Here's The Story Of How Jordan Davis' 'Monster' Single Came To Life

Dan and Reid Isbell hosted another duo of songwriting brothers on a recent episode of God’s Country.

During their conversation, Josh and Matt Jenkins chatted with the Isbell brothers about writing a “monster song” with Jordan Davis. The Jenkins brothers wrote “Buy Dirt” with Davis and his brother, Jacob Davis. Luke Bryan joined he Louisiana-born singer-songwriter on the hit single. “Buy Dirt” went on to win the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year honor.

“This week is a special podcast featuring two hit songwriters and brothers, Josh and Matt Jenkins. The four brothers dive into industry highs and lows, their journey to Nashville, and what it feels like sharing all of these moments with family. Matt and Josh co-penned CMA song of the year ‘Buy Dirt’ alongside Jordan and Jacob Davis, and they break down how the monster song came about. Matt shares a spiritual moment that led him to becoming a full-time songwriter, and Josh shares the moment that changed everything for him in Nashville. The episode ends with multiple gravorites and brother harmonies.”

Dan and Reid — who have written music for Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Scotty McCreery, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson and others — started their weekly podcast in early January 2024. Some of the first guests to appear on the show include HARDY, Dustin Lynch, Colbie Caillat and others.

“One of our favorite things about country music has always been how intertwined it is with the outdoors,” Dan and Reid Isbell said in a statement when God’s Country launched. They hope to “bring the outdoor enthusiast or country music lover an up close and personal look into the minds of some of the best songwriters and artists of the genre — a place where they can be honest about struggles, relationships, their connection to the outdoors, the music business, family, whatever they feel comfortable talking about. We can’t wait to see where this partnership will lead and who this podcast will reach.”

The iHeartPodcasts/MeatEater show is available anywhere you listen to podcasts, including in the iHeartRadio app. Select country stations will broadcast the show between 7-11:30 p.m. local time on Sunday evenings. Find God's Country here.