This Life Ain't For Everybody

Craig Morgan’s resume is one of the most varied and impressive on earth–soldier, sheriff’s deputy, EMT, adventurer, TV host, motocross racer, outdoorsman, farmer, family man. And then there is the career that ties it all together, a country music artist.

Charlie is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Blackberry Smoke, a rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They have performed throughout the United States both as headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Few artists have a voice you can spot from note one. Leah is one of them. Born in Sandy Hook, KY, Blevins discovered her passion for expressing words, stories and life experiences through song at an early age. She has refined her passion for song writing in her sophomore EP, Walk Home (2018). Heavily influenced by church hymns and country and rock legends Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks, and Janis Joplin, Leah’s distinct country, bluesy songwriting and voice differentiates her from the ordinary singer/songwriter in Nashville.

Randy is a Country singer and songwriter and son to Billy Montana, who is a bit of a legend in the Nashville area writing big hit sons for Garth Brooks and more. Randy has opened for artists including Lady Antebellum, Grand Ole Opry member Little Big Town, Taylor Swift and Sugarland. We're excite to have him on the podcast to share his experiences of living that lifestyle in Music City!

The Vegabonds got their start in Alabama in 2009 by playing the college circuit across the Southeastern United States. Their popularity quickly burgeoned with their Southern Rock, Country and earnest songwriting. Daniel is the lead vocalist and songwriter. Bryan is on the drums.

Travis Denning is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has charted with the singles "David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs" and "After a Few", the latter of which has reached number one on the United States Country Airplay chart.

Michael Austin Riley is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.

T.J. Dillashaw is an American mixed martial artist currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, in which he is the former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion.

In 1987 Jackie Bushman created the #1 deer hunting magazine in America called Buckmasters BBC Whitetail Magazine. The goal was to promote the positivity of sportsmanship and wildlife conservation within the deer hunting community. From there Jackie has grown into one of the top characters in the hunting industry. Jackie went on to create RACK and GunHunter Magazines. Jackie also opened the doors for TV hunting shows with his Buckmasters tv show which began airing on TNN in 1988. Buckmasters continues on The Outdoor Channel along with "The Jackie Bushman Show".

Justin Moore has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country sound and captivating live shows. Those fans helped boost his fifth studio album, LATE NIGHTS AND LONGNECKS, to the top of the charts. The lead track from the Arkansas native’s LP, “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” peaked at No. 1 and marked Moore’s eighth chart-topping single on both Mediabase and Billboard charts.

Some of Ray's biggest influences were Alan Jackson, Keith Whitley, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Church & George Strait. In 2016 Ray released his EP "Here We Go Again" which debuted in the top 10 of the charts which lead to tours with Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. Ray has kept busy on the songwriting with collaboration with Luke Combs.

Heidi Newfield is an American country music artist. She was lead singer, rhythm guitarist and harmonica player for the group Trick Pony, alongside Keith Burns and Ira Dean from 1996 until 2006, when she left in pursuit of a solo career.

Arnett went from being an engineer spending his free time as a Tennessee Squire to coming to work at the distillery in 2001, and then becoming the seventh Master Distiller of Jack Daniel’s, a dream come true. Jeff Arnett was named master distiller of the Jack Daniel Distillery in 2008. His supervision of the entire whiskey-making process of milling, yeasting, fermentation, distillation, charcoal mellowing and maturation ensures the world’s top-selling whiskey label is both in constant supply and true to Jack’s guiding belief that “Every day we make it, we’ll make it the best we can.”

Biff is a Navy Fighter Pilot for the US Navy. Biff talks about some of the different fighters jets like the F18 or the F35. We are thankful for Biff's service and for him taking the time to share some of his experiences as a pilot for the US Navy.

Taste of Country says Tyler Farr is "One of the best male vocalists in Country music today". Tyler has had three No.1 songs to his credit and his first two studio albums debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart. Tyler has teamed up with good friend and producer Jason Aldean to work on new music.

Channing’s songs have been recorded by artists like Tyler Farr, Luke Combs, Jason Eady, and more. He has shared bills with so many of his heroes such as Billy Joe Shaver, Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Tony Joe White, Chris Knight, Dale Watson, and many more including going out on the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour. He has just recently signed a artist/publishing agreement with Warner Chappell and Low Country Sound (Grammy award winning producer Dave Cobb)

Cody is the lead singer and guitarist of Whiskey Myers. The band’s roots stretch back decades into the red dirt of East Texas, where Cannon, Jeffers and Tate first began playing together. The band earned their first no. 1 on the Texas Music Charts with the 2011 follow-up Firewater. Their music has changed over time but hasn't dialed down their Southern Rock rowdiness.

Nashville singer-songwriter Rob Snyder launched Revival–a showcase of Nashville’s rising talent–at the Tin Roof in 2013. He’s dubbed the weekly show “Tuesday Night Church,” since its stage is a church pew. Rob's co-wrote a 4-week #1 smash for Luke Combs called "She's Got the Best of Me".

Chad Payne has been the head of security for Zac Brown Band and Southern Ground companies for many years. Chad is an avid hunter and fisherman and is the type of person you'd want to share the duck blind with.

Paul McDonald is a singer-songwriter from Huntsville, Alabama. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee and placed 8th on the 10th season of American Idol.