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Drifting Cowboy

Dillon Weldon
Drifting Cowboy
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    The REAL Story Behind “Long Black Train” | Josh Turner

    2026-09-10 | 46 mins.
    Josh Turner sits down with Dillon Weldon on the Drifting Cowboy Podcast to reveal the real story behind “Long Black Train”—including the powerful vision that inspired one of the most unforgettable songs in modern country music.
    Josh also reflects on 20 years of “Your Man” and shares the story behind the career-defining hit. He opens up about growing up surrounded by music, the vocal cord injury that left him wondering whether he would ever sing again, meeting the legendary Johnny Cash, and recording “Me and God” with bluegrass icon Ralph Stanley.
    From the songs that changed his life to the moments that nearly ended his career, Josh tells the stories behind his unmistakable voice, his faith, and his journey through country music.
    Subscribe to the Drifting Cowboy Podcast for honest conversations with the artists, songwriters, musicians, and legends who keep real country music alive.
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    What David Allan Coe Was Really Like | His Band Tells All

    2026-09-03 | 1h 45 mins.
    David Allan Coe’s former band members sit down to tell the wild, uncensored stories from their years on the road with one of country music’s most legendary outlaws. They reveal what David was really like behind the scenes—the chaos, humor, music and unforgettable moments that never made it into the official story.
    Joining the conversation are renowned Nashville songwriters Gary Gentry, who wrote David Allan Coe’s classic hit “The Ride,” and Bobby Keel, who wrote “Time Off for Bad Behavior.” Together, they revisit the songs, characters and unbelievable road stories surrounding one of the most controversial and fascinating figures in outlaw country music.
    If you love David Allan Coe, classic country music, outlaw country and true stories told by the people who actually lived them, you don’t want to miss this episode of the Drifting Cowboy Podcast.
    Subscribe for more honest conversations with the artists, musicians and songwriters who built country music.
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    What George Jones Was Really Like | Nancy Jones Tells All

    2026-08-20 | 51 mins.
    In this unforgettable episode of the Drifting Cowboy Podcast, Nancy Jones opens up about the real George Jones — the husband, the friend, and the man behind one of the greatest voices in country music history. Nancy shares deeply personal stories from their marriage, including the turbulent years, George’s battle with addiction, how she helped him get sober, and the life they built together away from the spotlight.
    Nancy also takes us inside George Jones’ friendships with fellow country music legends including Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Johnny Paycheck, and others who were part of their lives during one of the most iconic eras in country music. She shares stories fans have never heard, memories from behind the scenes, the side of George the public rarely got to see, and the remarkable transformation that defined the final decades of his life.
    The conversation becomes especially emotional as Nancy reflects on George’s final days and shares the story of George Jones’ final words. More than a conversation about a country music legend, this is the story of the man Nancy knew, loved, fought for, and stood beside until the very end.
    If you grew up listening to George Jones, love classic country music, or have ever wondered what The Possum was really like when the stage lights went off, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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    David Allan Coe's Lost Son Finally Speaks Out

    2026-08-13 | 1h 23 mins.
    For the first time on Drifting Cowboy, David Allan Coe’s son shares the deeply personal and heartbreaking story of growing up without a relationship with his famous father and spending years hoping for the chance to finally connect with him.David Allan Coe became one of the most controversial, influential and unmistakable figures in outlaw country music, writing and recording songs that helped define an era. But behind the music, fame and legendary stories was a complicated family life that few people outside the Coe family ever truly knew.In this emotional conversation, David Allan Coe’s son opens up about discovering who his father was, what it was like knowing his dad was a famous country singer while having virtually no relationship with him, and his attempts to finally make contact. He shares how Johnny Knoxville and a documentary project brought him closer than ever to reaching his father — only for him to open Facebook weeks later and discover that David Allan Coe had died.He also shares his perspective on the complicated relationships surrounding David Allan Coe during the final years of his life, the obstacles he says existed between David and members of his family, and what it feels like to be left with questions that can now never be answered.This isn't simply a collection of David Allan Coe stories. It's the story of a son who wanted the opportunity to know his father — and ran out of time.This episode contains the guest's personal recollections, experiences and perspective. Statements concerning other individuals reflect his account of events and may differ from the recollections or perspectives of others.Subscribe to Drifting Cowboy for more long-form conversations, untold country music stories and firsthand accounts from the artists, songwriters, musicians and families behind country music history.David Allan Coe, David Allan Coe son, David Allan Coe lost son, David Allan Coe children, David Allan Coe family, David Allan Coe interview, David Allan Coe story, David Allan Coe documentary, David Allan Coe death, David Allan Coe wife, David Allan Coe family story, David Allan Coe son interview, David Allan Coe outlaw country, David Allan Coe stories, David Allan Coe podcast, Johnny Knoxville David Allan Coe, Johnny Knoxville documentary, outlaw country, outlaw country music, country music, country music history, country music stories, classic country music, 1970s country music, 1980s country music, Nashville country music, Drifting Cowboy, Drifting Cowboy podcast, country music podcast, untold country music stories, You Never Even Called Me by My Name, The Ride, Would You Lay With Me, Take This Job and Shove It, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Merle Haggard
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    The Roger Miller Stories Only His Son Could Tell

    2026-08-06 | 46 mins.
    Dean Miller, son of country music legend Roger Miller, joins the Drifting Cowboy Podcast to share the stories only a son could tell.
    Dean opens up about what Roger Miller was really like away from the spotlight—from his unforgettable sense of humor and unpredictable antics to the friendships, struggles, and creative brilliance behind one of country music’s most original careers. He also shares personal stories involving Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and other legendary figures who crossed paths with Roger throughout his life.
    Roger Miller changed country music with songs like “King of the Road,” “Dang Me,” “Chug-a-Lug,” and “England Swings.” Behind those classics was a gifted songwriter, fearless entertainer, devoted friend, and wonderfully complicated man. This conversation offers a rare look at Roger through the eyes of his son, revealing the personality and private moments that fans never got to see.
    Subscribe for more untold stories from the artists, songwriters, musicians, and families who helped shape country music history.
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About Drifting Cowboy
The Drifting Cowboy Podcast is where country music history and storytelling collide. Hosted by Dillon Weldon, each episode dives into the legends, lost stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped country music. With guests like Travis Tritt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Randy Travis, you'll hear real conversations that reveal the heart, humor, and history of the genre. Whether you grew up on country or just found it, this show brings you closer to the music and the people who lived it. New episodes every week.
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