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Welcome to Toad’s Tunes, here you will find interviews with Toad and up and coming country music artists like Jordan Davis, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Lindsay Ell and more! Not your typical approach to the almighty "interview"!
Carver Louis and Toad catching up right here in fabulous Las Vegas! Not saying we spent some time together over the holidays up in SLC grabbing some good pizza at Oak Wood Fire Kitchen… If y’all get a chance to check it out on a trip to Utah, call me!! I’ll met ya there! Ok, back to the Carver stuff (ha ha)
We dove into the big move to Nashville to get a better handle on writing, playing in the rounds, being a product of his environment. We talked football and the fantasy leagues, touched on the world of supercross, his youth in sports.
New music coming out asap, looking forward to it for sure! We talked Zach Top, Kassi Ashton, Tucker Wetmore and Riley Green too.
Although he leaned into picking the Eagles in the Super Bowl, I feel his real pick was for them chiefs! It’ll make sense. We got deep with trying versus doing.. anew motto is that I am not trying anymore, we are only here to DO!
Let’s go get to know Carver Louis a little better and his next single… it called…. BURNS! Heard it here first
Learn more about:
Carver Louis
Web: @carverlouis.com
Facebook: @CarverLouisMusic
Instagram: @carverlouismusic
Carver Louis born and raised in small town Tooele, Utah lived the life of any home town kid. He grew up playing sports for the local high school, from running track to being the quarterback of the football team., all while listening to the greats like George Strait and Alan Jackson. Being molded by small town country music it was only fitting that Carver take the stage as a country musician one day.
Soon after releasing his debut single “Through with You”, in 2017, Carver’s music career took off. He began performing at smaller venues such as rodeos and county fairs. However, that soon changed when Carver performed at Country Fan Fest 2017. Carver gained traction and his popularity grew so did the audience, going from 12 people at a barbeque joint to 6,000 when he opened for Rodney Atkins at Cherry Peak Resort. Larger performances such as the Country Summer Music Festival in California followed soon after the release of his freshman album Through with You in 2018. Which included “Country Way” and “All Because of You.”
After the release of Carver’s sophomore EP Take Off released April of 2021, includes the tracks “I Hope You’re Good” and “Change Up.” He rejoined Rodney Adkins as his opening act during the western leg of his tour.
During his career Carver has been given the opportunity to open for a wide range of country artists such as Travis Denning, John Micheal Montgomery, Diamond Rio, Carly Pierce, Morgan Evans, Thompson Square, Trick Pony, LoCash, Midland, Coffey Anderson, Waterloo Revival and Black Hawk. During his shows he commits to give the audience 100%, pouring his heart out in every song never leaving the audience disappointed.
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Craig Campbell and Toad catching up during The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas! We dove into music, what’s happening in 2025 with a release to radio of a single. Yes, back to radio as an independent artist following the blue print that Drew Baldridge used with She’s Somebody’s Daughter! We are looking forward to another in radio to number 1! We talked Outskirts of Heaven, where it started, the first time he played it and how it changed his life.
We had some fun with Christmas, even touched “lightly” on some politics and the state we’re in today. Was a super fun time hanging out, catching up and hearing the future with music, family, volleyball, Grindstone, new music and so much more!
It’s time to get to know what’s going on with Craig Campbell!
Learn more about:
Craig Campbell
Web: @craigcampbell.tv
Facebook: @CraigCampbelltv
Instagram: @craigcampbelltv
Almost two years have passed since country hitmaker Craig Campbell has released new music. But in a world fueled by the smoke and mirror act of overnight success, Campbell has long been admired for his patience and persistence on the road less travelled. A consistent balancing act of traditional values and modern industry trends, Campbell is also considered by many to be one of the most talented yet under the radar stars, across all genres. And now, his highly anticipated single, “It’s About Time”, marks Campbell’s first independent release since parting ways with his former label, Broken Bow Records. It also highlights the first track the charismatic charmer has co-produced, along with playing acoustic guitar and piano, and singing his own harmonies. But this song is no stranger to the set list. In fact, Campbell has seized every opportunity in the last two years to deliver this sultry ballad to a captivated audience with just his airtight vocals and a piano.
After all, the magic of the keys brought him his hunger for music as a child. The good ole’ down home boy grew up playing his mother’s piano and singing in church. After graduating high school, he took a job as a corrections officer in his hometown of Lyons, Georgia. But music never left his side. Taking a cue from the sounds of classic country and idols like Travis Tritt and Randy Travis, Campbell started a band and played local and national bar gigs. When the guitar player quit, Campbell took that as a sign to chase his dreams all the way to Nashville, Tennessee.
With two rolls of quarters and a roll of dimes given to him by his mother for gas money, Campbell barely made it into town. Starting in 2002, the young hopeful would spend the next several years paying his dues the old fashioned way. A demo singer by day and Lower Broadway gigger by night, Campbell was eventually connected to a soon to be signed artist who needed a keyboard player. He and fellow South Georgia native Luke Bryan hit it off and Campbell got the job. A year and a half long keyboard stint with Tracy Byrd soon followed, and on his non travel days, he took over as bandleader down at The Stage on Tuesday nights. His smooth chops and hot blooded stage presence soon caught the eye of industry execs and in 2009, Campbell signed with Bigger Picture Group.
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The Roads Below and Toad getting to know each other pretty fast on this one. These guys met in a pretty cool way. Members from all over the states and maybe even Ireland. Started out in the emo world. Punk, Rock, Singer Songwriter influences brought the Roads Below to what they are today.
We talked about “Writing relatable, and you win”. Writing music that is timeless, relatable and honest. We dove into Nate Smith, Brett Young and the artists that do just this and continue to win.
We spent a little time on John Marks, Austin Burke and more artists that we’ve spent some time right here on Toad’s Tunes.
Let’s just get to it!
Learn more about:
The Roads Below
Web: @theroadsbelow.com
Facebook: @TheRoadsBelow
Instagram: @theroadsbelow
TikTok: @theroadsbelow
The Roads Below is new to the Nashville music scene, but not wasting any time. After self-releasing their debut single “I Want Us”, the track instantly gained attention, garnering over 9 Million streams without any major promotion or playlists. The catchy country singles “Good At It” and “Bonfire” followed after, showcasing the bands unique and strong song-writing. The Roads Below is a promising new act in the country music scene, growing their fan base through word of mouth and streaming, without any mainstream press or radio play. The Roads Below was formed by singer/songwriter Phil Evans, a native of Arkansas, and Los Angeles based guitarist Max Martilik. The two moved to Music City, where they linked up with bassist Seth Van Dusen to complete a newly written catalogue of songs that Evans had been working on. The band combines a dynamic arrangement of hard hitting melodies, with a twist of homegrown country edge.
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Jason Cross and Toad kickin’ it in Vegas on his last trip through. We dove into music, singles, the road to Nashville, speedos, JetSkis, Royal Lynn and more!
He got super famous on Facebook with a meme of him on a JetSki, super funny story. I had heard stories about who Jason Cross was before I ever met him. We talked getting on festivals without an agent or a manager. He is a true hustler and that’s why I think I was drawn to him as a person. We met in North Carolina of all places, booked him a show in Vegas and now he’s back!
We talked about Russell Dickerson’s shows over the years and our goal of selling out and when we did, it was show stopping worthy!
We talked about the best fast food hamburger… what’s yours? In N Out? Culvers ? Shake Shack ? Let’s talk about it! and don’t… don’t judge Arby’s!
Oh, if you watch the podcast, you’ll see the AC was out in the studio, yet we still did it!
Learn more about:
Jason Cross
Web: @jasoncrossmusic.com
Facebook: @JasonCrossMusicandMerch
Instagram: @JasonCrossOfficial
TikTok: @JasonCrossOfficial
Jason Cross is a country rock artist who possesses the perfect blend of edgy style and country swagger. With a haircut that resembles a rockstar and the stage presence to match, Jason has created an undeniable brand for himself.
Jason started writing music and performing acoustic shows for hometown crowds in 2015. He has since become a solo artist, quickly establishing himself as a household name in Music City after relocating from Michigan to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2020.
With an impressive list of performances under his belt, including supporting artists such as Jon Langston, Chase Matthew, Granger Smith, Buckcherry, Lakeview, Parmalee, Craig Morgan, Tyler Braden, and Scotty McCreery, Jason has been making waves and building a devoted fan base wherever he goes.
His debut single, ‘It Ain’t Me’ released in 2021 showcased his raw talent and paved the way for his first hit, ‘Beer Ain’t Gonna Drink Itself’ which was released in July 2021. Following the success of “BAGDI”, Jason released ‘Already Gone’ which perfectly captures his larger-than-life personality and high-voltage sound, and quickly became a fan favorite. The song’s music video has since secured over 1 million views on YouTube and social media to date. Cross’ single, “Routine Town” debuted at #48 on the iTunes Country Music charts, and his latest single, “MUD” debuted at #35 and was added to Spotify’s curated “New Music Friday Country” playlist.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of a wide variety of artists such as Garth Brooks, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Randy Houser and Koe Wetzel, Cross’s sound captures the essence of country rock while still pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the genre.
Looking ahead, Jason has a series of new releases planned for the remainder of 2024 which promise to be a heavy, gritty, story-telling experience that will both rock the house and touch his audiences.
Whether he’s performing on large stages with national acts or captivating local audiences, Jason’s a star on the rise, and his music is quickly becoming a must-have in any playlist.
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Drew Green and Toad getting to hang again in Vegas and got to talk music, writing and recording. The fun ones to the serious ones. Graduating with a finance degree, working at a bank, no beard?!?!? His first cowrite with Hunter Phelps to writing for FGL to Hardy! Some great stories in here about “I’ve been drunk up in the Smokies On a Rocky Mountain high!”
We dove into getting out on the road with Sam Hunt. The opportunity to learn from such a beast in the industry.
Something that we have in common… our favorite number…
Learn more about:
Drew Green
Web: @drewgreen.com
Facebook: @drewgreenmusic
Instagram: @drewgreen
TikTok: @drewgreen
With his genre-bending country, pop, and R&B style, Nashville singer Drew Green first garnered attention as a songwriter before catching the spotlight with his 2020 tracks “Little More Be Alright’ and “Right Where I Be.” Both cuts appeared on his debut EP, Dirt Boy, Vol. 1. His 2021 follow-up, Dirt Boy, Vol. 2, included the streaming hit “Hooch.” The soulful standalone single “Good Ol’ Man” arrived in early 2022.
Born in McMinnville, Tennessee, Green grew up on a tree farm where his family introduced him to country artists like Sammy Kershaw and Alan Jackson. During his teens he began expanding his ears as friends exposed him to a mix of hip-hop, pop, and R&B performers, including Usher, Craig David, Matchbox Twenty, and Dr. Dre. He played in bands in high school and continued to hone his songwriting skills at college. Following his graduation, Green based himself in Nashville, singing in the house band at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and working a day job at a bank, all the while pursuing a songwriting career.
He eventually gained a foothold in the industry, co-penning songs like Florida Georgia Line’s “Colorado” with Hardy and Hunter Phelps. In November 2018, he signed a publishing contract with Brett James’ Cornman Music. More opportunities followed and in June 2020, Green signed a recording contract with Villa 40/Sony Music Nashville, debuting that same month with the song “Little More Be Alright.”
A second song, “Right Where I Be,” followed a month later, with both tracks appearing on the EP Dirt Boy, Vol. 1. 2021 saw the release of the twangy single “Hooch,” ahead of the arrival of Dirt Boy, Vol. 2. Green started out strong in early 2022 with the country-pop and R&B-leaning viral hit “Good Ol’ Man.” ~ Matt Collar
In 2023, Drew has spent the year writing, recording and releasing songs “Prayer List”, “Yep” and “Best Ex I Ever Had” whilst playing shows across the US. He’s gearing up to release his next single “Lotta Bit Of You”, after the song hitting virality on TikTok.
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Kelsey Hart and Toad spending some time talkin’ Vegas, growing up with singing in church, his first band (Boys of Broad) and the 5 songs they recorded. Everyone grows up and moves on to “life” and Kelsey’s Nashville career starts.
His days in Kentucky of cutting hair, to posting some clips online (remember the 15 sec clips) of cover tunes and it caught the eye of a Big Machine rep and his writing in Nashville became a thing.
Ya, we dove into cooking, well, grilling… we talked smokin’ and the blackstone and then jumped into the Sous vide. This was fun getting to know Kelsey Hart and look forward to you getting to know him a little better too!
Learn more about:
Kelsey Hart
Web: @officialkelseyhart.com
Facebook: @kelseyhartmusic
Instagram: @kelseyhartmusic
TikTok: @kelseyhart_music
Born and raised in western Kentucky, Kelsey was never far away from the influence of the Nashville country music community. At 19, he landed his first gig as the lead singer of a local country band where he cut his teeth on the icons of the genre and began cultivating his own unique sound and passion for the craft of country songwriting. Following his move to music city, Kelsey found his first co-writing success in November 2017 with “As Long As You’re In It” recorded by Jake Owen for his Greatest Hits collection. In 2021 He landed a cut on Trace Adkins Album “Live It Lonely”as one of the newest members of the Curb | Word songwriting family, Kelsey has quickly established himself as a sought-after co-writer, vocalist, and artist on the rise.
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Sam Grow and Toad spending some quality time together talking everything from music to marriage to all aspects of life. We dove into Song About You, Nate Smith cutting the single, number one singles and co-writers!
We talked about Sam’s affinity for Brooks & Dunn, his love for Lee brice and Randy Houser. We talked about Stephen Wesley’s Flamingo Twin and just how magical the nights have become with special guests like Jakob Dylan and more!
The label talk, we dove into this. Sam’s signed to Average Joe’s and the deal is a good one. He has a lot of freedom in his releases which is pretty damn cool.
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Learn more about:
Sam Grow
Web: @officialsamgrow.com
Facebook: @samgrowofficial
Instagram: @samgrowmusic
After the breakout success of his first studio album, 2019’s Love and Whiskey, a lot has changed for Average Joes Entertainment star Sam Grow. That milestone project followed years of grinding work, writing his own tunes, booking his own shows and recording his own EPs … but it was all rewarded. Love and Whiskey hit Number One on iTunes’ Country Albums chart – doing so with zero radio airplay – and since then he’s only poured more gas on the fire. Grow’s 2020 single “Song About You” burned red hot, pulling in more than 50 million streams and getting named one of Spotify’s “Best Country Songs” in the process. Grow’s been featured on Billboard’s coveted “7 Country Acts To Watch” list, and touted by Music Row as a sure-bet for future superstardom, among other accolades, as the temperature continues to spike. But with his new sophomore album, This Town, Grow goes back to where it all started. Painting a sonic picture of the small-town world he was raised in – rocked by changing times but still holding strong – he’s building on success … and letting fans know they’re never alone.
“I feel like right now I’m making some of the best music I’ve ever made,” he says – and honestly, that’s saying a lot, since the Maryland native is the definition of a “prolific creator.” Since his 2014 arrival in Nashville, he’s dropped three EPs and his milestone debut album, never letting more than a few years pass between releases. But things are different now. “2020 was a big revelation to me, of how important music is to people’s lives – even in the worst times,” he says. “To be able to put on a song and not feel alone, even when the world seems like it’s crashing around you, that’s such an intimate thing.” Calling his new music the “most-personal” of his career, Grow takes that realization and runs with it for This Town, embracing his journey as proof of what’s possible. Emboldened by success but still inspired by his roots, he was joined by producers Colt Ford and Noah Gordon for 12 fresh tunes, choosing soulful honesty over mainstream conformity. That go-your-own-way, DIY mindset has always been part of Grow’s blue-collar ethos, but This Town takes it to new levels.
