Tracy Lawrence - TL's Road House - Ryan Upchurch (Episode 45)

Tracy Lawrence welcomes listeners back to the bus for Season 2 of TL’s Roadhouse Podcast. Listen in as Tracy sits down with his number one most requested guest, Ryan Upchurch. They take a deep dive into his career and the unique path that got him to where he is today. The duo takes it back to the beginning to compare their different upbringings and influences within the Country industry, starting with Upchurch’s first musical motivations at 18 years old, the craziest experiences so far on the road and his hardcore fan base that keeps his will to continue strong. Tune back in to Season 2 for this hilarious episode - even learn Upchurch’s take on aliens!
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#podcast #countrymusic #tracylawrence #90scountry #ryanupchurch
Video Credits:
Producer - Lindsey Ray
Audio Engineer - Derek Parnell
Video Editing - Kyleigh Roberts
Camera Engineer - Scott Joyce
Intro/outro song - Travis Newman

[@UpchurchOfficial]

Man I’m framing this thumbnail and puttin it in my hallway 😂😂😂

[@kentuckykuntreekiddkustoms8590]

He'll yeah brother !!!! Been waiting on this

[@Dustinscustoms]

Bro this was awesome. Y’all should definitely do some music together.

[@justinriegle]

creeker for life brother. much love

[@BLINDSIGHT]

I want copies!!!!🌹

[@sheritimmerman2744]

I've been waiting on this ever since you told us bout it💪❤ This was a highlight in my night for sure. I'm so proud of you & CREEKSQUAD, HG,HB,RHEC. See you 3/9 NASHVILLE. 🎵🎶🤘💪🇺🇸

[@stephendodson8302]

This should've been a 5hr discussion. Like a Shawn Ryan format! Waiting for the Lawrence/Upchurch track!!

[@Gilmore304]

Yeah, I got that kinda x. I’m good with a solid 30 minutes maybe an hour if got some trees . Get a life bro and create your own story , your worth it, and we all have our own story and are creative. These basement pssys that live on social media

[@stephendodson8302]

@@Gilmore304 you missed the point of my comment

[@kahmaltosis7440]

​@@stephendodson8302he weird bro

[@anthonysummers9279]

Dude he’s already been with a country OG clay walker! C’mon him and Tracey could break shit honestly…

[@jacobcouch6390]

Im thankin tha same thang!!!! But i dunno if Tracy is really wantin all tha wildness! Lmao!!!! I believe they could set dwn an make some tracks but dunno bout stage n 4wheelin an all that! Lol but they would kill some music together for sure!!! There both passionate about music yu can tell soo yu done kno itd be 🔥💯🎶📢👌🏽😎

[@Nick-xw3dk]

It's nice to see a mainstream country music legend showing Upchurch some love and giving him a open door.

[@jbouma7551]

Church is gay AF.

[@scotthaynes6565]

I dont think Tracy knows how rare it is for ryan to actually do a sit down podcast I havnt seen him do that in forever and hed only do it for a legend in music like tracy awesome episode..creek squad baby..holler boys..rhec till the wheels fall off

[@MikeWhoo-gy5jq]

It’s only rare cause most people have no clue who he is and those who do know won’t have him on

[@patriciawadas6260]

@@MikeWhoo-gy5jq Damn you’re back at it again WHOO 😂🙄

[@solarguy6517]

Also, his most recent albums . I won't mention names, but other artists, it takes a while to put together timeless music

[@todd.ashlieshoup]

I dont think anyone would say no to tracy hes an icon

[@LimitedEdition568]

He just happened to do this after Tom and AC did. No surprise

[@d.c.intha6066]

Two real people talking real things, now this is entertainment and enjoyable. Thanks to the both of you.

[@sumatrican5990]

I’m so glad Ryan gave credit to Colt Ford for paving the way for country rap as a genre all together. Colt is still the man and Church has been absolutely killing it!! I love Ryan’s music

[@crybbysckatit]

Yup behind Ryan, colt was one of my favorites but bubba paved the way.

[@sumatrican5990]

@@crybbysckatit bet

[@jj4577..]

Colt ford and the lacs paved the way.

[@sumatrican5990]

@@jj4577.. definitely !!

[@jelias999]

Honestly this is the largest reason i love Upchurch as an artist he's not restricted by anything he's genuine, his music is genuine. Everything he makes has feelings in the song it's like nothing else is these days.

[@Dreamchaserstophunger]

Best independent artist hands down.

[@danig2029]

When Ryan takes over and becomes the interviewer... this interview is so good!

