Y'all subscribe now! Veteran Road Warrior, and Tracy Lawrence's tour manager Tommy “Opie” McDonald joins JR on this week’s episode. He’s a true Arkansas Razorback. Hear how a childhood friend of Tracy Lawrence ends up being an integral part of his camp for over three decades. Think he’s got some stories?? Show your appreciation and send a tip to the show, with Venmo or Cash App! Follow JR the Handler at: Instagram @JRTheHandler Twitter/X: @JRTheHandler TikTok: @JRTheHandler Website: www.jrthehandler.com
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Episode 5: (feat. Chris Tate)
Y'all subscribe now! From a frozen field in Louisiana, to texting Stone Cold; The story of how Tater went from playing college baseball to a career as a Tour Manager. Currently Tour Manager for Big and Rich, Chris Tate sits down to give us his story and his long standing connections with J.R.. Show your appreciation and send a tip to the show, with Venmo or Cash App! Follow JR the Handler at: Instagram @JRTheHandler Twitter/X: @JRTheHandler TikTok: @JRTheHandler Website: www.jrthehandler.com
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Bama in the Big Leagues (feat. Chase Butler)
Y'all subscribe now! Chase Butler, Riley Green’s right hand man talks about his connection to JR and how he got from working an internship at a radio station to working on one of the biggest tours today. Also they discuss the significance of Alabama artists currently thriving in the world of country music. Show your appreciation and send a tip to the show, with Venmo or Cash App! Follow JR the Handler at: Instagram @JRTheHandler Twitter/X: @JRTheHandler TikTok: @JRTheHandler Website: www.jrthehandler.com
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Drive Me Smooth (feat. Boyd Causey)
Y'all subscribe now! Drive Me Smooth, Rowdy Randal! JR catches up with fellow TM and Alabama Brother Boyd Causey. Boyd has toured with artists of several different styles and has some great insight what it takes to make it on the road. He is currently TM for Chase Mathew but has worked in the past with Clay Walker, Chris Janson and Morgan Wade. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at how he got to where is and some great memories he made along the way. Show your appreciation and send a tip to the show, with Venmo or Cash App! Follow JR the Handler at: Instagram @JRTheHandler Twitter/X: @JRTheHandler TikTok: @JRTheHandler Website: www.jrthehandler.com
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Boston Johnny (feat. John Lessard)
Y'all subscribe now! From the hockey rink to Music City, J.R. sits down with his good friend and fellow Tour Manager, Johnny Lessard currently Tour Manager for duo LoCash who just had their 3rd number one song at country radio! We discussed Johnny’s journey and how he and the Handler first met. Show your appreciation and send a tip to the show, with Venmo or Cash App! Follow JR the Handler at: Instagram @JRTheHandler Twitter/X: @JRTheHandler TikTok: @JRTheHandler Website: www.jrthehandler.com
A one-of-a-kind talk show, that specifically brings you inside the industry of touring and country music, hosted by the road legend JR The Handler! Climbing the ranks of the industry by way of ALABAMA, JR made a name for himself as Jon Pardi's tour manager before solidifying his legacy as Justin Moore's current tour manager. Speaking the language as an active and tenured road veteran, his connections will amaze you. This glimpse into such a niche of the industry is only found here on THE JR The Handler show! "This is the Pat McAfee Show of Country Music"
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