Jon Pardi: His Country Music Journey and The Untold Stories Behind His Biggest Hits
Post Run High
iHeartPodcasts
1.1 • 4.5K Ratings
🗓️ 13 October 2025
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
Jon Pardi's full story in making it in country music and life on tour.
In this episode, country star Jon Pardi joins for a post-run chat in Connecticut ahead of his show. He talks about the stamina it takes to tour, his competitive spirit, and the fitness routine that keeps his performances high-energy. Jon reflects on growing up in Dixon, California, the work ethic that shaped him, and his move to Nashville, where he honed his craft before breaking out with Head Over Boots and California Sunrise. He also opens up about life on the road, family, and the lessons learned along the way — offering an authentic look at the heart, humor, and hustle behind one of country music’s most genuine modern voices.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey guys, it's your friend Kate Max. Welcome back to Post Run High. So last week, we drove up to |
| 0:10.9 | Bridge Hampton, Connecticut, where John Party was making a stop on his honky-tong, |
| 0:14.6 | hockey, talk, Hollywood tour. And wow, I just have to say, guys, you and I have been on a country |
| 0:20.0 | music artist Bender these last few months, |
| 0:22.4 | from Dirk's Bentley to Jordan Davis to John Party. |
| 0:25.7 | I'm thinking up next we need Kelsey Ballerini. |
| 0:28.2 | And I just have to say that was also John's suggestion. |
| 0:31.1 | So my fingers are crossed and let me know what you guys are thinking. |
| 0:35.4 | But John and I started off with a two-mile run on the |
| 0:38.0 | Long Island Sound, and then we sat down to record this conversation. Today, we're diving into |
| 0:42.7 | John's California roots, the grind that took him from playing dive bars to headlining arenas, |
| 0:47.6 | and how a California boy became a true Nashville staple. With more than 4.2 billion total streams and multiple number one singles, |
| 0:57.6 | John's not just a fan favorite. He's one of the most respected names in Nashville. He's won |
| 1:03.1 | CMA new artist of the year, an ACM new male vocalist of the year, and in 2023, he earned one of |
| 1:09.6 | country music's highest honors, induction |
| 1:12.2 | into the Grand Ole Opry. Today, we're going to get into life on the road, touring versus |
| 1:17.4 | home life, and what it really takes to build longevity in country music. John is a hoot. He's truly |
| 1:22.6 | one of those people who reminds you that hard work and authenticity never go out of style. |
| 1:28.4 | So let's get into it. This is John Party on Post Run High. |
| 1:36.5 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 1:43.8 | The murder of an 18-year-old girl in Graves County, Kentucky, went unsolved for years, |
| 1:50.6 | until a local housewife, a journalist, and a handful of girls came forward with a story. |
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