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Episode 76-Jacob Lutz

“No backup plan.”  Let that sink in. Jacob Lutz is that committed to his craft. He’s a young artist who left North Carolina for Nashville

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Episode 75-Tyler Booth

Tyler’s demeanor in no way implies the list of hits he’s got under his belt.  Hell, the budding star’s Dad had to pass his songs

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Episode 73-Adam Sanders

When you talk about professionals, guys like Adam come to mind. The guy has been such a consistent hitmaker for so long that it’s no

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Episode 70-Rob Snyder Round 2

Rob Snyder does not pull punches, and neither does his recent project, “The Way That I Am”. Ten artfully crafted songs which are better together

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Episode 69-Jonathan Singleton

Who are we to give an introduction to a guy like Jonathan Singleton? Luckily we didn’t have to. Jonathan took the reigns on this week’s

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Episode 68-Dan Smalley

Dan Smalley is earnest in demeanor but with a consciousness that keeps him from being too serious or overbearing.  You could say he’s a straight

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Episode 67-Gabe Lee

What a weird, wild ride….Gabe Lee’s simultaneous self awareness and focus lull you into introspection only to be shaken sober by quick, pointed wit. We

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Episode 66-Rob Snyder

It’s always the biggest guys who know how to play it cool.  “Big” Rob Snyder is a musician at heart who started his journey to

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Episode 65-Ashland Craft

Ashland has a way of inspiring confidence.  From her run on The Voice to her quick ascension in Nashville, she can quickly capture your ear

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Episode 64-Jason Nix

After we scooped him up in a parking lot, the talented Jason Nix kindly recorded this week’s podcast in some off time from his duties

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Episode 63-Wilson Brothers Band

From the classic Rinky Dinks in Washington, PA, Kyle Wilson of The WIlson Brothers’ Band sits down with Nicky T to discuss making their first

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Episode 61-Carly Rogers

We saw Carly Rogers play twice in one weekend which was great by itself.  But having the opportunity to hear her perspective as an independent

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Episode 59-Sean Stemaly

This week’s episode takes place in a place where Sean Stemaly feels most comfortable, the bank of a river. In all seriousness, Sean has been

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Episode 58-Noah Smith

Live from Country Concert ’19, Nicky T and Raised Rowdy early adopter Noah Smith share stories about the grind of turning fans into family.  The

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Episode 57-Cole Taylor

The third member of the infamous 4 Wheel Drive to grace the podcast, Cole Taylor, has settled into his role as a father and an

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Episode 56-Ryan Nelson Round 2

It’s hard not to have fun when Ryan Nelson is around, whether he’s on or off stage.  This week Ryan walks us through his recently

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Episode 55-Josh Phillips

An artist who blends a bit of soul and rock into his sound, Josh is a guy that oozes authenticity. Despite having ties with some

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Episode 54-Brent Lowry

The Ohio Outlaw, Brent Lowry, shares his solo approach to songwriting and the innovators who paved the way for his unorthodox style. Recorded at the

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Episode 53-Lucas Ebert

Lucas Ebert has quite a story. This week the pastor in training turned psychedelic hitchhiker unloads his unique approach to country music.

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Episode 52-Jon Langston

It’s very difficult not to like Jon Langston which is why we’re so happy to see his future getting brighter and brighter.  Jon brings a

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Episode 50- Meghan Patrick

Lesson #1 from this week’s Podcast: No Wine on Sundays in Nashville. Meghan Patrick learned this early and has never looked back. The Canadian dynamo

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Episode 49-Justin Lee

Justin Lee Is a natural entertainer.  You can hear his personality and passion in this week’s episode where he discusses his vision for his music, 

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Episode 48-Terra Bella

Derek and Nicky T sit down with Joe Costa and Martina Otterbeck Costa the husband and wife duo known as Terra Bella. They talk about

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Episode 47-Styles Haury

Will you or will you not get your face melted? If Styles Haury has anything to do with it, the answer is emphatically yes. Styles

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Episode 46-Lee Gantt

In another CRS week episode, Lee Gantt shares the inspiration for his new record’s title track and how an indie artist can break into the

