Best Aaron Bunn Podcasts (2024)

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Elvie Shane : Country Artist & Songwriter 35:20

9d ago35:20

35:20

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Country Artist and Songwriter, Elvie Shane. Hear Elvie's story of growing up in Kentucky, his time on American Idol, the story behind writing his hit song, "My Boy", touring with Toby Keith, and his brand new album "Damascus" out April 19, 2024! Follow Elvie: @El…

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Aaron Zuckerman : Producer & Songwriter 21:58

5M ago21:58

21:58

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by producer and songwriter, Aaron Zuckerman. Hear Aaron's story of growing up in St Louis, producing for Bryce Vine, Writing a song for Lil Wayne with Ben Burgess, working with Hunter Hayes in the studio, and more! Follow Aaron: @AaronZ.mp3 Follow Justin: @JustinMcC…

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Graham Bunn : Country Radio Personality 21:54

6M ago21:54

21:54

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by country radio personality, Graham Bunn. Hear Graham's story of growing up in North Carolina, playing pro basketball in Germany, his time hosting the TV show Real Country, hosting his country radio morning show on AMP, and more. Follow Graham: @GrahamBunn Follow J…

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Spencer Bradley : Bassist for Roman Alexander 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Spencer Bradley, bassist for Roman Alexander. Hear Spencer's story of growing up in Arkansas, touring with his brother, Gable Bradley, tour managing, playing bass for Roman Alexander, and more. Follow Spencer: @Spencer_Bradley Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic…

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Jake Kinney : Tour Manager for Conner Smith 23:18

6M ago23:18

23:18

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Jake Kinney, Tour Manager for Conner Smith. Listen to Jake's story of growing up in Albany, GA, starting to manage bands in high school, working with Luke Comb's manager, Kappy, Tour Managing Conner Smith, and more. Follow Jake: @Jake_Kinney Follow Justin: @Justi…

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Peyton Heben : Owner of Twenty-Two Entertainment 25:10

7M ago25:10

25:10

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Peyton Heben, Owner of Twenty-Two Entertainment, and A&R for River House Artists. Listen to Peyton's story of growing up in Florida, His time at Georgia Southern, Writing for Raised Rowdy, Launching Twenty-Two Entertainment with flagship signing Cody Cozz, and mo…

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Jess Grommet : Guitarist / Songwriter / Producer 21:46

7M ago21:46

21:46

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Guitarist, Producer and Songwriter, Jess Grommet. Hear Jess's story of growing up in St. Louis, his time at Belmont, recording on Tyler Dial's "Electric West" album, co-writing and producing Maddie Poppe's "SOS I'm In Love", and more. Follow Jess: @JessGrommet2 F…

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Dave Cohen : Session Keyboardist / Producer / Songwriter 30:45

8M ago30:45

30:45

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Session Keyboardist, Producer and Songwriter, Dave Cohen. Listen to Dave's story of growing up in Canada, touring with Joe Nichols, playing keyboards on over 50 #1 songs, producing "Cover Me Up" for Morgan Wallen, and MORE! Follow Dave: @DaveRossCohen Follow Just…

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Cam Becker : Songwriter & Producer 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Songwriter and Producer, Cam Becker. Listen to Cam's story of growing up in Ohio, making the move to Nashville, writing "Chronically Cautious" with Braden Bales, producing for Knox, and more! Follow Cam: @Cam.Becker Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Sta…

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Devin Attard : Drummer for Austin Snell 33:38

8M ago33:38

33:38

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Devin Attard, Drummer for Austin Snell. Hear Devin's story of growing up in Detroit, growing his social media, leaving Hollow Front to move to Nashville, drumming for Austin Snell, and MORE! Follow Devin: @DevinAttard Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow S…

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Brock Berryhill : Songwriter at Warner Chappell Music 16:40

8M ago16:40

16:40

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter, Brock Berryhill. Hear Brock's story of growing up in Florida, touring with his band Hand to Hand, working with Twenty One Pilots, writing songs such as "What Happens In A Small Town" for Brantley Gilbert and "Homesick" for Kane Brown, and MORE! Fo…

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Ryan Tant : Drummer for Brandon Ray 21:10

8M ago21:10

21:10

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Ryan Tant, Drummer for Brandon Ray. Hear Ryan's story of growing up with Brandon and what first got him into music. Also hear stories from the road touring as Brandon's drummer, and his band Badland Sons. Follow Ryan: @RyanTantDrums Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormic…