Of the album’s 12 songs, Grow wrote or co-wrote all but one. Three of them were even written solo, as Ford and Gordon pushed him to trust his creative instincts. And then, they went to work perfecting his sound, pumping up his muscular country tone with a sleek new gloss, dripping in county-line soul. Featuring his strongest vocal to date, plus a bold mix of ‘90s country, classic/Southern/alternative rock and even some pop punk, it’s the perfect match for Grow’s writing, with themes as timeless as they are relatable. “We’re not the only guys who grow up in small towns and go through breakups,” Grow explains. “But I wanted to make a soundtrack for that kid to realize that someone else went through it, too. I keep saying it but, it’s so true: If you don’t feel alone in something, you can overcome anything.” Rolling slow like a late night Main-Street cruise, the title track sets the scene. Inspired by real-life emotion, it finds Grow exploring how a home town feels forever changed after a breakup – which is something he knows his fans understand, no matter where they’re from.
“I couldn’t get these stories without being from a town of 1,500 people,” he says. “In 2020 we did this thing called Backyards and Bonfires and I went across the country to play in people’s backyards, and from California all the way back home, I realized it doesn’t matter where you are. Small towns all have the same people, we all come from the same cloth.” Meanwhile, the romantically charged “Song About You” changed the singer-songwriter’s life forever. Built around an irresistible melody and a passionate, heartwarming hook, the track arrived in April of 2020 and immediately struck a chord. It centered on the connection between two people – and the idea that no matter what’s happening outside, love is enough. “During that time, all people really had was each other,” he says. “If you were blessed enough to have someone in your life, it was you and them, and that could bring you back down to earth.” Now closing in on Grow’s first RIAA Gold certification, the song is not only his biggest hit to date, it’s the proof he needed to take his career to the next level. It led directly to This Town, and everything that will come after.
“That changes your confidence as an artist, to realize you don’t need to be some guy chasing down radio to get a Number One song, or to get a Gold record,” he explains. “It changed my perception.” The vivid emotional epic “You Ain’t Gone” shows off that perception, co-written with Keirsten Hedden as a pure-country ballad with rip-your-heart out theme. “Whiskey Bound” goes shot for shot in the getting-over-her stage, revealing Grow’s pop-punk roots with distorted guitars, pounding drums and plenty of “F-it” attitude. And speaking of attitude, the patriotic “Kiss My Ass” can speak for itself, a blues-rocking chest thumper that may as well be small-town America’s national anthem. Put together, it shows how far Grow has already come, and how he’s never lost sight of his roots. This Town is not just dedicated to where Grow came from, but to the man who put him there in the first place, and the memory-filled “Go Right Now” encapsulates their father-son bond.
“Losing my dad was one of the darkest moments of my life, and unfortunately I know there’s a lot of people out there in that club, people who feel the same,” Grow says. “I wanted to do that thing where someone doesn’t have to feel alone in that moment.” In case you haven’t noticed, that supportive call to arms is Sam Grow’s renewed purpose as an artist. This Town is just the first step. “The big thing is that over the last couple of years, we’ve all had to fight through some stuff,” he explains. “Even the little things you have to go through, they become twice as hard in the world we’re living in now, and I hope people listen and realize that someone else has gone trough it. That someone has come out the other side, and that they can, too. Whether it’s a breakup, or the loss of a family member, or even falling in love, all that stuff. The world isn’t as big as it seems sometimes.”
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Renee Blair and Toad getting to know each other before her show at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country. Her first time playing in Vegas, we talked gambling, NFR, ACM’s, Bruno Mars and almost having the best day of her life! We had a lot of fun just chatting about the industry, friends that have come through Stoney’s, her thoughts on The New Queen of Country and so much more!
We talked about how she got onto Wait in the Truck – (feat. Lainey Wilson) by HARDY. What a great story of how this came to fruition. Have Mercy!
The move to Nashville from St. Louis just to be an artist. Her obsession as a kid of music. Love NSYNC, The Dixie Chicks, Brooks and Dunn and more. Yup, she said NSYNC.
We talked Mt. Rushmore… one of my favorite questions to artists that roll through.
Learn more about:
Renee Blair
Web: @iamreneeblair.com
Facebook: @reneeblairmusic
Instagram: @reneeblair
With over 50 million streams under her belt, the ACM and CMA Award nominee Renee Blair is just getting started. Blair is a rising country singer who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and at 15 her passion and pursuit for country music brought her to Nashville. Renee’s journey took a turn when she faced several near death accidents back to back early on in her career forcing her to put her music on pause. That pause transcended into a fire and new approach towards music upon her recovery and shortly after she signed her first publishing deal and record deal under industry stalwarts Shane MacAnally, SMACK Songs, and L.A. Reid, Epic Records. Her music is a captivating blend of her diverse sonic influences alongside a heartfelt vulnerability she shares with fans from the troubles she’s experienced in life. She recently gained significant recognition for having helped pen the certified platinum and #1 single, “Wait In The Truck”, performed by Hardy and Lainey Wilson. Blair has been gracing all kinds of stages; from touring with Willie Nelson to performing at dive bars or The Ryman Auditorium with Hardy. Her upcoming studio album Hillbetty is set to be released summer of 2024. “Hillbetty” is an alter-ego created by Blair to embrace every woman’s wild side. The debut single off the album has already become a viral sensation, Holy Cowboy. If you are a Renee Blair fan, you know a good time is a guarantee.
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Josh Ross and Toad catching up again a couple months after his last visit to Vegas and Stoney’s Rockin’ Country! We dove into exactly what a couple months can do to someones career. Gettin out on the road with a monster band in Nickelback along with Brantley Gilbert! Learned how to work a stage, gain the confidence as an artist and how to build a crew!
I got to have some fun with Josh’s tour manager in the afternoon, raised his blood pressure just a little with a ticketing question. We dove into the comfort of a smaller stage as well as the joy in the larger stages. Getting out on the road with Bailey Zimmerman, playing the Ryman, the Forum, Canada and so many more places!
We had some fun talking supercross and motorcross, not sure I got an answer out of him completely on who will win the entire 24 season!
Learn more about:
Josh Ross
Web: @joshrossmusic.com
Facebook: @joshrossmusic
Instagram: @joshrossmusic
Echoing the primary themes of country in his pop-rock-infused way, Josh Ross’s take on love, work, and play is often documented through his whirlwind experiences. From moving to Nashville the night of a tornado, leaving only a month later when a global pandemic arrived, to developing an ever-evolving career amidst the drawbacks of injuries, lockdowns, and conflicting relationships, Josh Ross is a country artist bound by the act of forging past and overcoming restraints.
“There is something to be said about when your heart is really in the right place to sing something… As an artist, I want the listener and me to go back to a song and remember our exact experiences around it, to encourage connection in all forms,” Josh said. The need for that musical connection began growing up in Burlington, Ontario’s suburbia. Overhearing his parents sing along to Guns N Roses and Bruce Springsteen in their kitchen while he ran around the house pretending to play guitar. Learning in those early years what music was, he found himself writing words in his notebook that, at the time, he didn’t realize were poems and lyrics. Onwards through school, he focused on sports like motocross and football, eventually encountering the injuries that came with each game.
Following several football-related injuries at Ontario’s Western University, the isolation that came from the injuries allowed Josh some time to develop his relationship with music. Taking nearly empty shuttle buses to get to school due to the cast on his leg, learning how to play guitar in his dorm, and on a few noise-complaint occasions bringing two speakers and a subwoofer into the bathroom to belt songs, Josh eventually made the shift of not just listening to music but making his own.
“I had a lot of catching up to do,” Josh said on his first few years immersing himself in the music industry. From practicing in his dorm to playing his first live show at the Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase in front of 5,000 people, Josh stated that “I used to throw up before the football games because of the anxiety, which is probably why I threw up before that show. ” While the pressure to succeed in his sports days poured over into his music career, the drive to achieve inspired him to connect with various songwriters and musicians, eventually leading him to Nashville. In conflict with choosing a stable job post-university or setting his sights on the music industry, Josh Ross’s passions, and talent, pushed him to the path of Nashville, where he further began developing his sound and artistry. From 2019 onwards, Josh Ross dove head-first into his music career as an artist with sonic elements in his music, nodding to raw country, soft rock, and hints of 80s pop-rock.
In early 2022, Josh pushed even further in his career with his major-label signing to Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, and The Core Entertainment, the management company specializing in discovering and championing new talent in music. He joined the team as the second artist signed to UMC’s joint venture with The Core, a partnership designed to offer Canadian artists a collaborative and integrated approach to releasing music worldwide.
From his 2019 independent debut to now, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter quickly and impressively built a name for himself with a handful of songs that have now generated more than 179 million global streams. Often writing from personal experiences, Josh Ross has delivered versatile lyrics throughout his collection of songs. His major-label debut and now Platinum-certified track “On A Different Night” hit over 28.2 million streams, and his Platinum-certified cathartic ballad on romantic losses “First Taste of Gone” has continued to amass over 21.3 million streams since its release in early 2022 and peaked on the Top 5 Canadian Country Radio Charts. Ross captured attention across the US with placement on Spotify’s top country playlists like New Boots, Next From Nashville, Breakout Country and more. Along with his home country of Canada with the #1 country spot on Spotify Canada’s Viral 50 Chart and more, Apple Music’s Canada’s Country playlist as the cover artist and was selected as Apple Music Canada’s UP NEXT artist September 2022. Ross was also selected as the new face of Country Heat on Amazon Music which included billboards in Toronto and Nashville. Along the way, Ross also landed a spot as one of the SiriusXM Top of the Country Top 3 finalists and was nominated for Rising Star at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) in 2022. Ross is the top nominated artist at the 2023 CCMA’s including ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’, and ‘Single of the Year’. His recent singles, “Ain’t Doin’ Jack” is up to 5.6 million streams since it’s release in July and the radio hit “Trouble” hit #1 at Canadian Country Radio with over 70 million global streams and is certified Platinum.
Recently, Ross won ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards, where Ross also performed “Trouble” live on stage for fans in Hamilton and on TV broadcast presented by TD live on CTV / Bell Media.
Ross continues to carve out his place in Country music across the nation with chart-topping music releases and electrifying performances. Performances include opening for Parker McCollum, Bailey Zimmerman, Lee Brice, Tenille Arts, Chase Rice and his recent North American tour opening for Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert’s extensive Get Rollin’ Tour throughout Summer/Fall 2023. Full list of dates available on his website.
With management services from The Core and a recorded music agreement with Universal, watch for much more to come from Josh Ross as he anchors himself as one of 2023’s most promising Country artists.
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Cort Carpenter grew up in the Northwest, was a 3 sport athlete until a little accident kept him from continuing down that road. Writing, playing on Broadway in Nashville and diving into Country Music!
I asked Cort to build a show where money wasn’t an object, pick the location and let’s gooo;
Dierks Bentley, Imagine Dragons, George Strait, Blake Shelton and Alexandra Kay at The Gorge Amphitheatre…. oh, and Old Dominion!
We talked gambling in Vegas, Buffalo!!!! We jumped into what he does on the off time. Loves movies, kid stuff, as he has a little at home. We talked about The Secret, manifesting.. even Megabucks!
Learn more about:
Cort Carpenter
Facebook: @CortCCarpenter
Instagram: @cortcarpenterofficial
Web: @cortcarpenter.com
Many say the Pacific Northwest “Isn’t Country”. But Cort Carpenter begs to differ. A decade in Nashville has proven to be very successful for this Washington State boy. An indie artist on the rise, Cort continues to wow audiences and listeners around the world. Cort has been nominated for 5 consecutive years at the JMA’s (world’s biggest indie music awards) and won “Male Entertainer of the Year” in 2017. Although unsigned, his dedication and competitiveness have landed him on the main stage on many of the biggest country music festivals nationwide. Cort was also recently featured at Live Nation’s (Watershed Music Festival) on the “Next from Nashville stage”. As he continues accomplish the near impossible as an indie artist, Cort continues to gain more attention from industry folks in Music City.
On the music front, Cort has released a ton of music since his arrival in 2012, and many say has the most underrated original release catalog in Nashville. Approaching his 50th song release, Cort is released his first full length album on February 10th. Titled “All In”, and including many of Nashville powerhouse songwriters (Gorley, Robbins, Smyers, Mooney, Johnston, Sorestad, etc…) , the album includes 10 songs. “This album I feel encapsulates my voice, sound, and vibe that best represents Cort Carpenter. So much thought, effort, love, and time has went into this album, I’m hopeful it’s heard by the right people who will take the chance on me and run with it. I’ve went all-in on this record.”
Before the release of this album, Cort’s released multiple EP’s and numerous singles. “My entire catalog I feel is diverse but stays true to who I am. It’s neat to have such a large selection of tunes that my fans all say they have different favorites. That means I’m doing something right by appealing to everyone”.
Having played over 1,000+ shows over the past decade, Cort’s live performance is one you won’t want to miss on tour or when he’s performing in Nashville next time you visit. Truly, Mr. Carpenter is one of Nashville’s hidden gems who is on the brink of stardom. Be sure to keep track of his tour dates.
On the home front, Cort enjoys hanging out with family and spending time with his wife, Kelly, whom he married on May 17th, 2014. In June 2021 Cort & Kelly had their first child, a boy, named Lux. “Fatherhood is the greatest thing I have ever experienced. Cort also heads his own foundation, Cort Carpenter Cares, which launched in 2015. This organization assists homeless animals & humans.
Catch Cort weekly in Nashville in 2023 and look for performances in your hometown throughout the year. Until then, stream all his music on your favorite streaming platforms and continue to request his music to your local radio stations.
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I’ve known Siena for years, we’ve always talked about getting together and catching up on her life, personal and professional. We ended up spending some time on her mom, her cooking, desserts and BREAD! We need to get her on Chopped on the Food Network, my money would be on her!
The start of music in her life came from the lyric “‘Cause we’ll put a boot in your ass”! We talked old vegas, her family; from creativity in life to an uncle that was a “bad ass” guitar player. Started playing music at about 8 years old, guitar and piano. Played all around vegas to get the skill set down.
The highs and lows of 2017. From Route 91 to singing the National Anthem at the PBR Velocity Tour Finals here in Vegas!
Her move out of Vegas to follow her dream… she talked Texas and Tennessee and why she chose Tennessee.
Her story is great and I hope you feel the same when you listen in as well.
Learn more about:
Siena Paglia
Facebook: @sienapaglia
Instagram: @sienamusic
Spotify: @sienna
Trading traditional, flat countryside pastures for impeccable mountainscapes, dry desert richness and gleaming strip lights, Siena is a neon cowgirl out of none other than Las Vegas. Siena’s rodeo stage is set, having already shared it with Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich, and Rodney Atkins, to name a few. These artists also are her influences along with icons like Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Fleetwood Mac. Unlike most artists her age, she moves away from modern country-pop and dives more into her roots of 2000s country, in both her music and fashion. Siena is an artist the twenty-first century has yet to see. To her, being an artist means spreading light and inspiration. “I hope to engage my audiences with positivity and love,” says Siena. “With the lyrics and melodies created, I want people to engage that ‘at home’ feeling when they hear my music. I want my listeners to feel fun, encouraged, lively, and free.” Siena’s sunshine personality and authentic country charm have captivated diverse audiences for years. With her deep, rustic vocals, she’s destined to carry on country traditions with her music. Siena relies heavily upon traditional country storytelling to express herself as she looks to paint stories through personal experiences.
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This dude… Trey Lewis came into Stoney’s Rockin’ Country HOT!! We had a blast talking about the industry, his first single that blew up y’all might know as Dicked Down in Dallas, we talked about his past and drugs to get him to where he is today! We talked Nate Smith, Sam Grow, Jake Worthington and even Craig Campbell!
His honesty in all of this life he has lived so far is amazing!
We got to talk about writing music, singles, always In It…. Tracy Lawrence – this will make sense soon!
I can’t wait to get myself to Nashville to get onto Trey’s podcast!
