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Country singer/songwriter Frank Ray joins us (7:55 mark) to talk about his drink of choice, when he got into music, growing up in New Mexico & Texas, taking a different career path, music being an outlet, what pushed him to Nashville, looking back on his journey, finding his sound, his latest EP, what's next and more. Plus, Alison Settle joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about farmers market and drinks. For more on Frank, visit https://frankraymusic.com/ or find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country singer/songwriter Reid Haughton joins us (14:15 mark) to talk about his viral video, wanting to play guitar, getting into singing, how he landed his first gig in Auburn, growing up in a small town, being on tour now, his latest singles Day You Don't & She Is, finding his sound, what's next and more. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to ask the question: Do daily drinkers still exist in the whiskey world. For more on Reid, visit https://www.reidhaughton.com/ or find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

The band Illiterate Light, Jeff Gorman & Jake Cochran, joins us (9:00 mark) to talk about their new album Sunburned, being a duo, how they got into music, working on the farm in college, having fun on social media, their writing process, going on tour and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about spring cocktails. For more on the band, visit https://www.illiteratelight.com/ or find them on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country artist Chad Bushnell joins us (8:05 mark) to talk about his love of music from an early age, learning to play the guitar at age 3, growing up on a ranch, being part of the rodeo, his latest music, upcoming album Whiskey to Work and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about how to pair soups with booze. For more on Chad, visit https://www.chadbushnell.com/ or find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country artist Chase Mitchell joins us (10:00 mark) to talk about his wild journey in music,  the importance of his family, his upcoming debut country album, his latest singles, working with Danny Radar, being on tour and more. Plus, Erik Tennyson joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to share some tips on making low ABV cocktails. For more on Chase, visit https://chasemusik.com/ or find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country singer and songwriter Colton James join us (11:45 mark) to talk about his new EP America, writing personal songs like Ring on Her Finger, working with Jimmy Nichols and the late Kim Tribble, the Land 4 Heroes Lodge, RedSunset Entertainment, where his love of music came from and more. Plus, Becca Gardner, founder of NKD LDY, joins us (1:45 mark) for tasting notes to talk about non-alcoholic spirits. For more on Colton James, visit https://coltonjames.com/ or find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Award-winning bluegrass group The Gibson Brothers, Eric and Leigh, join us (12:00 mark) to talk about their new album The Darkest Hour, how the group formed, what it's like playing with family, how they got into music, winning two IBMA Entertainer of the Year awards, being pranked by Steve Martin, their career and more. Plus, Erik Tennyson joins us (1:50 mark) for tasting notes to share some tips to making cocktails a little healthier in the new year. For more on The Gibson Brothers, visit https://www.gibsonbrothers.com/ or find them on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Comedian Billy Wayne Davis joins us (12:02 mark) to talk about his new comedy special Testify, the best places he's traveled to, the toughest part of being on the road, opening for musicians, being on Conan, how his special came about, filming at the International Church of Cannabis, how true his stories he shares are, his accent and what's in store for 2023. Plus, Mark McLaughlin, co-founder of Old Line Spirits, joins us (1:50 mark) for tasting notes to explain what American Single Malt Whiskey is. For more on Billy Wayne, visit https://www.bwdtour.com/ or find him on social media. To listen to the full interview with Mark, check out https://youtu.be/3eJz7---Qlc. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Bruce Buffer, entrepreneur, announcer & entertainer, and Umberto Luchini of Wolf Spirit join us (13:50 mark) to talk about Puncher's Chance Bourbon, how Bruce got involved, Umberto's past success, launching Wolf Spirit Distillery, how Bruce came up with "It's Time" and got into announcing, the name behind the brand, their latest releases and so much more. Plus, Michael Barkin and James Cosma, co-founders of Sommarøy Spirits, join us (1:45 mark) for tasting notes to talk about lower ABV spirits. For more on Bruce, visit https://brucebuffer.com/ or find him on social media. For more on Puncher's Chance Bourbon, visit https://puncherschancebourbon.com/. To listen to the full interview with Michael and James, check out https://youtu.be/M2Vu8L-GmSE. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country singer/songwriter Dariann Leigh joins us (16:45 mark) to talk about her latest single Jackson, growing up in Minnesota, moving to Nashville, whether she still gets to hunt, her Jackson Mini Doc series, her writing style, how she found her voice, picking up the guitar, her guitar collection, whether more new music is coming and what she's hopeful for in 2023. Plus, Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) joins us (1:45 mark) for tasting notes to ask the question: What bourbon would Santa drink? For more on Dariann, visit https://www.dariannleigh.com/ or find her on social media.  Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Americana artist Jarrod Dickenson joins us (9:15 mark) to talk about his new album Big Talk coming Feb. 3, his favorite whiskies, their home bar, the proper time to wear a hat, being able to travel with his wife, getting her to join him on stage, being able to make new music, how this album compares to his first albums, what else he's hoping for in 2023 and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins us (1:30 mark) to talk those out of season beers we all enjoy year round. For more on Jarrod, visit https://jarroddickenson.com/ or find him on social media.  Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Adam Tobin and Zach Gilliam of the American/Jam/Roots Rock band The Runaway Grooms join us (10:10 mark) to talk about their favorite beers, their cold river plunge, how they all ended up in Colorado, what Jamericana is, their band name, how things have changed since their first album in 2020, being on the road constantly, their upcoming album This Road, their single Jenny, what's next and more. Plus, Cardenxe Sotol founder Luigi Ambrosi joins us (1:40 mark) to talk about the Mexican spirit Sotol. For more on Everette, visit https://therunawaygrooms.com/ or find them on social media.  Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country duo Everette, Brent Rupard and Anthony Olympia, joins us (10:50 mark) to talk about their favorite drinks, how they became a duo, getting the name Everette, their new album Kings of the Dairy Queen Parking Lot Side B, how they ended up with the single Gonna Be A Problem, making their Grand Ole Opry debut, the reaction to their cover Man of Constant Sorrow, the impact of their wives and family, and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:35 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk sweets and drink pairings for the holidays. For more on Everette, visit https://weareeverette.com/ or find them on social media.  Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Grammy-nominated and multi-instrumentalist artist Hunter Hayes joins us (12:32 mark) to talk about his favorite drinks, his love of Scotch whisky, learning new instruments, how he's changed musically (or not) over the past decade, his road trip to California, latest singles from Red Sky, sharing this part of his musical journey, what's next and more. Plus, Chaunci King, founder of Royalty Spirits, joins us (1:34 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about launching Royalty Spirits. For more on Hunter Hayes, visit https://www.hunterhayes.com/ or find him on social media.  For more from our interview with Chaunci, check out the Extra Tasting Notes on Facebook and YouTube. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Dennijo Sitze of the country trio the Flat River Band joins us to talk (9:30 mark) about playing together as brothers, growing up in a family band, having kids not into music, how the trio came to be, playing with the Gatlin Brothers, their latest album, making music for the front porch, what 2023 has in store and more. Plus, cicerone Kevin Patterson joins us (1:40 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about pastry stouts and what to expect on tap this winter. For more on the Flat River Band, visit https://www.flatriverband.com/ or find them on social media.  Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country artist Austin Snell joins us (9:00 mark) to talk about his debut single Excuse the Mess, how his parents had to change his name, buying a guitar with his last $400, his adventurous journey to Nashville, ignoring the signs of that journey, finding his voice, writing music and more. Plus, chef Alison Settle joins us (1:30 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk Friendsgiving and Holiday Parties. For more on Austin, visithttps://www.austinsnell.com/ or find him on social media.  Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country artist Grant Gilbert joins us (13-minute mark) to talk about growing up on a farm in Texas, getting into music, his first gig, the impact Texas Tech had on his career, meeting Josh Abbott, potential collaborations dropping soon, his latest single What's Stopping Us, being in the studio and more. Plus, Drunkwood creator John King joins us (1:45 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk bourbon barrels and woodworking. For more on Grant, visit https://www.grantgilbertmusic.com/ or find him on social media.  For the full interview with John King, check out https://hopsspirits.com/2022/07/25/qa-with-drunkwood-creator-john-king/. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Chart topping and award winning country artist Brett Kissel joins us (11:30 mark) to talk about the role family has played in his life, getting to travel with his kids, having his own vodka, his favorite drinks, growing up in Canada, his latest single Watch It, the collaboration with 98 Degrees, where his inspiration for a song comes from, being on stage, his next album (or is it albums?), getting back to Nashville and more. Plus, Leah Jean Shafer joins us (1:45 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk about creating UNspilt, the unspillable drink holder and being in nature. For more on Brett, visit https://www.brettkissel.com/ or find him on social media. To enjoy our full chat with Leah and how UNspilt came to be, visit https://hopsspirits.com/2022/07/24/chat-with-unspilt-creator-leah-jean-shafer/. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country artist and songwriter Jordan Rowe joins us (10:30 mark) to talk about his latest single 5:00 in the Country, growing up in Georgia, the move to Nashville, being a songwriter, song ideas that come in the shower, working with some legends on his album Bad Case of the Good Ole Boy, doing tailgate shows for Luke Combs, being on stage and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us (1:45 mark) for Tasting Notes to talk bourbon barrel aged beers and what to expect. For more on Jordan, visit https://www.jordanroweofficial.com/ or find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Neat & Mixed Reviews and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.

Country artist and Claim to Fame runner up Logan Crosby joins us (4:30 mark) to talk about being on the TV show Claim to Fame, keeping his identity a secret, eating a scorpion, going viral on TikTok for a non-music video, his love of music, when he realized this was the path for him, his "Suits and Boots" attire, his first singles, what's next for him and more. Plus, we give you a preview (30 second mark) of our latest Hops & Spirits shows, including Neat & Mixed Reviews. For more on Logan, find him on social media. Don't forget to check out the video on YouTube and our Facebook page. Plus, enjoy our Cocktail:30 videos, Neat & Mixed Reviews, and the Hops & Spirits Kentucky podcast, all available at hopsspirits.com.