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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“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.

“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. 18: Luke Laird on Eric Church, the Cool Chips, and Hunting with a Recurve Bow

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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Catch Dan and Reid playing live as The Brothers Hunt @ Chiefs in Nashville on July 19th: <a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/chiefsonbroadway/events/the-brothers-hunt-out-in-god-s-country-106563">Get Tickets</a>
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Ep. 26: Tracy Lawrence on the 90's, Mission Possible, and Backcountry Elk Hunting

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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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This week <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dan-isbell">Dan</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/reid-isbell">Reid</a> 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.
Catch Dan and Reid playing live as The Brothers Hunt @ Chiefs in Nashville on July 19th: <a href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/chiefsonbroadway/events/the-brothers-hunt-out-in-god-s-country-106563">Get Tickets</a>
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Ep. 25: Michael Ray on Florida, Hunting Alligators, and Country Music

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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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Brent Cobb joins <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dan-isbell">Dan</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/reid-isbell">Reid</a> 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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Ep. 18: Luke Laird on Eric Church, the Cool Chips, and Hunting with a Recurve Bow

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