We talked Mount Rushmore… it’s a thing!
Learn more about:
Trey Lewis
Web: @treylewismusic.com
Facebook: @treylewismusic
Instagram: @treylewismusic
With a pair of home grown hits behind him and plenty more in the tank, River House Artists/Sony Music Publishing singer-songwriter Trey Lewis has emerged as the straight-talking, salt-of-the-earth hero country fans crave. A Birmingham, Alabama, native known for breaking country’s unspoken rules, he’s spent 12 years on the road perfecting a gritty mix of contemporary country and Southern rock – and turning his call-it-like-I-see it attitude into song. After the breakout smash, “Dicked Down In Dallas,” went viral in 2020, Lewis’ cheating anthem with a modern punch has turned into an organic Number One on iTunes, garnering more than 100 million streams and making Lewis a nationwide force in the process. He followed up with another self-styled iTunes Number One in 2022 – the back-in-the-saddle anthem, “Single Again” – and has continued building a reputation fusing country horsepower with refreshing honesty and a troubadour’s wit ever since. But that reputation now broadens, as a bigger picture comes into view. Set for release in 2023, the perennial underdog and relentless road warrior will showcase his true character and full artistry on Troublemaker, adding a hard-earned sense of compassion to his full-length Nashville debut. The fittingly-titled set will feature 15 new songs and Lewis’ patented mix of intensity and sincerity, proving the world could use a few more troublemakers like him.
Photos from Cody Hibbard live at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Photos by: EJH Media
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What a great time with talking with Cody Hibbard about life as a kid, getting introduced to country music from the folks. His first show was Hannah Montana and ya, we laughed a little bit but, facts are facts! We got to Country today and some of his favs like Cody Johnson, Randall King along with Aaron Watson.
Cody Hibbard, a true gentleman and a consumer of good people. He’s been challenged in the industry based on his look, style and life… pretty damn cool man.
Working in the pipeline industry, stopped into a restaurant and his music career pretty much took a turn!
Not sure I can say much more other than.. get to know Cody Hibbard by listening in!
Learn more about:
Cody Hibbard
Web: @codyhibbard.com
Facebook: @codyhibbardmusic
Instagram: @codyhibbard_
Good luck keeping up with Cody Hibbard. The Adair, Oklahoma native grew up running and working on the family farm with dreams that spread across the horizon.
Music was always a love for Cody but wouldn’t be the passion until well after high school. Cody attended the United States Naval Academy where injuries would bring him to a different part of his life, Pipelining.
Working consistently and constantly running the roads brought new light to the small-town kid, which would lead him to picking up a guitar around the campgrounds and start finding the love to sing around his fellow blue-collar workers.
In the Spring of 2019, Cody stopped off to eat with some friends on the way to another pipeline job. Their waiter stopped Cody from ordering with a very common phrase to him, “you don’t sound how you look.” One friend would reply, “you think that’s weird, you ought to hear him sing.” One thing led to another, a guitar was broke out, and Cody was asked to come back and start singing bar gigs.
He found a deep love for writing music soon after and recorded his first single, Half Whiskey, Half Lonely at Rosewood Studios, which dropped September 2019.
Cody would release his first EP, Memory and a Dirt Road in January of 2020 which has garnished millions of streams followed by his hit singles Ice Cold Therapy, Armed and Dangerous, and The Truth in the summer of 2020. In October 2021, Cody would drop his self-titled EP which has helped him put together a strenuous touring schedule.
Starting a music career is not easy and it sure isn’t easy to start one during a pandemic, but Cody and his team have been able to put out the music they want to put out, the way they want to, and find success doing so. At the end of the day, Cody just wants to continue to run and prove that dreams are fueled by hard work and drive.
Photos from Cody Hibbard live at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Photos by: EJH Media
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Finally got to spend some time with Alexandra Kay and it’s definitely worth a listen! We jumped into it being her first show in Las Vegas that included a little roulette and as well as know, the house usually wins! From her singles to her collaborations to Everleave. The story behind the single and how it came to life and its’ vision for her every time she sings it live; yellow kitchen
We talked female artists along with the love and the platform I have to offer the industry here In Vegas as well as right here on ToadsTunes.com
We dove into artist discovery and artist creation, the labels looking at music as a one hit wonder per say. This was super fun and very educational for me coming from someone that sold 25,000 tickets this year without record deal. Extremely knowledgable in regards to the industry because she’s seen the road, played in the small rooms, get the knowledge that has molded her into the artist she is today!
Learn more about:
Alexandra Kay
Web: @alexandrakayofficial.com
Facebook: @alexandrakaymusic1
Instagram: @alexandrakaymusic
Alexandra Kay kindles a profound connection with listeners through her heartfelt melodies, evocative storytelling, and beautifully captivating voice. Born and raised in Waterloo, Illinois, Alexandra found her voice as a teen, using songwriting as a vessel for self-expression and self-discovery while living in a small midwest town.
After two failed major record deals, and a starring role in a Netflix Original series, Alexandra took it upon herself to build the music career she envisioned. She hasn’t looked back since.
Since then, she’s been cementing her status as an independent force in the industry by sharing her music and life online, amassing over 6+ million followers on social media which has led to over 115+ million streams between Apple and Spotify alone.
Alexandra has graced the stage and collaborated with industry titans like Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina, Randy Travis, Tracy Lawrence, Gary LeVox , and Scott Stapp.
You can catch this one below via facebook live:
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Josh Ross and Toad talkin’ Canada, Nashville and cars! We dove into how he got to Nashville, losing his job back home in the process of that. Fast & Furious and cars!! Skyline R34 as his favorite as well as the wonderful Toyotas!! He’s got a 1994 Chevy truck that the debate is on for updating it to current radio / carplay technology or keeping it old
The move to Nashville, former football player that like most, got hurt. Josh has always been true to his music and songs. What a cool story of what makes him the artist he is today. First Taste Of Gone being the first time out of the writing room that he walked out with him knowing it was a true to him and started to make him who he is today!
We jumped into touring with Nickelback and the knowledge he got from the time out with them. We jumped over to what he’d be doing if it wasn’t music… guesses?
Did we throw a dating question in there ? Maybe…..
Learn more about:
Josh Ross
Web: @joshrossmusic.com
Facebook: @joshrossmusic
Instagram: @joshrossmusic
Echoing the primary themes of country in his pop-rock-infused way, Josh Ross’s take on love, work, and play is often documented through his whirlwind experiences. From moving to Nashville the night of a tornado, leaving only a month later when a global pandemic arrived, to developing an ever-evolving career amidst the drawbacks of injuries, lockdowns, and conflicting relationships, Josh Ross is a country artist bound by the act of forging past and overcoming restraints.
“There is something to be said about when your heart is really in the right place to sing something… As an artist, I want the listener and me to go back to a song and remember our exact experiences around it, to encourage connection in all forms,” Josh said. The need for that musical connection began growing up in Burlington, Ontario’s suburbia. Overhearing his parents sing along to Guns N Roses and Bruce Springsteen in their kitchen while he ran around the house pretending to play guitar. Learning in those early years what music was, he found himself writing words in his notebook that, at the time, he didn’t realize were poems and lyrics. Onwards through school, he focused on sports like motocross and football, eventually encountering the injuries that came with each game.
Following several football-related injuries at Ontario’s Western University, the isolation that came from the injuries allowed Josh some time to develop his relationship with music. Taking nearly empty shuttle buses to get to school due to the cast on his leg, learning how to play guitar in his dorm, and on a few noise-complaint occasions bringing two speakers and a subwoofer into the bathroom to belt songs, Josh eventually made the shift of not just listening to music but making his own.
“I had a lot of catching up to do,” Josh said on his first few years immersing himself in the music industry. From practicing in his dorm to playing his first live show at the Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase in front of 5,000 people, Josh stated that “I used to throw up before the football games because of the anxiety, which is probably why I threw up before that show. ” While the pressure to succeed in his sports days poured over into his music career, the drive to achieve inspired him to connect with various songwriters and musicians, eventually leading him to Nashville. In conflict with choosing a stable job post-university or setting his sights on the music industry, Josh Ross’s passions, and talent, pushed him to the path of Nashville, where he further began developing his sound and artistry. From 2019 onwards, Josh Ross dove head-first into his music career as an artist with sonic elements in his music, nodding to raw country, soft rock, and hints of 80s pop-rock.
In early 2022, Josh pushed even further in his career with his major-label signing to Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, and The Core Entertainment, the management company specializing in discovering and championing new talent in music. He joined the team as the second artist signed to UMC’s joint venture with The Core, a partnership designed to offer Canadian artists a collaborative and integrated approach to releasing music worldwide.
From his 2019 independent debut to now, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter quickly and impressively built a name for himself with a handful of songs that have now generated more than 179 million global streams. Often writing from personal experiences, Josh Ross has delivered versatile lyrics throughout his collection of songs. His major-label debut and now Platinum-certified track “On A Different Night” hit over 28.2 million streams, and his Platinum-certified cathartic ballad on romantic losses “First Taste of Gone” has continued to amass over 21.3 million streams since its release in early 2022 and peaked on the Top 5 Canadian Country Radio Charts. Ross captured attention across the US with placement on Spotify’s top country playlists like New Boots, Next From Nashville, Breakout Country and more. Along with his home country of Canada with the #1 country spot on Spotify Canada’s Viral 50 Chart and more, Apple Music’s Canada’s Country playlist as the cover artist and was selected as Apple Music Canada’s UP NEXT artist September 2022. Ross was also selected as the new face of Country Heat on Amazon Music which included billboards in Toronto and Nashville. Along the way, Ross also landed a spot as one of the SiriusXM Top of the Country Top 3 finalists and was nominated for Rising Star at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) in 2022. Ross is the top nominated artist at the 2023 CCMA’s including ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’, and ‘Single of the Year’. His recent singles, “Ain’t Doin’ Jack” is up to 5.6 million streams since it’s release in July and the radio hit “Trouble” hit #1 at Canadian Country Radio with over 70 million global streams and is certified Platinum.
Recently, Ross won ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards, where Ross also performed “Trouble” live on stage for fans in Hamilton and on TV broadcast presented by TD live on CTV / Bell Media.
Ross continues to carve out his place in Country music across the nation with chart-topping music releases and electrifying performances. Performances include opening for Parker McCollum, Bailey Zimmerman, Lee Brice, Tenille Arts, Chase Rice and his recent North American tour opening for Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert’s extensive Get Rollin’ Tour throughout Summer/Fall 2023. Full list of dates available on his website.
With management services from The Core and a recorded music agreement with Universal, watch for much more to come from Josh Ross as he anchors himself as one of 2023’s most promising Country artists.
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Shaylen and Toad getting to know each other and it all started with almost being named.. Buffalo Dallas… her dad was a huge football fan, and uh.. she was born on Superbowl Sunday and ya… they thought of naming her yup.. Buffalo Dallas. No drugs were involved in that thought either! Shaylen was in LA and living her life as a pop artist. Record deals and everything. Grew up on country music and singing in the church.
We talked Lips of an Angel and playing it with Austin John Winkler of Hinder at one of the last Whiskey Jams at Winners Bar in Nashville! We talked about her favorite covers to do from Aerosmith to Adele. We talked Post Malone and Morgan Wallen along with Hardy coming together with an iconic colab on the CMA’s!
We found out that this is Shaylen’s first headlining West Coast tour and it ended right here in Vegas at Stoney’s!
Learn more about:
Shaylen
Facebook: @ShaylenOfficial
Instagram: @shaylenofficial
Born in Chattanooga TN, raised in Dallas TX and currently living in Nashville, Shaylen is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter with music living in her soul since she was a child performing in church. After 10 years of living in Los Angeles, shaylen has accumulated tens of millions of streams as a major label pop artist. Although deep in her heart she felt her calling has always been back in Tennessee writing country songs where it all began. She walked away from it all to take the risk of embodying the truest version of herself while getting back to her roots. Country music is where she belongs and you can certainly hear the honesty of that it in her latest work. Shaylen brings a powerful and unique voice to her music and songwriting. Southern and soulful yet truly original
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Kylie Frey and Toad having some fun back in Vegas at Stoney’s talking Tonk Vegas and just what it’s like to sit next to some huge writers in the industry and getting to hear exactly what they are hearing through the monitors. We talked timeless music and getting a number 1 song that lasts forever. We talked America’s Got Talent and Real Country and her time on those shows. We had some fun with Reba and the Voice and her tots!
We talked about her need for being barefoot on stage… ha ha
We talked about the holidays, new music on the horizon, her Opry debut and even dove into some Tim Montana!
I asked the fun question… who are you listening to these days, newer artists… She spoke of Ella Langley, Tyler Halverson, Meg McRee, Harper O’Neill and Colin Nash… I have some time to spend on some of these newer artists
The best French Fries in fast food…… and she is a sauce kind of gal!
Learn more about:
Kylie Frey
Website: @kyliefrey.com
Facebook: @kyliefrenchfrey
Instagram: @kyliefrenchfrey
In today’s country, it’s not uncommon for artists to veer from one “lane” to another, adopting a new sound and style as trends change. But there’s a growing movement within the genre suffering no such identity crisis, and there you’ll find Kylie Frey.
Born and raised as country as it gets, Frey is a third-generation rodeo girl and Louisiana state goat-tying champion – and a rising star as genuine as her blue jeans. Sincere in her convictions and too real to dismiss, even for ardent country haters, her sound both typifies and transcends the genre. With her music she’s brings a timeless sense of authenticity back.
“I just wanna own my story so much it makes someone else own theirs,” says the Carnival Music singer- songwriter, now working with undeniable streak of hits behind her.
After just five years of dedicated work, Frey has already notched Eight Number One’s on the Texas Regional Radio Report – “Rodeo Man,” “Too Bad” (with Randy Rogers), “One Night In Tulsa”, “I Do Thing”, “Spur of the Moment,” “Horses In Heaven” (Feat Randy Houser) and In the Spring of 22’ she teamed with Bri Bagwell to top the charts with their Country take on the iconic, Cindy Lauper hit, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”. Later that year she continued collaborating by joining Tyler Halverson on the fan favorite, multi-million streaming, “Your Bar Now”. Most recently she notched her 8th #1 and 6th consecutive with the multi-week, “Red Dirt Cinderella” twice breaking her own record enshrined as the fastest-rising Number One by a female artist in chart history. Each song displays the true-to-yourself grit and determination that rodeo demands, and to Frey, those qualities can only be earned the hard way.
Rodeo was a family tradition, she says … and so was country.
With her music, she embraces the idea that individuality is more than relatable … it’s contagious.
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Catie Offerman and Toad getting to know each other pretty good! From nicknames to growing up on a ranch, being an only child, getting homeschooled by dad and having some different friends… ya, ranch animals and dad! Played Polka music until 14 and realized it’s time to be a cool kid.
We jumped into meeting Simon Fuller and heading to New York to see what might be next! New opportunities, working at juice bars, the Nike store… This is definitely a fun listen getting to know the behind the scenes life of Catie Offerman. The turning point in the career where she wanted to be. We dove into the move to Nashville and finding “her people” and getting away from the “roommate issues” she was having. From LA to Nashville… her first writing experiences to finding her crew of people that poured into her and helped mold her over time to become… Catie Offerman.
Get A Dog, the story behind it… the writers and the meaning vs the dog lovers worlds thought behind it. Love that the ASPCA wants her to come to their places and record videos when the song really isn’t about the pets lol… So much fun getting to know Catie Offerman, y’all should do the same!
Learn more about:
Catie Offerman
Website: @catieofferman.com
Facebook: @CatieOffermanMusic
Instagram: @tristonmarezcatieofferman
Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she’s already gaining a reputation as one of the genre’s most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists and Nashville’s music community is responding. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join their polka band where they traveled across Texas performing. Offerman graduated from Berklee College of Music at the age of 19 and signed her publishing deal with Universal Music Group Publishing about five years later. Offerman was featured in The Highwomen’s “Redesigning Women” video, inked her record deal with Universal Music Group in 2020 and was named one of “The Boot’s” 2021 Artists to Watch.
