Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — serves up the next episode of its fan-favorite podcast, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer,” today (5/15). Episode seven sees award-winning MULTI-PLATINUM artist Justin Moore take the hot seat as season two’s latest special guest. 

Host Troy Vollhoffer inspires the perennial hitmaker to open up more than ever before. The conversation follows Moore’s journey from growing up in a 300-person Arkansas town to dropping out of college, moving to Nashville, and reaching for superstardom with his 2009 smash “Small Town USA.” 18 years on the road and 13 #1 hits later, he still pours the same care, attention, and emotion into each and every song — which can be heard on his 2024 album, This Is My Dirt. Throughout the interview, he gets personal, discussing his high school experience, sharing memories of his grandparents, clearing up the Luke Bryan situation, and reveling in the opportunity to spend time with his own children on tour.

“Most of my band and crew have been with me for so long [that] they were at the hospital when my kids were born, and so they got a whole lot of uncles and one aunt out here, so that’s fantastic,” Moore smiles. “They come out when they’re out of school and they don’t have stuff going on, which I love.”

As much as he digs performing in arenas and at festivals, he will never stop playing county fairs for one simple reason.

“Some of those are so much fun because for me growing up, if you had somebody [who] comes in with, let’s say two hits, they’re just popping on the radio or on the scene [with] maybe three hits, you think you’re watching Elvis Presley,” he laughs.

Season two of “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer” has upped the ante all around. The podcast has already featured award-winning PLATINUM superstar Jordan Davis, rising Georgia Country star Gavin Adcock, ACM award-winning North Dakota-born duo Tigirlily Gold — sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, and more.

Simultaneously, Country Thunder has shined on both coasts this year. Country Thunder Arizona hosted the biggest, brightest, and boldest iteration of the festival in April, while Country Thunder Florida lit up the Sunshine State this month.

This year, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer” expanded to include video as season two gains traction, landing at #1 in Music among Apple Podcasts in the U.S. with already featured episodes including 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. Making waves, MusicRow 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 aficionados 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.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER:
Attracting nearly 625,000+ fans to its six multi-day events, Country Thunder Music Festivals boast unparalleled reach with a diverse demographic profile spanning the USA and Canada. Featuring top-tier Country artists, Country Thunder Festivals draw diverse crowds, fostering a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the essence of Country music. The Country Thunder Music Festivals organization has a 21-year history which boasts five other major multi-day events in North America, including Wisconsin, Florida, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

ABOUT TROY VOLLHOFFER:
Troy Vollhoffer is an American entrepreneur from Nashville, TN and currently serves as the President of Country Thunder Music Festivals, Big Valley Jamboree, and Premier Global Production Company. One of the most beloved festival brands in the world, Country Thunder has seen tremendous success, receiving numerous awards including the ACM Festival of the Year for Country Thunder Arizona, Wisconsin, and most recently, Bristol in 2023. For his transformation of the festival, Vollhoffer was honored with the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Award and the Don Romero Talent Buyer of the Year Award at the ACM Honors in 2023.
 
Vollhoffer played professional ice hockey from 1982-1992 and has served on the boards of the T.J. Martell Foundation, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, ACM Lifting Lives, ACM and CMA. His dedicated philanthropic commitment was recognized at the 2018 CCMA Awards, where he received the Slaight Music Humanitarian Award.

ABOUT ON THE BUS WITH TROY VOLLHOFFER:
Troy Vollhoffer, owner and founder of Country Thunder Music Festival, invites the biggest Country artists and industry giants to join him for a one-on-one celebrity interview “On the Bus.”  As Troy opens his home, his tour bus, and festival venues to his audience for behind the scenes conversations, he asks exclusive questions, discusses festival do’s and don'ts, and highlights the tracks fans will hear on stage at Country Thunder this summer. Guests include Dustin Lynch, Koe Wetzel, Tigirlily Gold, Dierks Bentley, Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde and countless other music industry legends, taking you backstage to share stories of their concerts, their careers, and their entertainment industry journeys. Be ready to be thunderstruck, "On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer."

ABOUT JUSTIN MOORE:
Multi-PLATINUM hitmaker Justin Moore has built a loyal following over the past decade with his traditional country sound and captivating live shows. His deeply personal latest single “This Is My Dirt” just earned him his 13th No. 1, and it follows the RIAA PLATINUM-certified “You, Me, and Whiskey,” a smoldering duet with Priscilla Block. Over his 10+ year career, Moore’s No. 1 hits have included “Point at You,” “Lettin’ The Night Roll” “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” “Small Town USA” and “Till My Last Day,” as well as PLATINUM-certified albums and singles. The Valory Music Co. recording artist has earned multiple ACM, ACA, CMT, People’s Choice, and ACC Awards nominations, as well as an ACM Award win. In addition to multiple festivals, headline shows and select direct-support dates, Moore has also been busy hosting his Justin Moore Podcast sponsored by Bobcat with tour manager JR, interviewing guests such as Oscar award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey; Country stars Tracy Lawrence, Jon Pardi, Brantley Gilbert; wrestling champion Diamond Dallas Page and ESPN’s Marty Smith. He also recently took on a new role as co-host on 103.7 The Buzz’s morning drive-time sports talk show, “Morning Mayhem,” where he spends his weekday mornings dishing out his never-ending sports knowledge on-air. For more information, visit, JustinMooreMusic.com.