Country Climb: Taylor Goyette, California Boo or Cool & Redneck Trivia

Send us Fan MailCalifornia weird laws, a rising Nashville songwriter, and a little redneck trivia chaos — this one covers ground.We kick things off with Boo or Cool: California Edition. Surf culture? Farmer’s markets? Avocado toast? We debate it all while I’m out in San Luis Obispo for the SLO Comedy Festival.Then it’s Country Climb Friday, and this week’s featured artist is Taylor Goyette — sent our way by Shawn and Austin Burke of the Playlisted Podcast. Taylor shares his journey from small-town beginnings to moving to Nashville at 21, the grind of co-writing, landing cuts with artists like Lee Brice, and why he recently made the bold decision to step back from chasing viral momentum to focus on authentic, heart-driven country music.We also talk about his latest song, “Lonely Time Will Tell,” and what’s next for him.We wrap with Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? to keep things light.Country music, California energy, and community vibes — hit play and ride with us.