Host Troy Vollhoffer sits down with Kendra and Krista for a captivating deep dive interview about their unassuming rise out of Hazen, ND and into the spotlight, discovery by powerhouse songwriter and producer Shane McAnally, debut album Blonde, upcoming music, and so much more. The girls open up about their appreciation for formative influences such as Sugarland, Little Big Town, Lady A, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill as well as Garth Brooks and Daughtry. They speak on their roots in the church and years of tireless gigging. Fully committed to music, Krista refers to Tigirlily Gold as “a lifestyle,” while Kendra elaborates, “I’m going to give my best to today, and we can. It’s really nice being a duo. We can keep each other in check as how we’re feeling.”
Amid discussing their career, goals, and how they got their start in the Country music scene, the sisters explain why their familial bond remains so important to the music. “We have very different strengths,” observes Kendra. “Krista’s just really witty and can spit off lyrics left and right.” Krista goes on, “Ken, obviously being the lead singer, is more melodically driven, because if she doesn’t like singing it or the melody, we’re just not going to cut it. So, she’s got to love the melody…I feel like a lot of our songs that we end up cutting are actually Kendra’s ideas. She’s very good conceptually and keeps me on track. I’m a little ADHD squirrel sometimes with how I’m spitting off lyrics,” she laughs.
Recently, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer” expanded to now include video. Thus far, season two has charted at #1 in Music among Apple Podcasts in the U.S., as well as already featured episodes with 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 on Apple Podcasts. Making waves, MusicRow just 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 afficionados 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.
Later this month, the bus will head to Country Thunder Arizona from April 10-13 where major headliners such as Keith Urban, Riley Green, HARDY, Bailey Zimmerman, and more are set to take over Canyon Moon Ranch. Playing their top hits and fan-favorites, the stacked lineup is sure to add the heat to the Arizona desert. Check out more info here.
