Elizabeth Nichols is doing what she can to bring back funny country music. The country singer and songwriter recently sat down with us on Whiskey Riff Raff, and she’s one of the many young artists who have rose to fame in the social media age of music discovery. She initially went viral thanks to her clever country song “I Got A New One,” and she’s rode that wave all the way to her first ever headlining tour. Much of our conversation with Elizabeth Nichols revolved around her love for country music, and more specifically, Toby Keith. She’s doing what she can to bring funny, storytelling songs back to the genre, and Nichols credits the Big Dog Daddy for inspiring her to focus in on the kind of songwriting that’s helped make her a breakout star. We asked which country star she was the biggest fan of, and Nichols didn’t even let us finish the question before she excitedly answered with the “Red Solo Cup” singer: “Toby Keith… I’m obsessed with Toby Keith. I mean, it’s so funny. Bring back funny country music. There is a lack. I love Brad Paisley, Keith Whitley, I’m a huge fan. It’s just such good stuff. It’s quality (music).” @whiskeyriff @Elizabeth Nichols #whiskeyriff #whiskeyriffraff ♬ original sound – Whiskey Riff Hey, I’m here for bringing funny country music back. Nichols is right in pointing out that modern, comical country songs have been few and far between. The likes of Toby Keith and Brad Paisley held it up for a while, and now, it’s up to modern artists to carry on the fun. Granted, there’s been songs like Ashley McBryde’s “Brenda Put Your Bra On” that have come out more recently… but it’s still a bit of a lost art. Elizabeth Nichols might be one of the young artists that appreciates it enough to keep it going. She developed a love for the sub genre just through listening to all of the music that she could, and having the likes of Brad Paisley’s “I’m Gonna Miss Her” or Toby Keith’s “As Good As I Once Was” stick out. Nichols still listens to a variety of genres, and explained that when it comes to her taste in music… she just likes what she likes: “I love music. I listen to everything. So it’s like, who cares (what it is). If I like it, I listen to it. I like lots of country music. I like lots of country crossover music. I like lots of pop music. I don’t like lots of country music. I don’t like lots of country crossover music. I don’t like lots of pop music. I like what I like. I’m not like, ‘I love every country song.’ Everybody has different tastes.” You can hear about all of that and more (like a Talladega Nights star being in her band, or Dog The Bounty Hunter coming to her house for Easter) by checking out the interview on YouTube or making sure to download the podcast on Apple Podcasts by searching “Whiskey Riff Raff” or by clicking here. We’re also available on Spotify and wherever else you can listen to podcasts. Cheers, y’all. Audio Video The post Elizabeth Nichols Loves Toby Keith & Calls For Funny Country Music To Come Back: “There Is A Lack” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.