Paul Cauthen on Book of Paul, Fatherhood & Texas Swagger
Paul Cauthen talks about his upcoming fifth album Book of Paul 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.
Keep readingBuzzard’s Roost Flight Night with Jason Brauner
We’re joined by Jason Brauner, co-founder and master blender of Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey, for a Neat & Mixed Flight Night where we taste through four expressions from the brand: Signature Double Oak, Four Grain Double Oak, Bottled-in-Bond, and Fred Minnick’s Club Marzipan Single Barrel Pick.
Keep readingSavannah Dean Reeves on “Get Me Everytime,” live shows & what’s next
Savannah Dean Reeves talks 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.
Keep readingClaudia Hoyser on Before The Dawn, independence & building Hoyser Country brands
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.
Keep readingWhat makes Duck Club Bourbon different? McCauley Williams breaks it down
We chat with McCauley Williams, co-founder and CEO of Duck Club Bourbon, for an inside look at building a modern whiskey brand in a competitive market. McCauley shares his path into the spirits industry, the experiences that shaped his approach to brand-building, and how the idea for Duck Club evolved from concept to fast-growing label.
Keep readingJD Shelburne on new album Raised on the Good Stuff, Inclusion Bourbon & the Opry
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.
Keep readingTasting Bardstown Bourbon + Green River with Dan Callaway
We’re joined by Dan Callaway, Master Blender and Vice President of Product Development at Lofted Spirits, for a Flight Night exploring four different pours — Bardstown Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bardstown Bourbon Rye, Bardstown Bourbon High Wheat, and Green River Full Proof.
Keep readingMaRynn Taylor on her debut album, Grand Ole Opry & chasing big dreams
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…
Keep readingHayden Baker talks Alive & Well & working with Brad Paisley
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…
Keep readingPizza, bourbon & single barrels with Goodfellas & Wiseguy Lounge
We’re joined by Eric Boggs and Alex Coats, owners of Goodfellas Pizzeria and Wiseguy Lounge, for a Flight Night that blends New York–style pizza and bourbon. We explore their path into the restaurant business, why New York–style pizza became the foundation of Goodfellas, and how bourbon naturally became part of the brand’s identity as they…
Keep readingOlivia Harms talks The Road, songwriting & life on the ranch
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…
Keep readingReviewing Three Chord Flipside & Strange Collab
We try Three Chord Bourbon Volume 2 by breaking down two (of their four) releases — Flipside & Strange Collab — that showcase the brand’s refreshed look and music-driven storytelling. Dropped in summer 2025, Volume 2 marks a new chapter for Three Chord.
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