This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellet welcomes Tony Justice, a country music musician and over-the-road truck driver. Tony shares his journey, detailing his family’s trucking background and his dual career in music. He discusses his wife’s battle with breast cancer, which inspired the “Cars and Guitars for Truck Show” to raise cancer awareness. The conversation also explores Tony’s songwriting process, his band’s dynamics, and the significance of community support. The conversation also underscores a strong connection to the trucking community through Tony’s music and performances at truck shows across the country. You won’t want to miss it.
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Welcoming Tony Justice to the Show (1:27)
- Inspiration behind the Cars and Guitars Truck Show (2:56)
- Tony’s Family Background (6:03)
- Balancing Music and Trucking (8:58)
- Transitioning to Full-Time Music (10:44)
- Collaboration with Aaron Tippin (13:09)
- Songwriting Process (17:06)
- Tony’s Musical Influences (22:20)
- Career and Audience (25:11)
- Future Plans (27:19)
- The Story Behind Tony’s Truck Named “Purgatory” (28:09)
- Latest Music and Upcoming Shows (32:25)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (36:10)
Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.