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- 570 - #450 - Caroline and Michael Hobby on Secret to a 10-Year Marriage
Caroline (@carohobby) and Michael Hobby (@michaelhobby) sit down with Bobby Bones to share an inside look at their life. They reveal the secret to their 10-year marriage, how they bring out the best in each other and continue to show love through struggles. Michael also gets vulnerable about the trauma he had from losing an older brother to cancer, and then losing his dad in 2020 and how it caused him to spiral. He also reveals the challenges he faced around his career, losing his record deal and his journey to becoming sober. Caroline also talks about her podcast, 'Get Real with Caroline Hobby,' joining the Nashville Podcast Network and more!
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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 569 - #449 - Bobby, Eddie & Kevin on Rock & Roll HOF + Top 15 Wedding Songs
In this episode, Bobby, Eddie and Kevin discuss the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. They share their thoughts on certain artists like Mariah Carey who did not get enough votes and what that means for their future chances of getting in. Plus, find out what their Top 15 Wedding songs are and more!
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Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 568 - #448 - Koe Wetzel on What He Learned Going to Jail
Koe Wetzel (@koe_wetzel) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about how he forged his own way in country music. He recalls the times he got drunk and fought some of his buddies, and the number of fights he feels like he still has left in him. He also talks about slowing down on his drinking. Koe also opens up about the first time he went to jail and what he learned from it. He'll also share the coolest thing he's been able to buy with money. Koe also reveals what fans can expect from his new music, why he feels people relate to his lyrics and more!
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 567 - In Case You Missed It: For King and Country on Story Behind The New Movie ‘Unsung Hero’
For King and Country (@forkingandcountry) are made up of two Brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone. They have a new movie out now called Unsung Hero and we wanted to revisit their episode when they gave us their lifestory and background on the film In 2023, they stopped by Bobby’s house fresh off their trip to the Grammys after earning a nomination with their friend, Hillary Scott of Lady A. Joel shares why he was depressed days after the trip. They share their amazing story of how their family moved from Australia with nothing to the United States and how they got by living in a house without furniture. They got their start touring with their famous sister Rebecca St. James and how they didn’t want anyone to know they were related when they became, For King and Country. They also share stories about their large family, what it’s like working as brothers, their new movie, and their perception as Christian artists.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 566 - #447 - Zach Top on Jake Owen’s Support of His Music + Growing up Homeschooled and Playing in Family Band + Booking His First at 7 Years Old Over the Phone
Rising country artist Zach Top (@Zach_Top) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his fast-rising music career, his upbringing and more. Zach's debut album Cold Beer & Country Music came out April 5th and he talked about what the title means and the process of writing the songs for the record. He also shares how he did not want to post his music on TikTok but then his song "Bad Luck" went viral. Zach also tells Bobby how he feels about Jake Owen supporting his music and saying that he "predicts he is about to change country music in a big way." Zach recalls growing up being homeschooled, playing in his family band, how he started taking music business calls when he was only 7, dropping out of college and moving to Nashville and more!Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 565 - #446 - Bobby & Eddie on Voting on Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame + Alexandra Sedlak on Getting to Go To The Grammys + Going Viral on TikTok
Bobby and Eddie talk about voting on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bobby got an official ballet in the mail, and they went through the voting process and nominees! They talk about the legacy of each artist and fill Kickoff Kevin in on the artist he's unfamiliar with. Bobby then talks to Alexandra Sedlak after discovering her on TikTok (@Itsalexandrasedlak). She shared what happened to her at the Grammy Awards and the well-known singer she met backstage who didn't like her. She also explains how she ended up singing one of her songs on stage and more. Alexandra also explains the story behind her most viral video, talks about her music, why she describes herself as a "good witch," how she can see colors and auras and more.