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Triston Marez and Toad catching up on his trip back to Vegas catching up on his golf game, music, touring and the next single Map Dot Missing You! A trip to Vegas that included a round of golf and some broken clubs… hot weather, being 6, hanging out with “Ricenbaw”, old playlists and checking back to what we all used to listen to.
We dove into the industry and play listing with multiple singles dropping at the same time vs 1 a month. AI Spotify fun, what is the world coming to?!?!? He’s very understanding and grateful for the streaming platforms that help independent artists be successful. We dove into into stepping away from writing and social media… nothing posting on social for 3 months, went through a stage in life of no touring, no playing etc… might make for a good writing session in his near future!
How about having high faith and the tests of life… his van and trailer being towed in San Diego… this story is amazing!
Learn more about:
Triston MarezWebsite: @tristonmarezofficial.com
Facebook: @tristonmarezmusic
Instagram: @tristonmarez
Country singer Triston Marez’s sound isn’t just centered around the crying steel or prominent fiddles that often go hand in hand with the rolling plains or legendary dancehalls that come to mind when thinking about country music — they’re part of a way of life for the 25-year-old. Marez’s debut EP, That Was All Me, set to release Jan. 25, showcases Marez’s rich vocals telling tales of long nights, former flames and new love with a relatable honesty.
On the EP, Marez’s influences — Chris LeDoux, Aaron Watson and Cody Johnson — weave throughout a collection of pure country music. In the EP’s title track, “That Was All Me,” a raucous night can be blamed on the jukebox, neons buzzing and one too many whiskeys, but insists any feelings felt were true. “Where Rivers Are Red, Cowboys Are Blue” hearkens back to the heyday of cowboy songs with an ode to a former flame, while “Dizzy” features the other side of the coin and a fledgling love story found on the dancehall floor. “Reservations For Two” is a romantic night set in the great outdoors, and “Here’s To The Weekend” offers an appreciation for a few cold beers with good friends while searching for a reprieve from the daily grind.
A Houston native, Marez’s sound isn’t just centered around country music, it’s weaved through his entire 24 years. As a member of a musical family from Oklahoma known for their bluegrass and fiddle talents, Marez started playing guitar at age six and his first live performance was a Buck Owens song in the first grade talent show. Marez worked as a ranch hand and even rode bulls as a hobby for years to support his music career. He also won the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s talent competition in 2014.
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Spencer Crandall back in Vegas and hangin’ with Toad catching up on music, the road, dropping new songs every month and even mixing it up with an EDM tie. We talked about artists he’s worked with like Shaylyn and getting songs that he could hear with a certain type of artist on. Producing music on his own, knowing and growing as an artist within all aspects of the creativity. We talked Lily Rose and her growth from 1 song and 1 video and just dropping it at the right time. Jumped into Zach Bryan, FGL, Sam Hunt, Hardy, Parker McCollum and Luke Bryan and their careers and timing.
His next release Before I Knew It coming just around the corner. Being an independent artist with the freedom to release and grow at his own pace. We talked about his view on the industry and where he is today with all the success being indie. Walking into rooms and feeling “punished” for getting so far as an indie artist. 300 million streams to date. He’s got it going on man!
We talked about his single My Person, covid hits and the success of social media and his drive gets him to 53 million streams without play-listing or radio. We talked about his rise from broke ass college kid (this parental story is great) to buying a house with his music!
Learn more about:
Spencer CrandallWebsite: @spencercrandallmusic.com
Facebook: @spencercrandallmusic
Instagram: @spencercrandall
Unfiltered. Unconventional. And above all, unapologetic. Those are the defining traits of a whole new generation of Country star – and Spencer Crandall is one of them. As one of Country’s most progressive new talents, self-made and as dynamic as they come, Crandall has no time to say “sorry” for his raw, soul-baring stories. Driven toward greatness, he’s got no remorse for his big dreams, and pulls no punches with his ever-evolving sound. The Nashville based artist has spent years combining pop’s untamed energy with the confessional lyricism of Country, opening up territory no one before him even knew existed – and with his ambitious new 20-track album, Western, the frontier expands again. Growing up in Denver with a tight knit family, the creative powerhouse was taught hard work and dedication, and learned his lessons well – even playing football in college. But when injuries ended his career, the standout athlete was officially out of his comfort zone. Fully embracing his natural, genre-defying instincts, with ultra-smooth vocals, deeply-personal themes and hot-blooded performances, Crandall now counts 1.2M monthly Spotify listeners, 250M total career streams, more than 2.6M followers on TikTok, and fan engagement so off the charts it drives sold-out shows around the nation. He released three albums before Western, made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022, and continues pushing toward the ultimate goal of a sold-out stadium performance – Western is just the next step.
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Scott Stevens and Toad getting to catch up again at his stop in vegas known as Stoney’s Rockin’ Country. In town for a show, in town to shoot some content for the latest single called Irresponsible! We had some fun the night before the show… dinner, riding the bull and getting thrown out from behind the bar! They took some gear and some cameras and tried to shoot some content in front of The Plaza, but that didn’t work out too well!
New tattoos, gold solo cups, catchin’ vibes… ya, we had some fun talkin’..”shit” We caught up with some Morgan Wallen chatter, Justin Moore and Heath Sanders, we dove into another buddy in Jeremy McComb…. the politics of music along with the fun of it all. Every Hat Production getting into some producing work with Heath Sanders! So stoked for the growth of Scott Stevens!
We got to get back to Missing You, an amazing single about his boy and his pappy
Learn more about:
Scott StevensWebsite: @scottstevensmusic.com
Facebook: @scottstevensmusic
Instagram: @scottstevensmusic
“Every hat is a cowboy hat…. if you’re a real cowboy”
Authenticity. Heart. Grit. Scott Stevens likes the way those words roll off his tongue. “It’s all about being able to flourish in your own skin,” says Stevens, whose forthcoming debut album, is a master class in what happens when a musician leans into his natural-bred confidence and emotion. “Sometimes you gotta double down, step off the ledge and trust whatever it is you trust,” Stevens says of putting his entirety into his music.
“The heart of me is somehow split in equal parts rock and roll, soul, and country music,” Stevens says of his lyrically forthright and groove-centric sound. “At its core though, it’s just stories in rhythmic form.”
Ultimately, Stevens says he’s most proud of his unique artistry being unabashedly him. In his eyes, when you’re drawing from a well of sincerity as he does on his album, genre is secondary. To that end, Stevens’ music is ripe to appeal to rock fans or country fans or frankly anyone who appreciates the uncontrollable urge to nod to the beat. “People that don’t think they like country music need to listen to this,” he offers bluntly. “And for the people that don’t think it’s country music, well, to that I say, ‘Every hat is a cowboy hat if you’re a real cowboy.’”
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Clayton Shay growing up in Canton, Illinois and getting into music with grandmas grand piano in her basement. Jumped into the 50’s music y’all probably wouldn’t know. The move to Nashville to become a solo artist took a turn with Blackjack Billy. He got to learn the road, the ropes and the catering side of touring. Note to self.. do not get a tattoo on edibles. We got into ant farms and motorcross.
We all play PGA golf 2k23 online and we talked the real vs the online reality. We talked CJ Solar, Dean Purificato, Love and Theft, Blackjack Billy and more. He understands that you play every show like there’s 10,000 people there no matter the size of the crowd. Honing his craft on Broadway. Getting to know all the songs taught him and playing to tourists got him to appreciate the road and doing his own thing.
We talked gambling, droppin’ $50 on black vs playing craps, we talked the Strip vs the locals hangout.
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Clayton ShayWebsite: @claytonshay.com
Facebook: @claytonshaymusic
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Nashville-based artist Clayton Shay is known for his clever, narrative songwriting, fusing elements of pop, alt-rock, and Southern roots rock into his compelling country sound. Inspired by vocalists like Chris Young and Keith Whitley, his effortless country-pop ballads reveal a knack for dynamic storytelling, each supported by a cinematic music video—many of which have been featured on CMT. Shay fronted several rock bands and performed solo acoustic sets in Illinois before his songwriting led him to Nashville in 2018, where he joined international country-rock act Blackjack Billy, playing bass to crowds of 30,000+ on their Canadian and US tours. In 2019, he shifted focus to his solo career and dropped his debut single “Girl Like You” in 2020, a catchy, country-pop lovesong that quickly racked up over a million streaming plays. His 2nd single “Signed, Another Man” reached over 3 million streams and earned him the #34 spot on the iTunes Country Chart, and its accompanying music video hit over 6 million YouTube views. In 2021, Shay dropped his 3rd single “Knee On”, followed by “Reckless” in November 2021, which charted at #19 on the iTunes Country Chart. His recent single “Good for Nuthin,” released April 2022, is a twangy anthem driven by electric guitar and an easy, rebellious spirit. Produced by Colt Capperune, Shay’s songs explore the ups and downs of romance: love, loss, lust, and everything in between.
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George Birge growin’ up in Austin Texas playing the bars on 6th street at 14! Meeting a “record exec” at 18 and realizing that the grind in Austin that got him sold out shows there moved the needle to get him to Nashville and a record deal! 9 years In Nashville, meeting Scott Borchetta, getting to play Whiskey Jam, this was a lot of fun getting to know George Birge!
We dove into the love of the writing and the original music that can be found in Nashville, Robert’s Western World being on the top of his list.
I had some fun… first stage he ever played on that just scared the shit out of him….
We talked vinyl, excited to get some George Birge on vinyl!
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George BirgeWebsite: @georgebirge.com
Facebook: @georgebirgemusic
Instagram: @georgebirge
Birge (rhymes with “merge”) was scrolling through the TikTok account he had just created when he came across a star of the platform poking fun at country music. Erynn Chambers, known to her three-quarter of a million followers as Rynnstar, joked that many country songs are just repetitious ditties about beer, trucks, and girls. To her credit, she had a point, but Birge was determined to prove to Rynnstar that in the right hands even the most mundane of phrases can inspire a great, multi-layered song.
With that in mind, the Texas-born, Nashville-based songwriter grabbed his guitar and wrote “Beer Beer, Truck Truck,” an up-tempo sing-along that is about far more than those writing-room tropes. It’s about missing the one you love and wooing them to come back. “I know the city called you, go baby spread your wings/I’ll be here waiting on you, out here in the country,” Birge sings.
“The whole point was to say that, yeah, the country lifestyle may not be as flashy or as fast-paced as the city, but there’s more to it than meets the eye — and if you give me a chance, I’ll show you how good it can be,” Birge says. As the lyrics drive home, it’s not all “beer, beer/truck, truck/girls in them tight jeans.”
Produced by Ash Bowers, “Beer Beer, Truck Truck” blends the studio loops and effects that power country music’s modern-day hits with the traditional sounds that Birge heard growing up in Austin — his family are such George Strait fans that his mom jokes he was named after the Texas icon and not George Birge Sr.
The end result is both interesting and irresistible.
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Chris Colston spending a little time with Toad talking 5 Beers, Texas touring, the shut down, playing a lot of golf and touched on some zoom writings. We dove into the writing process that has worked for him. It’s neat to see that the songs come from everywhere. Back to golf, we talked about the game itself and its’ frustrations. Playing with friends as well as other artists.
His favorite song to be a part of.. about his daughter that was written with Jordan Walker called Boy Like Me. One of them that came together quickly. We got to talk about kids, and how many are in the future for him. Headlining shows to being a part of Night In The Country with the goals of being the headliner at one of these monster events.
Enjoyed the conversation involving venues vs festivals. The perspective of their experiences at each. Dove right into college football and LSU, college vs pro… love the passion and the actual experience.
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Chris ColstonWebsite: @chriscolstonmusic.com
Facebook: @chriscolstonofficial
Instagram: @chriscolston_
Having one foot in Texas and the other in Tennessee has been a way of life for singer-songwriter Chris Colston, who has swept through the world of country music since 2018 with a Neo Traditional Red Dirt sound reflective of his Lindale, TX roots. From opening for headliners like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Granger Smith, Gary Allan, Cody Johnson, to playing sold-out shows alongside top-charting artists such as HARDY, Parker McCollum, Mitchell Tenpenny, Muscadine Bloodline, and Koe Wetzel, Chris has won over a dedicated fanbase with a stage presence that makes a crowd go wild.
Colston’s story began with his grandfather, who lead him to pick up his first guitar at a young age. Performing live anywhere he could along the way, his journey continued with the release of his first LP “Bombs Away” in 2020, and his second LP “Boy Like Me” in 2022. Colston describes his sophomore album as one that “truly reflects who [he is] as a person”, and he’s excited to bring a new string of singles to the scene as he continues to tell his story. “I’m proud of what’s coming – my sound is evolving with me and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on with old and new fans”. Save family time and hunting season, you’ll always find Chris Colston, guitar in hand, forging his own path with nostalgic, gritty songs about hometowns and heartbreaks.
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I love the time with Royale Lynn, her journey in this music world is just amazing to watch and be […]
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Seriously the best chats ever are with the one and only Tim Montana because you NEVER know what version of […]
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Love getting together with Jeremy McComb and catching up on the family life, the road life and more. We talked […]
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Coming through Vegas to play Stoney’s, we dove right into life and what got Kassi Ashton to where she is […]
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This was definitely a long time coming, getting to spend some time catching up on the ins and outs of […]
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Rotundo and Toad talkin’ music, from a band to a solo artist, formerly half of the duo After Midtown. We […]
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Stephanie Quayle came by for a couple fun reasons.. oh ya, to play a show, birthday dinner and a stop […]
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Sam Grow coming by to hang out and celebrate the birthday of Toad! Ya, that’s like 3rd person chatter ha ha. We talked shows through the last couple years, spending some time on the road with Demun Jones, the grind… fertilizing sun flowers in Wyoming.. well, Tinley did. We talked driving across the country doing the acoustic shows and the love in driving and seeing the country.
We finally got to jump into the new life of Sam Grow being married and looking happier than I have ever seen him. We got to dive into relationships, family life… the daughters getting along… a blessing. There’s a lot to soak up with Sam in this one. I can’t express it enough, I have never seen Sam this happy and that makes me happy AF!
A brand new unreleased tune called “YOU“… Listen on in to the podcast and get a taste of this one! It’s the next one that’s going to explode for Sam Grow… You heard it here first… see what I did there?!?!?!
An addition to the family with a brand new dog courtesy of Walmart parking lots…
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Sam Grow
Website: @officialsamgrow.com
Facebook: @samgrowofficial
Instagram: @samgrowmusic
After the breakout success of his first studio album, 2019’s Love and Whiskey, a lot has changed for Average Joes Entertainment star Sam Grow. That milestone project followed years of grinding work, writing his own tunes, booking his own shows and recording his own EPs … but it was all rewarded.
Love and Whiskey hit Number One on iTunes’ Country Albums chart – doing so with zero radio airplay – and since then he’s only poured more gas on the fire. Grow’s 2020 single “Song About You” burned red hot, pulling in more than 50 million streams and getting named one of Spotify’s “Best Country Songs” in the process. Grow’s been featured on Billboard’s coveted “7 Country Acts To Watch” list, and touted by Music Row as a sure-bet for future superstardom, among other accolades, as the temperature continues to spike.
But with his new sophomore album, This Town, Grow goes back to where it all started. Painting a sonic picture of the small-town world he was raised in – rocked by changing times but still holding strong – he’s building on success … and letting fans know they’re never alone.
“I feel like right now I’m making some of the best music I’ve ever made,” he says – and honestly, that’s saying a lot, since the Maryland native is the definition of a “prolific creator.” Since his 2014 arrival in Nashville, he’s dropped three EPs and his milestone debut album, never letting more than a few years pass between releases. But things are different now.
