
Kelsey Hickman Is Here to Talk Her Shit—and Back It Up
Kelsey Hickman isn’t trying to fit into a genre. She’s too busy blowing the doors off both of them. Fresh off a gritty tour run
Kelsey Hickman isn’t trying to fit into a genre. She’s too busy blowing the doors off both of them. Fresh off a gritty tour run
We’ve had our eye on Austin Snell since the beginning, and watching him find his lane and grow tremendously has really been fun to watch.
Turnpike Troubadours have been back at it for a while now. After their hiatus years ago, they returned seemingly out of nowhere, triggering raving fanfare
Rising stars Waylon Wyatt and Willow Avalon unveiled their new collaboration, “Smoke & Embers,” last Wednesday. Co-written by the singers and JR Atkins, the song
Master songwriter Hailey Whitters released “High On A Heartbreak,” the fourth single from her upcoming album, Corn Queen, on Friday. Unlike her other recent releases,
Mitchell Ferguson is on a roll, plain and simple. He’s been releasing bangers for a while now, and with the viral success of his last
It’s been four years since Lily Rose first joined us on the Raised Rowdy podcast, and a lot has changed. From early shows and couch
We’ve said it once; we’ll say it again – Dexter and The Moonrocks are in a league of their own right now. The sound at
If you’ve seen Luke Combs play a stadium recently, or heard about Zach Bryan selling 112,000 tickets for a single 360-degree show with John Mayer
Some artists show up in Nashville and it takes years to find their voice. McCoy Moore showed up already knowing who he was — he
On March 21st, we were blessed with a killer two hour long live record from Kenny Feidler. The album is called Live at Buck’s, and it
Kip Moore doesn’t do things the easy way—he does them his way. Whether it’s crafting a 23-song album that wasn’t supposed to be that long,
There are some artists who you just can’t put in a box. There are artists who deserve a lot more praise and attention than they
It’s always a good time when Grace Tyler stops by the studio for a podcast episode! This time was extra special, almost a year removed
In Episode 228 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill welcomes Jasper Charles and Tyler Chambers, the duo behind God Dog Brand, a faith-driven media
Chase Matthew is proving once again why he’s one of country music’s most exciting rising stars. A 615 native, Chase grew up in Robertson County,
On March 7th, Tristan Tritt dropped his newest single, Stop the Ride. Tritt’s EP, WHAT ARE WE DOING?, which was released last August, gave us a great
In Episode 227 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Rob Langdon, a rising artist who’s bringing a gritty rock edge to
In a time when viral moments and quick-hit singles seem to dominate the music industry, Caylee Hammack just did something you don’t see every day,
If you haven’t heard Sterling Drake yet, now’s the time to start listening. His new single “In My Dreams” isn’t just a song—it’s a reminder
For those who’ve been around Raised Rowdy long enough, you know Kasey Tyndall isn’t just another name in country music—she’s family. Before Raised Rowdy even
When you talk about rising talent that is pure and undeniable, Brayden Stewart is your guy. Stewart is ahead of the game in every category
If you’ve ever had the chance to hear Hannah McFarland sing—live or recorded—you know one thing: she feels every damn word she writes. And when
The Raised Rowdy Podcast has always been about showcasing the raw, the real, and the artists that make you feel something. This time around, I
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”
Nothing like some ‘90s alternative rock. Even better than that is Revelry covering it. It’s been a little while since we heard from these boys,
Last month, songwriters Drew and Ellie Holcomb released their latest album, Memory Bank. Comprised of 12 original titles – and one cover – written by
The Raised Rowdy Podcast is all about bringing you the best up-and-coming artists in country, rock, and everything in between. This time around, I sat
Raina Wallace, who you may know as a member of The Lowdown Drifters, released a single back in September called No More Sympathy, which was a
If you don’t know who Adam Hood and Brent Cobb are, let’s fix that right now. Great songwriters, musicians and creative minds are just a
There are live bands, and then there’s Treaty Oak Revival. If you’ve ever seen them in person, you know exactly what I mean. Their shows
In Episode 225 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Thomas Rowland, Stephen Russell, and Luke Gordon, three-fifths of the South Carolina-born,
You guys ever hear someone say, “All my exes are crazy,” and immediately know that they are probably the common denominator? Well, Grace Tyler is
Grayson Russell has been tearing it all the way up recently. Staying busy with shows, constant releases and everything in between just seems to come
If you look at the years pre-2020, Texas musician Austin Meade sounds quite different than his style these days. Of course, that isn’t a bad
Georgia Native Scoot Teasley is Bringing Soul to Country Music Some artists are born into music, and others stumble into it along the way. For
In Episode 224 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Nikki Cohn-Byrd, the force behind Nikki in Nashville, a growing voice in
Danny Stevens has been on a run with these releases. The Detroit-bred and Nashville-based artist, formerly the frontman of The Audition, has been able to
In Episode 30 of Behind The Music Biz, host Matt Burrill sits down with artist manager Matt Woodson, whose career path is anything but ordinary.