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 564 - In Case You Missed It: Ashley Cooke - On The Verge iHeartCountry Artist on on Finding Success on TikTok
We look back on first talking to Ashley Cooke back in 2021. She and Bobby talk about how she had almost half a million followers on TikTok (at the time) and about her song "Jealous of the Sky". She also tells us what the 615 House is all about.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 563 - #445 - Grace Bowers on The Stigma of Being a Female Guitar Player + Why She Doesn’t Like Being Called a Teenage Guitar Prodigy + Working with Brothers Osborne
17-year-old guitar phenomenon Grace Bowers (@grace_bowers) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about the trail she is blazing in Nashville. She details the stigma she faces being a female guitar player and why she does not like being called a teenage guitar prodigy. Grace shares how she started live streaming her performances which led to her moving to Nashville to chase her music dreams. Grace opens up about her approach to guitar playing, her exciting upcoming projects and how she started working with Brothers Osborne! She also shares a personal story on why she was kicked out of sports as a kid and her mom jumps on the podcast too! Bobby also invites her to play at his Million Dollar Show benefiting St. Jude at the Ryman Auditorium and more!
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 562 - Behind the Scenes of the BobbyCast: Bobby sits down with the President of his Nashville Podcast Network
Bobby officially announces the President of the Nashville Podcast network. They talked about current shows and that they have some in progress. They also talked about Caitlin Clark and the huge mark she’s making on women’s basketball. Plus, they got into a discussion about the Sore Losers segment where Lunchbox aired his grievances with the president and Bobby gave his thoughts.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 561 - #444 - Phil Becker PT2: Phil Interviews Bobby About His Career + How To Get Through Negativity + Who Has Helped Him
On Part 2 with Phil Becker(@philbecker), they switch things up and Phil interview's Bobby. He shares his career journey, his regrets and how having a radio background led to other roles in his career. Bobby also opens up about the people he surrounds himself with to make him better and how he has gotten through negativity. He also talks about his friendships with Charlamagne, Ryan Seacrest and more!
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 560 - #443 - Phil Becker PT1: Phil on Introducing AI to Radio + Being The First Person to Invest in Bobby Nationally + Why Beyonce is Proving Genres Will Cease to Exist
On Part 1 of Bobby's interview with Phil Becker (@Philbecker), they talk about Phil's role in radio and media and it's everchanging landscape. Phil is a highly accomplished media executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Content at Alpha Media where he oversees content and programming for over 200 radio stations nationwide. Phil shares why he thinks AI for radio isn't bad and why he introduced the first AI radio personality. He also goes into the backstory of how he and Bobby met and why he believed in him so much he chose to invest in Bobby nationally. Phil also addresses one of music's hottest topics right now; Beyoncé going country and why he thinks she will prove that music genres don't matter and won't exist anymore. Phil also talks about his podcast Phil-Osophy and more!
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 559 - #442 - Sara Evans on What Her New Song ‘Pride’ Means + Living With Her Life On Display + Doing Dancing with the Stars During a Hard Time in Her Life
On this episode, Sara Evans (@SaraEvansMusic) joins Bobby Bones at his home to share an inside look of her life and career. She talks about her early days of growing up as one of seven children, beginning to perform at four-years-old and playing in bars young. She also talks about her new song "Pride" and shares the vulnerable meaning behind it. Sara also announced her new podcast, 'Diving In Deep With Sara Evans' will give fans the whole truth and she won't hold back about anything. She reveals what it's like to live with her life on display and opens up about being in therapy. Sara also recalls the extremely hard time she was going through while on Dancing with the Stars and more!
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 558 - #441 - Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown on Getting Their Start on Star Search + Golfing With Larry Bird + When He Water Skied as Pinocchio at Disney
Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown joined Bobby Bones to talk about his life and career journey! Sawyer Brown is often mistaken for a person, so he set the record straight that it's no one's name and just the name of the band. Mark released his book, 'The Boys and Me: My Life In The Country Supergroup Sawyer Brown.' In it, he shares stories of how the band got turned down by every label in Nashville and then got their start on Star Search. He also shares what some of his first jobs were like when he had to water ski as Pinocchio at Disney World. Mark also recalls the time he first met Larry Bird and they golfed together, and he didn't say a word to him the entire time! He also talks about his first new record in 20 years, Desperado Troubadour, and how he got Blake Shelton to produce it. Mark also dives into the stories behind some of Sawyer Brown's biggest hits and more!