“2020 was a big revelation to me, of how important music is to people’s lives – even in the worst times,” he says. “To be able to put on a song and not feel alone, even when the world seems like it’s crashing around you, that’s such an intimate thing.”
Calling his new music the “most-personal” of his career, Grow takes that realization and runs with it for This Town, embracing his journey as proof of what’s possible. Emboldened by success but still inspired by his roots, he was joined by producers Colt Ford and Noah Gordon for 12 fresh tunes, choosing soulful honesty over mainstream conformity. That go-your-own-way, DIY mindset has always been part of Grow’s blue-collar ethos, but This Town takes it to new levels.
Of the album’s 12 songs, Grow wrote or co-wrote all but one. Three of them were even written solo, as Ford and Gordon pushed him to trust his creative instincts. And then, they went to work perfecting his sound, pumping up his muscular country tone with a sleek new gloss, dripping in county-line soul.
Featuring his strongest vocal to date, plus a bold mix of ‘90s country, classic/Southern/alternative rock and even some pop punk, it’s the perfect match for Grow’s writing, with themes as timeless as they are relatable.
“We’re not the only guys who grow up in small towns and go through breakups,” Grow explains. “But I wanted to make a soundtrack for that kid to realize that someone else went through it, too. I keep saying it but, it’s so true: If you don’t feel alone in something, you can overcome anything.”
Rolling slow like a late night Main-Street cruise, the title track sets the scene. Inspired by real-life emotion, it finds Grow exploring how a home town feels forever changed after a breakup – which is something he knows his fans understand, no matter where they’re from.
“I couldn’t get these stories without being from a town of 1,500 people,” he says. “In 2020 we did this thing called Backyards and Bonfires and I went across the country to play in people’s backyards, and from California all the way back home, I realized it doesn’t matter where you are. Small towns all have the same people, we all come from the same cloth.”
Meanwhile, the romantically charged “Song About You” changed the singer-songwriter’s life forever. Built around an irresistible melody and a passionate, heartwarming hook, the track arrived in April of 2020 and immediately struck a chord. It centered on the connection between two people – and the idea that no matter what’s happening outside, love is enough.
“During that time, all people really had was each other,” he says. “If you were blessed enough to have someone in your life, it was you and them, and that could bring you back down to earth.”
Now closing in on Grow’s first RIAA Gold certification, the song is not only his biggest hit to date, it’s the proof he needed to take his career to the next level. It led directly to This Town, and everything that will come after.
“That changes your confidence as an artist, to realize you don’t need to be some guy chasing down radio to get a Number One song, or to get a Gold record,” he explains. “It changed my perception.”
The vivid emotional epic “You Ain’t Gone” shows off that perception, co-written with Keirsten Hedden as a pure-country ballad with rip-your-heart out theme. “Whiskey Bound” goes shot for shot in the getting-over-her stage, revealing Grow’s pop-punk roots with distorted guitars, pounding drums and plenty of “F-it” attitude. And speaking of attitude, the patriotic “Kiss My Ass” can speak for itself, a blues-rocking chest thumper that may as well be small-town America’s national anthem.
Put together, it shows how far Grow has already come, and how he’s never lost sight of his roots. This Town is not just dedicated to where Grow came from, but to the man who put him there in the first place, and the memory-filled “Go Right Now” encapsulates their father-son bond.
“Losing my dad was one of the darkest moments of my life, and unfortunately I know there’s a lot of people out there in that club, people who feel the same,” Grow says. “I wanted to do that thing where someone doesn’t have to feel alone in that moment.”
In case you haven’t noticed, that supportive call to arms is Sam Grow’s renewed purpose as an artist. This Town is just the first step.
“The big thing is that over the last couple of years, we’ve all had to fight through some stuff,” he explains. “Even the little things you have to go through, they become twice as hard in the world we’re living in now, and I hope people listen and realize that someone else has gone trough it. That someone has come out the other side, and that they can, too. Whether it’s a breakup, or the loss of a family member, or even falling in love, all that stuff. The world isn’t as big as it seems sometimes.”
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Has been a bit since we got to actually catch up and talk shop and this was fun! Michael Ray and Toad catching up on the core group that keeps Michael growing as a person and an artist. Michael Knox, Josh Phillips, Michael Tyler and Rian Ball all in the group of getting the new music out with Michal Ray. Kinda cool to hear the stories of the songs from the inception, the rough cuts to the final release. We dove into Get Her Back, the latest single, MT, Josh and Rian and just how Michael fell into the song from where his life has gone and is today.
We talked Tim Montana, eating the whole ball of wasabi, Randy Couture choking out Kyle from Tim’s band. Jumped into hanging out with Dan Henderson and Ryan Bader. Huge MMA fan. Wanting his kids (some day) to start out with MMA to learn a lot about life, respect and discipline. After parties at the Nashville Palace, getting the feeling of being choked out.
We dove into the rest of the year with new music coming out, getting out on the road even more, spending some more time on social media after the last three years.
Y’all ready to have some fun with Michael Ray… Get to know him a little better and listen in.
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Michael Ray
Website: michaelraymusic.com
Facebook: @MusicMichaelRay
Instagram: @michaelraymusic
Forged on the small stages of Florida’s rural communities, Michael Ray has created an impressive foundation. Four No. 1 songs – RIAA Platinum-certified “Think a Little Less,” RIAA Platinum-certified “Whiskey And Rain,” RIAA Gold-certified “Kiss You in the Morning,” RIAA Gold-certified “One That Got Away” — with over 1 billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents, and over 150 million YouTube views, he is a true country star who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry more than 65 times. Looking to expand his sound, Ray sought out CMA Album of the Year Award-winning producer Michael Knox. The pair have taken his brand of country to a new level for Dive Bars & Broken Hearts, Ray’s six song EP arriving June 23 via Warner Music Nashville. Currently on the road headlining shows through the summer, he’s taking his music where it matters: to the people.
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Sitting with Neil Mason of The Cadillac Three is always a learning session. Neil is a writer, artist manager, drummer in The Cadillac Three along with many more “jobs” in his portfolio, the separation of work and home life. Touched on Ray Fulcher and the writing side, look this guy up if you don’t know about him yet: Ray Fulcher
Miranda and Little Big Town tours, Koe Wetzel fun, overseas with Lindsay Ell – and the art of touring across the pond. Loved talking Biffy Clyro as an overseas star, huge overseas yet still growing in the states. Neil loved the tour with Miranda, the Famous Enough tie… also Brothers Osborne and Eric F’n Church! Can we talk a little more Koe? We’ve heard things about the “on the road” with Koe, rockstar lifestyle 100%!
New music on the way and the story behind it is so great!
All I can say is the time with Neil is always so entertaining and it’s just a learning session. Let’s jump into this, get to know Neil Mason!
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Neil Mason of The Cadillac Three
Website: thecadillacthree.com
Facebook: @TheCadillacThree
Instagram: @neildmason – @thecadillac3
Spending their formative years playing music together in basements and garages laid the foundation for THE CADILLAC THREEto put their own spin on each new record. They open a time capsule of their musical history together and expand on some of the grooves from COUNTRY FUZZ release with a new offering titled TABASCO & SWEET TEA via Big Machine Records. Dropping the sonic swirl with little warning, the new album is a welcome interruption to the mundane and stress felt around the globe.
“As we finished the last record, we knew we were only tapping the surface with songs like ‘The Jam’ for where we could go next musically and found ourselves inspired to dive into these sounds that we had never explored before as a band,” explains drummer Neil Mason. “We’ve always had a lot of influences, but ultimately found ourselves thinking about what we were listening to in high school — The Meters, Stevie Wonder, Medeski Martin & Wood and John Scofield.”
Lead singer and guitarist Jaren Johnston continues, “this album is a science project … constantly moving in different directions but keeping one cohesive feel throughout. We kind of have this innate thing going after all these years so it’s cool to kind of stretch into some new musical spaces with elements of a DJ set that flows from track to track, but mixed with 80’s Funk vibes and jam-band flow over hardcore Country lyrics.”
TABASCO & SWEET TEA explores hybrid sounds throughout the 11 modern-meets-nostalgia tracks. Connecting with their fans and creating no matter the obstacles, TC3 launched this new project at $3.99 for the first week so it is more accessible during a time when many are not spending as much on music, but need it now more than ever.
“We wouldn’t be where we are without our fans,” shares bassist Kelby Ray. “We lost the ability to tour and know many of our fans have also lost their ability to work consistently this year so we wanted to find a way to provide this album as cost effectively as we could. Our hope is that everyone who wants TABASCO & SWEET TEA can get it without breaking the bank.”
Jaren’s gritty vocals explode over unexpected guitar riffs as Kelby pounds out taut yet voluptuous bass lines mixed Neil’s gnarly, syncopated rhythms. Their boisterous, yet good-natured freewheeling vibe erupts with the title track and caps off the sequence with a calling-card biography, “Sabbath On Cornbread” to reinforce the electricity of their live show:
These 3 longhairs born and raised here
Gonna keep on changin’ the game
Sticks and skins, slide and steel
Guitar man 3 hippie hillbillies from Tennessee
Keepin’ it heavy, keepin’ it real
Best damn band in Country, you best believe
You ainʼt never seen nothinʼ like The Cadillac Three
Known across the globe for their unpredictable concerts – equally impressive and amped in a sweaty club or festival main stage – TC3 delivers.
Maybe it’s a sign of the times this project is released now, as playlists reflect listeners finding comfort in old favorites when times are tough. TC3 finds the common ground interweaving traditions of American popular music and proving that new can still feel classic without being derivative yet simultaneously casting a vision for good times ahead.
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Always love the opportunity to sit with Kylie Morgan and talk shop! Being a part of her first show with dancers on the stage at Stoney’s. We jumped into new artists o their way up, wearing the same dress as Megan Moroney, Lily Rose, we talked about Jay Allen’s show in Vegas when she tagged along just to be on the stage at Stoney’s… Kylie’s 3 to a room trip and Lizzo covers!
We talked July fun at Country Fan Fest in Utah, stoked to get to see her again. We talked Tortuga, from next from Nashville to the Sunset stage. New music dropping this year. Goals… Maybe hitting the road with Dierks Bentley, some pop artists… how about her own dream show consisting of Gwen Stefani, Imagine Dragons and Miley Cyrus. We even talked Tyler Rich and the Duck Game!
Learn more about:
Kylie Morgan
Website: kyliemorgan.com
Facebook: @kyliemorganmusic
Instagram: @kyliemorganmusic
Exuberant and ethereal, Kylie Morgan is turning heads with her new EP P.S., out everywhere now. Pairing articulate, coming-of-age revelations with fun up-tempo anthems, P.S. features seven tracks each co-written by Kylie, including her debut single to country radio, “If He Wanted To He Would.” P.S. is the anticipated follow-up to her breakout EP, Love, Kylie – a bold introduction that scored the Oklahoma native a place as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, VEVO’s 2021 DSCVR Artists to Watch, and to CMA’s coveted KixStart program. Already surpassing 100 MILLION global streams, Kylie has been praised for her “powerful voice” (CMT) with “infectious arrangements, irresistibly clever lyrics and a vibrant, empowering energy” (American Songwriter). On the road this summer, she recently wrapped the GOOD TIME TOUR with Niko Moon after previously opening for artists including Dan + Shay, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kip Moore, Jason Derulo, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Eldredge and Billy Currington. For more information visit kyliemorgan.com, and keep up with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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Tyler Rich making a stop with Toad to talk music, life, ducks?? and more!
Took us 4 years to get back together in the Toad’s Tunes studio but well worth the wait. We dove Into the move to Nashville and the misconception of the timing, spending a lot of time on the west coast, talking dogs… the analogy to humans and dogs is 100% truth! We talked new music, studio remixes… reimagined piano balled on the way with Leave Her Wild.
We talked the process of writing new music, an idea coming into its’ own. Love Her Wild, a poem from Atticus becoming Leave Her Wild. How about a Sunday show called… Leave Her: Wild Sunday Brunch.
Let’s talk video games… Uncharted, and uh… Duck!
Mr. Abercrombie even makes a DUCK appearance…
How about Tyler’s favorite cover… anything by Creedence Clearwater Revival, specifically Long As I Can See the Light
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Tyler Rich
Website: tylerrich.com
Facebook: @TylerRichMusic
Instagram: @tylerrich
Northern California-raised, Nashville-rooted Tyler Rich his love of music gathered around a Christmas tree alongside family singing holiday classics and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fast forward to graduating college with a degree in Economics, Tyler moved to LA to pursue a different game of numbers – music – exploring various genres with songwriting and bands before taking the leap as a solo artist. Since, Tyler has amassed nearly half a billion global streams to date and notched three No. 1 hits on SiriusXM’s The Highway with his debut album TWO THOUSAND MILES (The Valory Music Co.), featuring GOLD-certified “The Difference” plus subsequent releases “Better Than You’re Used To,” “A Little Bit of You” and “Trucks Don’t Lie.” In 2022, Tyler joined forces with one of Canada’s most successful bilingual singer-songwriters, Marie-Mai for a duet on “Thinkin’ We’re In Love,” which serviced as the name of his headline tour. With his newly released I KNOW YOU DO EP, Tyler gives fans the best of both worlds fusing the spirit of youth with an easy-going buzz. Produced by The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston, the three-track collection puts the many layers of the heartfelt singer/songwriter on full display. Tyler’s music embodies the feelings all people have in common – the need for acceptance, devotion and a place to call their own – and that empathetic spirit extends to animals too. With Rich Rescues, Tyler visits local shelters while out on the road to raise awareness for pet adoption.
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Coming from Iowa, and not a musically inclined family. Her mom taking her out to Nashville to “see” what the music industry is all about. The trip to the Grand Ole Opry turned her into the musician she is today. One night, thinking she was going to head back home and call it quits…. decided to buy a ticket to the Opry to see if it was going to revive the drive to be the artist she is today. Best thing she ever did!
Getting to open for Maren Morris, Brothers Osborn chatting about her on a red carpet, now look what she’s accomplished up to today! Getting to go on the road with Jon Pardi as well as the boys of Midland! Sounds like a complete party to me! May, just around the corner… getting to go out on the road with the one and only Shania Twain!!!
10 Year Town… definitely was played at the Opry debut! Then, the norm after your Opry Debut… y’all head over to the Nashville Palace to celebrate. FYI, if you want to catch the after party… head there
16 years in Nashville with the grind… Listen in to get to know Hailey Whitters!
Learn more about:
Hailey Whitters
Website: haileywhitters.com
Facebook: @haileywhittersmusic
Instagram: @haileywhitters
This Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising country star scored her breakthrough moment in 2020 with the release of her self-funded debut album THE DREAM, which was praised as “the year’s deepest country album” (The Washington Post) and went on to appear on more than 15 year-end best of lists including #1 on both Stereogum’s “10 Best Country Albums of 2020” and Garden & Gun’s “Best Southern Albums of 2020” list. The subsequent deluxe album LIVING THE DREAM found Whitters’ self-fulfilling THE DREAM’s prophecy and enlisting her friends and collaborators Brent Cobb, Jordan Davis, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Little Big Town, and Trisha Yearwood to appear on five new songs, leading NPR’s Fresh Air to call her “one of the most interesting voices in country music.” In 2021 alone, Whitters toured with Luke Combs and Midland, was named the inaugural Opry NextStage Artist of the year, scored her first CMT Music Award nomination for “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (“Fillin’ My Cup” feat. Little Big Town) and received her first GRAMMY nomination for Song of the Year for “A Beautiful Noise,” which was written by Ruby Amanfu, Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark, Alicia Keys, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Linda Perry and Hailey Whitters, and performed by Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile. Now boasting over 75 million streams across her catalog, Whitters will embark on her debut headline Heartland Tour this winter and released her highly anticipated second album RAISED on March 18, 2022 via Pigasus Records/Songs & Daughters/Big Loud Records.
