Sam Riddle – Vegas Country King on Bad Picker, Drink With Your Name On It & 2026 Album | Unfiltered Stories| #229

We sat down with high-energy country artist Sam Riddle — the Montana-born, Vegas-honed, Nashville-signed showman who brings raw honesty, piano-driven grooves, and proper Vegas swagger to his music.From growing up in a showbiz family (dad in the legendary Mission Mountain Wood Band) to pivoting from basketball stardom, conquering the Las Vegas Strip, opening for Luke Bryan, Dwight Yoakam, Hank Williams Jr., and Toby Keith, and now chasing that big 2026 album under Epifonic Records — this chat is packed with unfiltered stories, laughs, and real-talk about the grind.Fresh off his jukebox country anthem “Drink With Your Name On It” (released February 20, 2026) and riding the momentum of “Bad Picker,” Sam opens up about small-town memories, no-smoke-no-mirrors hustle, and what it takes to blend Montana roots with Vegas lights and Nashville ambition.If you love authentic journeys, high-energy country, and zero-filter industry truths, crank this one up.Featured MusicDrink With Your Name On It – Sam Riddle (brand new jukebox country anthem – out February 20, 2026 – stream it now!)Bad Picker – Humorous yet honest relationship trackStream Sam’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube — search “Sam Riddle” and add “Drink With Your Name On It” to your playlists.Guest LinksOfficial Website: samriddle.com – tour dates, bio, musicInstagram: @realsamriddle – live clips, new music promos, Vegas energyFacebook: @samriddlemusic – strong fan community and announcementsSpotify Artist Page: Sam Riddle (currently ~5,600–7,300 monthly listeners)Booking / Management: Epifonic Records (Nashville) – [email protected] / All platforms: Check his bio for easy accessWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeSam delivers exactly the kind of raw, high-energy conversation we chase on Unfiltered & Undiscovered — a proper international perspective on the country grind that Aussie listeners eat up. His journey from small-town Montana roots through New York and Vegas hustle to a Nashville label deal shows the “just work” mentality that resonates with every emerging artist.The stories about opening big shows, piano on the Strip, and the heart behind tracks like “Drink With Your Name On It” will give you plenty of laugh-out-loud and inspiring moments. Perfect follow-up to our recent chats with rising Aussie talents like Nikisha Priest — this one expands the show’s reach into global country fans.Call to Action – Help Us Grow ReachWatch the full video on YouTube right now → Subscribe, hit the bell, and leave a comment with your favourite momentListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform → Drop a 5-star rating & review (this helps new listeners discover us and Sam)Share this episode with one mate who loves real country stories or Vegas energy#SamRiddle #DrinkWithYourNameOnIt #BadPicker #UnfilteredAndUndiscovered #VegasCountry #MontanaToNashville #AussieCountryPodcast #EmergingCountryArtist #CountryGrind #2026CountryMusic🎶 Unfiltered & Undiscovered – Real stories. Real music. No filters.Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: [@unfiltered.undiscovered]Visit our Hall of Fame to explore past and current inductees: https://unfilteredandundiscovered.com/hall-of-fame-unfiltered-undiscovered/ 👉 Don’t forget to check out our curated playlists spotlighting music with heart, intent, and stories worth hearing.Copyright Disclaimer:"The Unfiltered & Undiscovered Podcast features interviews and showcases with music artists, along with our Mystery Song Deep Dive segment, which is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Any songs discussed or played during the podcast remain the property of their respective copyright owners, and no copyright infringement is intended."==============================================For all of our links- Socials, Platforms and Playlistshttps://my.linkpod.site/unfiltered https://unfilteredandundiscovered.com/spotify-playlists-hub/