[@merrandakimble2196]

Tracey been in the music lane so long ...I am a huge fan ..Tracy knows how to sit and listen but he is a smooth with questions ...just afew is all it takes

[@saltysouthernmomma9354]

So glad Tracy had Ryan on!! CREEKSQUAD STRONG 💪🇺🇸

[@americancrow3004]

CREEKSQUAD 🤘🏻

[@commoncents9734]

Tweak squad!

[@americancrow3004]

@@commoncents9734 I can guarantee that you wouldn’t say that to a creekers face.

[@commoncents9734]

@@americancrow3004 yeah I would. And you wouldn't do a damn thing about it.

[@commoncents9734]

@@americancrow3004 get beat to sleep

[@dougvaldivia3395]

never seen ryan do a bad interview...this was special between 2 dudes that get it even though they are different ages.

[@Solitaire427]

This was not long enough.. I could listen to Upchurch talk all day and sing all night. ❤ if everyone had his communication style.. (really listening) people would be much more fun to deal with. Love you Upchurch!

[@dedubbaya]

Yes. We need one of those

[@Kevin_Wheelz]

We the people NEED A Tracy Lawrence and Upchurch Album 😳🔥🔥🔥

[@thomashardy3432]

Absolutely .....NOT

[@maertsaidaem2106]

"My teachers didn't even teach right" God damn same.

[@Rednecknews11]

It's because they just teach they lies that have been agreed upon

[@Cry4yourbrother]

Ur skow my friend 😢

[@sassygirl1744]

Mine either! Also same sorry old ass for 3 different years. I was never held back she moved with me .

[@MikeWhoo-gy5jq]

After all the lawsuits Ryan keeps getting himself into I doubt the blame falls on everyone of his teachers lol just seems to me that he doesn’t learn even from mistakes

[@lisam3805]

@@MikeWhoo-gy5jq Do you know anything about the lawsuits? Most of them have either gotten dropped or they had to pay him.

[@Floofy_ferals]

What I love most about Upchurch is he tunes in on all those frequencies there’s a reason his fans resonate with him on a different level.

[@xaimeex]

You have no idea

[@pugmomma72]

We gonna need a TL & Upchurch collab in the future! 💯💗💗

[@ShotgunBetty2]

I'm so glad to see and hear Tracy is wide awake and fully aware of what music has become. And to have a sit down with Upchurch ❤❤ We still have good country music singers around. They're just few and far between

[@JoshuaOverman]

Meanwhile upchurch shows up stoned off coke and can’t even talk like normal

[@ShotgunBetty2]

@@JoshuaOverman blah blah blah You can't run his name through the mud bro!! But keep trying 🤣

[@ShotgunBetty2]

He'll turn your ass into song!!!!

[@JoshuaOverman]

@@ShotgunBetty2 I’m a better rapper then upchurch and I’m not even a rapper. But I could step on a mic right now and destroy him off the dome right now

[@CreekerCoverage]

​@@JoshuaOvermantry not to cry too hard goofy

[@Rickyd86]

Wow what an honor to sit with a true country badass

[@DJdeliverance]

This is why i have so much love and respect for Upchurch he's just real and about the passion not the cash in. RHEC skin God bless

[@michaelparmetersr.9018]

Holy crap. You got Church. Much love. Time Matches On. I'm a later 80's early 90's country fan.

[@debbiereynolds8489]

Marches on..

[@jmw88nj]

he needs views hes trash@@debbiereynolds8489

[@JohnDoe-yx5ey]

@@debbiereynolds8489 Fuggin grammar police 🚓🚨

[@debbiereynolds8489]

@@JohnDoe-yx5ey sorry. Lol. 😝

[@LittleSlim78]

I busted out laughing 😂 when Tracy said 420. I just knew Upchurch was gonna say something.

[@UpchurchOfficial]

😂

[@LittleSlim78]

@@UpchurchOfficial Bro. You commented back. That’s awesome. You’re the best brother. God bless.

[@LittleSlim78]

@@UpchurchOfficial That’s why everyone loves you man. Cause you never act like you’re better than the next man/woman. You’re the REAL DEAL!! Thanks for being you brother. From south Louisiana. Love and peace brother. God bless.

[@streetcarp475]

​@@LittleSlim78hell yeah facts

[@Trotter828]

He got a Earnhardt shirt on 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 he really does represent us all

[@tristabrown7461]

I love how the vibe relaxed and went from traditional interview to two friends chit chatting!! Awesome episode!!

[@lindav873]

JJ sings from his soul ❤❤

[@1981amberb]

Tracy Lawrence you are a legend I grew up listening to you and Ryan Upchurch is the next up and coming legend! Truly an original artist with talent. Both of you are amazing, great podcast..

