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Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations

Greener Side Podcasts

No matter how you like it, grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun conversation. Bar Conversations features interviews musicians, personalities and entertainers as they talk about their careers, new projects coming and so much more. A new podcast is released every week.

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00:31:49

Leah Blevins on All Dressed Up & finding her true voice

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/03/23

Country singer-songwriter Leah Blevins joins Bar Conversations to talk about her new album All Dressed Up, out March 20, 2026, and the path that led her from Sandy Hook to Nashville. Leah reflects on growing up in a musical, faith-driven family in Eastern Kentucky, the early influences that shaped her sound, and the journey of embracing her natural voice after being told she was “too country.”She also dives into the making of All Dressed Up, working with Dan Auerbach at Easy Eye Sound to create a

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00:59:27

Austin Michael on his new album Lonestar, American...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/03/16

Country artist Austin Michael joins Bar Conversations to talk about his new album Lonestar, released March 6, and the milestone of making his Grand Ole Opry debut. Austin reflects on growing up on a ranch in Van Alstyne, where life revolved around rodeo, roping, hunting, and fishing. He shares how those Texas roots helped shape his identity and storytelling, the music he grew up listening to, and the unexpected moment when a video posted online led to a life-changing invitation from American

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00:53:13

Paul Cauthen on Book of Paul, Fatherhood & Texas Swagger

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/03/10

Country singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen joins Bar Conversations to talk about his upcoming fifth album Book of Paul, arriving April 3, 2026, and the life experiences that shaped the record. Paul reflects on growing up in East Texas, singing harmony in church without instruments, and learning from his grandfather—moments that helped develop the powerful “Big Velvet” voice fans know today. He also looks back at cutting his teeth in the Austin music scene with Sons of Fathers before launching a solo

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00:40:41

Savannah Dean Reeves on “Get Me Everytime,” live...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/03/02

Country artist Savannah Dean Reeves joins Bar Conversations to talk about her latest single Get Me Everytime and the Kentucky roots that continue to shape her sound and stage presence. Savannah shares how her love of music began singing in the back seat with her mom, putting on ticketed “shows” with her pink childhood guitar, and eventually stepping onto real stages — from local dive bars to the Kentucky State Fair. Savannah also opens up about pre-show rituals, her signature cowboy hats,

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00:59:18

Claudia Hoyser on Before The Dawn, independence &...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/02/23

Country singer-songwriter Claudia Hoyser joins Bar Conversations to talk about her new album Before The Dawn, her journey from growing up in New York to building an independent career with more than 120 million views, and how a breakthrough moment with her song No Matter What It Costs changed everything. She shares how her musical family shaped her sound, why moving to Nashville pushed her creatively, and how losing her voice after opening for Keith Urban inspired the deeply personal themes of

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00:51:25

JD Shelburne on new album Raised on the Good Stuff,...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/02/16

Country artist JD Shelburne is back to talk about his latest album Raised on the Good Stuff, his Kentucky roots, and the journey that’s taken him from small-town stages to the Opry. JD reflects on growing up in Taylorsville, performing in church, and teaching himself guitar after a life-changing moment in his grandmother’s house that sparked his passion for music. He shares stories from his early days chasing a dream in Nashville, playing more than 3,000 shows, and building an independent career

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00:43:23

MaRynn Taylor on her debut album, Grand Ole Opry &...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/02/09

Country singer-songwriter MaRynn Taylor joins Bar Conversations to talk about her journey from growing up in Michigan to releasing her self-titled debut album. MaRynn shares how performing for her family at just four years old with a plastic microphone sparked her love for music, the artists who influenced her early on, and how small-town life shaped both her songwriting and identity. She reflects on visiting Nashville at age 12, moving there at 17, and missing out on traditional high school

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00:43:46

Hayden Baker talks Alive & Well & working with Brad...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/02/04

Country artist Hayden Baker talks about his journey from growing up in Katy, Texas, to becoming one of the most respected guitar players in modern country music. Hayden shares how early exposure to rural life, sports, and faith shaped who he is, and how picking up a guitar at 16—something he’s called a “God thing”—changed the direction of his life. He reflects on how an unexpected college injury led him to singing and songwriting, the music that influenced him early on, and what it’s like to have

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00:55:57

Olivia Harms talks The Road, songwriting & life on...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/01/26

Country artist Olivia Harms talks about her journey from growing up on a multi-generation cattle ranch in Oregon to appearing on the CBS series The Road. Olivia shares how being raised in a musical family—literally taking the stage at just two days old—set her on a path toward country music, along with the early influences that shaped her sound. She reflects on recording her first album at 16, navigating a more pop-country phase, and ultimately finding her voice.Additionally, Olivia opens up about

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00:51:31

Maygen & The Birdwatcher on collaboration, family &...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/01/20

Maygen & The Birdwatcher join Bar Conversations to talk about their latest album The Americana Dream, songwriting, and building a band rooted in collaboration. We chat with Maygen Lacey and Noah Neumann to discuss growing up in Minnesota, early musical influences, and how their partnership began. From overcoming a fear of performing live to breaking the rules in piano lessons, they share how writing together helped shape their sound and confidence, as well as the origin of the band’s name and

