On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest names in country today – Jordan Davis! Jordan’s newest album, Learn The Hard Way, was just released, and it features other amazing country artists, such as Marcus King on the track “Louisiana Sticks”. Jordan’s gearing up for his upcoming headlining tour, and he’ll be on the road playing hit venues like Red Rocks and Wembley Stadium. The conversation kicks off with how country music is becoming more mainstream, with artists such as Post Malone and Lana Del Rey coming into the scene. He also reflects on the music legends who’ve inspired him, such as John Prine, Jason Isbell, Smashing Pumpkins, and Tom Petty. Jordan talks about what it was like growing up in Louisiana with musicians in his family, and explores how country music impacted his musical upbringing. Jordan also highlights the new record and what it’s like playing large shows at venues like Radio City Music Hall. He talks about his song with Marcus King and how they added new elements into the track. The conversation closes with Jordan listing his top 5 podcast series, his favorite new country artists, and his favorite burger spots in the US. Tune in to an amazing episode with Jordan Davis!

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CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @scottlipps

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @robbyhoff

Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC

0:00:00 - Start

0:00:18 - Listening to podcasts

0:01:05 - First country artist on the show!

0:01:14 - Country turning mainstream

0:02:02 - Coming from a musical family

0:03:06 - Getting the first record deal

0:04:13 - Doing the “artist thing”

0:06:40 - Changing paths

0:07:20 - Four-hour sets

0:09:33 - Brotherly collaboration

0:10:18 - John Prine and Jason Isbell

0:10:58 - Smashing Pumpkins

0:12:13 - Shreveport, Louisiana

0:12:57 - CD burning era

0:13:39 - Country roots

0:14:00 - A look behind the curtains

0:14:55 - College

0:15:33 - Making it in music

0:16:12 - Bartending to record deal

0:18:08 - Figuring out how to become a performer

0:19:28 - Pinch-me moments

0:21:44 - Radio City Music Hall

0:22:34 - “Buy Dirt”

0:24:38 - Inspiration behind the track

0:26:47 - Pop musicians shifting towards country

0:28:49 - What does country music mean?

0:29:15 - Tom Petty

0:29:36 - Country at its peak

0:30:02 - Promoting through social media

0:31:48 - Music discovery

0:32:36 - The new album Learn The Hard Way

0:33:43 - Heading into the studio

0:34:25 - “Louisiana Stick” with Marcus King

0:35:52 - Top 5 podcast series

0:37:11 - Theo Von

0:37:39 - Favorite new country artists

0:39:19 - Food on the road

0:39:35 - Best burger spots