Podcast: The Raised Rowdy Podcast

Episode 187 – Evan Honer

In Episode 187, Nicky T and Kurt Ozan sit down with Evan Honer for an engaging conversation about live music venues, the evolution of his

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Episode 185 – Jordan Harvey

On episode 185  Nicky T and Kurt Ozan sit down with Jordan Harvey! The conversation spans everything from the origins of the podcast to memorable

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Episode 178 – Jason Cross

On episode 178 Kurt and Nicky T are joined by rising artist, Jason Cross! The guys discuss various topics including the Annual 4th of July

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Episode 177 – Carlyle Griffin

On episode 177 Carlyle Griffin joins Kurt and Nicky T! Carlyle discusses her music career, influences, and songwriting process. She talks about her diverse favorites,

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Episode 176 – Lauren Watkins

On episode 176 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Lauren Watkins! Lauren discusses her debut album, ‘The Heartbroken Record,’ talking about the inspiration behind

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Episode 174 – Brad Tursi

On episode 174 Brad Tursi joins Nicky T and Kurt to discuss his new solo album ‘Parallel Love’. Brad shares stories about his experiences in

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Episode 173 – Jesse Daniel

On episode 173, Kurt flies solo for a conversation with Jesse Daniel! Jesse discusses his music background, influences, and the making of his new record.

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Episode 172 – Paxton Peay

On episode 172, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by rising country artist, Paxton Peay! Paxton discusses his upcoming music releases and his journey as

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Episode 169 – Lane Pittman

On episode 169, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Lane Pittman, an Australian country music artist! Lane discusses his experiences touring with Luke Combs

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Episode 168 – Kaitlin Butts

On Episode 168, Nicky and Kurt are joined by Kaitlin Butts! Kaitlin discusses her new album .Roadrunner’, which is themed around the musical ‘Oklahoma’. She

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Episode 166 – Sam Banks

On Episode 166, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by longtime friend, Sam Banks! The guys discuss Sam’s music career and experiences in the industry,

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Episode 163 – Josh Ross

On Episode 163, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Josh Ross! The guys talk about the challenges of being on the road, balancing personal

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Episode 162 – Tyler King

On Episode 162, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Tyler King, guitar player and band leader for Luke Combs! The conversation covers a range

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Episode 161 – Reid Haughton

On Episode 161, Nicholas Paul Tressler (Nicky T) and Kurt Ozan are joined by Reid Haughton. The guys discuss various topics, including touring experiences, merchandising,

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Episode 158- Colby Acuff

Colby Acuff sits down with Kurt and Nicky T to discuss Colby’s new record and it’s first single “Scared of the Dark”. Kurt and Colby

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Episode 156- Sterling Elza

Sterling Elza talks about his music career, touring with his band, and the process of writing and recording his upcoming album. He discusses the influence

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Episode 155- Callie Prince

Callie Prince, a country music singer from Philadelphia, Mississippi, joins the Kurt Ozan and Nicky T on the Raised Rowdy podcast to discuss her journey

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Episode 153- Alex Hall

On this episode of the Raised Rowdy podcast Kurt Ozan and Nicky T have Alex Hall on! The gang discusses Alex’s influences as a guitar

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Episode 152- Carson Jeffrey

Carson Jeffrey jumps on the Raised Rowdy Podcast with Kurt and Nicky T to discuss among other things his upcoming live album and the Texas

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Episode 151- Faren Rachels

In this episode, Faren Rachels joins the Raised Radio Podcast to discuss all that has been going on is her life both musically an otherwise.

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Episode 150- Alex Lambert

Alex Lambert discusses his music career, including his sound, songwriting process, and collaborations with Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler on this week’s episode of the

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Episode 148- Keller Cox

In this episode, Keller Cox joins (Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler) on the Raised Rowdy podcast to catch up with the guys and discuss various

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Episode 147 – Rotundo

In this conversation, Rotundo discusses his transition from being in a duo to pursuing a solo career with Kurt Oran and Nick Tressler (Nicky T).

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Josh Abbott

Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler sit down with Josh Abbott and talk about his new album “Somewhere Down the Road” as well as a story

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Episode 145 – Drew Dixon

Drew Dixon sits down to talk to Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan and he just dropped his song “Leather”.  We talk about that and Drew’s

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Episode #144 Tanner Usrey

Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler (Nicky T) sit down with Tanner Usrey a rising star in the music scene known for his soulful voice and

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Episode 143 – James Barker

Join Nicky T and Kurt Ozan on this exciting episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast as we sit down with James Barker from the James Barker Band.

