
Koe Wetzel Releases New Banger ‘April Showers’
As everybody and their mother knows by now, Koe Wetzel has dropped some new music. After coming into his own with his last album, Sellout, Wetzel’s

As everybody and their mother knows by now, Koe Wetzel has dropped some new music. After coming into his own with his last album, Sellout, Wetzel’s

This past weekend was like a solar eclipse, except the sun is talented musicians and the moon is great new songs… or something like that.

Texas based band Southern Brave has dropped their newest single, “Let Me Down Easy.” With clever songwriting and sonically pleasing production, the tune is another

As one of the most genuine and versatile voices in the Texas scene, William Clark Green has set the bar high when it comes to

Country legend Willie Nelson, who needs no introduction, is getting ready to head out with his friends and family for this year’s Outlaw Music Festival.

It’s a wild ride for artists and their music releases. As diverse of a talent as ERNEST is, his musical journey has been filled with

Josh Meloy, a singer-songwriter who has been making waves out west with his gritty, raw, and authentic sound, has released a re-recorded version of one

Behind the name on the marquee stands the talented musicians it takes to keep the band going, and Beau Bolfing is no exception. Raised in

This past January, Texas rockers Austin Meade and Kody West kicked off 2022 strong with a trip out west hitting venues in California, Nevada, Arizona

There’s no doubt singer/songwriter Josh Melton knows how to write a damn good love song. He’s given us quite a few over the last year

There is a place in Country music for all kinds of emotion – whether you are at a place in your life where you are

It’s that time of year again; love is in the air. While the rest of us face a deluge of hearts, flowers, chocolate, et cetera,

You’ve heard the saying “big things come in small packages,” and if that doesn’t describe edgy, hard-hitting, boot-stomping artist Kasey Tyndall to a T, well

With a legion of fans and “timeless” [Lyric Magazine] music, Muscadine Bloodline continues to prove that paving their own path is the road to success. With last

Stillwater, Oklahoma’s biggest musical event of the year is celebrating its 30th anniversary this April. Calf Fry first started in the 90s and has since

William Beckmann, a soulful Texan with a baritone fit for country and Americana roots, has released a new single titled “Follow.” Influenced by fellow Texas

When staking out new music to listen to, a lot of people immediately think Nashville, the mountains of Kentucky, Oklahoma’s Red Dirt scene, and of

After four long years, Red Dirt/TX music staple William Clark Green has announced that his sixth studio album, Baker Hotel, will be released on March 25th.

Life is all about going places, finding inspiration, and making memories, but in the process time passes by, making all of the moments a

It’s been about a year since Red Dirt staple Cody Canada and his band The Departed released their last single, “Shut Up And Sing” with

We’re in for a big first quarter of 2022 when it comes to various artists’ tours. On January 11th, Koe Wetzel announced a run of

Everybody dreams of being successful and making it to the top of whatever mountain they’re climbing, but not everyone has the drive to get there.

Moments. Life is all about moments. Whether it is a glance from someone in a room full of people or the first time you hear

Oklahoma based rockers Read Southall Band are kicking off the year by high-tailing it out east for a run of shows in the month of

Long-time Raised Rowdy favorite and supporting artist, Josh Kiser, is premiering his new single “Whiskey Wins” with us today, January 6th, before it comes out

2021, on the music front, was a good year for Corey Kent. After planting some roots in Texas, the Oklahoma native had the opportunity to

Christmas came early this year for fans of Texas rocker Austin Meade. “Loser Mentality” dropped recently, giving us a preview of what’s going to come

The name Koe Wetzel is synonymous with partying, wild nights and a good time for every fan who knows anything about him. That being said,

Those of you who have been to Nashville know just why it is called “Music City”. Aside from the history and atmosphere, every single night

Nashville Southern rockers, The Delta Sons, released their fourth single “When You’re Gone.” Leaning into their more country side with some well-placed twang, the band

Last we heard from Austin Meade, he dropped the album Black Sheep – a graceful departure from his Americana sound. He truly came into form and

Sometimes it’s just crazy how fast time goes and how much we can accomplish in that span. For someone who began their passion a short

Cover Photo by Brooke Stevens / Chris Canterbury We’ve all made mistakes – some big, some small. Oftentimes, we find ourselves learning the hard way.

