The Nashville Palace Podcast

Unapologetically Country Rebel (feat. Kevin and Darin Blue)

This episode of the Nashville Palace Podcast kicks off right where it should… inside the walls of one of the most legendary honky tonks in country music history. Hosts Bobby Johnson and Barrett Hobbs pull up a chair at the Nashville Palace and welcome Kevin and Darin Blue, the brothers behind Country Rebel, one of the biggest country lifestyle media brands in the world. What started as a couple of guys experimenting with social media has grown into a massive community of millions of fans who live and breathe country music, the outdoors, and the country way of life. Over drinks, good food, and plenty of stories, the conversation winds through the early days of Country Rebel, from tailgate parties in California parking lots to building a media company that now works with major artists and reaches millions of country fans across the internet. They talk about taking the leap to Nashville, the hustle behind growing a brand from nothing, and why being “unapologetically country” became the message behind everything they built. Along the way, the episode also dives into the history of the Nashville Palace itself. Barrett shares stories about his grandfather founding the venue in 1977, the early days of Music Valley, and the artists who helped turn the Palace into a place where real country music has lived for decades. This episode is a mix of business, country music history, entrepreneurship, and the kind of conversations that only happen when you sit down in a real honky tonk. Welcome to the Nashville Palace Podcast, where the stars drop in and the stories are just getting started.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:   Nashville Palace Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT]) Facebook –  (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/# [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/]) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ]) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9])   Country Rebel: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/countryrebel/ [https://www.instagram.com/countryrebel/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@countryrebel [https://www.tiktok.com/@countryrebel]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/ [https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/]) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/@Countryrebel [https://www.youtube.com/@Countryrebel]) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/user/countryrebel.com?si=GnsVPbjuSEi27zIxI43puA&nd=1&dlsi=efe2e6883df24066 [https://open.spotify.com/user/countryrebel.com?si=GnsVPbjuSEi27zIxI43puA&nd=1&dlsi=efe2e6883df24066]) Website – (https://countryrebel.com/ [https://countryrebel.com/]) Kevin Blue: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/kevinblue/ [https://www.instagram.com/kevinblue/]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/kevin.r.blue/ [https://www.facebook.com/kevin.r.blue/])   Darin Blue: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/darinblue/ [https://www.instagram.com/darinblue/])   The Nashville Palace: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalace/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalace/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nashville_palace [https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nashville_palace]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/TheNashvillePalace/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheNashvillePalace/]) Website – (https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/ [https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective]‬) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective [https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective])

Lorrie Morgan, Keith Whitley, & The Ultimate Receipt (Jesse Keith Whitley)

Hosts Bobby Johnson and Barrett Hobbs sit down with Lorrie Morgan and Jesse Keith Whitley for a conversation that feels like stepping straight into the heart of country music history. From Lorrie taking the stage for the first time, meeting Keith Whitley, Jesse continuing to keep his father’s name in the spotlight, and discussing a buried treasure of songs that were never released from Keith Whitley. Lorrie reflects on her early days growing up around the Grand Ole Opry, learning the ropes from her father, and working her way through Nashville long before record deals came easy. She shares what it was like to be a constant presence in town while others chased the next new thing, and how persistence, work ethic, and timing eventually carved out her place in country music. Along the way, she opens up about meeting Keith Whitley, the start of their relationship, and the kind of artist and person he really was behind the spotlight. Jesse brings his own perspective to the conversation, talking about what it was like growing up surrounded by that legacy and when it truly hit him just how much his father’s music meant to people. Jesse discusses his own career and his found love of cooking, leading him to create his own cookbook. The conversation moves through stories of the road, the lasting impact of Keith Whitley’s catalog, and how a new generation of fans is rediscovering his music in a way that feels bigger than ever. Between laughs, impressions, and a few unforgettable stories, the episode captures the kind of moments you only get when family, history, and real Nashville collide. It is a mix of past and present, honoring where country music has been while showing how it continues to live on through the people carrying it forward. Pull up a chair and settle in for another round of the Nashville Palace Podcast… where the stars drop in.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:   Nashville Palace Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/]) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9]) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ]) Website – (https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/podcast [https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/podcast])   Guest Socials: Lorrie Morgan Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/lorriemorgan_official/ [https://www.instagram.com/lorriemorgan_official/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@lorriemorganofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@lorriemorganofficial]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/lorriemorganontheroad/ [https://www.facebook.com/lorriemorganontheroad/])  YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXM3odgnTmNOwdFhPkxCmg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXM3odgnTmNOwdFhPkxCmg]) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0khzcQ6PQU5a6dl1Qss3pt [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0khzcQ6PQU5a6dl1Qss3pt]) X – (https://x.com/TheLorrieMorgan [https://x.com/TheLorrieMorgan]) Website – (https://lorrie.com/ [https://lorrie.com/])   Jesse Kieth Whitley: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/jessekeithwhitley [https://www.instagram.com/jessekeithwhitley]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@jessekeithwhitley [https://www.tiktok.com/@jessekeithwhitley]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/jessekeithwhitley [https://www.facebook.com/jessekeithwhitley]) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/@jessekeithwhitley2668 [https://www.youtube.com/@jessekeithwhitley2668]) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IAWVvTAwY8XqXdd9KHSyp?autoplay_ok=1 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IAWVvTAwY8XqXdd9KHSyp?autoplay_ok=1])   The Nashville Palace: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalace/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalace/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nashville_palace [https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nashville_palace]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/TheNashvillePalace/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheNashvillePalace/]) Website – (https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/ [https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective]) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective [https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective])

