down with multi-platinum artist and avid outdoorsman Riley Green. Riley shares his inspiring journey from working as a construction worker to landing his first record deal, giving fans an inside look at his rise to stardom. The conversation kicks off with where they'd "Rather Be" than the studio, before touching on the excitement of the upcoming deer season. Riley reflects on how his faith in Jesus has shaped his career and life, and they dive into his latest album Don't Mind If I Do, which has impacted him in ways he never anticipated. Things heat up when the brothers debate who?s faster in a foot race, with Riley throwing in his pick and promising to return for the contest. Plus, listeners will be surprised to learn a little-known fact about Riley that even the hosts didn?t know!

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2024-10-22
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Ep. 44: Rob Hatch on Deer Season, Writing Hit Songs, and the Traler Park

This week Reid and Dan Isbell host hit songwriter, Rob Hatch, out in God's Country. Rob has co-penned several songs you love including "I Don't Dance" and "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away". The guys cover all things deer season prep, dad life, and songwriting in this week's episode. Rob shares some epic stories about the "Traler Park" boys he's come up in town with, and where they've drawn inspiration from over the years. He explains why he's currently mad at Black Angus cattle and shockingly Dan isn't mad at anything this week! 

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2024-10-15
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Ep. 43: Chris Janson on Working with The Rock and Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

This week Reid and Dan host Grand Ole Opry member, Chris Janson out in God's Country. Chris had just gotten back from East Tennessee where he discusses how people can help the folks affected by Hurricane Helene and what it was like. Reid and Dan have the most petty "What You Mad At" stories to date, but we're pretty sure all our dad listeners can relate. They get the play by play from Chris on his most recent elk hunt in Colorado, talk about deer season prep, and the work he is doing with Bass Pro Shop to encourage conservation across the country. They cover the meaning behind "What Ya See Is What Ya Get" and what it was like working with "The Rock" for the music video. A presidential candidate makes an "appearance" that leaves the guys in disbelief and the episode "Gravorite" is a bit rowdy.

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2024-10-08
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Ep. 42: Brantley Gilbert Talks New Music and How his Wife is the One That Got Away

This week Reid and Dan host Mr. BG Nation himself out in God/s Country. Brantley Gilbert dives in head first with what he's mad at and turns out, it's little league baseball parents. He shares his journey of music, sobriety, being a landowner, and becoming a dad. The guys share their tattoo stories, including how one of Reid's is completely upside down, but he didn't realize it until it was too late. The episode ends with a Jamey Johnson cover and Brantley's One That Got Away, which had all three of them in tears to end the show.

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2024-10-01
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Ep. 41: The Nashville Shift, Reid Gets Mitchell Tenpenny Banned from Intramural Sports, and The 3rd

This week Reid and Dan host Nashville native and multiplatinum artist Mitchell Tenpenny out in God's Country. They cover everything from Nashville traffic, to the transition of Country Music, to Mitchell being exposed to some of the biggest names in the genre at a young age. Mitchell springs it on Reid that he's the reason Mitchell got kicked out of intramural football in college. They throw it back to the days of living on the boat and how Mitchell came to co-write there at one point. Mitchell's new record "The 3rd" is out and he shares an in-depth explanation of why this one's his favorite yet.

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2024-09-24
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Ep. 40: Kip Moore on Living in Hawaii, Not Living Here to Work, and His International Success as an Artist

This week Reid and Dan host international artist, Kip Moore, out in God's Country. The guys dive head first into breaking down the shift the Nashville music community is seeing, the art of original songwriting, and what it's been like witnessing the massive changes over the last 15 years. Kip shares his most recent adventure of taking a nine-day motorcycle trip down the coast of California and into the Baja Peninsula that has Reid and Dan terrified on his behalf. The discussion of work/life balance is a common theme throughout the episode as they chat about Kip's new song that is setting a precedent for his next chapter as an artist. 

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2024-09-17
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Ep. 39: Ernest on Running for Office, Carrying on the Country Music Legacy, Forming the BrothERNs Hunt, and Dad Life

This week, Reid and Dan host multi-hit songwriter and artist, Ernest, out in God's Country for a BrothERN episode. The episode starts with Ernest making a special announcement about his political future and diving in on what he'd change about Nashville if he were to be elected. He takes a deep dive into why Maine Coon cats are superior animals, how he became connected to Post Malone, and gives the best Mitchell Tenpenny impersonation we've ever heard. The guys talk about what it is like being away from family when the job calls, and Ernest talks about his recent sabbatical from music to enjoy a summer break with his wife and son. The episode ends with a Gravorite that Willie Nelson himself would even approve of. 