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 557 - Colin Cowheard On His Career Journey + Dan Patrick On How He Gets Motivated For Interviews & Being Prepared For The Moment + Jerry Jones On His Journey To Becoming Owner Of The Dallas Cowboys + Rich Eisen On The First 'Big Call' In His Career
his special crossover episode of the BobbyCast will feature interviews from legendary people in the sports world that have been featured on Bobby's sports podcast, 25 Whistles. We'll first hear from FS1's Colin Cowherd about his life and career journey to get him where he is today, how he preps for his massive show and how he went from a small town to one of the biggest faces on sports television. Then, legendary sports broadcaster Dan Patrick will discuss what he looks for when interviewing athletes, how he built his own brand and how to be overly prepared for the right moment. And we'll also hear from Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones. He'll open up about his upbringing, building relationships throughout the years, if he still gets nervous before games, and much more. Finally, Rich Eisen joins us to discuss the balance of being a fan and professional, hosting the NFL combine, his first 'big call' he got in his career and more!
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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 556 - #440 - Lauren Watkins on Growing up In Nashville and Why It’s Hard Playing Shows Here + Being Nervous Opening for Morgan Wallen in Stadiums + How SEC Expereience Influenced Her Music
Lauren Watkins (@lauren.watkins) is one of those rare artists who actually grew up in Nashville. She sat down with Bobby Bones to share her experience of growing up in Music City and the struggles she faced trying to break into the music scene and why she feels it's hard to play in Nashville. Lauren went to Ole Miss and details how the SEC influenced her music. She also reveals how nervous she is to be opening for Morgan Wallen in stadiums on his tour this summer. Lauren has been described as having "barstool charm" and opens up about what she thinks that means. Plus, Bobby has a big surprise for her and more!
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 555 - #439 - Bobby Bones & Eddie Music Talk: Songs Turning 20 and the Story Behind A Famous Classic Rock Song + Nathan James on What Goes on During CRS + What It's Like Meeting Country Artists
Bobby and Eddie go through a list of some of the biggest songs released in 2004, making 2024 the year they turn 20 years old. They also talk about the origin story you might not know about “Blinded by the Light”. Then, Bobby and Eddie are joined in the studio by Nathan James (@NJamesRadio) with BOB 106 POINT 9 in Savannah, GA, and he shares what goes on during Country Radio Seminar (CRS). He explained how people in country radio from all over the country come to Nashville to network, listen to panels, watch cool performances and share what happens after it all at night. He also shared what it's like meeting country artists and more!
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Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 554 - #438 - Riley Green on Finding Love on Social Media + Losing 18 Pounds with The Flu + What Makes Him Nervous About His Career + Why He Almost Didn’t Record ‘I Wish Grandpas Never Died’
Riley Green (@Rileyduckman) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his new chapter in his life. He shares how he lost 18 pounds when he had the flu and then got into shape. He also details how writing while on the road is hard for him and he feels his most creative when he's hunting alone. Riley also recalls his upbringing in Alabama and how it influenced his music. He also reveals the true cost of touring, if he'd want to have kids right now, what makes him nervous about his career, why he almost didn't record "I Wish grandpas Never Died," and more!
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 553 - #437 - Terri Clark on People Not Recognizing Her Without Her Cowboy Hat + Driving From Canada to Move to Nashville + Touring and Partying with Toby Keith
Terri Clark (@Terriclarkmusic) sits down with Bobby Bones and gets real about her 20 plus years in country music. She reflects on moving from Canada after high school to launch her career in Nashville and how she only made $15 a day from her first singing gig. She also shares the struggles she went through while it took 8 years to get her first record deal. Terry is known for her signature cowboy hat and confessed people do not recognize her without it on and that she can go incognito in public. She also remembers Toby Keith and shares stories from their time touring and partying together and more!
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 552 - #436 - Brothers Dan and Reid Isbell (The Kind of Love We Make) on Living In a Boat Trying to Make It as Songwriters + Their Love of Duck Hunting + Bobby Gives Them Advice on Their New Podcast
Dan and Reid Isbell, known as The Brothers Hunt, have teamed up with iHeartPodcasts and MeatEater to launch a new weekly podcast called "God's Country." Dan and Reid Isbell are two of the top country songwriters and their podcast focuses on the intersection of country music and outdoor living. They co-wrote "The Kind of Love We Make" with Luke Combs and it was their first #1 that they co-wrote together. Dan also wrote #1 songs for Luke Combs "Better Together" and "Love You Anyway". Bobby Bones sat down with the brothers to learn more about their story. They share how when they came to Nashville, they lived in a boat trying to make it as songwriters, and recalled the moment they had their first big break. They also detail their love of duck hunting and outdoor sports and share a cool story of when Luke Combs called them, and they did MeatEater. Dan also reveals why he didn't say hi to Bobby at The Grammys, Bobby gives them advice on their new podcast, they tease upcoming guests and more!