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Growing up in Kentucky… Wildcats fan for sure, finished college early and packed it up and moved straight to Nashville. Lived in an artist loft housing with other musicians and met her husband Nick Wayne. Look him up, another cool artist for sure!
We talked highlights in her career so far, one of them being playing the The Grand Ole Opry! We talked about her experiences on the road with artists like Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce. We talked idols in country music and a dream show consisting of Martina McBride, Taylor Swift, Carley Pearce and….
I asked about an artist not on your radar… Jonathan Hutcherson… We should all check him out.
We played this or that with Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen. We talked the best Pizza in Nashville. Guilty pleasure for food… Playing C2C.. the crowd knowing all of her music. Sharing the stage with Breland overseas, having a boujee husband and so much more… we talked festivals vs arenas vs venues, what she loves about each one.
Learn more about:
Hannah Ellis
Website: hannahellismusic.com
Facebook: @HannahEllisMusic
Instagram: @HannahGreyEllis
Curb Records recording artist and country music singer / songwriter Hannah Ellis’ journey – and world – is one all can feel at home in. The Campbellsville, Kentucky-native’s voice – a mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome – is the friend we always wanted. Whether pouring from a car radio or your phone, the act named to Rolling Stone’s “Artist To Watch” list reminds you big leaps often come as a series of small steps when no one is looking. Having paid for her University of Kentucky degree with her full-ride scholarship, she – with the full support of her family – started chasing her dreams. Like so many, that meant a trip to The Voice on NBC, a self-financed EP, and moving to Nashville to begin the endless rounds of writers nights, meetings, making friends, and trying to find your way.
Hannah paid her dues, kept her focus and kept moving towards something she was sure she felt and knew was right. The fresh-faced songwriter has since written songs recorded by artists, and been featured as a vocalist on songs, spanning multiple genres, including: Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, for KING & COUNTRY, Emily Weisband, Cassadee Pope, Filmore, and Sidewalk Prophets. The magnetic artist, who will make her Grand Ole Opry debut on September 28, has toured with Gavin DeGraw, Dwight Yoakam, Devin Dawson, and many others, and has toured as part of the CMT “Next Women of Country” Tour. Ellis was invited back by her college alma mater to be featured in a national television advertising campaign about pursuing and achieving your dreams. Hannah Ellis’ “Home And A Hometown” released on August 27, 2021 on Curb Records, with more music to follow.
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Finally got some time to hang out with Chancey Williams and talk Vegas, music, recording, the road… life as a farmer and a saddle bronc rider! Knowing the difference in a crowds response from the cover music to the originals. Learned the ropes of being in front of a crowd from Denver to Las Vegas and turning it into the original music and building the fan base they have today from the grind!
Growing up in Wyoming, doing everything DYI style makes everything rewarding in such a great way. Cheyenne Frontier Days, opening for Cody Johnson at the Ryman Auditorium, April 22nd… his Grand Ole Opry debut is happening… it’s with his own band. This is rare to get to bring your band with ya but it was something Chancey definitely needed and earned.
Cody Johnson’s song Human… Alan Jackson, Chancey Williams… now we know who got it cut!
Learn more about:
Chancey Williams
Website: chanceywilliams.com
Facebook: @chanceywilliamsybb
Instagram: @chanceywilliamsybb
Saddle Bronc athlete turned neo-traditional country music sensation, Chancey Williams, has gone from competing on horseback to performing on center stage. As one of only two artists (Chris LeDoux) to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the only singer/songwriter to be endorsed by CINCH®, Williams is the next authentic cowboy of country music.
Growing up on a ranch in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, Williams is one of the proud few hailing from Moorcroft, WY – a town so small it doesn’t need stoplights. Rodeo, wrestling, and academic talents took him first to Casper College and then to the University of Wyoming. Chancey earned several degrees, including a Master’s in Public Administration, but it was music and the camaraderie of the road that continues to take him all over the United States.
Chancey was named iHeartRadio’s 2022 Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year. Williams also won Songwriter of the Year for ‘The Saint’ and Album of the Year for his most recent record produced with country hitmaker, Trent Wilmon, 3rd Street. Last year also brought multiple dates with Parker McCollum, the PBR Tour and an appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days with Dierks Bentley. Most recently, Chancey returned to Las Vegas, performing on national television opening the 5th round of the National Finals Rodeo and headlining the main showroom at South Point, “ground zero” at the most important rodeo event in the world.
Chancey’s 2023 tour includes a debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry, his first headlining appearance at Billy Bob’s Texas and a robust summer tour in support of his new Album, One of These Days.
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Started out in music in church, then at about 17 he started playing in clubs, a friend dropped a cd into the hands of Richard Childress … two weeks later, lunch with Tim and Richard happened! He’d take trips to Talladega and play in the parking lot, bring the small PA and let her rip! Went from playing to about 20 people in the parking lot to 10,000 inside the in field! The story of his growth through music via NASCAR is pretty bad ass and genuine!
Talked about getting to see Merle Haggard at the Ryman Auditorium… the first time that music made the hair on his arms stand up! Fun fact… Tim does not like to be in a bar or at a party without being in control of the music. How about his bar tab is less than his “credit needs” to skip music in a bar.
Dropping new music, Marry Wanna is just around the corner… album in the fall… new videos and more.
Learn more about:
Tim Dugger
Website: timdugger.com
Facebook: @OfficialTimDugger
Instagram: @tim_dugger
Country Music singer/songwriter and Alabama-native Tim Dugger grew up on NASCAR racing, Gospel singing and classic Country music. He developed a genuine love for songwriting and storytelling during summers spent at his local music store jamming with bluegrass pickers. After being introduced to former NASCAR driver and team owner Richard Childress, Dugger was off to the races, playing his original songs at nearly every major track in America. Along the way, he cultivated an unapologetic artistic identity, rooted in the music of his childhood idols like Merle Haggard, Vern Gosdin, Hank Williams, and Alan Jackson. Now signed to Curb Records, Dugger’s new six-song EP, Signs of a Good Time, is produced by Dan Huff protégé Brandon Hood and scheduled for an early 2020 release.
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Parma-tucky…. the place in Michigan where Jason Cross called home! We met in North Carolina while we were both out with the Dillon Carmichael camp for a great cause! Getting to see Jason Cross live sold me on getting his ass out west to Stoney’s for a weekend of “fun”!
We talked music, his goals for 2023 in playing a lot more Artist shows – his original music, we dove into his reasons for moving to Nashville… it started with a boys trip and now he calls it home. Building the network of musicians in his circle, we talked about the way “we” all grow as artists… Ray Fulcher and Luke Combs, Hardy, Ernest and Morgan Wallen.
His favorite place to kick it while at home… Bourbon Street Blues Bar in Printers Alley… loving the oldies of Steely Dan, maybe a second home to kick it at?
Birthdays…. Jason’s mom and I share the same Birthday!! I knew this kid was cool AF! How about the Home Depot retirement plan? What about Hobby Lobby? y’all feel it?
Hardy, Randy Houser… goals for Jason Cross to share the stage with… Let’s get to know Jason Cross!
Learn more about:
Jason Cross
Website: jasoncrossmusic.com
Facebook: @JasonCrossMusicandMerch
Instagram: @jasoncrossofficial
Jason Cross is a big personality with an “against the grain” mentality. In 2020, Cross made the move from Jackson, Michigan to Nashville, Tennessee and quickly developed a name for himself in Music City. Jason found his love for music at a young age. Growing up on Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains, Metallica, The Eagles, and numerous other rock bands, it’s safe to say he’s got some rock n’ roll roots. Also consuming a good bit of country in his youth would make for the perfect blend of the two. Cross would describe his sound to be somewhere in the ballpark with Jason Aldean, Randy Houser, and Luke Combs, with influence from Chris Stapleton and Whiskey Myers to Mötley Crüe and other bands from the metal genre. In March 2021, Cross released his debut single “It Ain’t Me” that became a fan favorite and has been writing and releasing new music since. Jason Cross knows how to be vulnerable with his music but also knows when it’s time for a high energy good time.
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Carly Rogers hittin’ up Vegas with her good friend Allie Colleen as they make a stop at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country. We got to talk Vermont, skiing, beating people down… ha ha
We talked her move to Nashville at 17 years old, school (Belmont) and music in her future for sure!
Her mom growing up listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eagles and dad was into Led Zeppelin and Nana.. growing up listening to Patsy Cline and Alan Jackson.
Playing on Broadway, learning what she’s looking for in other players because of all the talent she was able to play with, learned a lot about the bar business by having the understanding of getting people to stay, enjoy the music and drink! Master of her craft for sure!
Had some fun talking Stevie Monce too! Let’s get to know Carly Rogers
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Getting two birds stoned… it’ll make sense and it’s Toad approved as bad ass!
Learn more about:
Carly Rogers
Facebook: @carlyrogersmusic
Instagram: @rogerscarly
Carly Rogers knew she was meant to leave her hometown in Vermont from the age of 4. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee as soon as she could when she was 17 years old to pursue her dream of writing songs and playing music. Since then Carly has sang in every state east of the Mississippi River and some beyond. She’s currently working on her debut EP and is excited for her summer tour dates!
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Allie Colleen saddlin’ up and headed west with a couple of great friends and made a stop in Vegas at Stoney’s to play and hang out with Toad in the Toad’s Tunes studio! We got to talking her latest release of Honest Man, it’s meaning, future and her look into today’s “gender norms” that just sit a little different with her.
We dove into another single of hers called Tattoos… man, I can’t wait for y’all to get a taste of what Allie is going to drop soon. It’s an incredible “painting” to me, the picture she sells in this tune are just amazing to me. I can see the video just by listening to the single. Her thoughts on the “pop” side of this single are waiting for you to dive into.
Would you believe that Allie was in a pop punk band growing up? Her first concert was… Papa Roach! Bad Ass
Covers in her set… Kings of Leon, Jo Dee Messina and as always… Deana Carter. A true fan of all genres of music.
Learn more about:
Allie Colleen
WEB: www.alliecolleenmusic.com
Facebook: @alliecolleenmusic
Instagram: @alliecolleenmusic
A Belmont University graduate from Owasso, Oklahoma with a style that is truly her own, Allie Colleen is no stranger to the music industry. A passion for singing and songwriting since a young age has garnered her a reputation of being a notable songwriter with an iconic-sounding voice. Her impeccably strong voice with hints of timeless tradition accents her Americana Voice. The room never fails to silence as Allie Colleen begins to sing about the layers of love and heartbreak that have shaped her. Some of her newest songs bring witty lyrics and a connection to the song unlike most today. One of her original songs, Close Enough, gained more than 750k views on YouTube. Her social media following has continued to increase every year. Her passionate drive and innovative vision set her apart from her peers resulting in here music and videos going viral on the internet – even capturing the attention of well-known radio show host Bobby Bones – proving that her audience is captive and waiting for her next song. Persistently working to hone her skills along-side industry professionals and performing at venues both around Nashville and national venues garners Allie Colleen a growing fan base. Allie Colleen’s debut single, “Work In Progress” defines the life that’s shaped her with personal lyrics and transparency in both the vocals and delivery. “Work in Progress” is a sweet sentiment regarding her introduction to the Music Industry co-written with hit songwriter Marcus Hummon and well known studio producer Greg Bieck. Also, look for her current single “Along the Way” on all digital platforms.
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Finally getting to sit down with the guy behind The Whiskey Will, Joe Peters and I hashed out the music talk, traveling as a musician, having a “regular job” and finally growing into becoming a full time artist. Talking industry, growing as an artist with getting to play on bigger shows with bigger artists, making it all come full circle with the grind.
Living in the uncomfortable zone, a great way to look at growth in the music industry that might actually be something that translates into everyday life. Playing with Tim McGraw, singing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium, more music around the corner… learning the difference in dropping multiple songs vs peppering in tunes on a somewhat regular basis, the industry is ever changing.
Future goals… hitting the road with artists like Cody Johnson, rodeo backgrounds align.. seems like a good fit. Had some fun with Waylon and Randy Houser, talkin’ the need or the lack there of a setlist, talked about the writers Lynn and Tammi Hutton, dropping some new tunes… end March of 23! Can’t wait!
Learn more about:
Joe Peters
WEB: www.joepetersmusic.com
Facebook: @joe.peters.14
Instagram: @joepeters_music
Joe Peters was born in the Country Music Capital of the West, Bakersfield, California. In his youth and early 20s, Joe could be found competing in rodeos, team roping, as well working on the family ranch, playing his guitar and singing. At age 8 he received his first guitar and started playing along to some of his favorite artists, including Waylon Jennings, George strait and Merle Haggard. That same year, Joe competed in and won his first rodeo. As Joe grew in stature to 6’5” in his teenage years, he switched his focus from riding rough stock to team roping. During this time Joe began to further hone his craft of singing, playing the guitar and songwriting, playing for anyone who would listen on the rodeo grounds after competitions. Joe was finding success roping regionally, traveling all across the West, until a catastrophic accident, when his horse rolled over on him while preparing for competition.
With a long recovery ahead, Joe dug deeper into his music. After writing his first song, he recorded it at American Sound Recording Studio, which has now become the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame. Also, during that time, Joe found a new friend, Justin Pensinger, a fellow roper. Pensinger got Joe back in the saddle and helped him through his recovery and regaining his skills, until eventually they became best friends, as well as team roping partners, and soon they were back out on the road. In 2013, the pair qualified for the American Cowboy Team Roping Association (ACTRA) National Finals. As the two were traveling all around the region, Joe would find every open mic night he could along the way. Joe said in a recent interview “The music bug had really gotten under my skin at that point, and that’s all I wanted to do was play, sing, travel and rope!” Then, out of nowhere, another tragedy struck that brought everything to an abrupt ending when Joe’s best friend and roping partner died in an accident in 2015. Joe sold his horse and walked away from everything he had loved and began working the family business.
In 2017, with the strong urging of his cousin, Jake (who had newly learned the guitar and now plays in Joe’s band), Joe started playing in local bars, until eventually Joe was pulling in 400-500 people to see him. In 2019, a trip to Nashville sealed the deal for Joe. “The magic of the Music City really got me good”, he said. While sitting on the laundromat floor at the Holiday Inn, he got out his pen and paper and the words just started pouring out, and they haven’t stopped since. Joe released his first EP of original songs in 2020. In 2021, he began working with some of Nashville’s best songwriters and recording in Nashville and will be releasing new music soon! The signature JP brand you see Joe wearing is the brand of his late roping partner, Justin Pensinger, that Joe wears to honor Justin and keep his memory alive. Joe is also roping again, but now it’s just for fun!
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Such a neat guy, Niko Moon took some time to kick it in the Toads Tunes studio and talk music, life, the future and more.
Born in Tyler Texas, moved to Georgia at the age of 10, then off to Nashville! Writing for a while with the Zac Brown Band, then the move to Nashville to become more of a writer and in the element. Meeting his wife on Facebook, this is EPIC! Anna Moon… has been Niko’s co-writer since the beginning. Talk about a true love story!
The story behind “I Can’t Wait To Love You”… I will leave this to the interview for the answers and the GREAT story!
Growing up listening to his parents favorites like Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, John Prine and more… to then falling into Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson, Ludacris, Outkast which has brought Niko to where he is today.
The first song he learned how to play is The Joker by the Steve Miller Band. Taking his dad on the road and that experience… Let’s get to getting to know Niko Moon.
Best quote… “Money only fixes money”
Learn more about:
Niko Moon
WEB: www.nikomoon.com
Facebook: @nikomoonmusic
Instagram: @nikomoon
Sitting across from country singer/songwriter Niko Moon, the words “GOOD TIME” are inescapable, peeking through the threads above his knees. “Good Time” is a track on his forthcoming genre-testing debut EP, a moment he wanted to benchmark with tattoos: “GOOD” on his right leg, “TIME” on his left.