Derek Webster, better known as The Great American Wolf, released his debut EP Berryhill, OK on November 6th. The singer/songwriter from out west has been grinding

Based out of Forth Worth, Texas, singer-songwriter Palmer Anthony is bringing the heat with his newest single “Letterman.” With classic Texas twang and swing, the

Tennessee Southern Rockers, Revelry, delivered another killer single on October 29th called “Tore Up.” As we’ve discussed before when it comes to these guys, they

On October 22nd, Read Southall Band released their eagerly awaited album For The Birds. A few years removed from their last record, and after teasing

Charles Wesley Godwin is creating a buzz. With his 2019 debut album, Seneca, reaching 5 million streams on Spotify without the help of a label or

In her previous releases, Erin Enderlin has developed a signature sound that carries the torch lit by her traditional country forbearers. Following a natural progression,

Louisville, Kentucky native Brandy Neelly recently released her latest single “S.O.B.” on 1 October. It is the perfect break up anthem for you to play

“That ain’t country.” So? It’s a phrase you often hear when arguing with your buddies at a bar or around the living room when blaring

Southern Brave, led by Texas frontman and songwriter Don Stalling, released their new single, “Everything Goes (Ego)” on September 17th. The ballad has a nice

Originally trained as a hospital chaplain, Nathan Evans Fox is no stranger to the tougher sides of life. He’s no stranger to music either –

NASHVILLE — After several years of touring with his brother, Kyle, as the Wilson Brothers Band, Chad Wilson is taking the step of faith as

If you follow Raised Rowdy, you likely know extensively who Muscadine Bloodline is. We have been supporters and honestly just fans for a long time.

Canadian-born Sadie Campbell just released what I think is one of the cooler projects of the entire year. On August 27th, Campbell released her three-track

There is a ton of excitement building around Read Southall Band at the moment. Their last three releases include some heaters: “Stickin’ n Movin’,” “Where We

If you are lucky enough to spend some time in Nashville Tennessee, you will find plenty of rooms filled with plenty of folks trying to

The title of an album typically sets the overall tone for the project, but few do so as succinctly as Ashland Craft with her debut

For fans like you and me, we like to catch a moment even when we can’t be there. Thanks to photographers like Chris Kleinmeier, who

Josh Kiser, one of Nashville’s most talented up-and-coming artists that you need to have on your radar, has been pedal-to-the-metal writing and performing new songs

Whether you attribute it to Mark Twain or regard it as an Irish aphorism, there’s something to be said for the idea of not letting

His Instagram bio says he’s a Floridaman, singer, and idiot – and if there’s one thing that can be said about Ryan Nelson, it’s that

Trent Fletcher, an up-and-coming Red Dirt artist around the Stillwater scene, has released his debut album Nonessential. After putting out multiple singles from the album

On August 27th, Read Southall Band dropped their new single “DLTGYD,” which translates to “Don’t Let Them Get You Down”. Much like their cohorts in

With each release, The Delta Sons are forming their own identity as a strong up-and-coming Southern Rock band. Their third single, “Love You Left Behind,”

Nearly seven months after releasing “Already Got One” and “Palomino Princess”, 24 year old Sony Nashville/Villa 40 recording artist Tyler Booth surprised fans with a

Independent, red clay country duo Muscadine Bloodline announced their new single “Dyin’ For a Livin”’ and the accompanying Dyin’ For a Livin’ Tour last week. Tickets for the Fall

If you consider yourself someone who likes to dig below the surface of the same old radio hits or unoriginal playlists on streaming platforms, a

On August 10th, Koe Wetzel released a new music video for his song “Drunk Driving”, a tune off of his most recent album, Sellout. If

Matt Daniel’s new single “Better Place” is coming in hot and straight out of Texas. With one of the most unique and authentic voices I’ve

In an ever-changing country music landscape, with so many takes on production and people telling you what you should or should not be listening to,

It’s always interesting to see solo work from individual members of happening bands, and in this case, Read Southall Band’s own Jeremee Knipp is dropping

For South Georgia native Jordan Rowe the dream was always to become a successful country music artist, and at the age of only 24, he’s

They weren’t lying when they said that hangovers hurt worse as you get older. Do you ever wonder how many hangovers it will take to

Out of the group of up and coming Red Dirt artists, a good one to keep an eye on is Matt Williams. Williams, who has

You have to love an artist that can deliver behind the scenes and on the big stage. Guys like Chris Stapleton and Sam Hunt both

Raised Rowdy Premiere When a Josh Gallagher song comes over the radio or through a jukebox speaker, the most recognizable songs will be those with

Finally, the anticipated release by Ryan Nelson has arrived. “Wasn’t the Truck” is a brutally honest account of watching the one you love leave you

In recent years, a lot of artists coming out of the Red Dirt scene in Oklahoma are more often than not acoustic acts and singer/songwriters,

Like many musicians with downtime due to COVID, Mechanics Wanted has gotten creative. Comprised by Nashville based backing musicians who met playing behind Morgan Wallen, Mechanics

“Breakups”, like the name suggests, is the ultimate break up song. It was released on 14 January 2021, and has quickly become a hit amongst

Known for her traditional style, songwriting prowess, and a voice that moves effortlessly from honkytonk to heartbreak, Erin Enderlin is releasing her first original music