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 551 - #435 - Remembering Toby Keith with Interviews From Over The Years
We look back on all of Toby Keith’s appearances over the years on the Bobby Bones Show. The singer-songwriter passed peacefully on Monday night, his family shared in a statement posted on social media. Keith was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021. He was 62 years old. Take a listen to some great memories that include Toby’s first appearance in 2013, the time he talked about making more money than the President in one night and his final appearance in January 2024.
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 550 - #434 - Director & Photographer Spidey Smith on Shooting Morgan Wallen’s Album Cover + Directing Eminem in a Music Video & The Joke He Played On Him + How Jason Aldean Gave Him the Nickname
Director and photographer Spidey Smith (@Spideysmith) sat down with Bobby Bones to explore his love for capturing the moment. He has directed more than 150 music videos and shot some of the most iconic album covers including Morgan Wallens Dangerous and One Thing At a Time. Spidey recalls how during a low moment in his life he got the call from Morgan Wallen to shoot his album cover, and it helped gain back his confidence. He also shares a story of the time he directed Eminem in a music video and the joke he played on him. Spidey also explains how Jason Aldean gave him his nickname, which music video he's the proudest of and more!
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Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 549 - #433 - Abby Anderson on Opening for Stevie Nicks + Having No Fear Leaving Her Last Record Label + Why She Almost Quit Music
Abby Anderson (@abbyandersonmusic) sat down with Bobby Bones to open up about her musical transformation and determination to stay authentic. Abby moved to Nashville when she was just 17 and got a record deal shortly after but felt like she was compromising her true self just to make others happy. She shared the struggles she went through and why she had no fear of leaving her last record deal. She also admits there was a time she almost quit music but thankfully stuck with it and now loves the songs she's creating. Abby also opened for Stevie Nicks last year and shares her experience opening for one of her idols! She also shares a story on how she found out her friend's uncle is Chris Issak and more!
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 548 - #432 - Hillary Scott on The Untold Story of Lady A + Writing a Song About Her Miscarriage + How Lady A Influenced Bobby to Move To Nashville
Hillary Scott (@hillaryscottla) of Lady A sat down with Bobby Bones to take a look back on how far her and the band have come. She shares the untold story of Lady A and how she got denied a record deal before meeting fellow band members Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. Hillary, who also has a solo career as a Christian music artist, revealed how her faith has impacted how she raises her kids and opens up about writing a song about having a miscarriage. Hillary also talks about how she had to navigate the music industry without people thinking she was riding the coattails of her mom, Linda Davis. This episode is also very personal to Bobby because he shares how Lady A influenced him to move to Nashville and more!
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 546 - #431 - Jordan Schmidt on Writing No. 1’s for Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson and Why He Didn’t Think "God’s Country" Was a Hit at First + Getting to Work with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 + Getting Depressed after His First No. 1
Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, Jordan Schmidt sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about the impressive roster of songs he's written, his career and more! He'll talk about writing songs for Kane Brown and how they had an instant connection, the artist that was supposed to sing "God's Country" and why he didn't think it would be a hit. Jordan also shares how he got his start making rock music and the time he worked with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182. Jordan also revealed why after he got his first number one song, "Lights Come On," he became depressed, why he's not on social media anymore, how he found a secret bunker in house and more!
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 545 - #430 - Steven Curtis Chapman on Not Being Able To Name All of His 50 No. 1 Songs + His Full Circle Moment of Performing at Opry With His Dad + The Origin of His Stage Name
Steven Curtis Chapman (@Stevencurtischapman) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about his legendary career that has spanned more than three decades and made him the most-awarded artist in Christian music history. He has 50 number one songs and admitted he does have trouble naming them all. He also shared why he felt called to do music and sing about faith. He also shares an amazing story of how his dad went from seeing shows at the Opry, to performing with him on stage there. Plus, Steven will reveal the origins of his stage name, how he fell back in love with music, dealing with grief from losing friends and family and more!
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Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 544 - #429 - Before They Made It Big with Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Walker Hayes + More!
