Matt Stell is the guest on the podcast with Nick & Kurt. We talk about his career so far, his accidental beef with Mark Cuban,
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
Kurt Ozan, Matt Burrill and Nicky T sit down and talk to Lanie Gardner and Bryan Martin on their first ever live podcast. Got to
Colby Acuff sits down with Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler to talk about life, home and how he got to town. Colby is one of
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Catie Offerman is this weeks guest. She talks music, strange venue owners requests and what it’s like on the road and off. Here some of
Graham Barham is on a ROCKETSHIP in the country music world and we were lucky enough to get some time with him to discuss all
It’s that time of year again in Nashville, Tennessee… The 31st Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is upon us! The largest festival of its
Hit songwriter, producer and one of our favorite people in Nashville Jonathan Singleton sits down with Kurt and Nick to talk about what is going
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
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
While on the road with Trey Lewis Nicky T sits down with Terry Adams, Ben Miller, Mitch Gosche, and Matt McIlwain to discuss road life,
One of the coolest things about Nashville and working in country music is witnessing the very start to someone’s career and watching their inevitable rise
Drew Parker is very good at country music… but if you ever heard him sing you know that already. What you might not know is
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
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
From Gastonia NC to Nashville (a few times) Rob Williford has always had an ear for a great song. Whether it’s one he co-wrote or
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
Kurt and Nicky T were on site with Mike and the Moonpies at the Countrypolitan to talk about their musical world including the Opry, pop
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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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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With summer quickly approaching, Josh Gallagher is doing it ‘Up Right’ with the release of his second single. What he called a ‘perfect summer
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
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Belleville, Illinois native Brett Sheroky moved to Nashville in 2009 to work as a speech therapist by day and like many, came to Music City
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
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Photo Credit: Kurt Ozan Taylor Morrison – Raised Rowdy Contributor Just getting over a bad break-up?! Round Here Records’ PLATINUM hitmaker, Canaan Smith is ready
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Taylor Morrison Raised Rowdy Contributor Happy Cinco De Mayo! Texas country star Jon Wolfe just dropped his new tequila “Juan Lobo” just in time for
Trey Bonner Raised Rowdy Contributor and Videographer Every time Justin Holt releases a new song I wish I was in love because his songs always
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From It’s a Smash Media With the New Year’s Day release of Fire, country music’s hardest working female Erica Sunshine Lee completed her Ready, Aim,
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Sara Custance – Raised Rowdy Contributor who missed out on both opportunities to get Luke Combs edition Crocs and deeply regrets her life choices. Photo:
Ryanne Vekich Raised Rowdy Contributor If you don’t know by now, you’ve been living under a rock. Mr. Luke Combs has released a new album
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By Chris Yow The second single release of 2019 for Styles Haury is sure to get listeners ready for summer. “No Beer Limit”, set to
A weekly look inside the life of an up and coming country artist Paw Paw For those of you that have had the pleasure of
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The music community is mourning the loss of Jenny Pagliaro, lead singer of LA-based Roots-Rock band Roses & Cigarettes. Jenny passed away from Stage IV
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The thrill of the unknown can be exhilarating. Untethered by tradition, Americana singer-songwriter David Quinn hit the open road to find himself and rediscover his
Cole German Raised Rowdy Contributor Tucker Beathard went out with a bang 2018 with the release of his first full-length album, Nobody’s Everything, on November
Dustin Lynch has us seriously craving summertime with his new EP, Ridin’ Roads. These 3 songs roll so nicely into each other that it’s
The much-anticipated sophomore single release from Mark Addison Chandler, released on Feb. 22. “I Still Get Her Mail” tells the all-too-familiar story of a man
Barrett Baber is ready to remind country music that he’s still here. The third place finisher on Season 9 of NBC’s The Voice is set
Drummer? Producer? We just call him Grady. Grady Saxman has a technical ear, but recognizes the need for a feel good tune. On this week’s
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By Chris Yow Staff Writer; Once drank a quart of moonshine with JB Jacob Bryant is bigger than you expect. I walked into The Basement
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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