Chance Lawson Talks New Music, Festivals, Touring, and Hank the Road Dog | Hotrods & Hijinks Podcast

On this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs, the hosts welcome musician Chancellor Lawson of Donnie and the Dry Heavers, who discusses building his solo show, adapting in the music industry, and cutting a new record in Nashville with Jeremiah Nave. They talk upcoming performances including Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (Lauderdale stage, Saturday the 12th), the Pow River Pickin’ Party/Festival in Tazewell, Music on the Square in Jonesborough, and other fall dates. Lawson shares his musical background, songwriting influences (Willie Nelson and John Prine), touring stories, and what he values most in venues—connecting with the crowd. The conversation also features his dog Hank Williams’ shelter-adoption story, a segment on treating people with more respect, a grape “Dr. Nuff” taste test, and Lawson’s one-year sobriety milestone.