Bri is joined by Americana music icon and former member of the legendary Texas band Eleven Hundred Springs, Matt Hillyer. Matt is one of the funniest people alive and the two reminisce on hilarious shows, MusicFest at Steamboat (of course...) and talk about his brand new album "Bright Skyline" out now on State Fair Records.

Find Matt's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://matthillyer.com/

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Dale Martin is an accomplished music columnist and theater production manager in New Braunfels, Texas. He joins Bri to talk about his hilarious journey full of Garth encounters, insane rider requests and bridging genres with his writing over the past four decades.

Find Dale's weekly column at https://herald-zeitung.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell

Live from the legendary Saxon Pub in Austin, TX, Bri sits with friend and BMI's Executive Director of Creative in Texas, Mitch Ballard. They discuss what BMI is and why it's important, along with the constantly evolving nature of the music business and what BMI is doing to keep up and help artists.

Find more about BMI at https://www.bmi.com

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Texas Country artist Bri Bagwell chats with friend, mentor and famed lead singer of Cross Canadian Ragweed, Cody Canada and his wife/manager Shannon in the bus, covering a wide variety of topics like racial injustice, partying, the metal music scene and shifting priorities after having kids.

Find Cody's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://thedepartedmusic.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell

Outro music: "Elle" by Cody Canada & The Departed

I talked Kyle into joining me on this side of the camera for this episode and he had a lot to say about streaming and the need for being creative when it comes to releasing music these days.

We thought this would be the perfect episode to announce that we are joining The Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network as their very first Good Country affiliated pod!

Find Kyle's music, tour dates and merchandise at www.kylegarrettmusic.com

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell
Outro music: "Who's Keeping Score?" by Kyle Garrett

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Finally got to sit down with my friend and partner, Mike Cameron from Devils River Whiskey to talk about all the outstanding philanthropic work he's been doing with his company in addition to making the best whiskey there is right in downtown San Antonio. We recorded this one LIVE from the speakeasy in the distillery!

If you are 21 or older, find Devils River Whiskey at https://devilsriverwhiskey.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell

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Finally got to talk with my bestie Courtney Patton before our show together at Saxon Pub in Austin, TX. She even brought me gifts! This episode is full of hilarious Mile 0 stories, memories, ideas and more.

Find Courtney's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://courtneypatton.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell
Outro music: "Electrostatic" by Courtney Patton

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Scott Sean White is definitely the most prolific songwriter I know. He has become a dear friend over the years and has introduced me to many of my favorite people in the industry. We have a great conversation about songwriting and his new chart topping album. Also Rachel Loy, Melissa Fuller and Kate Bowen are the writers on Cowboy 😜

Find Scott's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.scottseanwhite.com/

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Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell
Outro music: "12 Notes and 26 Letters" by Scott Sean White

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