February 17, 2026 - 129 views
Country artist JD Shelburne recently sat down with Don and Tina on Press Play Radio for a heartfelt conversation that showcased the Kentucky native’s grit, humility, and deep-rooted love for country music. The full interview will be available on PressPlayRadio.com at 3pm Eastern on February 17, 2026.
From his beginnings in Taylorsville to milestones that include charting on Billboard and stepping onto the storied stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Shelburne’s rise is defined less by flash and more by relentless work ethic and authentic fan connection.
During the interview, Shelburne spoke candidly about life on the road—often logging nearly 200 shows a year—and the values that anchor his music. Songs like “Church Pew Bar Stool” and “The Road I Grew Up On” reflect a storyteller committed to real-life narratives, while career highlights range from a music video spotlight in Times Square to sharing stages with artists such as Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan, and Clay Walker. Fans, he says, can feel that sincerity—whether he’s headlining festivals back home or singing the national anthem for the Cincinnati Reds.
Remaining proudly independent, Shelburne emphasized staying accessible to listeners and honoring his roots—values that carry from small-town venues to iconic rooms like the Bluebird Café. As he summed it up on Press Play Radio: be good to people, do the right thing, and never forget where you came from. For JD Shelburne, country music isn’t just what he plays—it’s how he lives.
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