God's Country
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 i…Social links:
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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…
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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 Flor…
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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 Pro…
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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 inspirat…
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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, t…
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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…
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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 …
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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 shou…
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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 Gram…
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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 Johns…
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