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Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace, and Neil Thrasher compare the music they grew up loving with the way songs are written, released, and consumed today.

2026-08-31

President Donald Trump weighed in on Monday on the controversial topic of using nuclear weapons, particularly as it pertains to Iran. When asked by a reporter in the Oval Office whether he had “ruled out” using nuclear weapons against Iran, the president said, “Well, I would never say that, but the answer’s yes…there’s no reason for it.”

From the Patriot Mobile Studios powered by eSpaces, the Try That In A Small Town Podcast crew sits down for a raw, unfiltered hang.

2026-08-29

State of the Union: Per the president, the deal will more than double American oil reserves.

Jason Aldean and longtime tour manager Jake LaGrone join the Try That In A Small Town podcast for a no-filter look behind the curtain of one of country music’s biggest road operations. From kidney stone chaos and EMT horror stories, to high-stakes bus hockey, stolen putters, and firing disloyal crew, this episode is wall-to-wall backstage gold.

Cheryl Brown says the deal does not bring back McKenna and urges Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act

2026-08-27

Try That In A Small Town podcast welcomes hit country artist and songwriter George Birge for a deep dive into the grind behind four back-to-back hits, the power of radio and fans, and how authenticity (and a little TikTok) can rewrite your career. From Clay Walker’s advice to Luke Bryan’s “play that motherf***er” jet story, to a viral clapback that became Beer Beer Truck Truck, this one is a masterclass in country hustle.  

2026-08-26

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) will present major challenges as it reshapes industries and work, suggesting that it could be helpful to explore ways to reserve work in certain areas for humans to ease the transition.

2026-08-26

Entrepreneur and Dropping Bombs host Brad Lea pulls up a chair in Nashville and goes fully uncensored.

2026-08-25

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,328 people in Virginia and Maryland during a two-week "enhanced" enforcement operation targeting the Washington, D.C. suburbs, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Sage Steele joins the Try That In A Small Town podcast to talk ESPN, Disney, COVID vaccine mandates, her lawsuit, and the moment she decided to stand up for what she believes.

2026-08-24

President Donald Trump plans to hike tariffs on more Canadian products at the start of next year, as the neighbors to the north exited trade negotiations at the last minute on Friday night.

2026-08-24

On this episode of the Try That in a Small Town Podcast, the guys start with listener Q&A and end up deep in the realities of life as working Nashville pros. They break down why most artists use session bands instead of their road bands in the studio, what makes a truly great studio player, and how songs like “Try That in a Small Town,” “All-American Girl,” and other hits actually came together.  

2026-08-21

PREGNANT women and under fives should avoid runny eggs when eating out over the deadly risk of salmonella, health chiefs warned today.

2026-08-21

From bar-hopping at CMA Fest with Jason Aldean’s band to scheduled high school fights at 3 pm sharp, this episode of Try That in a Small Town is all about chaos, consequences, and the crazy ways we somehow survive it all.  

Walmart’s e-commerce sales grew in the second quarter across its major business segments.

2026-08-20

Chairman Jason Smith of the House Ways and Means Committee joins the Try That In A Small Town podcast from CMA Fest in Nashville. He breaks down what the powerful Ways and Means Committee actually does and how it touches every American’s life through taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, and more.  

2026-08-19

Moderna's experimental vaccine that nearly halves the risk of skin cancer returning in high-risk patients is one step closer to becoming an approved treatment.

Country artist and entertainer Chuck Wicks stops by the Try That In A Small Town podcast for a wild, honest, and surprisingly emotional ride.

2026-08-18

Last month, Marco Rubio "launched a diplomatic campaign to dismantle the ICC’s threat to our national sovereignty." On Tuesday, he announced that he's sanctioning the president of the ICC, Tomoko Akane of Japan, and ICC senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal.

2026-08-18

From AI-written songs and a controversial commencement speech to trans athletes in girls’ sports, Cody Johnson’s bear hunt backlash, THC drinks, and a powerful small-town funeral story – the guys cover it all in this episode of the Try That In A Small Town Podcast.  

2026-08-17

Vaccination coverage among kindergartners remained about the same as before, according to new estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Aug. 17.

The Try That In A Small Town crew dives into the 2024 ACM Awards – the politics, the snubs, and the few moments that actually delivered.

2026-08-14

Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1.5M cartons of white shell and brown cage-free eggs sold under Kroger and other brands last month