Craig Campbell has seen it all. From major label deals to going fully independent, he’s lived the ups and downs of the country music journey.
The iconic Red Dirt rock ‘n’ roll band, Micky & The Motorcars are back and better than ever. On February 7th, the group dropped their
Raised Rowdy Podcast: How Dalton Davis Went from Gospel to Country Stardom Guest: Dalton Davis, Rising Country Artist Topic: His wild journey from church stages
When Nathan Wilson walked into Nashville three years ago, he had nothing but a guitar, a dream, and the kind of work ethic that keeps
Cassidy Daniels is proving it doesn’t matter where you call home —just a good story and a whole lot of heart. Her latest single, In
Yes, before we get into anything else, Grayson Russell is Fregley and Zach Gordon is Greg Heffley from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie.
If you haven’t been paying attention to Evan Cyote yet, it’s time to change that. Her new EP, They Ain’t You, just dropped, and it’s
Yes, Tik Tok is a large part of the music industry (well, at least for now… potential ban incoming), and when it comes to platforms
It’s been almost two years since Hailey Whitters gave us new music, but the wait is finally over. Today, the Iowa-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter dropped “Casseroles,”
Gavin Adcock is at it again. The Georgia-born rising star just dropped his latest track, “Loose Strings,” and it’s a gut punch in the best
Coming out of Nashville by way of South Georgia, Justin Schools is no stranger to wearing his heart on his sleeve in his songwriting, and
Gio is back and better than ever. Giovannie and the Hired Guns dropped their newest single, Quitter, on January 14th. We get their unique sound that
Ryan Waters continues to solidify his place in country music with his latest release, “Wasn’t the Truck,” premiering today exclusively on Raised Rowdy in anticipation
Trey Lewis is back, and he’s bringing his raw, unfiltered storytelling to the forefront with his latest EP, Livin’ Left to Do. His new project
Bailey Zimmerman, one of country music’s most electrifying rising stars, has just unveiled plans for his “New To Country” Summer 2025 Tour. Set to kick
Sure, we all know Koe Wetzel, but a lot of people tend to brush over the pure talent of his band. Mason Morris, bassist and
With the blow up of rock-centric Texas and Red Dirt bands in the past five to eight years, we’ve seen some heavy hitters rise through
It’s the holiday season, and that means Koe Wetzel is back with a continuation of his Christmas collection, Koe Wetzel Presents… Wetzel’s Wonderland Chapter 2. The
Trey Lewis is proving once again why he’s one of the most authentic voices in country music. His latest single, “Livin’ Left to Do,” is
Nashville songwriter Ben Chapman has had an incredibly productive few years. Since bursting on the scene with his debut song, “Hippie Speedball,” in 2021, he’s
Mitchell Ferguson had quite the year in 2023, releasing some of my personal favorite songs in that span of time – tunes including Hurt So Bad, Nowadays, Over
On December 2nd, the holidays got just a bit brighter. Austin Meade has been on a roll with releases this year, including singles like STONER FANTASY, INSIGNIFICANT
Jason Charles Miller just dropped the official music video for I Need A Rescue, which is a track off of his latest record, Knives In The Dark.