“I always wear holy jeans,” Moon explains, “and I’m starting to run out of real estate.”
“GOOD TIME” deserved permanent ink, since the phrase is more than just an album title. It’s also a way of life for Moon, an adventurous artist, writer and musician with an enduring optimism and a flair for challenging boundaries. That attitude is apparent in the EP, a judiciously layered synthesis of his Georgia roots, pairing Atlanta-bred hip-hop and rural-fed traditional country, two genres that were considered incompatible not that long ago. The EP will be released later this year, but for a sneak preview, “Good Time” and “Drunk Over You” are available now.
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A great time getting to catch up with Mike Ryan. His last play at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country was way back in 2017 but always great to have Mike and his band back in Vegas! We talked about Long Cut and its’ release. Hunting being one of his favorite thing to do. Him and his buddies went in on a ranch in Oklahoma called Rugged Mountain Ranch, we are talking 3700 acres of prime hunting for the guys! We talked cows, the meats, cougar hunting even dove into rock crawling.
Mike’s a pretty interesting guy.. he grew up bow hunting and he’d rather hunt that way vs the traditional style of hunting. I asked the best question as his passion is music and hunting… “If you could make money doing both, which would you prefer?”
We talked about a show Mike had with Morgan Wallen, the humbleness he appreciated is so genuine.
Learn more about:
Mike Ryan
WEB: www.mikeryanband.com
Facebook: @mikeryanband
Instagram: @mikeryanband
A country singer and songwriter from the Lone Star State, Mike Ryan mixes contemporary country melodies with big rock & roll guitars and sweeping pedal steel licks, reinforced by his soulful and passionate vocals. Ryan’s brand of musical storytelling, steeped in songs about true love, broken hearts, and the details of ordinary lives in the Southwest, first gained a wide hearing on his 2012 album Night Comes Falling. His work gained strength and a bit more polish on 2014’s Bad Reputation, and after a string of singles and EPs, he reached for a deeper sound and a more personal tone on his third LP, 2022’s Longcut.
Mike Ryan was born in 1988 and was raised in a musical family — his grandfather spent more than two decades leading the Texas National Guard Band, and Mike’s dad played bass in a bluegrass group while also performing in local musical theater. While Ryan graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in criminal justice, his passion for music proved stronger in the long run, and he began performing around Texas and the Southwest. Ryan cut an EP, The First One, in 2010, and in 2012 he teamed up with Smith Music Group to release his full-length debut, Night Comes Falling. By this time, Ryan and his band — Ryan Summers on guitar, Jerry Reynolds on fiddle, Casey Moreland on bass, and Jon “Fish” Hunt on drums — were maturing into a strong live act, playing up to 200 dates a year, and Ryan landed a publishing contract with Sea Gayle Music.
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Chris Bandi and I jumped into the new music on its’ way in 2023. Releasing music on the regular to get into the algorithms of this social world we live in. We talked about the growth in Man Enough Now and just how organic the single was. Becoming the 1st independent artist on Hot Country on Spotify.
We talked writing, Casey Donahew cutting one of his singles, 83 Chevrolet Time Machine
We had some fun talking cooking, smoking meats… the Pit Boss, my next visit to Nashville will Include Bandi cooking me up a brisket! Still no putting green in the back yard just yet but, I think it will come with time. We talked about the 1st experience playing golf in a Pro Am in the Bahamas… Let’s goooooo Bandi!
Learn more about:
Chris Bandi
WEB: www.chrisbandi.com
Facebook: @chrisbandimusic
Instagram: @chrisbandi
Chris Bandi is a firm believer in music’s power to unify others. He has a multifaceted voice that immediately resonates with any soul listening. And his music gives a natural sense of roots for those who need it most because he is among the few artists making music in Nashville today to have lived in three of America’s most musically sacred places.
Bandi is proud to follow in the lineage of legendary musicians from his native St. Louis. He was raised on his father’s taste in obscure rock with a heavy dose of his mother’s affinity for ’90s country music. He remembers CDs being on the grocery list as a child and browsing the aisles of the city’s many great record shops. He grew up loving Sister Hazel, the Sonya Dada song, “You Ain’t Thinkin’ ‘Bout Me,” Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.”
The soundtrack riding with friends to high school football practice was a mix of Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and fellow St. Louisan, Nelly. However, performance became life after attending his first concert where he saw Garth Brooks fly over the audience in a harness at St. Louis’ Enterprise Center. In high school, he started his first band, a rock outfit that played throughout the city, including the iconic Duck Room at Chuck Berry’s Blueberry Hill.
He continued music in college at the University of Mississippi at Oxford by playing in a cover band with an alternative ambition to mostly get into bars and drink for free. It was his time in Mississippi that enriched a deeper dive into country music. The songs of early Luke Bryan and Eric Church spoke to the life he was living at the time. He honed his craft relentlessly playing the same small clubs that built Bryan and Church’s loyal followings in college towns within a reasonable driving distance of Oxford.
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Growing up in Louisiana, made a stop in the Texas Music Scene before heading to Nashville, the back and forth drive to Texas to get her feet wet. Being a kid, loving the rodeo, her goat tying coach made the introduction into Texas Country via the Randy Rogers Band Live at Billy Bobs. Growing up writing music, lacking in self confidence, the writing made more sense so she didn’t have to get in front of people. Having a lisp didn’t help too much, she was able to get the lisp corrected and now from just writing to now writing and being able to share her stories herself.
We talked the French Frey reference, “french frey” seasoning coming soon, what exactly boudin is… Toad’s getting his own batch!
Human… by Cody Johnson, guess what… she’s the backing vocals on the single! Biggest goal in life is to win a Grammy! 1st day in English class as a senior… it’s what just came out as the biggest goal!
Let’s get to know Kylie Frey!
Learn more about:
Kylie Frey
WEB: www.kyliefrey.com
Facebook: @kyliefrenchfrey
Instagram: @kyliefrenchfrey
In today’s country, it’s not uncommon for artists to veer from one “lane” to another, adopting a new sound and style as trends change. But there’s a growing movement within the genre suffering no such identity crisis, and there you’ll find Kylie Frey.
Born and raised as country as it gets, Frey is a third-generation rodeo girl and Louisiana state goat-tying champion – and a rising star as genuine as her Wranglers. Sincere in her convictions and too real to dismiss, even for ardent country haters, her sound both typifies and transcends the genre. And with her new EP, Rodeo Queen, she’s bringing its timeless sense of authenticity back.
“I just wanna own my story so much it makes someone else own theirs,” says the Carnival Music singer-songwriter, now working with undeniable streak of hits behind her.
After just four years of dedicated work, Frey has already notched four Number Ones on the Texas Regional Radio Report – “Rodeo Man,” “Too Bad” (with Randy Rogers), “One Night In Tulsa” and “Spur of the Moment” – with the latter enshrined as the fastest-rising Number One by a female artist in chart history. Each one displays the true-to-yourself grit and determination that rodeo demands, and to Frey, those qualities can only be earned the hard way.
Rodeo was a family tradition, she says … and so was country.
With Rodeo Queen, she embraces the idea that individuality is more than relatable … it’s contagious. Built around Frey’s own story – one of a girl coming to terms with who she is and what lies ahead – it features a sound that’s equally sure of itself and a vocal just as pure.
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Rollin’ back through Vegas, no time for golf this time around, we jumped into marriage, the road, experience of being on TV with the American Song Contest, #braaap, warm weather vs cold weather, kind of having a 1 day honeymoon, getting overseas with C2C as well as hitting Stagecoach!
New music coming around the corner in early 23, hitting the road with Mitchell Tenpenny, we talked about shows with Shania Twain, would it be a fit? #toadapproved
We had some fun talking goals in the industry, selling out arenas, wining awards, being fulfilled and happy. Being able to support the journey with the bandmates, and… PEACE! Goals of touring with Hardy, Kenny Chesney and others.
We made a pact to hold each other accountable in… Journaling. There is a lot in this and it’ll make sense. Let’s get to know Tyler Braden!
Learn more about:
Tyler Braden
WEB: www.tylerbraden.com
Facebook: @tylerbradenmusic
Instagram: @tylerbradenmusic
If ever there was a country artist ready to set the world on fire, it would have to be Tyler Braden. He has the gritty powerhouse vocal, the expressive pen and the ability to deliver a lyric with complete conviction worthy of a headliner. Braden grew up in Slapout, AL, with parents who fostered an early appreciation for country music, guitar-playing songwriters filling the airwaves and a group of rock-loving friends. He spent much of his life blending these early influences to craft a sound all his own. His early twenties saw him playing local shows and touring the Southeast while serving as a first responder in Montgomery, AL. A gig in Music City inspired his move north, and Braden continued firefighting in the suburbs of Nashville while preparing to take his music career to the next level. His first date at the homegrown Whiskey Jam concert series in January 2017 paved his path to today.
With over 160 MILLION streams to his name and a growing list of major tour credits from Brantley Gilbert to Brooks & Dunn, he introduced himself to the world as a major label recording artist with his take on NEEDTOBREATHE’s hit “Brother.” Praised for his “commanding delivery” (Music Row), Braden offered the song as a tribute to his first responder family and all those fighting on the frontlines during the pandemic. He has since earned massive fan response from original releases including “Love Is A Dead End Road,” “Secret,” “What Do They Know” and “Ways To Miss You.” His debut single “Try Losing One” is currently at U.S. country radio and has already topped SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown. Braden’s Warner Music Nashville debut EP WHAT DO THEY KNOW (WDTK) is out now.
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Love the time with Triston Marez, diving into new music for 2023, Texas BBQ, wake surfing, bars in Nashville, coming back to Vegas to play Stoney’s. Born in Northern California, growing up in Houston, having a heart condition, being a super pale kid (nicknamed Edward from Twilight) and owning it!
Jumped into sports, the Giants, The 49ers, trying to bet on sports and UFC as well as gambling in Vegas! Back to music, rap music dropping mix tapes, wanting to release new music his way and not holding back on the new tunes.
Playing pranks on Randall King… This was great! His first experience inVegas at a pool party with Snoop Dog!
Let’s dive into getting to know Triston Marez.
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Triston Marez
Facebook: @tristonmarezmusic
Instagram: @tristonmarez
Houston native Triston Marez makes forthright country music that nods not only to his Texas roots, but also to his adopted hometown of Nashville. It’s a modern sound steeped in the golden age of ’90s country, a decade whose southern storytelling and larger-than-life hooks left a permanent part on the young songwriter.
That sound is whittled to a razor-edged point with 2021’s self titled LP Triston Marez. Produced by David Dorn and Alex Torrez, the album strikes a balance between youthful enthusiasm and focused maturity. Marez co-wrote nine of the album’s twelve tracks, with modern-day legends like Chris Stapleton penning the remaining songs. Another legend — ’90s country kingpin Ronnie Dunn — appears on “Where the Neon Lies,” turning the song not only into a show-stopping duet, but also a nod to the next generation of melodic, story-driven country stars. Triston Marez may be making contemporary music, but he’s doing so with the influence — and the support — of the icons who came before him, singing songs like “Day Drinking” and the Tejano-influenced “Texas Swing” cowritten with Americana Critics Favorite Gabe Lee (featuring the Tex-Mex band Squeezebox Bandits) with an ease that belies his young years. Laced with Telecaster twang, swooning pedal steel, dancehall ballads, and honky-tonk anthems, Triston Marez is a battle cry from an artist who bridges the gap between modern country and the genre’s old-school classics.
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With 2 shows in 1 weekend at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country in Vegas during NFR.. Jake Worthington was amazing to sit down with and talk music, country music at that, up and coming artists like himself and those that he surrounds himself with. Probably one of the most genuine and Country AF individuals I have met doing what I do!
How about hunting with the wife?! These two definitely are made for each other!
We talked about Honky Tonk Town, how it came to be, in the studio with Ronnie Dunn as part of the Hixtape Volume 2… In the words of Jake Worthington.. Ronnie’s got the juice, and he can put the squeeze on it… Let’s jump in to time with Jake!
Learn more about:
Jake Worthington
WEB: www.thejakeworthington.com
Facebook: @OfficialJakeWorthington
Instagram: @jdw_music
In 2014, Jake Worthington was named “Runner-Up” on Season 6 of the hit NBC TV Show “The Voice”. While on the show, Jake released three songs that reached top 20 on Billboard. Success from “The Voice” led to a Social Media presence that reaches nearly 250,000 people across the US.
In October 2015, Jake released his first EP debuting at #16 Billboard Heat Seekers and #44 Billboard Country Albums. The first single off the EP “Just Keep Falling In Love” reached Top 50 on The Music Row Chart and Top 30 on The Texas Regional Radio Report. The Video was featured on GAC, CMT, and many other outlets.
In the summer of 2016, he released his follow-up single “How Do You Honky Tonk” and hit the road on the “How Do You Honky Tonk” Summer Tour sponsored by Amspec, Cinch Jeans, and Ernie Ball. The tour featured 26 stops in 16 states.
In 2017, Jake released his sophomore EP “Hell of a Highway” featuring hit songs “Don’t Think Twice” and “A Lot of Room to Talk”.
Jake is currently working on his debut album and will be on the road throughout the year in a city near you.
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Brandon Bing rollin through Vegas for PBR… I get a call, let’s do a TOAD’S TUNES!!! Heck ya we’ll do it! We jumped into Brandon’s podcast highlighting some PBR riders. We talked whiskey, specifically his own brand… BANGTAIL WHISKEY, we dove into the friends in Nashville and what’s up and coming for the next year or so with all the above!
Brand new music, full length release of Huckleberry, the goal of playing Billy Bob’s and who he’s bringing with him. There’s honestly way too much to type out, just listen eh?!?
Learn more about:
Brandon Bing
WEB: www.brandonbingmusic.com
Facebook: @brandonbingmusic
Instagram: @brandonbingmusic
What happens when you take a classic, country music approach to storytelling, gritty, modern musical stylings, and a deep sense of pride in traditional American values? You get Brandon Bing, a raised country music artist and entrepreneur. Brandon grew up on the sounds of Merle, Hank, and Willie, and his time on his ranch and experiences in the small business community have helped to profoundly shape his distinctive sound. Blending creative wordplay and relatable subject matters, Brandon creates music that is unlike anything you’ve heard before, yet deeply familiar.
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Heath Sanders hangin’ out in Vegas for a private event and took some time to kick it. We jumped into gambling in Vegas, new music on the way, acoustic and raw! We talked about Raised On Red, a single with Justin Moore, touring and recording. New single coming out soon called Dirty Money! <— can’t wait for this one.
We talked sports, Arkansas football… the joys of college sports. Made a prediction on the Tennessee vs Georgia game (Toad takes Tennessee – Let’s gooooo) We talked the big Utah vs USC game, what a damn game! We even talked Ohio State… booooo
Back to the music talk.. the future with a label that lets him stay honest and be true to who he is. It isn’t all about the money, fame and fortune, it’s about making music for the every day folks. We dove into the new music folks in country music, Jackson Dean, even touched on good ol’ Dillon Carmichael. What a great story with Dillon’s label showcase and Heath’s write… who’s behind doors number 2? This is GREAT!
Ok.. enough, let’s dive into Heath Sanders!
Learn more about:
Heath Sanders
WEB: www.heathsanders.com
Facebook: @heathsandersmusic
Instagram: @heathsandersmusic
Heath Sanders is an Arkansas natural gas-worker-turned-songwriter whose realness informs the music he crafts. It all started after Heath posted on Facebook his cover of Chris Stapleton’s “Either Way” in early 2018. The video filmed in his living room would quickly transform his life as millions watched and re-shared, making Heath an overnight viral sensation among the working class communities in the Midwest and Rust Belt. Drawing upon a lifetime of early mornings and long days, Heath emerges as the new voice of folks who identify with hard work and have the sore backs and tired feet to show for it. Despite the rich culture in the Ozark Mountains few where he grew up ever thought of music as a livelihood, yet his COMMON GROUND collection (The Valory Music Co.), out 1/29, is full of material that ranges from sensual ballads to who-I-am statements and reminders of the unifying characteristics we all have.