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2024-09-10
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Ep. 38: Brother Episode feat. Charles and Josh Kelley

This week Reid and Dan host Josh Kelley and Charles Kelley, of Lady A. The episode is a full blown riot of brother wars, harmonies, and storytelling that had the guys laughing for an hour straight. All of them compare upbringings and their musical journeys that led them to Nashville, which are eerily similar. Charles reveals their first brother band name and Josh relives losing the junior masters, from shooting an 8 on the last hole, when he was 10. The episode ends with them all on fire covering Bruce Springsteen.

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2024-09-03
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Ep. 37: Girl Daddin' - Drew Parker on Being a Camouflage Cowboy, Writing Songs for Luke Combs, and Pre-Rut Deer Hunting Techniques

This week Reid and Dan chat with the Camouflage Cowboy himself, Drew Parker. The guys dive in head first talking about dad life (shocker) as Dan and Drew both have babies less than one month old. Reid shares how he scarred his daughter and how she is now terrified of dog poop. Drew gives us the guys his rundown of how he was still working in the radiology department at the hospital when his first #1 song for Jake Owen topped the charts and what his final shift felt like. The guys discuss fishing baits, deer hunting, and getting Drew prepped to bow hunt this 2024-25 season. The episode ends with a Travis Tritt Gravorite that will bring a grown man to his knees.

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2024-08-27
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Ep. 36: Bonus - Cold Mornings, New Additions, and Vince Gill

Reid and Dan hop on for another bonus episode where they string together thoughts that range from their new studio, to losing girlfriends in the past while chasing whitetail in Illinois to Dan's son, Buck, who's already itching to get in the woods. Reid gives a little insight to a song he wrote with Dylan Marlowe called "Stick to My Guns" thats stirring up some controversy and shares a 10/10 embarrassing encounter with Vince Gill from earlier this week that will make you want to crawl in a hole for him. 

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2024-08-22
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Ep. 35: Ray Fulcher on Sellin' Cars, Writing Hit Songs for Luke Combs, and Being a First-Time Landowner

This week Reid and Dan chat with multi-hit songwriter and artist, Ray Fulcher. The guys reminisce on hunting with their dads as young kids and how those memories are ones that will last a lifetime. Ray dives in on what it's like being a landowner for the first time and tells the story of what he did to make sure he got rid of his trespassers for good. They dive in on Ray's journey to Nashville and how it went from sellin' cars to writing multi-platinum songs and playing stadiums. As always, the episode ends with his Gravorite and a special Luke Combs sing-along. 

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2024-08-20
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Ep. 34: Chase Rice on His Barrett Jackson Purchase, Hunting Out West, and "Go Down Singing"

This week, Reid and Dan host multi-hit artist Chase Rice out in God's Country. Chase tells the story behind his latest Barrett Jackson purchase, and the reason he chose that truck. The guys dive in on Western hunting, backpacking, and Chase shares some great stories recapping his time elk hunting. Chase unpacks his new album and what he hopes his fans get from it, since it is a new sound for him. The episode ends with a "ballsy" hunting story and an episode Gravorite.

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2024-08-13
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Ep. 33: Jamie Davis on Soul Gravy, Touring with Luke Combs, and a Zombie Buck

This week Reid and Dan Isbell host hit-song writing, stadium-guitar playing, Jamie Davis, out in God's Country. Jamie is a longtime friend of Reid and Dan's and went from touring the south as the lead singer in his band "Soul Gravy" to playing lead guitar for Luke Combs in front of thousands of fans every weekend. Jamie talks about his Nashville journey, what it is like to hear his number one song "The Kind of Love We Make" screamed by fans every weekend, and how that song afforded him the ability to buy his family farm in Mississippi. Jamie ends the episode with how he lost a county-record deer in Mississippi, and with his gravorite with some serious "soul."

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2024-08-06
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Ep. 32: Bonus - Prepping for Deer Season

In this week's bonus episode, Reid and Dan dive deep into southern whitetail hunting and where they're prepping for their 2024-25 deer season. They take on the hot takes of crossbow hunting, Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" album, and how acorns are the ultimate deer attractant. They also go into how kid birthday parties have gotten out of control, the current state of the music industry, and what Olympic sport they think they could win gold at.