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Darion Hodge : Music Director for Chapel Hart 20:37

9M ago20:37

20:37

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Darion Hodge, Music Director for Chapel Hart. Listen to Darion's story of growing up in Louisiana, playing music professionally since 13 years old, touring with Chapel Hart, and MORE! Follow Darion: @_DHodge Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Sm…

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Jim McCormick : Songwriter at Eclipse Music Group 29:12

9M ago29:12

29:12

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter, Jim McCormick. Hear Jim's story of growing up in New Orleans and what first got him into music. Hear the story behind the writing of hit songs such as "Take A Little Ride" for Jason Aldean, "\You Don't Know Her Like I Do" with Brantley Gilbert, an…

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Ben Williams : Songwriter at Major Bob Music 19:50

9M ago19:50

19:50

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Ben Williams, hit songwriter at Major Bob Music. Hear Ben's story of growing up in California and Tennessee, making the move to Nashville, writing "Tennessee Orange" with Megan Moroney, and MORE! Follow Ben: @Ben.Williams.Music Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusi…

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Dylan Williams : Guitarist for Jordan Davis 19:05

9M ago19:05

19:05

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Dylan Williams, Guitarist for Jordan Davis. Hear Dylan's story of growing up in Indiana, getting a degree in Music Business, touring with Jordan Davis, and more! Follow Dylan: @Dyl4Reel Follow Justin:@JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music: @StartingSma…

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Heath Warren : Songwriter at Warner Chappell Music 35:20

10M ago35:20

35:20

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter, Heath Warren. Hear Heath's story of growing up in New Mexico, his time in LA, signing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, writing "Rock and A Hard Place" for Bailey Zimmerman, and MORE! Follow Heath: @HeathWarren2 Follow Justin: @JustinM…

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Tim Rencken : Utility Musician for Riley Green 26:38

11M ago26:38

26:38

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Tim Rencken, Utility Musician for Riley Green. Listen to Tim's story of growing up in New Hampshire, his time at Belmont, attending law school, touring with Riley Green, and MORE! Follow Tim: @TimRencken Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small …

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Wade Davis : Guitarist for Lauren Watkins 29:10

12M ago29:10

29:10

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Wade Davis, Guitarist for Lauren Watkins. Hear Wade's story of growing up in South Carolina, his time at Belmont, playing guitar for Lauren Watkins, and MORE! Follow Wade: @Wade_Davis16 Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music: @StartingSm…

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Wes Hightower : Chart Topping Background Vocalist 27:23

1y ago27:23

27:23

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Wes Hightower, chart topping Background Vocalist. Wes has sang on over 160 #1 songs, and shares his story of how he got to Nashville, and what made him want to sing background vocals. Also hear stories from touring as a member of George Strait's "Ace In The Hole …

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Erik Dylan : Artist & Songwriter 23:52

1y ago23:52

23:52

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Erik Dylan, Hit Songwriter at 50 Egg Music. Listen to Erik's story of growing up in Kansas, making the move to Nashville, writing "There Was This Girl" for Riley Green, and MORE! Follow Erik: @TheFlatlandBoy Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Sm…

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Chase Butler : Tour Manager for Tyler Braden 27:10

1y ago27:10

27:10

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Chase Butler, Tour Manager for Tyler Braden. Listen to Chase's story of growing up in Alabama, and what first got him into music. Hear stories from building a music festival in high school, his time at MTSU, and stories from the road tour managing Tyler Braden. F…

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Aaron Eshuis : Songwriter & Producer 28:26

1y ago28:26

28:26

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter and producer, Aaron Eshuis. Hear Aaron's story of growing up in Kalamazoo, and playing in bands in high school with Ryan Hurd. Also hear stories from his time at Belmont, and writing "This Is It" with Scotty McCreery. Follow Aaron: @AaronEshuis Fol…

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Quinn Stanphill : Drummer for Riley Green 34:37

1y ago34:37

34:37

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Quinn Stanphill, Drummer for Riley Green. Hear Quinn's story of growing up in Alabama, how he joined Riley Green's band, his favorite song in the set, and more. Follow Quinn: @EarthQuinnAndFire Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music: @St…

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Joey Hyde : Artist & Songwriter 30:59

1y ago30:59

30:59

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Artist and Songwriter, Joey Hyde. Listen to Joey's story of growing up in Grand Rapids, his time at Belmont, writing "Made for You" for Jake Owen, and MORE! Follow Joey: @JoeyHyde Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music: @StartingSmallMus…