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Getting to know Avery Anna on a fun level. Her move to Nashville from Flagstaff, AZ at 17 years old to where she is today traveling and sharing her music all over the country. We dove into the song Narcissist, it’s beginning from her journal into the song it is today. Avery’s cover of Say Something on TikTok from the bath…. thrown into the mix of Nashville, writing, recording and performing, to being on the road and performing at Stoney’s in Las Vegas!
We talked about the career life she is living at such a young age, being a “kid” surrounded by adults and sometimes missing being a kid.
Definitely a motivated individual with real life goals from World Tours, Stadiums, winning a Grammy to playing Red Rocks. Her drive is contagious. Growing up playing volleyball, church life, singing every morning in the bathroom.. a blessed life she is living and knows it and appreciates it.
There’s so much more to share but you’ll just have to listen!
Learn more about:
Avery Anna
WEB: www.averyannamusic.com
Facebook: @averyannamusic
Instagram: @avery.anna.music
From the desert to the mountains, Warner Music Nashville singer / songwriter Avery Anna grew up chasing the Arizona sunsets. She started singing at 10 years old, quickly picking up the guitar and piano, but it wasn’t until she started her TikTok channel that she realized her full potential. Hopping in a bathtub for acoustics, Avery began uploading covers – and her videos blew up overnight. Her repertoire spans classic country artists such as Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline to modern acts like Taylor Swift and Kelsea Ballerini. Now with 1.4 million followers and almost 27 million likes, Avery is ready to share her own music with the world.
The 2022 YouTube Artist on the Rise has released four tracks, and her single “Narcissist” is already making a statement. A SiriusXM Highway Find, the song has landed on major playlists such as Spotify’s New Music Friday, Apple Music’s Country Risers and has over 86 million global streams. The Flagstaff native has just begun to take her music on the road, opening for acts such as Josh Turner, Martina McBride, & Parmalee as well as playing overseas for C2C Festival in London. This is just the beginning for Avery, as she steps out of the bathtub and into the spotlight.
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Spencer Crandall is definitely one of the “real” folks! We talked the social world we live in, relationships in country […]
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Jordan Harvey’s life in Scotland to getting to the states in Nashville, playing in the pubs to getting a call […]
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Nate Smith hangin’ out in the Toad’s Tunes studio talkin’ about new music around the corner, wanting to have a […]
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Sam Grow travelin’ (literally) from Nashville to Vegas via Nebraska, the Grand Canyon and more just to have sushi, play […]
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Adam Warner hangin’ out talking his music history of Garth, Brooks and Dunn all the way into Godsmack, Deftones along […]
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Lily Rose comes to Stoney’s for about her 20th time yet, her 1st as an artist. We got into her […]
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Jeremy McComb kickin’ it in Vegas with Toad and we talked being on the road, bringing along the fam, a […]
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David Nail made a stop in Vegas to play Stoney’s Rockin’ Country and took some time to kick it with […]
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Josh Mirenda back in Vegas spending some time with Toad and talkin’ music, getting back on the road, the side […]
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Toad and Triston talk riding bulls, growing up in Houston, Cody Johnson, fun nights in Vegas with strip clubs, Ricenbaw… […]
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Toad and Chayce Beckham spending some time in the Toad’s Tunes/ Country AF Radio studios here in Vegas diving into […]
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Toad dives into growing up in West Texas, spending some time in Lubbock, working in the hay fields and trucking, […]
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Toad and Carter… the talk is great. We talked getting back on the bicycle of the music industry again after […]
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Tyler Booth and Toad finally getting to do the damned thing! This has been years in the making and here […]
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Ruthie Collins and Toad catching up on the move to Nashville from New York, living in a driveway, writing songs, […]
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Dylan Schneider and Toad chattin about taking some time off, spending it with family and friends during “the break”, Drake, […]
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Neon Union and Toad (and maybe John Marks)… hangin’ out in the Toad’s Tunes studio inside Stoney’s Rockin’ Country in […]
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Madeline Merlo and Toad hangin’ out talking about the move from Canada to Nashville, I mean.. she jumped right into […]
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Ryan Griffin and Toad getting to know TikTok a little better, being on the road with Cary Pearce, a new […]
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After Midtown and Toad talking college football, their hometowns, meeting in Nashville, leaving the Broadway shows to become original artists, […]
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Sean Stemaly and Toad talking the big move to Nashville at 23 years of age, touched on hunting, music, writing […]
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John Marks… What’s going on with ya dude?!? I got the opportunity to talk whiskey, leaving Spotify and jumping into […]
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Jordan Rowe and Toad kickin’ it in Vegas, talking music, movin’ in with Ray Fulcher in Nashville, writing, college at […]
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Allie Colleen and Toad finding their way through a night in Vegas over music, sushi and talk that included her […]
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Jason Nix and Toad hangin’ out in Vegas at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ about growing up in Mississippi, the move […]
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Craig Campbell and Toad spend some quality time together up in the Country AF Radio studio and talk kids and […]
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Tim Montana and Toad hanging out chattin ZZ Top, Dusty’s passing, Hot sauce and then onto Tom Brokaw, throat surgery, […]
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Adam Sanders and Toad kickin’ it towards the end of 2021 talkin’ his debut album, life as an independent artist […]
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Stephen Carey and Toad kickin’ it and talkin’ Terd Ferguson, Burt Reynolds, Mario, Zoom writes with Music and more! Did […]
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Levi Hummon and Toad talk Fishing in Michigan, being drunk on a boat, a new website soysauceandwasabi.com ha ha, his […]
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Dillon Carmichael and Toad hangin’ inside the Country AF Radio studios talking about his LARGE graduating class, working and playing […]
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Dusty Black and Toad chattin’ inside the Country AF Radio studio talking new music, his roots in Texas, the moving […]
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Jackson Michelson and Toad chattin’ inside the Country AF Radio studio talking new music, writing, TACOS and yup, Pizza too! […]
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JT Harker and Toad chattin’ inside the Country AF Radio studio catching up on new music, the art of dropping […]
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Michael Ray and Toad talkin’ inside the Country AF Radio studio about festivals, and the “real festival experience”, new music, […]
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Kalie Shorr and Toad talkin’ music… we took a turn and made this mostly about her new music, new EP […]
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Honey County and Toad talkin’ Des Moines, County Fairs, “Scenes”, Eric Church, the Urban Juicer, Superbowl halftime shows and more […]
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Kameron Marlowe and Toad kickin’ it Las Vegas at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country and talk the lack of luck in Vegas, […]
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Tyler Braden and Toad sit down in the Country AF Radio studio in Las Vegas to talk all the 2020 […]
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Austin Burke and Toad sit down in the Country AF Radio studio to talk 2020, Shark Tank, New Music, his […]
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Sam Grow.. and Toad talk the music biz, colabs, mexican food, the county and so much more! Learn more about: […]
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Kameron Marlowe and Toad talk music, golf, sushi, hunting and even a good ol’ tequila old fashioned makes an appearance…. […]
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Meghan Patrick and Toad talk snowboarding, old dirtbikes, dogs, them Buffalo Bills and ya, some good ol’ Country Music too […]
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Tim Dugger and Toad kicking off 2021 with some ZOOOOOOOOM time talking music, Alabama football, NASCAR and the hustle! Learn […]
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CJ Solar and Toad spending some time on ZOOOOOOOOM talking about the new motorcycle, new music, sleeping in and that […]
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Jenny Tolman and Toad hangin’ at Stoney’s for her first time ever in Vegas, along with telling bad jokes, and […]
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Carver Louis and Toad hangin’ out on Zoom talkin Tiger King, Arrested Development, masks, new music Alan Jackson and growing […]
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Lewis Brice and Toad hangin’ out on Zoom getting to talk TV, music, touring and even some Tiger King! Who […]
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Stephanie Quayle and Toad spent some time via Zoom… we talked the future of music and touring, caught up on […]
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Baylee Littrell spending some time via Zoom with Toad during these COVID times… we talked the change from acting and […]
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Rayne Johnson hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times… we touched on college football, telling stories about drummers and […]
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Austin Burke hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times.. we caught up on NEW music, the times, Lowden’s birthday […]
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Chris Bandi hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times.. we talked new music, peloton bikes, sushi and more Learn […]
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Drew Baldridge hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times talking music, senior year, Country AF Radio, being newly engaged… […]
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Julia Cole hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times talking music, zoom writes, Stevie Monce… ya, we did and […]
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Hannah Dang Dasher hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times talking music, writing and cooking… ya, a cooking show […]
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Sam Grow hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times talking music, writing, touring and the hustle that makes him […]
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Canaan Smith hangin’ out with Toad during the COVID times talking music, writing and Virginia. Learn more about: Canaan Smith […]
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Cory Marks hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music, writing and what 2020 has coming . […]
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Kalie Shorr hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music, writing and what 2020 has coming . […]
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Ward Davis hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music, writing and what 2020 has coming . […]
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Austin Jenckess hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music, writing and what 2020 has coming . […]
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Canaan Cox hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Learn more about: Canaan Cox WEB: […]
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Scott Stevens hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Learn more about: Scott Stevens WEB: www.scottstevensmusic.com […]
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Stevie Monce hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Toad & Stevie talk about making a […]
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Alex Williams hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Learn more about: Alex Williams WEB: www.alexwilliamsofficial.com […]
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Tony Jackson hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music, photography the Grand Ole Opry and 2020! […]
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Mark MacKay hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Learn more about: Mark MacKay WEB: www.markmackayofficial.net […]
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CJ Solar hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Learn more about: CJ Solar WEB: www.cjsolar.com […]
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Craig Wayne Boyd, Casey James & Adam Wakefield hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ new country music, […]
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Madison Kozak hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ new country music! Learn more about Madison Kozak WEB: […]
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Morgan Evans hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ about the process of writing music! Learn more about […]
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Yankton hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ new country music! Learn more about Yankton WEB: www.tomyankton.com Facebook: […]
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Stephanie Quayle hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ new country music, the Kyle’s and um…. Mr. Hankey […]
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Ryan Griffin hangin’ out with Toad talkin’ music, relationships in music and the holidays. Learn more about Ryan Griffin WEB: […]
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Carly Pearce hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music, the new “Mrs. Ray” and how they […]
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Jägertown hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music, writing in Nashville and more!! Learn more about […]
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Jackson Michelson hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Learn more about Jackson Michelson WEB: www.jacksonmichelson.com […]
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Josh Mirenda hangin’ out with Toad on his first headlining show! Learn more about Josh Mirenda WEB: www.JoshMirenda.com Facebook: @JoshMirenda […]
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Travis Denning was back in Vegas and hangin’ out with Toad. Learn more about Travis Denning WEB: www.travisdenning.com Facebook: […]
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Riley Green came through Vegas at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country and your boy Toad got the details on new music, traveling […]
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Lucas Hoge hangin’ out with Toad again. Learn more about Lucas Hoge Facebook: @LucasHoge Instagram: @lucashoge Twitter: @lucashoge
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The Swon Brothers hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. Learn more about The Swon Brothers Facebook: […]
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Lindsay Ell hangin’ out with Toad again. Lindsay is back with Toad to talk about her new music and traveling the […]
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Nate Moran hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. Nate talks music with Toad. Learn more about […]
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Jake Rose hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. Jake talks music, food and Ford Econoline vans with […]
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High Valley hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. Toad & High Valley sit down and talk about […]
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Stephen Wesley hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music Stephen hung out with Toad. They talked about country […]
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Jordan Davis came back to Stoney’s Rockin’ Country to talk about Family & Music. Do you know the difference in […]
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Lee Gantt came back to Stoney’s Rockin’ Country to talk about Family & Music. Check out Lee Gantt online: WEB: […]
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Garrett Speer hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Garrett Speer grew up in Ft. Myers, […]
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Ryan Robinette hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Ryan Robinette is an Ohio born and […]
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Stevie Monce hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Toad & Stevie talk about making a […]
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Kimberly Dunn hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. She wild, crazy and lots of FUN! […]
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Yankton hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Playing at Stoney’s for the first time. Learn […]
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Stephanie Quayle hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Stephanie and her husband David make history […]
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Sundance Head hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. The Voice champ came to town to […]
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American Young hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. The band stopped in to Stoney’s and […]
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Lewis Brice hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Lewis stopped in during his visit to […]
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Casey Donahew hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Casey brought his brand of Texas Country […]
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Austin Burke hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. What a fun time with Austin Burke! […]
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Ray Fulcher hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Ray Fulcher is well known to his […]
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Travis Denning hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Travis rocked out Stoney’s for our 2019 […]
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Tyler Rich hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Tyler was part of our ACM Lifting […]
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Tenille Arts hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Tenille joined us for the 2019 ACM […]
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Smithfield hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Smithfield talk with Toad about the little Texas […]
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Bailey Bryan hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Bailey Bryan is bursting on to the […]
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Hardy hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Hardy is one fun dude. He talks about […]
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Jon Langston hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Jon was super psyched to be in […]
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Jackson Michelson hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Jackson stopped in before his show in […]
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Tim Montana hangin’ out with Toad. Tim Montana checked in with Toad. These two together are hilarious! They talk about […]
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Michael Ray hangin’ out with Toad. Michael stopped in to talk with Toad about his favorite song on his album […]
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Derek Jones hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Derek talks with Toad about Billy Ray […]
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Lindsay Ell hangin’ out with Toad again. Lindsay stopped in before her show at Stoneys to talk about her new music, […]
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CJ Solar stopped in to hang with Toad and Chris. You will never guess what trick CJ can do with […]
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Adam Doleac hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ country music. Did you know that Adam was set […]
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Hannah Dasher hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music If Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin were one […]
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Austin Jenckes hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music Austin stopped in to talk about his career […]
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Mark MacKay hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music Mark was very excited to be in Vegas. […]
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David Adam Byrnes hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. David was in town to play Stoney’s […]
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Stephen Wesley hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music Stephen hung out with Toad. They talked about life, […]
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Jake Rose hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. Jake talks with Toad about life on the […]
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Dylan Schneider hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music Dylan stopped in to talk with Toad about […]
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Matt Stell hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. Matt dropped in to talk with Toad about […]
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Chris Bullard hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music. Chris stopped in and talked with Toad about […]
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Ben Gallaher hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music Ben and Toad sit down and talk music […]
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The Cadillac Three hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ music The guys stopped in to talk with […]
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Chris Bandi hangin’ out with Toad at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country talkin’ Spotify, trips to Nashville, flying in early or late… […]
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Toad sits down and talks trusting in yourself and the future with Kimberly Dunn. Second time through Stoney’s Rockin’ Country […]
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Jimmie Allen talks workin out with Toad and BD! Gambling is the fastest way to lose $150 quick! Could be […]
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Stephanie Quayle and Toad.. they talk ALL over the board! Montana talk, the weather, hair products and ya.. her single […]
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Carter Winter and Toad talk about music, traveling, a best friend in Vegas for the first time opening the show […]
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Lindsay Ell came through Stoney’s Rockin’ Country and Toad sat down with Lindsay to talk about the Stoney’s vibe, Stagecoach, […]
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Toad sits down with Jordan Davis to find out more inside of the artist that’s becoming Jordan Davis. Songwriting, the […]
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The Swon Brothers roll through Vegas during ACM week and Toad gets to know Zach and Colton. They get to […]
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Toad meet Ashley McBryde… Ashley meet Toad Miranda Lambert writing sessions, the road, swamp turkey, butt chins… wait, what? Playing […]
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Toad got the privilege and the time to sit down with some of the guys from Whiskey Myers as they […]
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