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2024-08-01
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Ep. 31: Legendary Songwriter Michael Heeney on George Jones, Eric Church, and His 50-Year Nashville Career

This week Reid and Dan Isbell sit down with Music Row legend, Michael Heeney. He's the man behind some of your favorite songs, including "These Boots" and "Love Your Love The Most" by Eric Church. The guys dive in with Heeney on the current status of music row, an epic story that includes him passing out with a few country music legends, and what it has been like having a hit song, every decade, for the last five decades. The episode ends with the "Isbell Twin" world debut, a song written by Michael Heeney himself honoring Reid and Dan.

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2024-07-30
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Ep. 30: Koe Wetzel on Noodling, Jail, and Being the Black Cat

This week Reid and Dan Isbell host genre-bending artist Koe Wetzel out in God's Country. The guys share their What Ya Mad At stories of the week and seem to have a common theme, which is hating on certain vehicles. Koe spills the beans on his best arrest story, the ins and outs of catfish noodling, and how they all share a love for big deer. Reid and Dan fanboy over Koe's new album "9 Lives" and have had it on repeat ever since they recorded this episode.

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2024-07-23
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Ep. 29: Dillon Carmichael on His Musical Upbringing, Bass Fishing, and George Jones

This week out in God's Country Reid and Dan host one of their favorite vocalists and people in Nashville, Dillon Carmichael! Dillon dives in on what it was like growing up with his uncles John Michael Montgomery and Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) in the spotlight and what other artists inspired him to chase the neon rainbow to Nashville. He also explains that his first gig in Nashville was working security in downtown Nashville and some rowdy stories that accompanied the gig. The guys all bond on the therapy that is bass fishing and how there's no better feeling in the world than a bass on the end of a line. Dillon ends the episode with a Gravorite performance that shows off why he has one of the BEST voices in Nashville! 

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2024-07-16
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Ep. 28: Ashley Cooke on Fast Cars & Freedom, Skinny Dipping, and Jeep Life

This week out in God's Country Reid and Dan host the #1 "My Place" artist, Ashley Cooke! They all deep dive in on Ashley's journey to Nashville, what it was like growing up around child actors, and how she took control of her own destiny when COVID shook the music scene in 2020. Ashley goes into a thorough description of "Jeep Life" and what it has been like creating music around the TikTok artist stigma. The episode ends with the best rendition of Rascal Flatts's you have heard from Reid, Dan, and Ashley!

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2024-07-09
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Ep. 27: Craig Morgan on Serving Our Country, the Therapy of Songwriting, and his Off-Grid Outdoor Experience

This week out in God's Country, Dan and Reid Isbell host ARMY Reserve member and hit song singing artist, Craig Morgan. The guys dive in with Craig and get him to share stories from the battlefield, his journey to the Nashville music scene, and his memoir, "God Family Country." Craig shares why it is more important than ever for young citizens to consider enlisting into the armed forces and shares why he decided to re-enlist in the Army Reserve. The guys take a deep dive into some of Craig's iconic songs such as "Almost Home," "Redneck Yacht Club," and "That's What I Love About Sunday." Stay tuned until the end to hear all three of them join in for Craig's #Gravorite. 

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2024-07-02
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Ep. 26: Tracy Lawrence on the 90's, Mission Possible, and Backcountry Elk Hunting

This week Dan and Reid Isbell host the legendary Tracy Lawrence out in God's Country. The guys kick off the episode with Dan fan-girling over meeting Tracy and their hilarious new segment, "What ya mad at?", where Reid explains how Dogecoin is slowly ruining his life. Tracy shares some epic stories from his rise to fame in the 1990's and this music row legend shares advice that any up-and-coming artist should hear. The guys dive in on hunting and conservation, and Tracy talks about harvesting an elk in the backcountry. The episode ends with Tracy covering one of the greatest George Strait songs of all time.

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2024-06-25
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Ep. 25: Michael Ray on Florida, Hunting Alligators, and Country Music

This week Dan and Reid Isbell host hit-making artist Michael Ray out in God?s Country. Ray shares his thoughts on keyboard warriors, how Joe Diffie impacted his life, and how he mentally recharges from life in the spotlight. He shares some crazy alligator-hunting stories from his upbringing in Florida and how music has been a part of his life from the time he was born.

