The Payton Collier Podcast

Zach Top is a country music artist in Nashville. His new single "Just'a Jonesin'" is available now on all streaming platforms. We discuss brainstorming with session musicians, growing up playing bluegrass, and balancing everyday life with success in the music industry.

Brennen Leigh is a true country music artist, preserving classic styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, and Americana music. Her musicianship and skill as a songwriter shines in her work. We discuss staying true to the heart, classic Hollywood films, and finding ways to stay young.

Rob McNelley is an acclaimed session guitarist in Nashville. He's played on records for Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and countless others. We discuss his love of classic country music, life on the road, and finding your own voice in the world of session musicians.

Legendary songwriter, session musician, and producer Jim "Moose Brown" has worked with Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Jamey Johnson, Toby Keith, and countless others. He also won a Grammy Award for co-writing "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere." We discuss working as a session musician in Nashville, the importance of a great song, and dealing with overnight success in the music industry.

Will Jones is a country artist in Nashville. His new single "Sedona" is available now on all streaming platforms. You can catch his band at The Local in Nashville every Monday night. We talk about the art of investing yourself in live performances, preserving true country music, and accidentally becoming neighbors.

Adam Hambrick is a singer/songwriter from Conway, AR. He has written the number-one hit songs "How Not To" by Dan + Shay, and "Somebody Else Will" by Justin Moore. His new album "Free Country" is out June 16th.

Payton Collier gets deep in the weeds with Texas Soul artist Alex Lambert, from his humble roots to a wild life on national television, all bringing him back to finding his own sound amidst the silence of a global pandemic. HIs new EP "Rebel Ways" is available now on all streaming platforms.

Andy Wood is a guitarist, mandolinist, host & founder of The Woodshed Guitar Experience, Star Wars fan, gamer, and touring musician for Gary Levox/Rascal Flatts.

Jenee Fleenor is a fiddle player from Springdale, AR who has made waves in the country music industry as a 4-time winner (and first woman to ever win or be nominated for) CMA Musician of the Year. She has played and recorded countless hit songs for country superstars. Her humble, down to earth spirit radiates in all she does and she continues to blaze an unprecedented trail for women and musicians in Country Music.

Brent Mason is the ultimate guitarist, famous for his mastery of country guitar playing and responsible for countless iconic riffs and solos that define an entire generation of country music smash hits. He defies the limits of genre with an endless vault of creativity and musical productivity. It was an honor and a privilege to have a conversation with this unparalleled legend of the music industry.

Triplet brothers JD, Chaz, and Treyson Stafford make up the band TRIPPP, a southern rock and country music trio from Jonesboro, AR. We discuss their Grand Ole Opry debut with Josh Turner, juggling music careers amidst pursuing college degrees, and they perform a few of their fiery new tunes wrapped in their signature soulful harmonies. Instagram/Tik-Tok: @thebandtrippp

Benito Dibartoli is a guitarist in Indianapolis. He has gone on tour to play for Eddie Money, Lou Gramm of Foreigner, and jammed alongside countless champions of the electric guitar. Always bearing his signature wit, forever committed to his old school humor, yet never losing sight of his love, admiration, and dedication to guitar...this is Benito. And this is his story.

Kentucky singer/songwriter Josh Merritt sits down to discuss his two encounters with John Anderson, his former career in HVAC services, and how being a dad is the greatest gig in the world.

Violinist, singer, and dancer Melissa Barrison sits down to discuss the art of weaving her instrument into all styles of music, the rewards of setting and conquering career goals, and blazing her own trail in the country music industry.

Hailing from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, slide guitar maestro Yannie Reynecke sits down to discuss checking The Ryman off his bucket list, the wild animals of South Africa, and how to survive as a guitarist in the modern world.

Singer, songwriter, and king of honky tonk humor Vince Moreno sits down to discuss his craft of blending traditional country music and comedy, the benefits of drinking chilled Tito's, and staying true to his show.

Jason Albers of Flatland Cavalry sits down to discuss the band's journey from college bars to becoming beloved Texas troubadours, finding love on Bumble, and the importance of having a trustworthy bus driver.

The first episode of The Payton Collier Podcast, a conversation with Nashville singer and piano extraordinaire, Benan. We discuss the lives of working musicians, Benan's unique Turkish name, and the rewards of becoming a family man.