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James McNair : Artist & Songwriter 35:26

1y ago35:26

35:26

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by artist and songwriter, James McNair. Hear Jame's story of growing up in South Carolina, His time at The University of Alabama, Writing "Lovin On You" for Luke Combs, and MORE! Follow James: @JamesMcNairMusic Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Sm…

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Churro : Artist Manager at Red Light Management 22:16

1y ago22:16

22:16

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Churro, artist manager at Red Light Management. Hear Churro's story of growing up in California, and how he got the name "Churro". Also hear stories of playing in bands with Tyler Rich, managing artists at Red Light Management, his advice to aspiring artists, and…

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Tom Whall : Drummer for Jameson Rodgers + Songwriter 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Tom Whall, drummer for Jameson Rodgers, and songwriter for Combustion Music. Hear Tom's story of growing up in Maryland, his time studying drums at Baldwin Wallace College, stories from the road with Jameson Rodgers, and more. Fallow Tom: @Tom.Whall Follow Justin…

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Josh McAfee : Bassist for Dylan Schneider 16:04

1y ago16:04

16:04

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Josh McAfee, bassist for Dylan Schneider. Hear Josh's story of growing up in Ohio, how he joined Dylan's band, and his advice to fellow musicians. Follow Josh: @JoshBassMcAfee Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music: @StartingSmallMusic…

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Jimmy Hendricks : Bassist for Jameson Rodgers 34:29

1y ago34:29

34:29

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Jimmy Hendricks, Bassist for Jameson Rodgers. Hear Jimmy's story of growing up the son of two songwriters, and beginning to drum for the family band on the road at age five. Also hear about the time he met Van Halen, how he joined "Reality Check" and playing bass…

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Zach Rickard : Guitar Tech for Brothers Osborne 25:44

1y ago25:44

25:44

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Zach Rickard, Guitar Tech for Brothers Osborne. Hear Zach's story of growing up in Wyoming the son of a music store owner and piano professor. Also hear stories of working on guitars as a child, how he landed the job with Brothers Osborne, and getting to hold Wil…

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Michael J : Guitarist & Keyboardist for Jameson Rodgers 33:24

1y ago33:24

33:24

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Michael J, Guitarist and Keyboardist for Jameson Rodgers. Listen to Michael's story of growing up in Rochester, New York the son of a professional musician. Hear stories from the road with his band Exploding Boy opening for bands like Joe Walsh, Billy Squire and …

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Rob Pennington : Songwriter at 50 Egg Music 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Rob Pennington, Songwriter at 50 Egg Music. You will hear the story of Rob growing up in Georgia, early conversations with Cole Swindell about songwriting, how one phone call from Luke Combs helped Rob get a publishing deal, and more! Follow Rob: @Rob.Pennington …

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Dan Hochhalter : Fiddle Player for Dierks Bentley 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Dan Hocchalter, Fiddle Player for Dierks Bentley. Listen to Dan's story of growing up in Minnesota, his time at Belmont, playing fiddle with Charlie Daniels, touring and recording with Dierks Bentley, and more. Follow Dan: @FiddlinDan Follow Justin: @JustinMcCorm…

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Bernard Porter : President of PCG Records 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

36:54

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Bernard Porter, President of PCG Records. Hear Bernard's story of growing up in Kentucky, managing Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, and signing Jason Aldean to Broken Bow Records Follow Bernard: @BernardPorter Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starti…

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Advice From The Top Of The Music Industry 1:21:53

1+ y ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Starting Small Music presents, "Advice From The Top Of The Music Industry". Throughout 2022, Country Artist & Songwriter, Justin McCormick has interviewed over 40 of the worlds top songwriters, artists, producers, session players, music industry executives and more. This is a compilation of their advice to young aspiring musicians. This episode fea…

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Blaine Reedy : Bassist for Tyler Hubbard 27:07

1+ y ago27:07

27:07

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Blaine Reedy, bassist for Tyler Hubbard. Justin and Blaine discuss Blaine's time at Belmont and his friendship with Russell Dickerson. They also discuss his past touring gigs with Jana Kramer and David Nail, along with his current gig with Tyler Hubbard. Follow B…

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Doug Kahan : Songwriter & Session Bassist 24:59