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2024-06-18
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Ep. 24: Brent Cobb on the Deer Ham Cook-Off, 9am Beers, and New Music Coming Soon

Brent Cobb joins Dan and Reid out in God's Country this week to discuss the family tradition of deer ham cook-offs and music in his family. Brent shares some incredible stories about his family history in the music industry, including how he started working with his cousin, Grammy Award winning Producer, Dave Cobb. He discusses new music, touring, and the decision to move back to Georgia to be close to his family, while still pursuing music. The One That Got Away will give you  the "Tailgate Blues", and this gravorite performance may be one of the best yet.

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2024-06-11
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Ep. 23: Kameron Marlowe on Bird Scooters, Strangers, and Keith Whitley

This week Dan and Reid host ACM New Male Artist of the Year Nominee, Kameron Marlowe. They share what it was like being ?artists? at the iHeart Fest and spill the details of what goes on behind-the-scenes. Kameron dives in on his new album ?Keepin? the Lights On? and explains where he drew inspiration from when creating this sophomore album project. They close with a rendition of a Keith Whitley song that undoubtedly will bring you to tears. 

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2024-06-04
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Ep. 22: Granger Smith on Yee Yee Day, Mission Work, and His New Children's Book

Live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, Dan and Reid host former country singer, now minister Granger Smith out in God's Country. This episode was taped backstage at the 2024 iHeart Country Festival, where the guys talked with Granger about topics ranging from his Yee Yee brand, to ministry, to writing his new children's book, Up Toward The Light. Granger goes in depth on what it was like taking his son on his first dove hunt and daughter on her first mission trip. He shares his godly wisdom with the guys and explains that while his exit from music wasn't an easy one, he now has "Peace Like a River" over his transition into ministry full time.

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2024-05-30
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Ep. 21: Brian Kelley on Buc-ee's, Bass Fishing, and His Tennessee Truth

This week out in God's Country Dan and Reid host former Florida Georgia Line member Brian Kelley to discuss the "Tennessee Truth" behind his new album. The guys gush over the best spots to fish in 30A, the famous Buc-ee's Brisket sandwich, and bass fishing. BK dives in on his debut "Tennessee Truth" album, sharing the inspiration behind this solo project, what it's been like pursuing his career solo after ten years with FGL, and what he hopes fans take away from this project. He sings one of the best renditions of "That Ain't My Truck" we've ever heard and has the ultimate plot-twist when he shares his "The One That Got Away" on this week's episode!

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2024-05-28
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Ep. 20: God's Country Takes on the iHeart Country Festival LIVE from Austin!

Coming to you LIVE from Austin, Texas, Dan and Reid take on the iHeart Country Festival. This special episode includes exclusive "The One That Got Away" stories with Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Walker Hayes, Chase Matthews, Chris Lane, and Kelsey Hart. The guys also play an awesome mashup with Ashley Cooke that's guaranteed to have you dancing along as you listen! 

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2024-05-23
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Ep. 19: Dave Simonett on Getting Your Kids Outside, the Boundary Waters, and Trampled By Turtles

This week Dan and Reid Isbell host Trampled by Turtles front man, Dave Simonett, out in God?s Country. Dave provides some incredible information about the Boundary Waters up north and the importance of getting your kids outside even though it isn?t always easy. They discuss how ethical hunting should be looked at as a practice in conservation and Dave shares what it was like to become a hunter later in life. Dave also discusses how impactful music has been on him and tells the hilariously underwhelming story of why his band landed on the name Trampled by Turtles.

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2024-05-21
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Ep. 18: Luke Laird on Eric Church, the Cool Chips, and Hunting with a Recurve Bow

This week Dan and Reid Isbell host music row legend Luke Laird out in God?s Country.  Luke shares an epic story of driving to write with Eric Church and having to stop on the way to buy a new truck so he?d make it to the write. Luckily for him, the song they wrote on that trip ended up being a Grammy-nominated track. The guys discuss where Luke?s love for hunting with a recurve bow comes from and how another music row legend, Rhett Atkins, is his go-to for helping him track deer. Luke has over 20 No. 1 songs and is definitely the man behind several songs you know and love.

