In this heartfelt and entertaining episode of The 615 Podcast, host Nick Woodard sits down with longtime friend, country artist, entrepreneur, and radio host Chuck Wicks. Chuck opens up about his journey from Delaware potato farm to Nashville’s music scene, shares stories from his songwriting grind, and reflects on his dynamic radio and podcast career. Listeners will also get an inside look at his wine label Mellorosa, inspired by his Cuban family heritage and powered by a vision of faith, family, and freedom.

Chuck and Nick go deep as Chuck discusses his and his wife Cassie’s emotionally charged battle with infertility, the miracle of their son Tucker, and navigating parenthood with a child on the autism spectrum. Chuck also shares the adrenaline of surviving a tornado, the joy of building a homestead, and the meaning of community in Middle Tennessee. Add in behind-the-scenes tales from Dancing with the Stars, radio life, and the surreal world of the Shiners Show, and this episode offers laughter, life lessons, and inspiration in equal measure.

Highlights:

Chuck’s journey from farming in Delaware to Nashville stardom.

Insights into the grind of songwriting and launching a music career.

Behind-the-curtain stories of reality TV, touring with Brad Paisley, and love on Dancing with the Stars.

The story of the Mellorosa wine label and its roots in family and heritage.

Powerful reflections on infertility, in vitro challenges, and celebrating the miracle of parenthood.

Tornado survival, resilience, and rebuilding a family home.

The magic of Shiners Show and the importance of authentic community in Middle Tennessee.

Tune in for humor, honesty, and hope as Chuck Wicks shares his extraordinary story—one filled with unexpected turns, hard-won triumphs, and the enduring power of family and friendship.

Follow Chuck:

https://www.shinersnashville.com/

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