Is life on the road really as traumatic as some musicians make it sound?Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil compare today’s touring culture with the years they spent chasing the dream in vans, trailers and buses—sometimes playing nearly 200 shows a year without knowing whether success would ever come.They also discuss whether country award shows still represent country fans, apologize for an interview that didn’t go as planned and react to an alleged $1.3 million fake-NFL-player scam.The guys then pause to remember the 25th anniversary of September 11, share where they were that morning and reflect on the unity America experienced afterward.Later, “Dipshidiot” returns with terrible drivers, driving-range invaders and a chocolate-eating treadmill walker. The episode closes with candid advice for aspiring country artists about writing-room etiquette, respecting veteran songwriters and always remaining open to the song that could change everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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