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Knoxville native, Ashley Monroe, survives a rude Uber driver to make it to "Walking The Floor" world headquarters for this weeks interview!

Lead singer from Dawes, Taylor Goldsmith, returns to "Walking The Floor" to discuss their latest record and the unraveling of the world.  Stay tuned til the end for an acoustic rendition of "Crack The Case."

Chris cold calls Country music superstar and sometime-Eagle Vince Gill this week and somehow convinces him to sit for an interview in his suite at the Four Seasons Boston.

Somehow between writing subversive kids poetry, making records and playing shows, Rhett Miller from Old 97's found the time to chat with Chris about all his plans for 2018 and beyond!!!!!!

Glamrock'n'roll legend Michael Monroe brings his nose-flute and harmonica and lots of incredible stories to "Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett!!!!

Pedal steel guitar master Paul Franklin discusses exactly what it is that drives lesser men insane about this instrument!!!

The weird thought thinker himself, Joshua Hedley, reveals the name of his amazing tailor as well as all sorts of other things on this weeks Walking The Floor!!!!

I'm just gonna say it... Tyler Mahan Coe runs the best podcast in the world - "Cocaine & Rhinestones" - and he's here today to talk about his life and how he became Country Music's greatest historian.

From busking on the streets of New Orleans to the beer joints & honky-tonks of Texas, to hitchhiking cross country, to headlining the Majestic Theater in Dallas on the day of his new record's release - Charley Crockett has packed a whole lot into a short life and there's a lot more to come.  Chris catches up with the hardest working man in Roots music on today's episode of "Walking The Floor!"

Louisiana native Tony Joe White brings the swamp down to Walking The Floor!!

Memphis native Drew Holcomb discusses everything from songwriting to his hometowns rich musical heritage to getting a compliment from Don Henley on his banana suited line-dancing choreography!!

Walking The Floor returns from winter break with roots rocking legend Dave Alvin!!

Long time singer/guitarist with Alison Krauss & Union Station, Dan Tyminski, stops by to chat about his recent solo record "Southern Gothic," as well as maintaining his anonymity while enjoying massive success, in the form of hit songs like "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Hey Brother!"

From waiting tables at the Country Music Hall of Fame to having an exhibit there, the Brothers Osborne have covered a lot of ground, and they're just getting started.  With a sophomore record in the can, they stopped by to chat about growing up in Maryland, moving separately to Nashville, and how getting a record deal was only just the beginning.

Legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum talks through his long and storied career, from the early days working with Ali, to the long list of hall of famers he's promoted - Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, Duran, De La Hoya, Mayweather, Pacquaio, etc. - plus the current state of boxing.  Also, a brief chat with WBO super featherweight champ, Vasyl Lomachenko!

New wave legend Cindy Wilson from the B-52s hangs with Chris on the tour bus to chat about her life and history making music plus her new album "Change." 

Nashville based hit-songwriter, Kendell Marvel, gives us the "Lowdown & Lonesome" on his debut record!

Alex Williams discusses his debut release "Better Than Myself" as well as the fact that if you flip his Waylon Jennings tattoo upside down it stands for "Mariah Carey!"

A cold and lonely prairie wind blows through "Walking The Floor" world headquarters as Colter Wall pays us a visit.

Country Music superstar Lee Ann Womack hangs out with Chris in "Music City" Nashville, TN ahead of the release of her new record, "The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone."

Kentucky native Leah Blevins zooms in to discuss her debut record, "First Time Feeling!"

Elizabeth Cook takes us through her wild ride through the world of Country Music, from her humble beginnings in Florida to record deals, a radio show, and her many appearances on the Late Show With David Letterman!!

Up and comer Lillie Mae was literally born into Bluegrass and Country music and on today's episode she shares all the amazing details from her start playing music with her siblings, to being kicked out of the Bluegrass scene, to her time in Jack White's backup band, to ultimately being signed to Third Man Records as a solo artist.

Pokey Lafarge didn't want to play music as a teenager because he thought it would be too easy.  Now he plays hundreds of gigs a year... and started out busking all over the country... Makes you wonder what he thought was hard??

Asleep At The Wheel's Ray Benson gives us a history lesson on Country Music and all things Western Swing!!!

Alabama bred soul crooner Anderson East takes a break after soundcheck in the middle of an endless tour to chat with Chris about his career and life.

Canadian singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega stops by to have a chat about her latest ep "Til The Goin' Gets Gone."

Superstar singer/songwriter/guitarist/all-around-badass Chris Stapleton takes us through his incredible journey through the Nashville music world.

Eastern Kentucky up-and-comer Tyler Childers stops by "Walking The Floor" world headquarters this week to discuss, among other things, his wonderful new record, "Purgatory."

Steve Earle gives Chris a masterclass on how to be an outlaw!!!  Plus they talk at length about the greatest football team to ever lace up their boots - ARSENAL FC!!!!!!!!!!

Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly discusses his life, career & new record "Life Is Fine."

George Kambosos Jr. shocked the world last month when he became the new undisputed king of the lightweight division in boxing!!  Fresh off the upset one week later he stopped by Walking The Floor for a little chat...

Lukas Nelson and I spent the first ten minutes or so of our interview talking about surfing but eventually we do talk about music too.

Although singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow headlined the Greek the night before, she still managed to show up a few minutes early for our morning interview, which is one of many reasons we think she's super cool!!

Producer/Singer/Songwriter/Guitar Shredder Butch Walker takes us through his days as a young buck in small town Georgia to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood to becoming one of the most sought after producers in the biz!!

Los Angeles based Americana singer/songwriter Rod Melancon moved to California from his home state of Louisiana to pursue acting, but luckily for us he picked up a guitar along the way and started writing songs!  Ten years later he's just released his fantastic new record, "Southern Gothic."

The gangster of Americana himself, Justin Townes Earle, stops by the "Walking The Floor" studios for a chat about his new record, growing up in Nashville, running away into the hills of East Tennessee as a teenager, and more!

Living Rock'N'Roll Americana legend Robbie Robertson discusses all the details in his new book "Testimony: A Memoir."

Philly raised Santa Barbara transplant Dave Hause takes us on a journey from the Hooters to East Coast Hardcore to singer/songwriter and all points in between!

Comedian Jim Breuer takes me through his love of all things Heavy Metal and comedy (and of course, being a dad!).

Austin-based honky-tonker Sunny Sweeney has written more songs than she'll probably ever be able to record, and she didn't even start playing music until after college!  Among other things, we get deep into the glitz and glamour of touring in a van (and stopping at many a Starbucks along the way).

On the eve of her debut record release, Jade Jackson runs us through small town California life, growing up without the internet, being discovered by Mike Ness (Social D), and more!

David Sirota stops by to discuss his new 8-part podcast on the 2008 financial crisis "Meltdown."

My old friend Joe Sib takes us through the years, from skateboarding to punk rock to owning a record label to becoming a comedian!

Jaime Wyatt's great-grandparents were country musicians in Bakersfield, CA which means that she has a direct bloodline connection to the Bakersfield Sound!!  On top of that we had a lovely chat, topped off by her acoustic rendition of "Your Loving Saves Me" from her recent album "Felony Blues."

For a guy that got a late start in music, Sam Outlaw has wasted no time in making his mark in the world of Americana, as evidenced by his fantastic new record, "Tenderheart" and the Hank Williams tune he croons at the end of this interview.