Walker Montgomery: Nothing Like You Nowhere, Cody Johnson Tour & CMA Fest 2025

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

As the son of country legend John Michael Montgomery and nephew of Montgomery Gentry's Eddie Montgomery, Walker Montgomery is continuing one of country music's most celebrated family legacies while building a career entirely his own. Combining traditional country influences with a modern sound, Walker has become one of Nashville's fastest-rising young artists through authentic songwriting, energetic live performances, and a growing fanbase across social media.

In this interview, Walker reflects on one of the biggest years of his life, including his recent engagement and the exciting personal milestones that have inspired his newest music. He also discusses his latest single, Nothing Like You Nowhere, explaining how the song reflects both his personal journey and the creative direction of his upcoming EP.

Tony and Walker also dive into working with acclaimed producer Bart Butler, developing his evolving sound, and remaining grounded in the country music traditions that have influenced him since childhood. They discuss the importance of balancing family legacy with creating his own identity as an artist while continuing to grow as a songwriter and performer.

The conversation also explores Walker's memorable performance closing out the Reverb Stage during CMA Fest 2025, the viral success of his rendition of I Love The Way You Love Me, which has generated more than 30 million TikTok views, and the excitement surrounding his upcoming tour with Cody Johnson. Walker shares what he's learned from performing alongside some of country music's biggest stars and why connecting with fans remains the most rewarding part of his career.

From Kentucky roots and Nashville songwriting to sold-out shows and a rapidly growing audience, Walker Montgomery is proving that while his last name carries history, his future is entirely his own.

If you love traditional country music, Nashville singer-songwriters, Kentucky country artists, Cody Johnson, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Grand Ole Opry, CMA Fest, 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 long-form interviews with country music artists, entertainers, songwriters, and industry leaders, Tony has become recognized for authentic conversations that showcase the stories behind country music's biggest stars and emerging talent.

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

Passionate about documenting every corner of the country music industry, Tony regularly spotlights traditional country artists, independent musicians, female artists, Latino voices in country music, international performers, and the next generation shaping Nashville.

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