[@collinferguson4082]

I could listen for another two hours. Real conversation with legends from different generations

[@MikeE-hb8zb]

I hope and pray for this colab. Tracy and Ryan together.... The world aint ready!!! I`m here for it!!!

[@302bailey2]

I could put on either one of these guys music and listen for hours.

[@DannieRaye1386]

Ol'school and New school legends right here! Can't wait to hear this!!

[@MountainsArePretty1234]

49:14 I think it was Blake Shelton in Kentucky. Ryan's thinking: please dont bring up Paintsville 😂

[@dillonmeyer2625]

I’d love to have many more hours. I love hearing guys have these conversations. Just real people, real talk.

[@meghanhertzog2426]

Lol love this!! 2 solid men having fun and good convo. 💙👑👑💙 I thought Ryan believed in Aliens he must've been bull💩 that one time. 😂😂😂

[@barbywatson3636]

Sweet ❤❤❤ love Ryan Upchurch & Tracy Lawrence

[@holoskypodcast1024]

Aliens and annunaki, dudes out here speaking our language. Great interview.

[@leelane9929]

This is my first view of Tracy's podcast,,I saw Upchurch and had to watch. Ryan, I closed the record shop (NL) and retired. I'm glad to see you on this, take care.

[@meridethpayne6975]

Now I know why you are beloved by so many. I wish you more success than you could ever dream of.

[@jessegeorge8308]

I love how well they connect it's awesome seeing church talk like this

[@CrazedC183]

Tracy said, “everything was getting younger” preach it brother. Love to yall both!! Creek squad 💪🏼

[@benmanion1830]

Bro you don't even know how excited I was to see this one hit my recommendations. Two of my favorite artists. TL was my very first favorite country artist when I first started listening to country music around 1990. Church is like the new school old school dawg and one of the realist ones out there. I know everyone gotta be saying it but these two have gotta collab fr fr!

[@nicolasbrendline6349]

This is gold. Can’t go wrong w some Upchurch. Solid dude.

[@sandrawehrley4212]

2 of my favorites right here together. My childhood to now…I love both so much and they are precious…May they stay amazing 🤘🏼

[@AmericanDirtbaggers]

UPCHURCH is great for the culture.

[@beccabullock6146]

Nobody ever believes me when saw Ryan's music regulates my nervous system every time ❤

[@patrickfarrell7598]

Gosh I was probably 1 of Ryan's 1st 100 subscribers. I can't believe how much he's grown and continues to grow! Sky's the limit skin!! RHEC HOLLERBOY 4LIFE

[@HeyImJ_EST.87]

Bro has so many albums He cant even remember them all 😂

[@scotthaynes6565]

Right how many artist can say that lol.. and they are all pure fire too

[@davidegeland2380]

​​@@scotthaynes6565 lmao pure fire that's funny shhhhit

[@brianbrown9700]

​@@davidegeland2380projecting much

[@davidegeland2380]

Nope ​@@brianbrown9700

[@coreyfelps4326]

Me and my family traveled from West Michigan to Birch Run Michigan to see my son's favorite artist Ryan Upchurch and we would do it again 10 times over. Upchurch you're a real class act a true roll model for people of all ages but especially young people. I remember I couldn't wait to stay up till 11:00 to listen to the king biscuit flower hour😂 the good times

[@flatheadhunter168]

Hopefully we will see a Ryan and Tracy banger on the next country album for upchurch

[@jacobgibson9531]

Personally I always get excited with anticipation for Upchurch releases, especially his country albums 🔥🧡

[@griggsb1]

It's very rare that I smile through a podcast. This is what I would call cool. What a conversation! Hello from Spring Hill Tennessee and I am from Fort Payne Alabama. This stuff means so much to us country people! Middle Tennessee Real Estate.

[@jayellis7586]

Yessur. My teeth was shown a couple times also.

[@jayellis7586]

I grew up in Springfield tn, robertson county.

[@Grump.y-OldMan]

The really great thing about Tracy Lawrence is he genuinely loves music, and artists. He is at the time in his career when he can be more honest about his old interactions. Plus, he can easily talk with a rapper/singer like Upchurch, Colt Ford the same as Tracy Byrd, or Lorrie Morgan! Love it. I love music so much, and love hearing these artists talking about music! Tracy does a great job making people feel comfortable, and easily open up!

[@buffiebarker872]

I could listen to you guys talk all day long!

