As many were eating their Thanksgiving meals and watching football all day, others were patiently waiting for midnight as Treaty Oak Revival was set to
Krislyn Arthurs returns with a fresh spark on Psycho, and it’s good to have another release from her. She leans into a mellow aesthetic this time
Over the past year, Tyler Nance has really started to make a name for himself in the country music world. Coming from small town Missouri
It’s been a short two years since Virginia-raised artist Levi Foster relocated to Nashville, but he’s already fueled a strong story shaped by craft, conviction,
Alex Rogers’ new single Last I Heard spotlights the unique blending of styles that’s become his signature move. He pulls together elements from different corners of his
Australian born artist Zoee is carving out a bold space in Nashville with a sound she describes as her most authentic yet. After years spent
Jess Woodland’s new single High Road reinforces why she’s one of the best discoveries I’ve made this year. Her songwriting is so personal and so
Mitchell Ferguson’s new single Gold is another reminder that he can dip into any sub-genre without ever sounding out of place. The moody guitar lines
Rising country star Jake Banfield dropped his introductory album, Open Bars, in September, and it’s already making big waves. The 12-track project, released via EMPIRE and
The King Is Back isn’t an album you really critique. It’s a moment. Any true country fan knows how rare and meaningful it is to get
ALMOST FAMOUS is the kind of record that makes it impossible to ignore just how singular Austin Meade really is. He’s long surpassed being simply “one
Old Bleached Hair finds Cigarettes @ Sunset continuing to carve out their own lane, one where dusty Americana roots crash into a gritty, unvarnished rock-and-roll spirit.
I’ve known SJ McDonald since 2018, long before her name started popping up in the same sentences as some of the biggest rising stars in
Jeremy Pinnell’s Decades feels like the kind of record that reminds you why country music still matters. First and foremost, the production work from Shooter Jennings really
Georgia native Brian Fuller’s long-awaited debut album, Small Town Record, is out now on all platforms. Featuring 10 tracks, it’s the culmination of a steady
Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute To Bad Company is a brand new record celebrating one of the most rock ‘n’ roll bands to ever plug in
Rising star Hudson Westbrook unveiled his new single, “Pretty Privilege,” on Friday via River House Artists. Marking his first release since the Top 10 debut
Silly Goose’s new album Keys To The City marks a massive leap forward for the band, showing just how far they’ve come since their last release. Their
Jeremy Pinnell’s new single Barabbas is a masterclass in restraint and storytelling. The slower tempo gives the song a steady, thoughtful pace that perfectly showcases Pinnell’s one-of-a-kind
Trenton Fletcher’s new album Tornado Alley is a testament to just how far he’s come as both a songwriter and performer. His maturity in songwriting and the
Scarhaven’s latest release One Sore Eye captures everything that makes modern grunge so compelling. It’s moody in the best way possible, drenched in atmosphere and emotion that
Matt James of Blacktop Mojo steps into the spotlight with his new solo single Something to Burn, and it hits with a dope feeling of
The Red Clay Strays’s new single People Hatin’ is another reminder that this band is truly on a roll. The melody is absolutely insane, instantly
Tristan Tritt’s newest single, a cover of Tom Petty’s Southern Accents, strips the song down to its bare bones and delivers it with a raw
Austin Meade’s newest release BAD DAYS is a showcase of his ability to craft a melody that sticks with you long after the song ends. The track
Trenton Fletcher’s new single It Ain’t Me, It’s You is a funky ride that feels both nostalgic and modern all at once. Built on a groovy structure,
Kody West’s new single Damned From the Start shows a different side of his sound, stepping back from his heavier rock edge to deliver a
Graycie York’s new single Didn’t Want Me is a striking showcase of her artistry, balancing raw emotion with polished execution. The addition of piano gives the track
Silly Goose’s new single Split takes a slightly different turn from their usual nu-metal edge, honing in on a more straightforward rock approach. The shift
Josh Meloy’s latest single “Outsider” is another shining example of why his music resonates so deeply with listeners. The track is extremely relatable, tapping into
South Dakota native Kenny Feidler returns with his powerful new single “K.O.W” this Friday, September 19. The track, which stands for “King of Wyoming,” continues
Muscadine Bloodline are back with “My Meridian,” a new single dropped last Friday. As the first release since their latest album, …And What Was Left Behind,
Limp Bizkit has returned with their latest single, Making Love to Morgan Wallen, a track that manages to be both a fresh take and a
Trenton Fletcher’s latest single, Perfect Storm, drifts in with a mellow, airy instrumental that immediately sets it apart from his past work. The production is
If you’re looking for a fresh voice that brings heart, grit, and a damn good story, Daniel Jeffers just dropped exactly what you need. His
Rising star Kalie Shorr has never fit neatly into a box – and that’s exactly what makes her one of the most exciting voices of
Austin Meade, the Texas rocker who continues to bend the lines of genre and sound, has announced an exciting run of fall tour dates that
Revelry return with a bold new direction on their latest single, Not With Me, pushing into sonic territory the group hasn’t often explored. Trading in
Stephen Wilson Jr. is back with a fresh twist, announcing his brand-new covers EP Blankets and sharing its first track, a powerful take on Nirvana’s
Jeremy Pinnell continues to build on an impressive run of recent singles with his latest release, Standing Still. The past couple of tracks set the
Austin Meade returns with his brand-new single HONEY DO YA, a track that proves once again why he continues to be one of the most
Mitchell Ferguson closed out his U.S. headline tour with over 1,600 tickets sold, capping off a run that’s propelled his momentum to new heights. With
Gannon Fremin & CCREV’s latest EP, Hello, Hate To See You, is a bold, no-holds-barred statement that firmly plants the band at the forefront of the
We’ve been rocking with Austin Snell for a long time. We watched him kick down the door with that grunge country sound. All power. All
Koe Wetzel’s latest track, Surrounded, which dropped on July 25th, opens like a late-night, moody drive through the middle of nowhere—all dusky atmosphere and lingering tension.