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00:41:38

Alexandra King talks Across the Pond, Ireland &...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/01/12

Singer-songwriter Alexandra King shares the story behind her debut EP Across the Pond, blending her New York upbringing with her deep Irish roots. Alexandra talks about growing up surrounded by music, from parents who met through music to having a piano before she was even born, and how summers spent on her aunt’s sheep farm in Ireland shaped her identity and songwriting. She reflects on studying abroad in Galway, nearly becoming a lawyer, and ultimately following her calling to Nashville. Alexandra

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00:51:55

Damn Tall Buildings on The Universe Is Hungry,...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2026/01/05

Bluegrass-folk trio Damn Tall Buildings released their latest album The Universe Is Hungry this fall. We sit down with Avery Ballotta to talk about growing up in Montana, early musical influences, and how a love for music—and the fiddle—started at a young age. We dive deep into the inspiration behind the album, recording process, and the band’s commitment to staying truly independent—self-producing, self-managing, and even running their own music school in Brooklyn.Avery shares stories from studying

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00:43:39

Jeremy Pinnell on Decades, songwriting & his Kentucky...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/12/29

Country singer-songwriter Jeremy Pinnell talks about his new album Decades, life growing up in Northern Kentucky, and the influences that shaped his music. From a childhood filled with Christian hymns and classic rock legends to the life-changing moment of seeing Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle,” Jeremy shares how punk rock energy evolved into his heartfelt country sound. He opens up about his songwriting process, drawing from personal experience while crafting stories that resonate, and

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00:48:31

Kelsi Mayne talks new music, vulnerability & life...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/12/22

We sit down with country singer-songwriter Kelsi Mayne to talk about her latest singles “Someone Who Knows” and “For The Record,” and the winding road that’s shaped her career.Kelsi opens up about growing up in Windsor, Ontario, balancing music with life as a nationally ranked track athlete and registered nurse, and how playing bar gigs helped spark the realization that music was more than just a side passion. She reflects on releasing her debut album As I Go at the onset of the pandemic, the viral

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00:57:32

Jon Wolfe on Barstool Therapy, Juan Lobo Tequila &...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/12/15

We catch up with country artist Jon Wolfe as he returns to the show to talk about his most personal project to date, Barstool Therapy: Session One, which is out now. Jon opens up about the winding road that took him from a finance degree and the oil industry to the heart of the Texas country scene, and how he found his sound.Jon dives deep into the concept behind Barstool Therapy, an eight-song collection built around honesty, reflection, and emotional release. We break down the stories behind

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00:39:18

Hunter Metts on A Crater Wide, Weathervane & going...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/12/08

We sit down with indie-folk artist Hunter Metts to talk about his new EP A Crater Wide and the journey that took him from a musical childhood in Nashville to finding his artistic voice after American Idol. Hunter reflects on growing up in a creative family, stepping away from music to pursue software development, and the pull that kept bringing him back to songwriting.He opens up about the emotional depth behind tracks like “Abielene” and “Blue Ridge Run,” his writing process, the artists who

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00:41:28

Deltona talks new single “Cared Enough to Cry,”...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/12/01

We sit down with country trio Deltona — vocalist Ned Abernathy, guitarist Caleb Miller, and drummer Chris Deaton — to talk about their new single “Cared Enough to Cry” and the story behind how the three of them came together.They share how growing up in Georgia, Tennessee, and Ohio shaped their musical roots, the night at the Bluebird Café that sparked the idea to form Deltona, and how they built an online following through covers before shifting into original music.We dive into writing and creating

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00:41:36

Belles on her new EP, Blake Wood collab & holiday music

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/11/24

We chat with country artist Belles to talk about her new self-titled EP Belles, her holiday EP Bells on Belles, and the journey that took her from a musical family in Nebraska to a recording and publishing deal in Nashville. She opens up about growing up surrounded by musicians, performing in a mother-daughter duo, briefly stepping away to study chemistry, and what ultimately pulled her back to music full-time.Belles dives into writing and co-writing every song on the EP, collaborating with Blake

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00:41:43

Creed Fisher on his near-death crash, new album & the...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/11/18

We catch up with country artist Creed Fisher as he returns to the show to talk about his new album Between Heaven and Hell and everything he’s been through since 2021. Creed opens up about recovering from last year’s brutal hit-and-run, the support he felt from fans, and how family — especially being a dad and Paw Paw — keeps him grounded.He shares stories from growing up in West Texas, how football, the Army, and two decades in the oil fields shaped who he is today, and why carving his own path as

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00:42:23

Presley Tennant talks new music, “Let Lying Dogs...

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations ·

2025/11/10

We catch up with rising country artist Presley Tennant to talk about her new single “Let Lying Dogs Sleep” and how she’s carving out her place in the country scene.From growing up in Norco, California — Horsetown U.S.A. — to getting her start on The Voice at 16, Presley reflects on her musical journey, creative growth, and how she’s learned to embrace “progress, not perfection.” She shares the story behind writing “Let Lying Dogs Sleep” with Trey Bruce, its connection to her sultry hit “Pick Your

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