On the latest Raised Rowdy Podcast, Nicky T and Kurt Ozan sit down with Nashville’s own Brett Sheroky to celebrate the release of his brand new album, Rock, Paper, Scissors. The full episode is now live everywhere you stream podcasts (and on YouTube).
This record is a long time coming. After years of writing for artists like Blake Shelton and Jake Owen, Brett’s stepping out with a project that feels 100% him. Fifteen songs deep, Rock, Paper, Scissors blends rock energy, commercial country hooks, and heavy-hearted songwriter moments all without losing its edge.
Brett opens up about the road that led here, including a life-changing heart surgery two years ago that pushed him to finally record a full album. He self-produced the project, crowd-funded it, and stayed true to his vision every step of the way. As Brett says in the episode, “After heart surgery, making an album was the easy part.”
The conversation dives deep into Brett’s songwriting philosophy… keep it real, make it matter. Songs like “Bring You Home” tackle tough topics like miscarriage with brutal honesty, while tracks like “Chickens” keep things light and rowdy. Whether he’s breaking your heart or making you laugh, Brett’s songs hit because they’re built on truth.
Nicky and Kurt highlight how rare it is to find an artist that can move between rock riffs and acoustic ballads without losing who they are. Brett pulls it off with a sound that feels both classic and fresh-a little Zeppelin, a little ’90s country, and a whole lot of soul.
They also talk about how the album flows in three acts: five rock-leaning songs, five commercial-leaning songs, and five heavy songwriter cuts. It’s Brett’s way of refusing to “pick a lane,” and it makes Rock, Paper, Scissors one of the most dynamic projects to hit this year.
More than anything, this episode is about chasing authenticity. Brett’s the real deal no label machine, no shortcuts. Just great songs, real stories, and an artist who’s betting on himself.
If you love music that makes you feel something whether it’s a punch in the chest or a cold beer in your hand. you’re gonna love this one.
The full episode is out now on YouTube and all streaming platforms. Go fire it up, blast Brett’s new album it’s so freaking good.