Dillon Carmichael: Keepin' Country Alive

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In this exclusive interview, country powerhouse @DillonCarmichael joins us to talk about his newest album, Keepin’ Country Alive—a heartfelt tribute to his Kentucky roots and the everyday stories that shape real country music. With standout singles like “No Matter How Hard I Try,” Dillon dives deep into his songwriting process, reflecting on personal moments, family influences, and how he’s preserving the genre’s traditional soul with a modern edge. Raised in a blue-collar town in the Bluegrass state, Dillon’s music is made for hard-working folks who wear their hearts on their sleeves—and he never forgets to show love to his hometown crowd.
Before the spotlight, Dillon cut his teeth in gritty honky-tonks, playing smoky bars and small-town venues where he learned how to connect with a crowd one song at a time. We talk about the thrill—and chaos—of touring with icons like @JonPardi @CodyJohnson and @BrooksandDunn and how those moments shaped his approach to performing. From stadium shows to long nights on the road, Dillon opens up about what life is really like behind the curtain—and how the grind fuels his passion to keep country music real.
And yes, we get into how he went from working security at the Grand Ole Opry to performing there over 30 times. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, this episode delivers a front-row seat to one of country’s most grounded and gifted voices. Keepin’ Country Alive is more than an album title—it’s Dillon Carmichael’s mission.

00:00 - 01:06 - Intro
1:07 - 3:35 - What is a Dillon Carmichael show like?
3:36 - 4:31 - "No Matter How Hard I Try"
4:32 - 6:00 - Son Of A Album
6:01 - 8:35 - Started as a Security guard?
8:36 - 12:33 - Kentucky & Horse Races
12:34 - 12:51 - Manscaped Ad
12:52- 14:25 - "Keepin' Country Alive"
14:26 - 16:04 - Touring the US
16:05 - 18:27 - Playing the Grand Ole Opry
18:28 - 22:23 - Brooks & Dunn and 40,000 fans
22:24 - 27:22 : Working with Jon Pardi & Europe
27:23 - 30":09 Montgomery Gentry & Eddie Montgomery
30:10 - 30:38 - Subscribe to HOTG
30:39 - 32:51 - Raised in Honky-Tonks vs TikTok
32:52 - 35:38 - Cody Johnson's advice
35:39 - 41:17 - What to expect with "Keepin' Country Alive" Album
41:18 - 42:52 - Most Embarrassing Moment on stage?
42:53 - 46:22 - Lynyrd Skynyrd story
46:23 - 50:49 - Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson and more
50:50 - 55:45 - Imposter Syndrom & 2025 Goals

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