Oklahoma native J.R. Carroll dropped his latest single, “Shame,” last Friday. The heavyhearted ballad is his second sampling of Dark Clouds, his debut album set
Austin Meade and Treaty Oak Revival, the rockers from Texas, are going to bring some holiday cheer to the masses. The Meade-E-Oak’r Christmas Vacation tour
There is a fantastic group of female artists that have been killing it out west, with Graycie York being one of the singer-songwriters leading the
There isn’t an up-and-coming artist or band as hot right now as The Red Clay Strays in the alternative country scene. They bring other styles
Josh Meloy, one of Oklahoma’s most promising singer-songwriters in the alternative country scene, has been making quite a splash recently. His record, Where You Came From,
Dexter and The Moonrocks, the pioneers of their self-dubbed “Western Space Grunge” genre, are on a tear. They’ve been on a roll since their last
After a lengthy wait, Brent Cobb has returned with new music. His latest single, “Snakebite” marks his first release since the critically acclaimed Southern Star
Fresh off the release of her sophomore album Sick of Me on November 15, Taylor Austin Dye is premiering the official music video for the
Those boys from Alabama, Them Dirty Roses, are back with more heat – which at this point is a given. Their newest single, Stonewall, dropped on
Last Friday, Braxton Keith unveiled his latest single, “Fall This Way”— his first release since signing with Warner Music Nashville. The track also marks the
It is fantastic seeing J.R. Carroll’s music finally rise and rise in popularity with each release. Being in Zach Bryan’s band, the focus is obviously
Red Dirt shredder, Trenton Fletcher, just keeps dropping bangers. On November 8th, he released his newest single, Uncle Sam. Fletcher’s songwriting has matured very well over
One of the strongest up-and-coming country rock bands is Cody Parks and The Dirty South. They just released their second EP, Country Metal, Vol 1,
Rising country star Redferrin released “Ruin My Night,” his latest single, last Friday via Round Here Records. A follow-up to his song “Just Like Johnny,”
Texas troubadours Flatland Cavalry dropped Lubbock, their newest single, last week. Written by frontman Cleto Cordero, the song is upbeat and soulful ode to its
Country sensation Megan Moroney has officially released the music video for her hit single Am I Okay?—the first visual from her critically acclaimed sophomore album
I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we’ve been pumped for Fox N’ Vead’s newest record, Barely Getting By, for
There are tales as old as time about actors who try to pursue music, and it rarely works out – Grayson Russell is not one of those.
Revelry has consistently been slingin’ killer southern rock releases for years now, and you’re more often than not going to get some top tier music
Rising star Tyler Halverson released “Nobody’s Everything,” his latest single, last Friday via Atlantic Records. Co-written by Halverson, Meg McRee, and Jon Decious, the self-reflective
Kelly McTigue is back with a song that hits hard, pulls no punches, and leaves you feeling like you’ve just been through the same messy
Fox N’ Vead has been killing it lately and really making a statement with every release. They have been showing off their talent in the
Logan Crosby is taking the music scene in Nashville and beyond by storm with his highly anticipated debut album 2019, offering a fresh-feeling artistic vision
Troubadour Blue frontman and songwriter Daniel Ethridge is a songwriter’s songwriter. In a town where what’s popular changes with every trend and viral moment, his
Treaty Oak Revival is a band that has launched like a literal rocket ship. In an era where Texas music has leaned into the rock
Charlie Hickman is back with his new song, Falling Apart, which dropped on August 30th. The strong melody stands out here, which is one that truly
It’s always a good day when Graycie York releases new music, especially when it’s a single like this. On September 4th, York dropped her newest
The Revelry boys are back with their new single, Shadow. After they released their EP, South of Nashville, earlier this year, it’s been great to see them
Gannon Fremin & CCREV in one of the hottest up and coming groups out of the Red Dirt scene at the moment. With their rocking
Cody Parks and The Dirty South, the country metal killers, are back with their newest single, Water In The Well. This tune is one of their
Hailing from Northern Oklahoma, Krislyn Arthurs just dropped her newest single, Shinin. Arthurs has a knack for some fiery songwriting and an attitude to go with
Austin Meade is back in the lab, and this time he brought some friends. Meade is one of the most unique and consistently fresh artists
You’d have to be out of the loop if you haven’t been seeing the absolute tear that The Red Clay Strays have been on this
Nashville country artist David Payne dropped his latest single, “Memory Lane,” early last month. The heartache track follows “Ten in Tennessee,” and one thing’s for
Them boys from Murfreesboro have done it again. Revelry killed it with their debut EP, South of Nashville, back in March, and really showed what they
Country legend Jamey Johnson dropped a twofer on Friday, gifting fans with a pair of new singles: “What A View,” an original, and “Trudy (feat.
