Jay Webb: Where To Find Me, One More Shot & CMA Fest 2025

On this episode of Heart of the Gulch, host Tony Mendoza sits down with country artist Jay Webb during CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Alabama native Jay Webb is quickly becoming one of country music's fastest-rising artists, earning a loyal following through his gritty vocals, blue-collar storytelling, and authentic Southern sound. After years of building momentum independently, Jay made his CMA Fest debut by closing out the Hard Rock Stage, introducing thousands of fans to the music and honesty that have defined his career.

In this interview, Jay reflects on performing his very first CMA Fest and what it meant to take the stage during one of country music's biggest events. He shares how growing up in rural Alabama continues to shape his songwriting, his connection with fans, and the stories he chooses to tell through his music.

Tony and Jay also dive into his debut album Where To Find Me, discussing the inspiration behind songs including One More Shot, Down Here, Broken, and Bury Me With Bourbon. Jay explains how each track reflects different chapters of his life, blending Southern rock influences, country storytelling, and deeply personal experiences into a sound that's uniquely his own.

The conversation explores his rapid rise in country music, selling out headline shows, connecting with audiences across the country, and why authenticity has become the foundation of everything he creates. Jay also shares what fans can expect as he continues touring and introducing new listeners to his music.

With Where To Find Me, Jay Webb continues establishing himself as one of country music's most exciting new voices, proving that honest songwriting and staying true to your roots never go out of style.

If you love country music, Southern rock, Alabama country artists, blue-collar country music, Nashville singer-songwriters, CMA Fest, independent country artists, and authentic country storytelling, this interview is one you won't want to miss.

About Tony Mendoza

Tony Mendoza is a Nashville-based media personality, television host, executive producer, journalist, podcast host, and digital strategist best known as the creator and host of Heart of the Gulch. Through hundreds of in-depth interviews with country music artists, entertainers, songwriters, and industry leaders, Tony has become recognized for authentic conversations that spotlight both established stars and the next generation shaping country music.

His work covers major events including CMA Fest, Country Radio Seminar (CRS), AmericanaFest, and Nashville's thriving music community. As founder of Heart of the Gulch, Tony oversees every aspect of production—from interviewing and storytelling to video production, editing, SEO strategy, and digital publishing—building one of Nashville's fastest-growing independent country music media platforms.

Passionate about preserving country music's traditions while embracing its future, Tony also highlights independent artists, Latino voices in country music, female artists, and the emerging talent redefining Nashville.

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