Chad sits down with John Rich, this month’s DemerBox Artist of the Month, for a deep conversation about the music business, creative freedom, and the fine line between success and significance. John talks about the birth of the Music Mafia, the rise of Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, and how Nashville’s sound and politics have shifted over the years. He talks about staying authentic, honoring the flag, and writing songs that mean something, even when they ruffle feathers.
We love how John Rich is unapologetically himself. He's outspoken, sharp, funny, and fearless.
If you believe real country music still needs a backbone, this one’s for you.
This episode is presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and brought to you by Demerbox, Resistol, LEER, and Nappa Valley Olive Oil.
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Chad sits down with John Rich, this month’s DemerBox Artist of the Month, for a deep conversation about the music business, creative freedom, and the fine line between success and significance. John talks about the birth of the Music Mafia, the rise of Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, and how Nashville’s sound and politics have shifted over the years. He talks about staying authentic, honoring the flag, and writing songs that mean something, even when they ruffle feathers.
We love how John Rich is unapologetically himself. He's outspoken, sharp, funny, and fearless.
If you believe real country music still needs a backbone, this one’s for you.
This episode is presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and brought to you by Demerbox, Resistol, LEER, and Nappa Valley Olive Oil.
E498 - Slow Roads, Strong Roots - Small Town America with Chad
This Life Ain't For Everybody
22 minutes 6 seconds
3 months ago
E498 - Slow Roads, Strong Roots - Small Town America with Chad
Small towns move at their own pace, and that’s the beauty of it. In this solo episode, Chad dives into life without the constant scroll, the kind of connections you only find in places like Lake Almanor, and the quiet moments that mean everything. It’s about slowing down, breathing deep, and remembering what matters before it slips away.
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This Life Ain't For Everybody
Chad sits down with John Rich, this month’s DemerBox Artist of the Month, for a deep conversation about the music business, creative freedom, and the fine line between success and significance. John talks about the birth of the Music Mafia, the rise of Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, and how Nashville’s sound and politics have shifted over the years. He talks about staying authentic, honoring the flag, and writing songs that mean something, even when they ruffle feathers.
We love how John Rich is unapologetically himself. He's outspoken, sharp, funny, and fearless.
If you believe real country music still needs a backbone, this one’s for you.
This episode is presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and brought to you by Demerbox, Resistol, LEER, and Nappa Valley Olive Oil.