After a long wait, Koe Wetzel has finally released his newest album, 9 Lives. On July 19th, all the Koe fans around the country were treated
Goodnight, Texas is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. It is impossible to define the duo, which includes Avi Vinocur and Patrick Dyer Wolf. You
Y’all really thought we weren’t going to cover this? There are a few artists in the mainstream country realm who are really popping, but none
Dylan Marlowe is about to shake things up with his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Mid-Twenties Crisis,’ dropping on September 27th. Known for his rowdy live
Tyler Braden continued his kick of spiritual-themed songs last Friday with “More Than A Prayer.” The blazing track follows his first new song of 2024,
The Red Clay Stays are unstoppable at the moment. Their blow-up over the past few months has been so great to watch, and they deserve
Dexter and The Moonrocks are experiencing quite a pop recently, as they should. With so many things going right for them, which includes a diehard
Them Dirty Roses is a band that quite literally never misses. You go check for yourself; if you go look at every release from the
Award winning singer-songwriter, Dallas Moore, is releasing his upcoming album, Gems & Jams, on August 9th, and lucky for you guys, Raised Rowdy is bringing you
There aren’t many things in the world that will bring together people of every gender, race or creed, but one of those things is a
Canaan Bryce just released his newest single, Completely Incomplete, on July 5th. It has been super interesting to watch Bryce grow in all musical areas, especially
Tyler Childers, perhaps one of the most important figures in the country music of this generation, just released a new song that will feature in
Texas artist Austin Upchurch has been on quite the streak of banger releases. These range anywhere from Automatic to Perspective, and now this new single dropped on
Combustion Masters artist Payton Smith dropped his latest song, “She’s Going to Town,” last Friday. Co-written by Jeff Garrison, Jim McCormick, and Payton Smith, the
Dexter and The Moonrocks, a quickly rising alternative rock band that specializes in sad space cowboy songs, dropped their newest single, Bleach on June 12th. In addition
Rising country quintet The Red Clay Strays released their latest single, “Devil in My Ear,” last Friday. The rock-leaning tune has singer Brandon Coleman despairing
Get ready to float a little closer to the sky today as country music hitmaker Ben Burgess drops his latest music video for “High Society,”
Matt Hillyer fronted the band Eleven Hundred Springs for over twenty years, traveling the world and releasing dozens of albums. He has been solo for
Josh Meloy has slowly been climbing up in popularity in the recent couple years, and it’s well-deserved. The Oklahoman has grinded and grinded to get
Mitchell Ferguson is once again back with another single, and this time he’s bringing more than the average sauce. Back on his 2023 EP, WHOLE LOTTA
Country singer Rob Baird gifted fans with his third new single of the year last Friday, May 31. Co-written by Baird and legendary Texas songwriter
Rising Texas country artist Garrett Bradford released his fourth new single of the year last Tuesday, May 28. “The Recipe,” which he wrote solo, departs
It’s been a couple months since Holly Beth’s debut album, twentyfive, came out. Since its release, there has been a lot of positive feedback and the
On this past episode of the Rowdy Alternative podcast, we chatted with Red Dirt legend, Mike McClure of The Great Divide. Anyone who knows the
Goodnight, Texas is one of those groups you can’t pin down to a certain sound. You’ll get heavy rock, bluegrass, punk… it just changes with
The Red Clay Strays have been going at it for a while, but due to some recent exposure and virality, they have had quite a
