Drifting Cowboy
Drifting Cowboy
Dillon Weldon
The Roger Miller Stories Only His Son Could Tell
46 minutes Posted Aug 6, 2026 at 3:23 pm.
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Dean Miller, son of country music legend Roger Miller, joins the Drifting Cowboy Podcast to share the stories only a son could tell.

Dean opens up about what Roger Miller was really like away from the spotlight—from his unforgettable sense of humor and unpredictable antics to the friendships, struggles, and creative brilliance behind one of country music’s most original careers. He also shares personal stories involving Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and other legendary figures who crossed paths with Roger throughout his life.

Roger Miller changed country music with songs like “King of the Road,” “Dang Me,” “Chug-a-Lug,” and “England Swings.” Behind those classics was a gifted songwriter, fearless entertainer, devoted friend, and wonderfully complicated man. This conversation offers a rare look at Roger through the eyes of his son, revealing the personality and private moments that fans never got to see.

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