Consisting of Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, BGV), Jonathan Saenz (bass, BGV), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle), and Adam Gallegos

Corey Kent… that is all. Thanks to Corey Kent and Texas’s own Kolby Cooper, it looks like we all have a new drinking song. Penned

Rising Sony Music Nashville artist and long time Raised Rowdy favorite, Hannah Dasher, released her five-song collection The Half Record on July 9. The project includes

Sea Gayle artist Brett Sheroky has never been more excited and nervous to release something before. Sheroky has had many firsts as a singer and

Tennessee based Southern Rock band Revelry dropped another impressive single on June 25th titled “Two To Tango,” and there are a few highlights here that

Did you happen to make some new friends this weekend? If you find yourself making friends anywhere you go, then you just made another –

This is one of our wildest and most off-the-wall podcasts we’ve ever done. Topics include anything from Kaitlyn’s potential Only Fans account to her Instagram

We all know the legendary rock ‘n’ roll bands that graced radio stations and stages back in the day, whether it be acts like Lynyrd

Cover Photo by Kurt Ozan Sometimes a song speaks when words fail you. In case you were looking for a way to tell your dad

We’ve all been in a relationship or two where we let the person slip away without trying to stop them. It seemed so easy back

Oklahoma based singer/songwriter, Josh Meloy, is back with another incredible piece of music. On Friday, June 11th, Meloy released his newest single “Diggin’ Gold.” The

Jeremy Pinnell was running all over the country in 2018 and 2019 when he wrote the songs for his new album Goodbye L.A., slated to

“I get by with a little help from my friends” – it’s a phrase that probably plants you squarely in 1967, somewhere between Ringo Starr

What do you think of when you think of Summer? Getting songs stuck in your head, tasting lime and tequila, hearing the waves crashing on

With summer quickly approaching, Josh Gallagher is doing it ‘Up Right’ with the release of his second single. What he called a ‘perfect summer

With all the buzz of new artists in Nashville it’s easy to blend in or get lost in the shuffle of demos and pitches, but

Tennessee Southern Rock band Revelry released their debut single, “Dirty,” earlier this year. The single attracted a lot of new fans to this up and

You would be hard-pressed to find a band to open for a group like The Black Crowes who can click so well and carry their

Around the release of her single “Spitfire” about a year and a half ago, Raised Rowdy founder Nicky T told you that North Carolina native

At the beginning of May, the raspy voiced Oklahoma based songwriter, Cody Barnett, dropped a raw, gritty single titled “Ride.” In February, Barnett released “Miss

Red Dirt icons Jason Boland & The Stragglers recently dropped two covers, and they definitely do them justice. The Stragglers released their versions of Steve

American Idol contestant, SJ McDonald, drops her new single “Stop Sending Me Love Songs” which is a perfect touch on that person in your life

Chris Yow Real life lyrics based on real life experiences are what Mark Addison Chandler does. On Monday, his latest release is no different. “Another

As time goes on, the Red Dirt music scene has evolved in many different ways. The most notable of these changes is the style

Long time Raised Rowdy favorite, Ryan Nelson just dropped his new single, “All My Dances”. This one isn’t the typical feel good, drinking type of

Without a doubt being the most famous dynasty in country music, the Williams family has proven once again that musical talent does not skip a

Independent country artist Ryan Kinder is releasing two singles from his upcoming album, Room To Dream, which will be available on July 31st. The featured

The Delta Sons, who recently gained traction after they put out their debut single “Home” earlier this year, are once again dropping another quality piece

We can all agree one of the greatest things to happen in the year of 2021 is that Taylor Swift has decided to rerecord and

We have all been there. You’re pushing forward but not getting the traction that you think you need; the motor is running but the uphill

The party-loving Jersey band, Not Leaving Sober, is releasing their music video for their song “Beer Run“ on April 9th. With a healthy dose of catchy

“What’s one song you wish you’d written?” It’s a question that singer/songwriter Mike Ryan hesitates to answer, laughing that “it’s almost a curse – it

After Dallas Moore and his band were forced off the road last year shortly after the release of his 2019 album Tryin’ To Be A

You don’t have to look far to hear horror stories about music labels, management and promoting issues told by a musician. Texas country musician Dalton

Photo/Album art by Kurt Ozan Big Machine Music and 50 Egg Artist, Kenton Bryant just dropped a BANGER if I’ve ever heard one! Kenton co-wrote

What a year it has been, am I right? It may have been the best year yet for some, the worst for others, or a

Coming off a series of single releases over the past few years, Virginia native Morgan Wade just dropped a powerful debut album. Reckless walks the

One of the most exciting and unique artists coming out of the Texas scene is Austin Meade, a musician who can change music styles at

