The Whole World Called Him Hank (feat. Dillon Weldon)

Hosts Bobby Johnson and Barrett Hobbs sit down with Dillon Weldon, creator of the Drifting Cowboy Podcast and one of the most recognizable voices preserving country music history today. What started as a lifelong fascination with classic country music and the stories behind the songs has grown into a platform reaching more than a million fans who share the same appreciation for the artists, songwriters, and legends that built the genre. Dillon shares his journey from a small town in southwest Louisiana to becoming a trusted storyteller within the country music community. He reflects on his early obsession with artists, his love of songwriting, and the unexpected path that led him from construction work to building one of the most successful country music history platforms on the internet. Along the way, he opens up about taking a leap of faith, trusting the process, and finding a purpose he never planned for. The conversation moves through the people and stories that have shaped Dillon's career, from sitting down with legendary songwriters and Hall of Fame artists to documenting the memories that might otherwise be lost with time. He talks about the responsibility that comes with preserving those stories, the friendships he's built throughout Nashville, and why authenticity still matters in a world that often moves too fast. Like most nights at the Palace, the conversation eventually turns into a collection of unforgettable country music stories. From Hank Williams and Travis Tritt to the history of Music Valley itself, the episode is a reminder that country music has always been about more than songs. It's about the people, the memories, and the stories that continue to connect generations of fans. Pull up a chair and settle in for another round of the Nashville Palace Podcast… where the stars drop in. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:   Nashville Palace Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalacepodcast/) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@thenashvillepalacepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-96AmLM0q5PT) Facebook –  (https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Nashville-Palace-Podcast/61562934797510/#) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAM0jqfyw3KFAEVyij8djQ) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/show/4MwJF5cEQ1ACKhobdJqDt9)     Dillon Weldon: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/dillonweldon?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@dillon.weldon) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/people/Dillon-Weldon/100094462507617/?mibextid=LQQJ4d) YouTube – (https://www.youtube.com/@dillonweldon) Spotify – (https://open.spotify.com/show/4Cw5LQmp732KaR2TdB5lsm?si=s7U9bKydTEqd5HKXETeJZw&nd=1&dlsi=fe2dda2a01174c1a) Website – (https://dillonweldon.com/)   The Nashville Palace: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/thenashvillepalace/) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@the_nashville_palace) Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/TheNashvillePalace/) Website – (https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective‬) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)