Zach Russell’s take on the classic hymn, Who Will Sing for Me?, released on July 25th, stems from his deep respect for musical tradition and the
Trenton Fletcher’s latest release, Lay It On Me, is a rocking red dirt powerhouse that carves out its own lane while still paying homage to
Silly Goose is back with two blistering new tracks—Keys To The City and Now Dance—that make a definitive statement: they are the best modern example
Highway Home just put out their second single, and it’s already making noise. “Trash Out The Trailer” is a high-energy, fiddle-laced breakup song that leans
Giovannie and the Hired Guns come out swinging with their latest track, I HATE ME TOO, a raw and relentless anthem that leans all the way
Jeremy Pinnell dropped his new single, Come Home to Me, on June 25th. This song is a masterclass in restraint and emotional resonance to the highest
Rob Williford didn’t chase perfection with this record. He chased a feeling. And on “Shoals Creek”, we sure do feel it. Written with Korey Hunt,
If you’ve been paying attention at all to the Texas music scene in the past year or so, chances are you’ve seen Shelby Stone’s name
On June 19th, Austin Meade dropped his new single, ALMOST FAMOUS. The direction he has been going as of late is unique—this style and sound
Tristan Tritt is an interesting artist to watch. His creative direction seems like it can go any way, and the possibilities are endless. His new
Southern rock is a genre, especially today, where groups and artists are consistently unique in sound and style, and Them Dirty Roses is one of
Raina Wallace, who you may also know as the bassist for The Lowdown Drifters, has shown with her previous solo releases, No More Sympathy and Julianne, that she
Texas and Oklahoma have been in a big rock resurgence as of late. Some artists focus in on a more rowdy, electric-driven country/southern rock sound,
The music being released by women in the Texas country scene has been beyond excellent in the past few years. They are redefining a lot
Is there anyone in the Texas scene more electric than Treaty Oak Revival right now? The rowdy, rockin’ group tried something a little different with
It’s always a treat when we get some brand-new music from Jeremy Pinnell. It’s frankly a crime that an artist like Pinnell isn’t way bigger
Jack Van Cleaf’s new album JVC is out now via Dualtone Records, marking a major step forward for the Nashville-based songwriter. Released on May 9,
Mitchell Ferguson is having a moment right now. With his unique style, songwriting and swagger he brings center stage, it’s hard to ignore what he’s
Ole 60 is talented beyond their years, and it’s being proven with every release they put out. The rapid progression and maturity in songwriting, tightness,
Gannon Fremin & CCREV have done something different here. In their newest single, Hello, Hate To See You, which dropped on May 9th, the group has
We have pointed out before throughout our articles that the Texas scene has been leaning in on the rock and grunge sound. While that is
Watching Dexter and The Moonrocks evolve and grow in popularity has been one of the most fun parts of covering Texas music. They have been
If you’re talking about an artist doing things his own way and doing it right, Mason Via’s name better be in the mix. He stopped
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
On this episode of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, Kurt and I sit down with Tyler Dial for a full deep dive into BORDERTOWN, his long-awaited
To put it simply, Fox N’ Vead are dawgs. Since they first started to drop music, they came out swinging. The boys from North Carolina
Brayden Stewart released his new album and talk about a statement piece. On April 25th, the Texas prodigy dropped Better Part of Me. Listeners of Stewart
Annie Bosko is making serious waves in Nashville. Her Top 40 duet with Joe Nichols, “Better Than You,” is rapidly climbing Country radio charts, she’s
Whiskey Myers, a band that quite literally never misses, is all the way back with their new single, Time Bomb. The grit, raw energy and 100
Hey, wake up! New Vandoliers just dropped. The country-punk fusion group out of Texas just released their newest single, Life Behind Bars, on April 18th. You’ll
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,
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
It’s always great when we get some new music from our boy, Austin Upchurch. Upchurch is one of those artists who was ahead of the
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
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
We are at a cool time for new, modern rock bands connecting the dots to their classic roots, but spinning them in their own, fresh
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
Let’s get one thing straight—rock and roll is NOT dead. And if anyone’s making damn sure of that, it’s HARDY. With his brand-new rock imprint
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
What’s better than Puddle of Mudd? Not much. But there is something that comes very close – Cole Barnhill and Matt James collaborating on a
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
Some bands just have it… that thing you can’t quite put your finger on, but you feel it. Brother Elsey is one of those bands.
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
There isn’t a band in this scene that has had a more impressive blow up than Dexter and The Moonrocks. The last couple years have
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
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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
Hannah Wicklund has been killing it for years now, and with her progression and expression of her art evolving with each release, including 2024’s The Prize,
Whenever I hear some modern nu metal, it makes me shed a tear, followed by putting on my backwards red Yankee cap to conquer the
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
There’s no stopping Josh Meloy on this current streak he’s on. On December 6th, the Oklahoma singer-songwriter released his newest single, Last Call. Last Call is haunting,
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
Hinder needs to introduction, and if you’re a fan of Raised Rowdy, you’re probably a fan of the band. The geniuses behind hits like Lips Of
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
Nickelback’s newest release, Live From Nashville, dropped on November 15th. The record goes to show that the legendary band is still kicking harder and heavier than
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,