Many Southern Rock bands claim to have that “Skynyrd sound,” but one group that truly lives up to the claim is The Delta Sons. The

Belleville, Illinois native Brett Sheroky moved to Nashville in 2009 to work as a speech therapist by day and like many, came to Music City

Live releases are often hit or miss with a lot of bands. With The Cowbirds, however, they take the simplistic approach of 3 guys with

It’s been a few since we last sat down with Sam, but damn if he hasn’t stayed rowdy in our absence. After catching all the

It’s not too often anymore you get a band that likes to party and is not afraid to break the rules, but Neeks Araco and

Stillwater, Oklahoma is a very special place. Rich in Red Dirt history, the college town helped boost icons of the subgenre, which include everyone from

Brett Kissel has been called the “New King of Canadian Country” and it’s easy to see why with his newest single release titled “Make a

Michael Odis Parrish, also known as Odis P., is more than just the lead guitarist for one of the biggest modern acts to come out

Photo Credit: Alex Berger Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’, the hotly-anticipated album from buzzed-about newcomer and “one of Country music’s most promising young stars,” Lainey Wilson is

It’s no secret that Missouri native and current Nashville resident Nate Fredrick has been on our radar for a few years now, with a 2019

Hailing from the small town of Konawa, Oklahoma, Cody Barnett showcases his soulful, haunting vocals and Western inspired style in his new single, “Miss You

Photo by Kurt Ozan Love is a crazy thing…It causes so much joy and sometimes so much pain, but most of the time it is

Revelry released the music video for their debut single, Dirty, and it couldn’t represent the song or band any better. The southern rock saviors from

Sure, it’s easy to stream your favorite artists’ songs on Spotify. Sure, it’s a nice gesture to buy them a round of shots at the

Southern Brave, who are best described as a Red Dirt band that maintains the traditional style of the early days in the genre, dropped a

I’d love to give you an introduction, but “This Town” damn near stopped me in my tracks. The second you turn it on it strikes

Just when you thought a music video couldn’t get any better than Happier Alone, which was posted three months ago, Austin Meade one-upped himself with a

North Carolina native Jacob Lutz has more than one reason to celebrate this week. In addition to releasing his brand new single “Same Love,” Lutz

Tyler HalverWHO? Moving to Nashville from the small town of Canton, South Dakota, Tyler’s personal style of country music takes inspiration from classic country

“My ultimate aim was for this to be a true record of an experience, a capturing of sound and sweat and intention. A human artifact,”

When it comes to an embodiment of a folk-country American songwriter, Derek L. Webster fits the bill. Also known as – or perhaps better known

In 2020, Jobe proved himself, but not in the way you might think. We all know he had the vibe and the voice, but with

Massachusetts native Michael Pace likes to think of himself as a bit of a walking contradiction. You don’t often hear of hockey playing, rock and roll

Brian Fuller released his new single “More Of You” on January 28th. Following the success of his single “Somewhere In A Small Town,” Brian discovered

The duo, comprised of songwriters and musicians Matt Chase and Chris Rogers, signed to River House Artists/Sony Music Nashville and have since released their debut

Luke Combs and Billy Strings collaborate on a new song, “The Great Divide,” out today—listen/share HERE. Written by Combs, Strings and Wyatt Durrette, the song was produced, recorded and

After releasing a live album in 2019 and one single last year, Tennessee native Jesse Wayne Taylor is set to release his new EP Slowin

Sometimes you come across a band or artist right at the beginning of their journey and it’s immediately evident that they have something special. As

On January 5th, Read Southall Band’s bassist, Jeremee Knipp, released his new single “Draft Cards.” The best way to describe this tune is a healthy

It is great to know that in 2021, southern rock is still alive and well. Revelry, composed of singer Zack Montgomery, guitarists Redd Byrd and

Tonight at 5 p.m. (depending on what time zone you’re in), Read Southall Band had their YouTube premiere of their latest single, “Where We Belong.”

A true reflection of his musical family and small-town North Carolina roots, Caeland Garner has created a sound uniquely authentic to who he is. Everything

It’s a well-known fact that prodding the dark underbelly of human nature is something country music does especially well. The stories are as old as

Jordan Rowe’s love for music and dream to become a successful country artist began when he was just a kid in the small town of

Casual fans of mainstream country, Texas country, Red Dirt, or pretty much any genre usually don’t focus on the guys behind the big name singer.

It could be said that a person is a collection of the places that they’ve been, and that location plays a bigger role in shaping

I know it’s only January but it’s hard not to name this as the album of the year already. It is, in the very least,

It’s safe to say 2020 was a bummer of a year, especially for musicians. Lots of artists we/are working hard to get themselves known and

After having a kick-ass 2020, Tyler Booth, a 2021 artist to watch, is firing off the year STRONG. He has hit us with not one,