On this episode we sit down with Aaron Hernandez and Jordan Pena, aka “Lil Rikki” of the Austin Meade’s band. They discuss their beginnings as
Photographer Steven Contreras, better known as Scoob, sits down to discuss shooting for Read Southall, when he first picked up a camera, his experience at
Cover Photo by Claiborne Myers Fort Worth based singer-songwriter Palmer Anthony has released a new single called “Forever Gone.” After his last album Western &
If you don’t know the name Austin Shawn you should. He is currently the #1 country music producer on the Billboard charts and we have
On this episode, we sit down with Austin Upchurch to talk about everything under the sun including his start as an artist, Thomas Rhett, punk
Cover Photo by Andrew Quinn Productions. Jacob Stelly has been rising up the ladder and making waves lately in the Texas scene. He is another
Cover Photo by Susan Lovvorn Reed. The dirty, gritty up-and-comers out of Tennessee are at it again. Revelry has released their sixth single titled “Part-Time
For two decades now, The Randy Rogers Band has been paving the way for modern Texas country musicians like Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson and many,
Every single one of us has a way in which we like to unwind at the end of a busy day. Some like to cook,
Holy $#!+ HARDY dropped bombshell announcement after bombshell announcement and immediately sent the country music world into a frenzy. HARDY is the reigning ACM Songwriter
On October 14th, Austin Meade released his new record, Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind. There’s a lot to say about this album, but you
Taylor Kimball is a producer who has helped create records for today’s hottest Texas acts including Koe Wetzel, Read Southall Band, Austin Meade, Giovannie and
Hear some tales from the front row with Kurt Ozan and Nicky T wherever you stream your podcasts. Kurt and Nicky T were on site
Cover Photo by Dalton Robason Just ahead of his album release, Austin Meade has surprised us with a new single. Abstract Art Of An Unstable
Nicky T and Kurt Ozan sit down with Keller Cox and talk about how he went from selling merch to having management, a booking deal
Photo by @lonepinemediaco on Instagram. There is a boom of country… rock… well, let’s not put a label on it, there’s no need. There’s a
Warren Zeiders debut album, 717 Tapes: The Album, is here! For those unfamiliar with Warren, if you want some background on who he is, click
Tyler Childers is arguably one of the greatest country artists of this generation. We have received some absolute classics from him that will stand the
Ben Burgess’s debut album, Tears the Size of Texas, has dropped! (9/30). The next big thing out of Big Loud Records, Burgess is hoping to
You might be sitting here thinking “really Chris, another article where you say HARDY released the best song ever?” And my answer to that is…
Cover Photo Courtesy of Artist Jade Eagleson might be the most successful country artist that you’ve never heard of. He has four #1 songs. He
Kurt Ozan and Nicky T get to sit down with Corey Kent for the first time since his world got turned upside down by a
Drake Milligan recently released his debut album Dallas/Fort Worth (9/15) and damn, it’s country. If you think you recognize Drake from somewhere, you’re probably right.
Singer-songwriter Josh Meloy has been rapidly growing in popularity throughout the Red Dirt scene this past year, and deservedly so. He has certainly found his
It’s been said that there’s a fine line between freedom and loneliness – if you can even separate the two. The promise of a life
Week 2 of the NFL season has come and gone. Some teams got massive wins. The Packers and Rams changed the trajectory of their seasons
Excuse the Mess – this is our first blog post about our Country music podcast and this one has a little bit of rock in
Cover Photo by: Trey Bonner This year, we have seen a number of country songs about colleges from artists such as Conner Smith and Megan
Whelp, Koe fans, the day has come. After much teasing the previous few weeks and some banger singles, Wetzel’s new album has finally dropped on September 16th.
GOOD TIMES. They’re one of the many things that get our motor running over here at Raised Rowdy, and there aren’t many things that get
Cover Photo from Trenton Fletcher’s Instagram Coming out of Oklahoma is a rising singer-songwriter, Trenton Fletcher, with a new single called “It Rains In Tulsa
You read that right! After 5 long years, we finally have the highly anticipated new album from Mike Ryan coming October 28th. If you are
Born and raised in Dudley, Georgia, Austin Snell is a name that might be new to many, but we have been big fans of Austin
Ladies and gents, week 1 of the NFL season has come and gone, and man is it good to have football back. We saw blowouts,
It’s more than just a road sign. That’s the story Alex Maxwell and his co-writers (Josh Mirenda and Ben Goldsmith) explain in his new track
To say the four members of The Panhandlers have been busy since the release of their debut album in 2020 would be an understatement. Between
Football is here! It’s been 207 days since we saw the LA Rams take down Joey Ice and the Cincinnati Bengals. Finally, we get to
OK this is a BIG flex. take a look below and see the news. LUKE and the BOYZ are about the spread the good news
The Man: Jon Pardi has done it AGAIN! Pardi just released his new album Mr. Saturday Night and as a long-time fan, it is everything
A lot of people reading this probably don’t know who I am. Over time that’ll change. The first thing you should know is that writing
One of the hottest up and coming songwriters at the moment, Josh Meloy, has released his new single, “You Here Tonight.” He has been cranking
Photo provided by Sarah Frost. If you know anything about Red Dirt, you absolutely recognize the name: The Great Divide. The influential group has come
Last we heard, rumors were swirling and a small town ex had Megan Moroney heartbroken in a “Hair Salon”. A heart-wrenching tale of her visit
Cover Photo from Austin Meade’s Instagram Austin Meade, who is one of the top artists to watch out of Texas currently, has released a new
“Daddy watched John Wayne on a corduroy couch, didn’t know Texas from a hole in the ground, but it roped me in. That’s where it
Cover Photo by Dalton Robason Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Mitchell Ferguson started playing music professionally about 5 years ago and it’s about time people started
Whether it’s in your hometown or a new city you have never been to, we all know where home is… Yeah, it’s on that empty
Koe Wetzel released his newest single, “Creeps,” on August 26th. It’s clear that he is diving deep into his alternative rock side and we are
Bri Bagwell, who is the Texas Female Country Artist of The Year and has had 8 number one singles on Texas radio, released her newest
HARDY fucking rocks. The dude might be a top 3 artist in country music, and he only has one #1 song as a lead artist
Warren Zeiders dropped a new song today that should be an absolute smash. “One Hell of an Angel” is a little different than what we’ve