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Episode 45-Jordan Rager

A CRS week special, Georgia born Jordan Rager (1/4 of the infamous 4WD) talks to us about growing up singing songs wherever they’d let him

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Episode 43-Ashley McBryde

Ashley knows real, and apparently she can smell it. She’s had a huge year from opening for legends to a Grammy nomination, but to her

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Episode 42-Chelsie Love

Cold, Late, Pantless…sometimes you gotta do what it takes for your art. Chelsie Love’s passion for her craft is apparent in this week’s podcast where

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Episode 39-Royale Lynn

In this week’s episode, Royale reflects on growing up on stage, where she draws inspiration, and her experience working with Grady Saxman on her new

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Episode 38-Faren Rachels

Faren Rachels meets Nicky T and Derek at their rental condo to discuss her roots, early days in Nashville and how she never lost sight

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Episode 37-Jeremy Noble

Nicky T and Jonny G get rowdy with Jeremy Noble post Easy Party in Nashville. Jeremy is a true redneck renaissance man. Part sound guy,

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Episode 35-The 2 Rule

Just say holiday special! We give you Scott Miller’s famous relationship advice he calls The 2 Rule. Take a listen and let us know what

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Episode 33-Davis Nix

Nicky T and Chris Yow sit down with Davis Nix to talk about the process of producing his new record, the importance positivity between artists

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Episode 32-A Music Life: JD Groover

From Jergel’s in Warrendale, PA, the multi talented JD Groover talks being a Tour Manager for Jon Langston and creative director for Sea Gayle music.

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Episode 30-Neil Mason

From the Thirsty Cowboy in Medina, OH, Neil Mason tells the boys about what it’s like to go from drummer to manager (Badlands has got

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Episode 29-Dillon Carmichael

Boy oh boy, where do we start. Dillon tells us about growing up in a country music family, working with hit makers at a young

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Episode 28-Sam Grow

Sam sits down with Nicky T at Jergel’s to discuss how his new deal at Average Joe’s is a perfect fit, leveraging social media as

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Episode 27-Chris Canterbury

Meeting pre-gig at an Irish Pub in Chicago near the airport (you are going to be able to tell), Chris and Nicky T talk about

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Episode 26-Jobe Fortner

Jobe and his crew sit down to discuss learning to co-write, alternative paths in country music, and the variety of tour life.

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Episode 25-Kasey Tyndall

From Tequila Cowboy in Pittsburgh, Kasey describes her unique start, how songs can unintentionally influence others (in a good way) and how a tight-knit group

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Episode 23-Clay Jones Band

Clay and Tyler from Clay Jones Band talk Alabama, hard work, and future plans live from Frisky Frog’s at the first ever Raised Rowdy Sundays

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Episode 22-Jordan Fletcher

On this week’s podcast, Jordan Fletcher discusses making the transition from drummer to songwriter, as well as current and upcoming singles.

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Episode 21-Riley Green

Live with Nicky T at Jergel’s, Riley Green discusses how he built his following, his influences, and plans for a new album.

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Episode 12-Frank Vieira

Frank Vieira meets Nicky T at Raised Rowdy “Headquarters” to talk about the Pittsburgh music scene, becoming a father, and his party fueled single, “Fill

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Episode 11-Hannah Dasher

Hannah Dasher talks to the boys about selling boats to get to Nashville, the rise of strong women in country music, and her love for

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Episode 10-The Struggle Bus

Nicky T and Jackson Gardner, artist and Host of Red Dirt Revival, recover from a Dierks Bentley show by discussing the previous night’s events, how

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Episode 9-Crawford & Power

Nicky T and Derek discuss favorite venues, approaches to songwriting, and the new Play a Hank Jr. Song EP with the boys from Crawford &

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Episode 8-Clark Manson

Clark discusses his artistic progression through a review of his discography, the inspiration for his new single “Towns Like Us” and tells some can’t miss

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Episode 6-Dustin Huff

Dustin Huff describes his Indiana roots (someone send us his original recordings!), making the leap on moving to Nashville, and goals for the future.

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Episode 4-Jackson Gardner

Nicky T meets Jackson Gardner at Jackson’s hometown venue Rinky Dink’s in Amity Pa to discuss, Life, Music, Jackson’s radio show Red Dirt Revival and

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