Koe Wetzel keeps churning out heaters. On May 17th, he dropped his new single, and third from the new record, Sweet Dreams. The best thing about
Last week, Warner Music Nashville artist Drew Parker gifted fans with his second new single of 2024. “Love The Leavin’,” co-written by Parker, Lindsay Rimes,
Rising Nashville singer Emily Earle dropped her latest single, “Time Machine,” last Friday, marking her second release of 2024. Co-written by Earle and Palmer Lee
Them Dirty Roses are back with another single on May 15th, which is called Birmingham Steel. This comes after their last one, Candle In The Dark, from
On this last episode of the Rowdy Alternative podcast, we have Giovannie Yanez of Giovannie and the Hired Guns. We kick it off by talking
Dallas artist, Mitchell Ferguson, has been on a tear for the last year and a half, and it’s good to know that he’s showing no
On this episode of the Rowdy Alternative podcast, Sam chats with Avery Stinnett, a Red Dirt artist out of Oklahoma. Stinnett got his start in
Mental health is an important topic, especially in today’s world. Red Dirt artist, Trenton Fletcher, released his newest single, Check On Your Friends, on May 1st.
There are not many Texas artists who have taken the alternative rock world by storm quite as fast and furious as Stephenville’s own Giovannie and
On this particular episode of the Rowdy Alternative podcast, Sam sits down with Oklahoma musician, Charlie Hickman. Hickman is a Red Dirt rocker at his
Over the past year, songwriter Aniston Pate has been making big waves in Nashville. You may have caught her at one of our rounds or
Fox N’ Vead, the rockers out of North Carolina, are picking up some heat recently. For those that are unfamiliar, the group consists of frontmen
Goodnight, Texas had a solid release last month titled Dry Heat, which confirmed once again that these guys still have their fastball. One of the most
Koe Wetzel and the boys are going to be on a tear here coming up, I just know it. After a run of more rock
Texas artist Jacob Stelly is back with some new music. Since his 2022 album, Moondog, he has released a few singles including last year’s Letting Go
On episode 161 of OTR I sat down with my good buddy, Sawyer Hannay founder of Country Liberty, a well known and ever growing Canadian
On the latest episode of Outside The Round I sat down with Eddie Eberle, of Eddie & The Getaway! We cut it up and got
Oklahoma artist Josh Meloy, is finally back with some more music. Over the past couple years, it was pretty nuts to watch him absolutely explode
Texas rocker Canaan Bryce, has hinted recently at some cool new directions he’s going to go in with his music. The beauty of Texas artists
At the beginning of this year, Oklahoma artist Holly Beth rebranded. It’s a new sound, a new style, and a new way for her to
Southern Oklahoman, Brady Wilcox, is back with some solid country rock. On March 15th, he dropped his newest single, Better Bars. It has been almost a year
You can always count on Palmer Anthony to have solid releases, but you get some along the way that really stand out to you. His
Koe Wetzel is finally back with some brand-new music. Our last album we got from him and the Konvicts dropped in 2022, with some projects
Consisting of vocalist Zack Montgomery, guitarists Jordan Whorley, Redd Byrdd, bassist Dane Lovvorn and Cruze Blanke behind the kit, we have one of the most
The boys of Goodnight, Texas are unique. On the surface, someone could write them off as a country band and nothing more. If you dig deeper and listen
The Alabama native continues his stretch of singles with this latest release, which blends country and heartland rock with Old’s signature lyrical stylings. Rooted in blue-collar Rock’n
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