Interview with Drew Landry: Return to Music Led to Under the Big Sky

In this episode of Press Play, Cajun-born singer-songwriter Drew Landry sits down with Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman for a grounded and wide-ranging conversation about songwriting, storytelling, and staying connected to your roots. Known for his raw and honest lyrics, Landry shares the experiences that shaped his voice—from growing up in Louisiana to building a life in East Glacier, Montana.

While sitting on the stage at Great Northern Bar in downtown Whitefish, they discuss fighting for what you believe in, the importance of honoring where you come from, and the drive to create something that speaks to real people. If you’re drawn to music with heart, grit, and purpose, this one’s for you.

Catch a special preview of Drew Landry before his set at Under the Big Sky Festival! He’ll be performing live in the Daily Inter Lake press room for an intimate lunchtime show on Friday, June 27, 2025. For ticket information, visit flatheadtickets.com, and be sure to read Taylor Inman’s full feature on Drew at dailyinterlake.com.

Connect with Drew!
Website - https://www.drewlandrymusic.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drew.landry.35/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fFbEsc4jGGL4ERaBblNaL
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/drew-landry/148098257

A big thanks to our sponsor of this Press Play installment, Under the Big Sky Music Festival — proudly produced by Outriders Present. Join the celebration July 18–20 for three unforgettable days of music, where Drew Landry will take the stage alongside a powerhouse lineup of Americana, outlaw country, bluegrass, folk, and rock artists. Set against the stunning backdrop of Big Mountain Ranch just outside Whitefish, Montana, this is one summer weekend you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets and learn more at underthebigskyfest.com.

Looking for even more music? Catch Charley Crockett + Jamey Johnson at Big Mountain Ranch on June 28th to benefit the Wolves Den Youth Center.  This all-ages event features Indian Relay Races—a traditional, fast-paced, and daring horse racing competition rooted in the history of Native American tribes. Tickets can be purchased at outriderspresent.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Daily Inter Lake's Press Play concerts are a subscriber-only benefit and support our Newspaper in Education (NIE) Program. Tickets to the next show - https://flatheadtickets.com/

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