Watch Jake Owen’s On The Bus with Troy Volhoffer here. 

Next month, Country Thunder Wisconsin takes over Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, WI on July 17-20, 2025. The festival first planted roots in the “Badger State” almost thirty years ago in 1996 and even received “Festival of the Year” from ACM in 2015. This installment has all the makings of a milestone moment though. Its stacked lineup features Cole Swindell, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Dierks Bentley, Gavin Adcock,  Ashley McBryde, Tyler Hubbard, Zach Top, and many more. Not to mention, the “millionth fan” will walk through the gates this year and be treated like royalty. The lucky attendee will win First Row Reserved Seats and Camping for life, unprecedented access to Festival Catering and Artist Hospitality, and much more. In April, Country Thunder Arizona hosted the biggest, brightest, and boldest west coast iteration of the festival, while Country Thunder Florida lit up the Sunshine State in May.

Simultaneously, season two of “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer,” has effectively cemented Vollhoffer as a major voice in the world of podcasting. So far this year, he has spoken to MULTI-PLATINUM, 9X-GRAMMY® nominee Blake Shelton, MULTI-PLATINUM arena-filling phenomenon HARDY, MULTI-PLATINUM artist Justin Moore, award-winning PLATINUM superstar Jordan Davis, rising Georgia Country star Gavin Adcock, ACM award-winning North Dakota-born duo Tigirlily Gold — sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, and more.

This year, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer” expanded to include video as season two gains traction, landing at #1 in Music among Apple Podcasts in the U.S. with already featured episodes including MULTI-PLATINUM rising star Koe Wetzel, top booking agents Rod Essig, Curt Motley, and Nick Meinema, and MULTI-PLATINUM Country superstar Dustin Lynch – whose episode launched in the Top 1% of all podcasts. The Jordan Davis episode was also the highest performing YouTube video with nearly 100,000 views. Making waves, MusicRow touted the podcast and Amazon Music has included it in their Featured Podcasts.

The show is hosted by Country Thunder owner and founder Vollhoffer. With cameras rolling and tape running, he engages in funny and freewheeling discourse with A-list Country talent as well as buzzing acts. The episodes are filmed from Vollhoffer’s tour bus and home studio, providing an unfiltered vignette into the lives of artists as they tell stories, recall memories, and share unwavering passion for music.

During season one, Vollhoffer played host to Country music royalty with a string of fascinating, funny, and enlightening conversations. The roster included Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman, Ashley McBryde, Nate Smith, Marty Stuart, Parker McCollum, Terri Clark, and Big Kenny, among others.

The podcast stands out as a must-listen for Country aficionados and music fans at large. Boasting an intimate format, exclusive content, and an elite lineup of all-star guests, there’s nothing quite like it.

 

PHOTO CREDIT: GOOD COMPANY ENTERTAINMENT

PICTURED: TROY VOLLHOFFER, CEO OF COUNTRY THUNDER & HOST OF “ON THE BUS WITH TROY VOLLHOFFER”

ABOUT JAKE OWEN:   Jake Owen is a country music mainstay with a career boasting a collection of gold and platinum records, 10 No.1 singles, and more than 2.5 Billion U.S. on-demand streams. The chart-topping superstar and ACM award winner is signatured by his laid-back style and hit recordings such as “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Beachin’,” “Anywhere With You,” “Alone With You” and “The One That Got Away.”

The recording artist, headlining entertainer and actor has released nine albums, headlined tours globally, and appeared in the movie Our Friend (2019). Jake launched The Driftwood Ramble Tour (with special guest Uncle Kracker) in May 2025; he will coheadline a mini long weekend tour with Dirty Heads in October. Jake is currently in the studio wrapping up two recording projects.

The music business executive, philanthropist and father of two is a partner in Good Company Entertainment (a Nashville-based management and label service company) and the founder of The Jake Owen Foundation (JOF). Founded in 2010, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit lends financial assistance to deserving charities nationally (including various youth organizations in Owen’s hometown of Vero Beach, Florida, and other surrounding communities of Indian River County). JOF lends support to children battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases by donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s lifesaving mission.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER:  Attracting nearly 625,000+ fans to its six multi-day events, Country Thunder Music Festivals boast unparalleled reach with a diverse demographic profile spanning the USA and Canada. Featuring top-tier Country artists, Country Thunder Festivals draw diverse crowds, fostering a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the essence of Country music. The Country Thunder Music Festivals organization has a 21-year history which boasts five other major multi-day events in North America, including Wisconsin, Florida, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

ABOUT TROY VOLLHOFFER:  Troy Vollhoffer is an American entrepreneur from Nashville, TN and currently serves as the President of Country Thunder Music Festivals, Big Valley Jamboree, and Premier Global Production Company. One of the most beloved festival brands in the world, Country Thunder has seen tremendous success, receiving numerous awards including the ACM Festival of the Year for Country Thunder Arizona, Wisconsin, and most recently, Bristol in 2023. For his transformation of the festival, Vollhoffer was honored with the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Award and the Don Romero Talent Buyer of the Year Award at the ACM Honors in 2023.

Vollhoffer played professional ice hockey from 1982-1992 and has served on the boards of the T.J. Martell Foundation, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, ACM Lifting Lives, ACM and CMA. His dedicated philanthropic commitment was recognized at the 2018 CCMA Awards, where he received the Slaight Music Humanitarian Award.

ABOUT ON THE BUS WITH TROY VOLLHOFFER:  Troy Vollhoffer, owner and founder of Country Thunder Music Festival, invites the biggest Country artists and industry giants to join him for a one-on-one celebrity interview “On the Bus.”  As Troy opens his home, his tour bus, and festival venues to his audience for behind the scenes conversations, he asks exclusive questions, discusses festival do’s and don’ts, and highlights the tracks fans will hear on stage at Country Thunder this summer. Guests include Dustin Lynch, Koe Wetzel, Tigirlily Gold, Dierks Bentley, Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde and countless other music industry legends, taking you backstage to share stories of their concerts, their careers, and their entertainment industry journeys. Be ready to be thunderstruck, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer.”

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Watch Jake Owen's On The Bus with Troy Volhoffer here.  Next month, Country Thunder Wisconsin takes over Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, WI on July 17-20, 2025. The festival first planted roots in the “Badger State” almost thirty years ago in 1996 and even received “Festival of the Year”...