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2024-05-14
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Ep. 17: Drew Holcomb on Ernie Johnson, Taxidermy, and Duck Hunting

This week Dan and Reid Isbell host Drew Holcomb out in God?s Country to discuss duck hunting, navigating fatherhood as a touring artist, and how his grandfather used his surgeon skills as the family taxidermist. Drew shares how his song ?Family? has connected him with television analyst Ernie Johnson and how Shaq gave his son, Huck, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The guys discuss how grandpas are the G.O.A.T. and Drew's gravorite Garth Brooks tune. 

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2024-05-07
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Ep. 16: Drake White on Beauty Shop Shows, Moving to New Zealand, and Don Williams

This week Dan and Reid host Drake White for the most inspiring episode of God?s Country yet. Drake talks about his 14-year journey in a ten-year town and how he?s kept a positive attitude amidst his traumatic brain injury. The guys learned that Drake?s first show was at his hometown beauty pageant and that, during his Nashville tenure, he took three months to move across the world. Everyone agreed ?Lord I Hope This Day Is Good? is the perfect song to listen to on your way to the stand and laughed over the instructions given to them over the years on how to find said stand. 

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2024-04-30
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Ep. 15: Anne Wilson on Space Jam, REBEL, and Her Jesus

This week Dan and Reid host multi-platinum and award-winning artist, Anne Wilson. Anne shares her love for the Kentucky farm her family owns, her cowboy boot collection, and what it was like growing up surrounded by a family who loves the outdoors. The guys show their age when Anne admits she's never seen Space Jam, and names Anne as another "GCP Artist to Watch in 2024!" Anne ends the episode with her rendition of her gravorite song, "Sand in My Boots" and telling the guys about her Jesus. 

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2024-04-23
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Ep. 14: Trannie Anderson on Government Satellites and the World Premiere of "Heart Like a Buck"

Hit songwriter Trannie Anderson joins Dan and Reid Isbell to talk about her love for the Peach Pickers, her incredibly athletic family (including her NBA-playing grandfather, Buckshot O?Brien), and growing up on a ranch next door to George W. Bush. She tells the story of a memorable show-and-tell at school, and how Dan and Reid gave her a bow hunting lesson during a Zoom co-write. 

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2024-04-16
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Ep. 13: Brice Long on Rodeo, Jon Pardi Tunes, and Church Hymns

Dan and Reid Isbell are joined by the man behind some of your favorite country tunes, "Nothin' On But The Radio," "Like A Cowboy," and "Heartache on the Dance Floor," Mr. Brice Long himself. Brice shares his thoughts on why bow hunting is the superior form of hunting and how his dad forced him to chase the "neon rainbow" to Nashville. Brice has had cuts by some of Nashville's biggest artists, including George Strait, Garth Brooks, Jon Pardi, and more. The guys bond over church hymns and losing publishing deals, and Reid shares an embarrassing story that's guaranteed to have you face palming on his behalf. 

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2024-04-09
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Ep. 12: Dylan Scott on Hunting Property Lines and Keith Whitley

This week in God?s Country, Dan and Reid are joined by Dylan Scott to talk about how incredible Dylan smells, and how stretching in your mid 30s is a requirement. Dylan admits that he recently got a perm and Dan references a Facebook meme you?ve probably seen a million times that he hopes gives listeners a little motivation. Dylan performs his rendition of ?Miami, My Amy? to close out the episode. 

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2024-04-02
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Ep. 11: Jonathan Singleton on Hunting with Your Dad and "Watching Airplanes"

This week in God's Country, Dan and Reid Isbell host award-winning producer and songwriter Jonathan Singleton. Jonathan started down the road to Nashville as a child when his mom sought to pursue the neon rainbow and he never missed an opportunity to join the band. Since then, he has produced award-winning records and garnered 15 #1 country songs. Tune in to hear pointers on taking your kids hunting, a Shenandoah sing-a-long, and the epic story behind his first #1 song, "Watching Airplanes.? 

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2024-03-25
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Ep. 10: Luke Combs on Livermush and Singing at The GRAMMYs with Tracy Chapman

Luke Combs, two-time Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year, joins the show this week and advocates hard for a livermush rebrand. He discusses his first job running the go-kart track at Fun Depot, his mom's role in helping him pursue his love of music, and the surreal experience of performing at the GRAMMYs with Tracy Chapman. Dan, Reid, and Luke close with a rendition of their favorite Vince Gill song, guaranteed to give you chills! 

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2024-03-19
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