Sometimes a relationship is HAGGARD. You know he/she isn’t the one or HELL maybe at one time you thought they were, but there comes a
Album Cover Photo: Natia Cinco Matthew Check’s attraction to the rootsy, honest pop/folk/introspective rock of the mid-late ‘70s takes hold on his forthcoming record, Without a
Cover Photo provided by The Comancheros The jukebox jukin’, shit kickin’, southern rock phenomenon known as The Comancheros are releasing their newest single, “Yellow Roses,” August
Cover Image from Dalton Domino’s Instagram Texas singer-songwriter Dalton Domino released his new single, “Rock and Roll Should Kill You,” on July 28th – and
The Delta Sons have dropped another killer single by the name of “Mississippi.” The past releases the band have put out so far have been
Texas southern rock band Whiskey Myers has done it yet again. Experiencing rising stardom outside of their original tight scene and gaining traction all over
J.R. Carroll, arguably the most rapidly rising singer-songwriter in the game right now, has finally blessed us with a brand new EP, Raging in the
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
Cover Photo: Greg Giannukos As a singer, songwriter, photographer, director, part time Honky Tonk/Disco DJ, and (as his Instagram bio proclaims) Austin, Texas’s No. 1
I saw something posted on the inter-webs recently about pop-punk not being dead, it’s just in Texas. Well, it can’t get any more obvious than
Jayton, Texas-born musician Slade Coulter has been tearing it up lately around the scene, gaining fans with every venue he plays. Already racking up some
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
Written By: Anna Lee Palmer Ever since he was a kid, Nashville newcomer Tyler Dial has worked to separate himself from the crowd. He grew
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
Death to disco? I don’t think so. Austin Meade, who has made a name of himself tackling literally any music style and making it his
Over here at Raised Rowdy we know not to take ourselves too seriously. Don’t get us wrong, we know when to put our good crocs
It’s been a while since we have talked to the guys from Crawford and Power (they were one of our first podcasts – check out
Bailey James is a true country rock rebel, and that fact has never been clearer than with her latest release, “The Spell.” A celebration of
Hot off their last single (“Woman, Woman”) released back in May, Revelry has shown out once again with their newest piece of work. The swinging,
After 4 singles, spanning from last year to now, teasing Coleman Williams and his band’s debut album, it’s finally here. IV and The Strange Band’s
Outlaw country meets scrappy rock ‘n roll in Hippies & Cowboys’ “20 To Life” music video. The tongue-in-cheek video covers the explosive end of a
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
Picture this: it’s 2 a.m. and you’re in your hotel room, scrolling through the channels to try and find some background noise to fall asleep.
Just in time for your first good burn on that boat you can’t really afford, Stephen Carey brought the heat with a track aptly called
Country as country can be. That is what it is all about in a lot of parts of the country, and that mentality and culture
If you haven’t been to a Cody Parks and the Dirty South show, it’s time to change that. These fellas are a mix of the
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
After coming to the realization he wasn’t going to make it in the NFL, Walker Montgomery started playing honky tonks and realized girls liked guitars
It’s easy to see why Matt has been a long time friend of Raised Rowdy. He took a passion for country music and radio, put
We’ve been tight with Joe and Martina since their Terra Bella days. On their return to the podcast, we discuss the name change (it’s not
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
Rock ‘n’ roll isn’t dead, that’s for sure. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Ace Monroe sure proves that. With one song sounding as soulful as
Jordan has come a long way his days slinging merch and sleeping in the Fletch Carlton. On Jordan’s return to the podcast we get an
Sean Stemaly is vegan…in the metaverse! While none of this is true, our second podcast with Sean went in a few unexpected directions. We returned
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
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
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
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
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
There’s an undeniable link between music and memory. Certain songs can become portals, bringing freeze-frame moments from our past back to life with cinematic clarity
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
Nicky T and guest host Mike Stoll sit down with Pittsburgh raised Lakeview to talk about the important stuff: tattoos, beef and DIY shows. These
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,
You can hate her if you have to, but we love what we’re seeing from Ella Langley. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more
Cover Photo by Brooke Stevens / Chris Canterbury We’ve all made mistakes – some big, some small. Oftentimes, we find ourselves learning the hard way.
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
While he’s still young (22) in the grand scheme of things Kolby has been in the game since he was a teenager playing shows across
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
The guys from Muscadine Bloodline find a way to balance corporate focus with the itch for experimentation. This approach has made fans of rowdy party
“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
The couple that writes songs together, stays together…or something like that. We’ve been following Ben and Meg for a while now and while both have
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
If you are in Nashville you know the buzz this week’s guest, After Midtown, have right now. After playing a few rounds of COD with
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,
You know why you know Trey, but now you get to know why you should have known him all along. He has the viral hit,
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
Ray’s been on the podcast a few times, but things have changed since his last episode. Nothing major, just a record deal, radio single in
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,
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
From the NFL elite at his sold out shows to Brad Paisley taking him on tour, Kameron has become one of the fastest rising stars
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
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 –
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
When it comes to a music scene, the actual music is only the half of it. There are certain elements that create a community, whether
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
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