Phil Robertson’s Music Rules at Home
Phil Robertson, known from “Duck Dynasty,” had some pretty strong views on music when his kids were growing up. Recently, his sons, Jace and Al, shared some stories on their podcast, revealing that country music was essentially off-limits in their household.
Jace recounted, “Well, my dad had these rules: don’t do it, don’t shave, don’t mow the grass. But one of the rules… Al, remember? We weren’t allowed to listen to country music. It wasn’t really a rule, but, you know, it felt a bit ridiculous.”
Al chimed in, mentioning that country music was something their father “hated.” He described Phil as more of a classic rock fan. He even joked about his teenage rebellion, saying he went to country music just to push back against his dad’s rules.
In a recent episode, Jace admitted to guest Larry Fleet that he didn’t really know much about country music, and his son was surprised to find out he hadn’t heard of Fleet until just before the podcast. Jace reflected on a moment when he heard Hank Williams Jr.’s “A Country Boy Can’t Survive” and thought, “My dad would love this.” Al added that the song felt like an “ode to our lives.”
He nervously approached his dad, wanting him to check out the song. But in a surprising twist, his father promptly told him to “turn it off.” Jace was caught off guard, thinking it wouldn’t be an issue since, well, he thought it was pretty harmless.
Phil passed away in May 2025 after dealing with various health problems, including Alzheimer’s disease. His family shared the news in an Instagram post from his daughter-in-law, Corey Robertson, who expressed their belief that he is now with the Lord.
The post continued, highlighting the love and support Phil shared with others throughout his life and the family’s hope of reuniting with him one day.
In a separate interview, Willie Robertson, Corey’s husband, provided an update about Phil’s widow, Kay. He noted that, although she had been struggling after losing her husband of over 60 years, she seemed to be doing much better now. It’s been quite a journey for the family.
