Sammy Arriaga Talks Texas, Latino Country Music & Seven Roses Vol. 3 | CMA Fest 2026

Country artist Sammy Arriaga joins Tony Mendoza on Heart of the Gulch during CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, for an in-depth conversation about his journey through country music, his Cuban heritage, and the growing influence of Latino artists in the genre.

In this exclusive interview, Sammy discusses performing across Texas, headlining the legendary Floore's Country Store, returning to the Lone Star State with the Randy Rogers Band, and why Texas audiences have played such a pivotal role in his career. He also shares the inspiration behind "Left My Heart In Texas," incorporating accordion and Latin influences into his sound, and the creative vision behind Seven Roses Vol. 3.

The conversation explores songwriting, touring, balancing English and Spanish music, preserving cultural identity, authenticity in today's music industry, and the future of Latino representation in country music. Sammy also reflects on Nashville, connecting with fans around the world, and what's next in his career.

If you're a fan of Texas Country, Red Dirt Country, Nashville songwriters, George Strait, Randy Rogers Band, country music podcasts, CMA Fest, and authentic artist interviews, this episode offers an inside look at one of country music's most unique voices.

Heart of the Gulch is a Nashville-based country music podcast hosted by Tony Mendoza, featuring exclusive interviews with country music's biggest stars, rising artists, songwriters, and industry leaders from events like CMA Fest, CRS, and beyond.