1+ y ago24:59

24:59

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Doug Kahan, songwriter, producer and session bassist. Justin talks with Doug about his time in the Gibson Miller Band, and when the group won ACM Group of The Year in 1994. They also talk about Doug writing with Jon Pardi, and playing bass on the hit records of Justin…

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Jake Sommers : Drummer for Luke Combs 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

28:51

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Jake Sommers, Drummer for Luke Combs. Hear Jake's story of growing up in New York and getting his first drum set at age 6. Also hear about his time studying music performance, playing the bars on Broadway, and meeting Luke Combs after a songwriter's night at Tin Roof.…

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Darrick Cline : Drummer for Dylan Scott 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Darrick Cline, drummer for Dylan Scott. Recorded backstage at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, Justin and Darrick talk about Darrick growing up in Kentucky and getting his first drum set at age 7. Darrick also talks about playing music in church, and now tourin…

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Read Connolly : Steel Guitarist for Zach Bryan and Charles Wesley Godwin 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Read "Two Show" Connolly, steel guitarist for Zach Bryan and Charles Wesley Godwin. Hear Read's story of growing up in Pennsylvania, Buddy Emmons influence on the steel guitar, recording steel on "Something In The Orange" for Zach Bryan, and MORE! Follow Read: @ReadCo…

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Tyler Tomlinson : Guitarist for Morgan Wallen 26:08

1+ y ago26:08

26:08

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Tyler Tomlinson, guitarist for Morgan Wallen. You will hear Tyler's story of growing up in Georgia, his time playing with Eric Paslay, and his favorite memories from the Dangerous Tour this past year now touring with Morgan Wallen. Follow Tyler: @TylerColeGuitar Follo…

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Justin De Graaf: Bassist for Seaforth 19:22

1+ y ago19:22

19:22

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Justin de Graaf, bassist for Seaforth. Recorded backstage at the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA, Justin talks with Justin about growing up in Canada, making the move to Nashville, and what it's been like playing on the road with Seaforth. Follow Justin: @IAmJust…

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Lance Martin : Steel Guitarist for William Michael Morgan 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

29:30

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Lance Martin, steel guitarist for William Michael Morgan. You will hear Lance's story of growing up in Kentucky, his time studying psychology, and his favorite song in the set when playing for William Michael Morgan. Follow Lance: @Lance_Martin Follow Justin: @JustinM…

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Braden Griffith : Manager at Big Loud 29:48

1+ y ago29:48

29:48

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Braden Griffith, manager at Big Loud. Hear his story of growing up playing drums, touring with the Eli Young Band, working at Big Loud, and now managing Ben Burgess. Follow Braden: @TheBradenGriffith Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music: @S…

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Arjun Singha : Producer 16:35

1+ y ago16:35

16:35

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Arjun Singha. Arjun talks about growing up in LA, producing for DDG, working with Lil Mosey and more. Follow Arjun: @Arjunxsingha Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusic Follow Starting Small Music: @StartingSmallMusicBy startingsmallmedia

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Chandler Walters : Steel Guitarist for ERNEST 30:16

1+ y ago30:16

30:16

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Chandler Walters, steel guitarist for ERNEST. Hear the story of how Chandler joined ERNEST's band after posting a cover of "Your Man" by Josh Turner on TikTok. Also hear his story of moving to Nashville out of high school, what originally got him interested in steel g…

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Curtis McDonald : Guitarist for Jo Dee Messina 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

31:21

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Curtis McDonald, guitarist for Jo Dee Messina. Hear the stories of Curtis studying classical guitar, his time on the road with Chris Janson, his session work, and now touring with Jo Dee Messina. Follow Curtis: @CurtisMcDonaldGuitar Follow Justin: @JustinMcCormickMusi…

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Sam Burke : Crew Chief + Guitar Tech for HARDY 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Sam Burke, Crew Chief and Guitar Tech for HARDY, and Product Manager at Relative Music Group. Hear about how Sam got into music, his time tour managing HARDY, the weirdest thing on HARDY's rider, how he pitches songs to the top artists, and MORE! Follow Sam: SamxBurke…

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Mark ”Taco” Annino : Drummer for Morgan Wallen 29:10

1+ y ago29:10

29:10

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Mark "Taco" Annino, drummer for Morgan Wallen. Hear the story of Mark growing up in Florida and what first got him into music. Also hear the stories of touring with Atom Smash, early days on the road playing cover shows with Morgan Wallen on the road, and his favorite…

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