[@micheleclifford8969]

Upchurch, That’s Just What … America is Made Of …I Love Country ❤ Ty Both, Awesome interview Tracy… God Bless you Both

[@RandonBarnCat]

YES! I am so excited that you guys see and spoke on this. As a music fan I can't stand over processed music. Real voices don't have to be perfect. Real people don't like cookie cutter BS in our country music. Real people want authentic voices & real raw emotion and notes/beats played by real people. I loved this interview and appreciate the smile it put on my face. Thank you.

[@coryhaviland4120]

45:18 love you @UpchurchOfficial that was real shit. You are what my grandma call a preach of the people. You stand for what’s right in this world. Us #Hollerboys know what makes the world go round and you speak it into existence. ❤ #CREEKSQUAD #SOUTHSIDETILIDIE #RHEC

[@redman2805]

Best sit down conversation I've listened to from some real people

[@monicap1717]

Bravo to these wonderful hoomins!! A pair of All time GOATs right here now!!

[@sashajohnson4118]

Ok , Upchurch! Concert for the crickets is a phenomenal country album ! Hes so funny wow ! Its triple platinum album ultimately wow !

[@junehubbard8727]

Mr.Lawrence Ricky Hubbard here, im from East Texas and you are my favorite country singer,i have danced a many of bars over your songs. Paint Me A Birmingham,, Just Lie,so many. Upchurch i been following him for 10 years,this guy is a genius at the pen work is fire and a humble guy. That's just me following him for years. God bless my friend "SEMPER FI"DEVILDAWG 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏

[@kimhead3658]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!!! THANK YOU FOR HAVING RYAN ON! ❤ 🧡🙏👍🎼 BOTH OF YOU ARE AWEUSOME! GOD BLESS! 🙏❤️

[@ChrisEvenhusHBoregun]

Church is the Everclear of music....🤘🏻🔥

[@mikewalsh878]

Glad you had Upchurch on.

[@sashajohnson4118]

Upchurch has shown great honor to the greats of country that has alot to do with the inspiration of his music yet completely original! Absolutely amazing 💯 😊❤ ! A genuine county singer a multi genre artist one of the best rappers in history! And the best country rap artist ever ! 💯! These are wonderful times !

[@AmericanGunChic]

That’s why Joe Rogan does these things for 2 to 3 hours. You guys were just getting warmed up and starting to know each other.

[@shyank_life8744]

Tracy is a legend! There are a lot of my childhood memories that are full of his songs connected to them. Much respect for his music.

[@brandonwhite7945]

Two of my favorite artists! I tell ya, Time Marches On is one of the most iconic and poetic country songs ever IMO. It takes the listener through a lifetime in a single song. Glad I found this podcast!

[@BigSkip304]

Since y’all mentioned the sounds of music. It always amazed me listening to a live band when they went from silent to cranking up and playing music it amazed me that all those different noises could synchronize and come together as some of the best sounding music on earth.

[@jarrettknipp5147]

Two legends on the same podcast. So glad to see Tracy supporting Ryan. And to see Ryan do all of this on his own is so incredible. Thank you Tracey best guest you’ve had so far. #CreekSquad.

[@jenniferbanks4493]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you to both artists. I grew up in Ozark county Missouri in the 70s and 80s, this reminded me of sitting on the porch at my grandparents house listening to all my uncles telling stories about their lives. I gained a new recognition of my family through these stories, and I feel like I learned more about Ryan and Tracy today. Thanks for reminding me of the good old days guys, it doesn't get any better than that! Much love, still from Ozark county.

[@Anninukichild]

Omg..I'm from Oklahoma but took a few trips to lake of Ozarks and took 4 wheelers to the Mark Twain National forest for a few days.. Absolutely amazing..breathtaking

[@Bluangel-1993]

Love you Upchurch for being HONEST &NO BULL SHIT

[@eddiehounshell8880]

What's crazy is you did this podcast? And you really found out who your friend were. Love ya church man... THIS MADE ME PROUD TO BE A HOLLERBOY. hopefully one day I get to meet ya buddy

[@harmonysprogress]

432hz. I tuned my keyboard 🎹 from 440hz down to 432hz and I cannot describe how wonderful it is to play at the correct frequency!!! 👍👍👍 Bridge

[@Pond_King_Fishing]

Listening to these 2 dudes talk had made my morning. God bless y'all, Tracy Lawrence and Upchurch, Legends

[@SUSIE-Q-74]

You had the REAL ONE on there this time T.L. I hope ya have him bk again. Ya need to hear more of what he's got to say. You needed a 3 hr show. Gotta 52 min show. When he started talking about 432 hz. Ya cut him off. They're way more to him than what we heard .. ask him bout getting robbed by family. 😢 Nobody lets him talk about real shit. Love ya Tracy. Sending yall everything good 💌💞💪🏽✌🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽💫

[@dakotahughes8855]

Highest number of views for any of Tracy's pods. Shows the wave.. Thanks for the great music Church. (Edit - except jelly rolls pod)

[@vincentfuentes3597]

We need a song lol for real TL and Upchurch

[@beehappy9918]

This is an awesome interview! So glad you two REAL MEN can come together to teach us a few things! ❤

[@Shhhh_Its_Me]

Upchurch is such a rap guy He just loves rap so much

[@kaydee4296]

Every genre Upchurch does is excellent.

