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
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Big Loud’s Jordan Dozzi is on his way to becoming one of the most in-demand songwriters in town. With a range of increasingly successful cuts
Brian Fuller is making a name for himself as one of the most promising up-and-comers in the Nashville country scene. Both a top-notch songwriter and
Canadian country sensation Alli Walker is embarking on a new chapter with her latest release ‘Hung Up,’ marking a pivotal moment in her journey as
Country headliner Kolby Cooper released his latest single, “Running Away,” last Friday. The rock-forward track, which has already amassed over 70k spins on Spotify, packs
Meet Averie Bielski, the Roswell, Georgia native who traded playing on the field for crafting melodies in the heart of Music City. Initially envisioning a
In the past week, the world of country music has been buzzing with excitement and curiosity. Sure it was CMA week, but the rumor mill
Yeehaw, country music fans! It’s that time of year again for one of county music’s biggest nights in Nashville, Tennessee. The 57th Annual Country Music
The Texas cowboy strikes us again releasing his latest album, Leather. This album consists of 12 tracks, each with its own unique identity rather than
There’s a new kind of heavy hitting the airwaves, and it ain’t your grandpa’s country twang. Karley Scott Collins delivers a gut punch of reality
Just a couple of weeks after the Dylan Marlowe & Avery Anna collaboration, Marlowe teamed up with Dylan Scott to bring us yet another good
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter J.R. Carroll released his new EP, Live From Jean Pump. In this EP, Carroll pays tribute to the Jean Pump recording studio in
Last week, rising Knoxville artist Hazi dropped his soulful live cover of the Osborne Brothers’ iconic bluegrass single, “Rocky Top.” The recording and its accompanying
Sony Music Nashville artist Tyler Booth released his third EP, Keep It Real, on September 15. The six-song short-player, which already totals nearly one million
The Turnpike Troubadours are back, and they have returned with a message of resilience and gratitude in their latest album, A Cat in the Rain.
It’s been an industrious season for singer-songwriter Matt Roy. On August 25, The Big Machine signee dropped his second independent single, “Mary & Me.” He’s
In the ever-evolving rodeo that is country music, Tyler Childers stands out as a torchbearer of authenticity and tradition. His albums, characterized by a fusion
ANY human with a brain understands that Nashville, also known as “Music City,” has a monumental history of breeding musical talent that has taken the
Had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend, Kevin ‘Chief’ Zaruk, founder and CEO of The CORE Entertainment. Chief has been in the
In the world of music, some artists make it look effortless, and Zach Bryan is undoubtedly one of them. Whether it’s an album or single,
August didn’t slip away without giving a few female-driven new releases to tune into. This list ranges from loving and losing with Montana Taylor’s “Anywhere
Texas troubadour John Baumann released the title song from his upcoming album, Border Radio, last Friday. As his third sampling from the record, due out
Since dropping his Sony Music Nashville debut album, Western White Pines, on June 9, Colby Acuff isn’t taking any breaks. Last Friday, the rising singer
Son of a biscuit… the excitement of witnessing overnight sensations unfold in the music industry is truly remarkable. We are all currently front-row witnesses to
On August 4th, rising country outfit King Calaway released their long-awaited sophomore album, Tennessee’s Waiting, via Stoney Creek Records. Produced by Grammy-winning hitmaker Zac Brown,
Let me be 100% honest with you… I moved to Nashville roughly a year ago to pursue/learn all I can about the music industry and
Once again, the world’s most popular podcast brought us a captivating three-hour conversation with one of Country Music’s top talents, Zach Bryan. From Bud Light
Breaking News: Chris Stapleton is still good at this whole “music” thing. How do I know that? Well, for starters, I’m still over here shedding
2023 has been a lucky year for fans of Nashville songwriter Adam Hood. Since March, he’s released new renditions of four songs from his 2007
In 2006, Dos Equis introduced a groundbreaking advertisement that captivated the internet, television viewers, and beyond. This advertising campaign centered around the golden pilsner-style beer
With every release, Nashville songwriter Vinnie Paolizzi continues to hone his craft. His latest offering, “Left My Heart Behind (feat. Meg McRee),” arrived on June
Since moving to Nashville in 2018, I have spent some time on the road with a few different acts and had the pleasure of experiencing
Let’s hop in the time machine for a second. Traveling back to 1981, a time of cultural and musical highlights, Ronald Reagan was holding down
Just a few days after announcing her upcoming debut album, Shot in The Dark, live from the Grand Ole Opry stage, Big Loud rising star Ashley
Less than two months after releasing his shattering breakup ballad, “This Town, That Town,” Colton Venner has shifted gears with his new, uplifting single, “Problems
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve probably heard of Austin Snell – one of Country and Rock’s fastest rising stars. He’s got all
Hungry, motivated, talented and resilient are all words that can describe Paxton Peay. A native of Pheba, MS just 15 miles north of Starkville –
2023 has already been a FANTASTIC year for new music and we’re still only in the spring! Having been in town for a while now
If you have been in Nashville for the last few months in the Country music scene you might have heard of Shelby Raye. Her voice
Nashville singer/songwriter and Georgia native, Logan Crosby, released his newest single “After All” this past Friday. With nearly 155K followers and 4M likes, Logan has
There’s something to be said about finding your sound, knowing your worth and not settling for anything less than what is authentically you. In an
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Easton Corbin released his first studio album in eight years, Let’s Do Country Right, today. This 14-song album is Easton’s first under Benny Brown. In
Cover Photo: Trey Bonner I’m writing this article the morning after the Georgia Bulldogs won back-to-back national championships by absolutely embarrassing the TCU Horned Frogs
Cover Photo: Moses Jimenez of MoPhoto For those who have not yet been introduced to Cody Cozz, I am about to do you a serious
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Album Cover Photo: Nadia Nuyens “You gotta know the halfway empty, to know the halfway full. Life ain’t always pretty, but ain’t it beautiful.” If
What brings a Louisiana boy 600 miles away from home to a city with almost 700,000 people, bumper to bumper traffic, sweltering heat waves, tourist
Album Cover Photo: Emma Kate Golden If you’re somewhere between Texas and Tennessee you probably know about country music newcomer Grant Gilbert and if you’re
One of Raised Rowdy’s long time favorites, Jordan Fletcher, released his new song called “Death and Taxes” today. The song follows his debut EP titled
Bowling Green, KY native Kyle Daniel has always known that life outside of the small town he was raised in was not only possible, but
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
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
Life is all about going places, finding inspiration, and making memories, but in the process time passes by, making all of the moments a
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.
Cover Photo by Brooke Stevens / Chris Canterbury We’ve all made mistakes – some big, some small. Oftentimes, we find ourselves learning the hard way.
NASHVILLE — After several years of touring with his brother, Kyle, as the Wilson Brothers Band, Chad Wilson is taking the step of faith as
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
After the release of five knockout singles so far this year, Washington-state based Lowdown Drifters couldn’t let 2020 end without getting one more under their
While the terms “authentic”, “relatable”, and “sincere” are some of the most frequently-used descriptors of country music, in Riley Green’s case you’d be hard-pressed to
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Trey Bonner Raised Rowdy Videographer and Contributor If you are anything like me, then you love full albums over singles. It’s so much easier to
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