On Episode 183, we have Part 2 of Nicky T and Kurt’s conversation with Colby Acuff. The guys dive into the impact of social media on mental health, the challenges of fame, and the evolving and ever changing music industry. They also share personal experiences with video games, streaming, and discuss the potential dangers and […]…

On Episode 197 we're joined by rising country artist Eli Winders! Eli discusses his experiences in the music industry, love for country music, and some of his favorite artists. We also talk about our hometowns in North and New York and the influence of our upbringing on their music. The conversation touches on the excitement of touring and playing …

On episode 182, Nicky T and Kurt Ozan are joined by Jenna LaMaster! Jenna and the boys talk about their shares her experience since moving to town, the impact of the pandemic, the growth of the country genre, and the importance of authenticity in music. Jenna also shares her excitement about upcoming projects, including her […]…

On episode 196 we're joined by the members of Old Hickory: Dan Alley, Timothy Baker, and Andy Austin. The guys discuss their recent performance at Scoreboards, their experiences playing with Luke Combs' band, and their lives as dads. The conversation also touches on their friendship and how they formed Old Hickory. They talk about their upcoming re…

On Episode 181, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Charles Wesley Godwin! Charles discusses his experiences on tour and opening for Luke Combs, the pressure of playing in stadiums, the behind-the-scenes culture of the tour, and the different vibes of each tour he’s been on. They also discuss Charles’ upcoming projects and his collaboration […]…

On Episode 195 we're joined by Abbey Cone! Abbey discusses her experiences growing up in Texas and moving to Nashville at the young age of 16. She talks about the vibrant honky-tonk culture in Texas and the changes she has seen in the relationship between Texas and Nashville. Abby also shares her early experiences in songwriting and the impact of h…

On Episode 180, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by The Wilder Blue! The Wilder Blue discusses their experience on the stadium tour with Luke Combs and how they met him through a tweet. They also talk about their new music and the process of self-producing their albums. The band shares their unique sound, which […]…

On Episode 194, Matt sits down with rising country star Hudson Westbrook. Hudson shares his journey from working odd jobs in Texas and studying at Texas Tech to breaking into the Nashville music scene. He talks about his influences, the rapid rise of his music career with four songs released in just four months, and the role social media has played…

On Episode 193 we're joined by one of our longtime buddies and supporters, the great 'Skinny' Matt McKinney! Matt was last on the pod back in the summer of 2020, just before his career really began to takeoff as a songwriter upon the release of 'Dicked Down in Dallas' and his publishing deal at Sony Nashville. We chat about the 'good ole days', our…

On Episode 179, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Brady & Jack Stablein of Brother Elsey! The boys talk about their journey in the music industry and unique sound coming from Detroit. They also describe their influences, which include Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, Bruce Springsteen, and The Eagles. They discuss the importance […]…

On Episode 192 we have two guests, Matt Ramsey also known as the Cooker of Deliciousness and Brooks Black of Union County Wrestling! Matt and Brooks share how they met, the power of social media and the high school wrestling community! Matt also tells us about some of the wild experiences that have come from his social media accounts, dealing with …

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 Wolf Lake Bash in Michigan, the overlapping of the country and rock music scenes, handling comments from haters, getting uncomfortable to truly grow, and the importance of community in the […]…

On Episode 191 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 2 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Michigan, a 2 day festival featuring Jelly Roll, Quinn XXCII, Jessie Murph, Warren Zeiders and more! On Day 2 we were joined by DJ Cliffy D, Alexandra Kay and USA Concerts' Wayne Klein and Austin Jones! Cliffy D shares the story of getting …

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, including Motown, 60s doo-wop, 70s and contemporary folk. She discusses the challenges of songwriting and the need for validation and feedback. The boys and Carlyle also discuss the i…

On Episode 190 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 1 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Michigan, a 2 day festival featuring Jelly Roll, Quinn XXCII, Jessie Murph, Warren Zeiders and more! On Day 1 we were joined by Jesse and Luke from Lakeview and our boy Mike Stoll! Mike talks about getting connected in the music industry an…

