Whiskey Riff Raff

Nicholas Jamerson joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about the rich musical history of Eastern Kentucky, the artists who deserve more recognition, and the early memories that shaped his love for music. He opens up about the difference between autobiographical and fictional songwriting, the advice he gives aspiring songwriters, and why being process driven matters more to him than chasing the finished product.

Nicholas also shares his thoughts on faith, finding meaning in being an artist, and documenting his life and the lives of his children. From writing a song every week for the past three years to releasing music in a world with an increasingly short attention span, he offers a unique perspective on the modern music industry. Plus, he talks about Ole 60 covering one of his songs, coaching his kids’ soccer team with a banjo, and the time a raccoon found its way into his house.

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Fox N Vead joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about their genre-bending new album, why they’ve started calling their sound “crunge,” and why they don’t think putting artists into a single genre box makes much sense.
The band also opens up about why playing live has always been at the heart of what they do, the relationship between social media followers and ticket sales, how the music industry has changed for developing artists, and the surprising love they’ve received from the Texas country scene.
Plus, they talk about what it’s really like being in a band, how they all came together despite having completely different musical tastes, and why they believe God brought them together.
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On this episode of Whiskey Riff Raff, we head to Wildwood, New Jersey for one of the biggest country music festivals on the East Coast, Barefoot Country Music Fest.
Throughout the weekend, we sat down with an incredible lineup of artists, including Chase Rice, The Wilder Blue, Channing Wilson, Tracy Lawrence, The Fray, Slater Nalley, Ty Myers, Emily Ann Roberts, Chris Lane, Tequila Randy, and Bob Durkin. We talked about new music, life on the road, festival season, songwriting, and everything in between.
We also took in everything that makes Wildwood such a unique destination, from the boardwalk and beach to the food, nightlife, and unmistakable Jersey Shore atmosphere that surrounds Barefoot Country Music Fest.
Whether you're a longtime country music fan or already dreaming about your next trip to the Jersey Shore, this episode is packed with great conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and a look at everything that made this year's Barefoot Country Music Fest so memorable.
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This episode of Whiskey Riff Raff with Brantley Gilbert is brought to you by Rock The Country.
Brantley opens up about balancing life on the road with being a husband and father, why he drifted away from church and what brought him back, and the importance of creating a culture where his band and crew feel comfortable talking about their mental health.
He also breaks down his new album, including the Jelly Roll collaboration that shines a light on homelessness. Plus, he explains why today's shift toward singles over albums is hurting country music's storytelling tradition.
The conversation also dives into his passion for supporting veterans, the lessons he learned from Toby Keith, what it was like meeting Charlie Kirk, his thoughts on social media turning the world into one giant comment section, his exchange with Zach Bryan, and how he unexpectedly became part of a Guinness World Record.
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Ben Chapman joins Whiskey Riff Raff for an honest conversation about making music, raising a family, and the ever-changing landscape of country music.
Ben talks about balancing life as an artist and a parent, why he'd encourage his son to learn a trade, and how Nashville has transformed over the years. He also shares how The Beatles first inspired him to pursue music, the impact Channing Wilson had on his career, and the story behind his latest album—including how he feels about the "funky tonk" label.
The conversation eventually turns to country music itself. Ben explains why he thinks Waylon Jennings was the "bro country" artist of his generation, discusses why too many artists today don't know the genre's history, shares his thoughts on today's "phone-in" records, and wonders what the future of great music might look like.
It's a conversation about authenticity, songwriting, and staying true to what makes country music great.
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