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Episode 142 – Erin Kirby

Join Kurt Ozan and Nicky T on the Raised Rowdy Podcast (Tales from the Front Row) as we dive into the life and music of Erin Kirby, a dynamic singer-songwriter from Jasper, Georgia, now making waves in Nashville

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Episode 141- Shelby Raye

Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler sit down with the one and only Shelby Raye to talk about her first year in Nashville Tennessee and the

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Episode 140 – Mike Ryan

A longtime rowdy favorite, Mike Ryan joins the pod for a very insightful episode with the story behind his latest record ‘Longcut’ and more!

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Episode 134 – Matt Stell

Matt Stell is the guest on the podcast with Nick & Kurt. We talk about his career so far, his accidental beef with Mark Cuban,

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Episode 133 – Zach Top

Zach top has the voice that every traditional country singer wants to have and boy does he know what to do with it. From an

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Episode 130 – Chris Kappy

Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler sit down with Chris Kappy as he discusses the ins and outs of the music industry in the first installment

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Episode 125 – Trey Lewis

Back again with our good friend Trey Lewis while out on the road at some iconic southeastern Honky Tonks. Hear more of his story, some

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Episode 122 – Adam Hood

Adam Hood jumps on the podcast with Kurt Ozan and Nicky T to talk his new album, songwriting, and so much more. With his new

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Episode 120 – Austin Shawn

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

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Episode 118 – Keller Cox

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

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Episode 115 – Chris Canterbury

Check out this week’s podcast where Kurt and Nicky T catch up with the multitalented Chris Canterbury and get some details on his upcoming album

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Episode 112-Walker Montgomery

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

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Episode 107-Lakeview

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

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Episode 106-Ella Langley

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

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Episode 105-Kolby Cooper

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

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Episode 102-After Midtown

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

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Episode 100-Ray Fulcher

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

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Episode 98-Kaitlin Butts

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

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Episode 96-Noah Hicks

From field parties to “shot and a chaser” releases, Noah Hicks knows how to put out a song with a bang. Not to mention, anyone

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Episode 95-Canaan Smith

Boy, was this a fun one. We generally have a few when recording, but it’s definitely a first that someone brings a new method of

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Episode 94-Vinnie Paolizzi

Vinnie is another member of the emerging Nashville Americana crew who we’ve had the opportunity to interview (see Nate Fredrick, Gabe Lee, etc.). But Vinnie’s

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Episode 93-Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson has taken “bell bottom country” to new heights with her new record, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’.  While we’re excited about the success of Things a

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Episode 92-Jameson Rodgers

Jameson is a songwriting, beer drinking, finger pointing son of a gun.  Over the past two years he’s toured with Luke Combs, wrote his first

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Episode 90-Nate Fredrick

Nate’s Different Shade of Blue is an exciting, complete album. Tracks like Paducah and Caroline will (and should) garner attention, but every track offers a

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Episode 88-Trey Lewis

Most people know Trey by know, but what they likely know him for is only one dimension of his deep character.  Who would’ve thought the

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Episode 86-Nate Smith

Nate loves beer.  We love beer. This week’s podcast was easy. In all seriousness, Nate is an artist who pushes the boundaries of transparency. From

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Episode 85-Tim Montana

Who would’ve thought a guy who spent most of his upbringing off the grid would become one of the best artist/entrepreneur combos in country music?

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Episode 83-Lily Rose

One thing is apparent when you listen to Lily Rose.  She is a technician.  She burns to understand why and will do the work when

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Episode 82-Josh Kiser

For a guy who didn’t fancy himself a songwriter, Josh Kiser has developed a knack for putting out some of the most relatable tracks of

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Episode 81-Drew Parker

2020 wasn’t so great. That is, unless you’re Drew Parker. In this week’s episode Drew humbly recognizes that a tough year for most brought him

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Episode 80-Heath Sanders

Sometimes it takes a downturn to take full advantage of your talents.  When his job in the oil fields went south he sold a rifle,

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Episode 79-Austin Meade

In music, Evolution is less a natural progression and more an earnest commitment to change.  Austin’s self described “work in progress” sound (rock, country, Texas,

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Episode 78-Larry Fleet

Larry feels like an old friend.  A friendly face, a (super talented) helping hand.  His recent hit single, Where I Find God, spoke to everyone during

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Episode 77-Corey Kent

From Texas to Nashville and back again, Corey has always had a unique sound.  He sounds a little like Texas, a little like Nashville, and

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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 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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