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 the album and the different perspectives of heartbreak that she explores in the songs. Lauren also shares her experience working with legendary producer Joey Moi and the support she has […]…

On episode 189, we're joined by one of our first guests that we ever had back in 2019, SJ McDonald! SJ has been a day 1 going back to the In The Round days! SJ and I discuss our friendship over the years, her journey as an artist and songwriter in town and her recent publishing deal with Major Bob Music! We also talk about our respective time in th…

On episode 188 we're joined by the one and only Don Louis, a country artist from Texas! We discuss his journey in the industry and the challenges he has faced as a new artist. Don talks about the difference between rap and country music, how he found his unique style and his background in football including the discipline he learned from it. Don al…

On episode 175 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by TJ Lyle, front man for the Georgia Thunderbolts! TJ shares his background, the story of The Georgia Thunderbolts and about their upcoming album! The guys also touch on the current state of Southern Rock, the challenges of promoting songs through social media and mainstream radio […]…

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 the music industry as a songwriter and member of Old Dominion plus his love for playing guitar. The conversation also touches on topics like motorcycles, cars, touring and cigars! Brad […]…

On episode 187 we're joined by Redferrin! Red shares his background growing up just north of Nashville, being heavily involved in motocross and how he transitioned into country music. He also shares his experiences writing for a motocross magazine and how it helped develop his storytelling skills. We also discuss his upbringing in the musical world…

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. He talks about growing up in California and being influenced by classic rock, blues, and country. He also shares his experience as a punk drummer and how it shaped his […]…

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 an artist. He also talks about the importance of finding his own sound and staying true to himself. The guys touch on the challenges of being an independent artist, the […]…

On episode 186 we're joined by Jackson Grove, the founder of Nuthin Fancy! Jackson discusses his journey in building the brand and expanding into different industries. He talks about how the name originated from his experiences with friends, and how he wanted the brand to represent his interests in country music, hunting, golfing, and fishing. Jack…

On episode 185 Austin Snell joins us for a round 2 episode! Austin has been crushing it since we last had him on and just released his debut album 'Still Bleeding! He shares the story of the record, how working with producer Andrew Baylis has helped him find his sound and the grind he has been experiencing touring the country! Austin also shares th…

On episode 170, Kurt and Nicky T welcome Dalton Dover on the podcast! Dalton recaps his CMA fest experience, time on radio tour and the impact Social Media, TikTok in particular has had on his career thus far. The guys also talk about the country music genre as a whole and their own CMA Fest […]By Raised Rowdy

On episode 184 Karley Scott Collins joins us for a second time! Karley catches us up on all the things going on her world, including her debut EP 'Write One', collaborating with artists like Charles Kelly and Keith Urban on that project, and her upcoming Grand Ole Opry debut! We also hear all about her recent trip to Europe for the C2C festival, lo…

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 and Cody Johnson, his upbringing in Australia, the journey he went through on The Voice Australia, and his evolution into the music industry. Lane also shares his excitement about his […]…

On Episode 183 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 3 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On Day 4 we were lucky to be joined by rising country artists Kolby Cooper out of Texas and Ben Chapman out of Nashville! A grea…

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 explains how each song on the album is paired with a scene or character from the musical, and how she has created music videos that align with the themes of […]…

On Episode 182 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 3 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 3 we were luckly to be joined by rising country artist Lecade and internet sensation Alex Holem! A great podcast from one…

On Episode 181 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 2 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 1 we were luckly to be joined by Clayton Shay and Nate Kenyon! A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For mo…

On Episode 167, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Noah Hicks and Blane Rudd! The guys discuss their experiences with social media and the impact it has had on their careers, the pros and cons of platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and how it can help artists gain exposure. Noah and Blane also emphasize […]…

On Episode 180 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 1 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 1 we were luckly to be joined by Wyatt Flores, Landon Smith and Nicky T! We talk everything from windmills to festival ex…

