Saving Honky Tonks, Texas Fans & “Watching Storms Roll In” | Walker Montgomery
Walker Montgomery returned to Heart of the Gulch during CRS 2026 in Nashville to catch up with host Tony Mendoza about “Watching Storms Roll In,” his Saving the Honky Tonk Tour, Texas country fans and keeping traditional country music alive on the road.
With a sound built around honky-tonks and classic country influences, Walker continues carving out his own identity while playing the kind of rooms where country music has always felt at home.
Walker Montgomery talks “Watching Storms Roll In,” traditional country music and his mission to keep honky-tonk culture alive.
“Watching Storms Roll In”
Walker dives into his latest release “Watching Storms Roll In” and the traditional country sound that continues to define his music.
For him, staying authentic isn't about chasing what's currently popular. It's about making the kind of country music he grew up loving and connecting it with a new generation of listeners.
Saving the Honky Tonk
That mission extends to Walker's appropriately named Saving the Honky Tonk Tour.
The road has taken him into dance halls, bars and honky-tonks across the country, where the relationship between an artist and the crowd feels completely different from a massive arena.
Walker Montgomery reflects on Texas country fans, Gruene Hall and life on the road with his Saving the Honky Tonk Tour. Taylor Austin Dye pops in!
Walker talks about why seeing people actually get on the dance floor remains one of his favorite parts of performing.
Texas Just Gets It
Texas holds a special place in Walker's touring career.
He reflects on the energy of Texas country fans and performing at legendary venues including Gruene Hall, where generations of country artists have taken the stage.
Walker also talks about touring with Cody Johnson and what he's learned while watching artists build careers around authenticity and a powerful live show.
Tony Mendoza and Walker Montgomery together following his return to Heart of the Gulch at Country Radio Seminar 2026.
Honky Tonks to Deadwood
The conversation also takes us to Deadwood, South Dakota, along with some of Walker's favorite stops and experiences from life on the road.
Every town is different, but the goal stays the same: play country music and give people a reason to dance.
From “Watching Storms Roll In” to the Saving the Honky Tonk Tour, Walker Montgomery is doing his part to make sure the honky-tonk isn't going anywhere.
Watch Walker Montgomery on Heart of the Gulch
Watch the full Walker Montgomery interview from CRS 2026 as he joins Tony Mendoza to discuss “Watching Storms Roll In,” the Saving the Honky Tonk Tour, Texas fans, Gruene Hall, Cody Johnson and life on the road.
Tony Mendoza is the Nashville-based host and creator of Heart of the Gulch, featuring conversations with country artists, songwriters and personalities from Nashville and beyond.
