Country Thunder Drops Must-Listen “On The Bus With Troy Vollhoffer” With Hardy

Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — drops the next must-listen episode of its fan-favorite podcast, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer,” today (5/29). In the latest installment, chart-dominating and arena-filling MULTI-PLATINUM genre smasher HARDY engages in a no holds barred conversation about his incredible ascent to the forefront of Country and Rock. Speaking to host Troy Vollhoffer, he gets real, discussing the scene and hinting at what’s to come as he continues breaking all the rules.

HARDY has landed a slew of RIAA certifications, notched a staggering 16 #1 hits to date, and continued his prolific run with last year’s Quit!! Right now, he’s also headlining the massive JIM BOB World Tour joined by special guests Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., McCoy Moore, and Sikarus.

In the midst of his unprecedented rise, the superstar humbly touches on gaining “the courage to really dive into the whole Rock thing with the mockingbird & THE CROW,” going on to admit, “Of all the things I do, I hope that I have some [new things] that blow [the mockingbird & THE CROW] out of the water as far as sales and stuff, but that’s such a cornerstone defining who I am.”

He also surveys the state of Country music at the moment, giving props to the next vanguard and ruminating on how far he and his contemporaries have come over the last few years.

HARDY observes, “Our tight crew of people who were the new guard are now a little bit seasoned for the first time, and we’re seeing the Gavin Adcocks, Ella Langley, and just Zach Top who’s on fire. It’s like the moment you wake up and you ache, and you realize you’re starting to get old for the first time,” he laughs. “Your hangover lasts two days or some shit like that!”

Plus, he muses on his signature boundary-breaking style. “We’re going to do it tonight straight from something insane straight into a Country song and it works,” he smiles.

Season two of “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer,” has effectively cemented Vollhoffer as a major voice in the world of podcasting. So far this year, he has spoken to MULTI-PLATINUM artist Justin Moore, award-winning PLATINUM superstar Jordan Davis, rising Georgia Country star Gavin Adcock, ACM award-winning North Dakota-born duo Tigirlily Gold — sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, and more.

Simultaneously, Country Thunder has shined on both coasts this year. Country Thunder Arizona hosted the biggest, brightest, and boldest west coast iteration of the festival in April, while Country Thunder Florida lit up the Sunshine State this month. 

This year, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer” expanded to include video as season two gains traction, landing at #1 in Music among Apple Podcasts in the U.S. with already featured episodes including MULTI-PLATINUM rising star Koe Wetzel, top booking agents Rod Essig, Curt Motley, and Nick Meinema, and MULTI PLATINUM Country superstar Dustin Lynch – whose episode launched in the Top 1% of all podcasts. Making waves, MusicRow touted the podcast and Amazon Music has included it in their Featured Podcasts.

The show is hosted by Country Thunder owner and founder Vollhoffer. With cameras rolling and tape running, he engages in funny and freewheeling discourse with A-list Country talent as well as buzzing acts. The episodes are filmed from Vollhoffer’s tour bus and home studio, providing an unfiltered vignette into the lives of artists as they tell stories, recall memories, and share unwavering passion for music. 

During season one, Vollhoffer played host to Country music royalty with a string of fascinating, funny, and enlightening conversations. The roster included Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman, Ashley McBryde, Nate Smith, Marty Stuart, Parker McCollum, Terri Clark, and Big Kenny, among others.

The podcast stands out as a must-listen for country aficionados and music fans at large. Boasting an intimate format, exclusive content, and an elite lineup of all-star guests, there’s nothing quite like it.

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