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, his time working with Craig Morgan and the valuable lessons he learned. Sam also shares his journey as an artist and songwriter, and his recent release ‘Who’s Teaching Who?’. He […]…

On episode 179 we're joined by the legend, Rome Ramirez! Rome shares his story of coming up you in the LA scene and getting to work with Sublime for years as 'Sublime With Rome'! He also shares his decison of moving to Nashville, writing songs in LA vs Music City, and what he has been cooking up in solo project! Lots of new music and good vibes to …

On Episode 165, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by rising country artist Bayker Blankenship! Bayker and the guys discuss his journey in music, experiences with live streaming on TikTok, and the influences that Bayker has found in country and jazz music. Bayker also tells the gang about his hometown, Livingston, Tennessee, and the process […]…

It is the 10 year anniversary of Flatland Cavalry and Cleto and Jason from Flatland Join Kurt and Nicky T to talk about it as so much more. The guys talks about their experiences and reminisce about their time together as a band. They talk about the importance of friendship and camaraderie in a band, […]…

On episode 178 we're joined by longtime friend of the program, Brian Fuller! We last had Brian on just before the pandemic. We share past experiences, quitting drinking, and Brian shares his love for hunting. We also reminisce about our last episode together recorded back in 2019 and talk about the changes in their lives since then. Brian also shar…

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 life and relationships, learning to say no, and Josh’s experiences from touring with Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert! JR also shares the creative process behind his new single ‘New Me’, festival […]…

On Episode 177 we're joined by Nikki Sanz, founder of Giggs the music industries top new job posting board! Nikki has great experience touring and working in many different roles! She shares the story of how Giggs came to be, what she's seen in the music industry over her career and some great touring stories! We also talk about the impact the 2020…

On Episode 176 we're joined by a new face on the scene, Austin Williams! Austin a Nashville native from just north of town in Robertson County! Austin shares his journey from growing up in a small town to touring with Larry Fleet, Warrens Zeiders and more! He discusses the impact of his farming background on his work ethic and how it translates int…

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 of topics, including what it means to be a bandleader, the journey to playing in stadiums, the dynamics and chemistry of the band, and the influence that modern technology is […]…

On Episode 175 we're joined by recurring guest, Grady Smith! Grady shares his thoughts on being in Nashville, what he's had going on and of course we discuss the evolving and everchanging landscape of country music! We also touch on networking, music festivals, and the contrast between Nashville and other music scenes, including the challenges of s…

On Episode 174 we're joined by a fresh face in Nashville, Zach John King! Zach shares his story of moving to Nashville, his indie rock days back in Athens Georgia, and of course the details on his debut EP 'Wannabe Cowboy'! We also talk about the Nashville scene, new music that's coming out and how right now is a great time to be starting an artist…

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, favorite bands, an Reid’s new releases. Reid also shares his experiences on with Whiskey Myers and Lukas Nelson, and the importance of interacting with fans. He also shares what w…

On Episode 173 we're joined by Jacob Young and Aden of Ole 60, a band from Kentucky that has seen alot of success recently. The boys discusse their journey from playing in local bars to selling out shows and gaining millions of monthly listeners on Spotify. jacob and Aden also talk about how they formed the band, their organic growth through social…

On Episode 172 we're joined by longtime friend, Chase McDaniel! Chase discusses his journey in the music industry, from his upbringing in Kentucky to his move to Nashville and most recently signing a record deal with Big Machine Label Group! We talk wild nights in Midtown, the early days and struggles we both had when we first moved to town, and th…

On Episode 160 good friends of the program Logan Crosby and the legend, Jonathan Singleton join Nicky T and Kurt Ozan! The guys talk about their experiences with getting tattoos, including some questionable ones, and share stories about their dads’ tattoos. Logan and J also share details behind their careers, including Logan’s touring with Megan [……

On Episode 171, we are joined by the one and only Josh Terry! This is Josh's 2nd full episode on OTR since we first met back in 2020. We share what our initial impressions were of each other and how we became good buddies, the importance of staying true to yourself, Josh's passion for taboo topics such as mental health, and his latest chapter going…