In Episode 226 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Tyler Farr, the gravel-voiced country powerhouse known for hits like “Redneck Crazy” and “A Guy Walks Into a Bar.” From his wild early days on Broadway in Nashville to fatherhood and a fresh batch of new music, Tyler opens up about the past, present, and future of his career.
It’s been more than a decade since Farr first made waves with “Hot Mess” in 2012, followed by his breakout smash “Redneck Crazy” in 2013. But before radio success, Tyler was just another kid from Garden City, Missouri, working farm jobs and playing honky-tonks. His Nashville story started in the early 2000s when he moved to town at 21 years old, taking a job working the door at Tootsie’s before eventually making his way onto the stage as a performer.
Life in Nashville’s Broadway scene back then was a whole different world. Before social media and the tourist boom, it was a tight-knit community of singers and songwriters, grinding out four-hour sets and drinking their tips at Hermitage Café after closing time. He was cutting his teeth alongside guys like Craig Campbell, Kiefer and Shawna Thompson, and even Lee Brice, all of whom were just getting their own starts at the time.
Farr’s big break came when legendary songwriter Rhett Akins heard an early demo of his and saw something special. Akins, along with Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip—better known as the Peach Pickers—took Tyler under their wing, introducing him to the Georgia country fraternity that included Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, and Colt Ford. That brotherhood helped propel Tyler onto major tours, where he spent years cutting his teeth on the road, often riding Lee Brice’s bus and learning firsthand from one of the best.
His big moment arrived with 2013’s “Redneck Crazy,” a song that instantly connected with country fans for its raw, unapologetic heartbreak. The track catapulted him to the Burn It Down Tour with Jason Aldean, a run that also included Florida Georgia Line at their peak. The experience was nothing short of legendary—triple-header stadium shows, afterparties that went until sunrise, and a crash course in surviving country music’s fast lane.
But after a run of success, life shifted. Farr took some time away from the industry to focus on fatherhood, welcoming a daughter and stepping fully into the role of dad. The transition changed him—not just personally, but creatively. He started writing from a new perspective, incorporating more life experience into his lyrics while staying true to his signature rough-edged, blue-collar country sound.
Now, Farr is back in full force. He closed 2024 with the redneck anthem “Wait For It,” a high-energy, live-show stomper meant to set the tone for what’s next. But the real headline is his latest single, “Coming to a Bar Near You,” a track that Aldean himself called the best song Tyler’s cut since “A Guy Walks Into a Bar.” That’s high praise from someone who doesn’t give out compliments easily.
Looking ahead to 2025, Farr is hitting the road harder than ever, playing a full schedule of festivals, clubs, and legendary honky-tonks across the country. He’s particularly excited about spots like Billy Bob’s Texas, the Dusty Armadillo in Ohio, and Florida’s wild mud-bog venues, where BYOB tailgates, lifted trucks, and backroad anthems reign supreme.
The Nashville scene has changed a lot since Tyler first moved to town, but one thing remains the same—country music is everywhere. Whether it’s Ohio, New Jersey, or even Chicago, Farr has seen firsthand that redneck culture isn’t just a Southern thing—it’s country-wide.
With more music on the way, a fresh outlook on life, and a fanbase that’s stuck with him through the years, Tyler Farr is ready for the next chapter.
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