[@shanemanke444]

Thank you both for your time and interview, and everyone involved with it.

[@real-worldcontent7745]

Tracy has such a good voice, live hearing y'all talk about the sound and quality of your sound, so glad you did this interview

[@Davoanderson93]

I'm 20 seconds in! and I'm commenting..THIS is gonna be a legendary episode! I couldn't have clicked this faster excited to hear this conversation I feel some very deep music conversations in this one and great open minded conversation!👍🎶 Thank you for this one Tracy!! 🤘💯

[@dakota868]

Man smile on my face for an hour and a half

[@MikeWhoo-gy5jq]

Lmao Tracy Lawrence interviewing the guy who said kiely Rodney wasn’t real and her parents where using it to make go fund me money

[@UpchurchOfficial]

I’m also Upchurch MF

[@MikeWhoo-gy5jq]

No one cares but you are also delusional

[@MikeWhoo-gy5jq]

Nobody cares lol look at your numbers

[@SpiritualSoul42063]

Wow 😍 Man of much wisdom and love for him. Ryan, you are blessed. Keep on doing you and reaching for the stars 🌟 The universe is never-ending. You're a blessing to do many souls. Keep on keeping 💯 Love this ❤💚❤️‍🔥

[@HIMOTHYCOMMENTS]

Check rhe paper work on upchurch and you'll find him bullying innocent children and women. Even attacks a veteran and suing his own motther.. its all on KZbin and Not cool at all man.

[@Cody_4]

Yeah I’d sue the shit out of my mom if she stole my money also.

[@HIMOTHYCOMMENTS]

@@Cody_4 you strike me as a guy that would still from your own mother. I hate your mother would do that to you also.

[@jj4577..]

Upchurch and Tracy Lawrence my favorites of all time

[@92Foxbody5.0]

Mad respect that you got Upchurch on here! I dont believe he does that many interviews

[@Guppy05]

That was awesome. Thanks TL for having him on! ❤

[@JoshuaMerithew]

Ryan Upchurch is one of those that I like how he talls how it is in his song and I also like when he bring jelly roll and markule in his song

[@purelovereallogic1269]

I'm so excited!!! I love you Ryan! Church for president

[@lillyrose178]

Growing up in the 90s I had my by far top 2 fav country artists I grew up on. It's always been since I was 5 and always will be #1 George Strait and I've always said just a smidgen behind him for me was Tracy Lawrence. Neither Man has one bad song. Real beautiful timeless country music💛 I can't beleive here I am watching Tracy interview my now for years favorite artist of all time Upchurch (other than George sorry Ryan😉). Beautiful thing to see come full circle🥲😜 Love Yall Skins!💛 #TexasHG

[@2OGsInDa904]

Spilt was a crazy movie, watched it a couple times ❤

[@thudtrades1850]

Love me some Upchurch! What a good time! Best wishes to you both!

[@hayleywilson4567]

Best interview ever

[@Six3SixTay]

This was a GREAT sit down! Absolutely loved every damn second of it!!👌🏽 #RHEC🤘🏽

[@michaelpawlowski8325]

My fave Tracy moment was seeing you live at The Delaware State Fair back in like 95,96, or 97. I remember you had to sit on a stool because you had broken either your toe or foot and the quote "these damn pointed toe boots are killing the hell out of my feet" had the whole place rolling with laughter. Always enjoyed your music and absolutely love Upchurch (just some him live in Cayce, SC on 4/20/24

[@goldiegoldenbear7282]

“What kinda farm is this?” 😆 😂 😂

[@brandonnaquin7939]

I'm glad I'm not the only one talking about this stuff.

[@SouthernMiss850]

That time period Tracy is talking about from 89 on was the golden years for country music. That was when I was growing up and it was great.

[@sarahnoah3693]

I love the sound of Tracy’s voice!!!

[@CountryCapper]

Man I grew up a huge Tracy Lawerence fan as a kid. Whenever I would listen to country music Tracy was right up there with George Jones, and the many other greats that I used to blast and drink to as a youngn.

[@Cassscadip]

Incredible interview!!! The peoples champ right here!! ❤ Upchurch