THE NASHVILLE PALACE PODCAST IS HERE (feat. Mindy Miller of “The Voice”)

Mindy Miller goes from singing at her mom’s country karaoke nights… to sharing the stage with Jamey Johnson and Post Malone at the Nashville Palace… to landing in the Top 16 on The Voice. In this episode, hosts Bobby Johnson and Barrett Hobbs sit down with fan-favorite Mindy Miller to talk about the journey that took her from small-town beginnings all the way to the national stage on The Voice. Mindy shares how growing up in rural Maryland, surrounded by family picking parties and classic country music, shaped her sound long before Nashville was ever part of the plan. From singing George Jones songs with her grandfather to performing professionally as a teenager, the foundation was built early, and it’s what ultimately led her to the stage at the Nashville Palace. What started as a last-minute fill-in gig quickly turned into one of her favorite places to play, and one of the most unforgettable moments of her career. She recounts the night Jamey Johnson and Post Malone walked in from the Grand Ole Opry and joined her on stage, an only-in-Nashville moment you can’t script. Then came The Voice. Mindy dives into her experience competing on The Voice, making the Top 16 on Team Snoop Dogg, and what it’s really like performing under that spotlight. From the nerves to national exposure, The Voice became a defining chapter in her story, one that opened new doors while reinforcing the years of work behind it. From hometown roots to honky tonk stages… and all the way to The Voice, this is a story about persistence, timing, and staying true to your sound. From the barstools to the stage, this is the Nashville Palace Podcast… where the stars drop in.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:   Nashville Palace Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT [https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/# [https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/]) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9]) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ]) Website – (https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/podcast [https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/podcast])   Mindy Miller: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/mindymillermusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindymillermusic/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@mindymillermusic [https://www.tiktok.com/@mindymillermusic]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/mindymillermusic1/ [https://www.facebook.com/mindymillermusic1/]) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3boiFt22AGerRVK2P1ctB8 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3boiFt22AGerRVK2P1ctB8]) Website – (https://mindymillermusic.com/home [https://mindymillermusic.com/home])   The Nashville Palace: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalace/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalace/]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nashville_palace [https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nashville_palace]) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/TheNashvillePalace/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheNashvillePalace/]) Website – (https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/ [https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective]) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective [https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective])

Welcome to The Nashville Palace Podcast!

Step inside the Nashville Palace, one of the most legendary honky tonks in country music, where the stories are just as rich as the history on the walls. Hosted by Barrett Hobbs and Bobby Johnson, the Nashville Palace Podcast brings together artists, songwriters, outdoorsmen, and personalities who live and breathe the country lifestyle. From chart-topping musicians to behind-the-scenes voices shaping the culture, every guest has a story that connects back to the roots of country music and the life that surrounds it. Filmed and recorded inside the Nashville Palace itself, the show captures the kind of conversations that don’t happen anywhere else. It’s part storytelling, part history, and part barroom conversation, where one story leads to another and nothing feels overly polished or scripted. Whether it’s music, hunting, business, or the road that got them there, this is where real conversations happen with people who’ve lived it. Pull up a chair and settle in for the Nashville Palace Podcast… where the stars drop in.