In this episode, we are sharing clips from previous Bobbycast episodes of artists talking about life BEFORE they made it big! They are now huge artists, but at one point, they were normal people with big dreams. You'll hear stories from Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, Chris Stapleton, Brett Eldgredge, Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett and Walker Hayes on the struggles they faced pursuing music and what their lives were like when they first moved to Nashville.
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Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 543 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Erin Viancourt - Learning From an Independent Legend
On season 2, episode 15 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin sits down with the only artist signed to Cody Jinks' label, Late August Records - Erin Viancourt. Erin moved to Nashville in 2012 and met Cody in 2021 after working at a local venue for almost 10 years! Erin's sister Emily, who is also a professional artist was in the studio as well to talk about their relationship, family dynamic and being Erins teacher growing up. Erin also talks about road life, the best advice Cody has given her and much more!
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 542 - Bobby Bones Alone
Bobby and his wife Caitlin talk about things they’ve watched on done during Christmas break.
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Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 541 - Favorite 10 BobbyCast Moments of 2023! (Part 2)
Bobby takes you through his favorite moments from the BobbyCast this year! If you missed Part 1, go check it out now! In Part 2, you’ll hear stories from Jake Owen, Dan + Shay, Thomas Rhett, Martina McBride and Chase Rice. Stories of sobriety, dealing with grief and depression at the height of your career and how one band almost broke up for good.
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Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 540 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Samica - It all Started with a Viral Video
On season 2, episode 14 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin sits down with California native, Samica. Kevin came across Samica over the summer after a video she posted went viral about her move to Nashville, which ultimately led him to her YouTube channel where she does multiple series, including one where she cooks called "Lazy Girl". She also talks about where her musical inspiration came from and how joining choir as a child inspired her to start singing in front of people, and much more!
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 539 - Favorite 10 BobbyCast Moments of 2023! (Part 1)
Bobby takes you through his favorite moments from the BobbyCast this year! In Part 1, you’ll hear stories from Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Hailey Whitters, The War and Treaty, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn and Michael Ray! Stories of early career struggles, rising to fame quickly, divorce and more.
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Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 538 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Tuten Brothers - From Finance to Publishing Deals
On season 2, episode 13 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin chats with a couple brothers from Georgia. Kevin was interested in hearing about the dynamic of trying to balance family and independent artists. The brothers are signed to a publishing deal with Sony, so they dive into being able to do that but also stay independent as artists. Plus, the guys talk about wanting to release new music every month in 2024 to stay on top of their craft.
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 537 - #428 - 90's Country Special: Stories from Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Clint Black, Shania Twain, John Michael Montgomery, Trisha Yearwood and more!
This episode is all about the best decade in country music...the 90's! We've taken stories from episodes over the years of artists that were huge in the 90's. You'll hear from Brooks and Dunn, Reba, Clint Black, Shania Twain, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Lawrence, Trisha Yearwood, and Jo Dee Messina on their journey to stardom, what it was like in Nashville back then and they share stories behind their biggest hits. One of these artists even shares the story of calling Dolly to ask for advice when she was first starting out!
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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 536 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Allie Keck - Not Fitting the Mold
On Season 2, Episode 12 of U&I, Kickoff Kevin sits down with Allie Keck. Kevin saw Allie perform at a small venue in Nashville and approached her after her set to find out a little bit about her. After talking with Allie about her not feeling like she fit the mold for "The Voice", Kevin wanted to find out more. Allie started trying out for TV shows as a teenager, she has sold phone book ads in Nashville for extra income, and talks about her love/hate relationship with social media.
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 535 - #427 - Ian Munsick on Cody Johnson Calling Him for His Song “Leather” After He Wrote It + Why He and Wife Kept The Relationship Secret + Why His Speech Impediment Goes Away on Stage
Ian Munsick (@ianmunsick) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his music journey coming from Wyoming. Ian grew up doing ranch work but was encouraged young to start music and played in his family band. He shares the struggles of leaving Wyoming to chase his music dreams in Nashville and attend Belmont University where he met his manager turned wife, and why they kept their relationship private in the beginning. Ian also reveals why his speech impediment goes away when he's on stage and how he overcomes it. He also shares working with his hero, Cody Johnson, and getting his first cut as a songwriter when he asked for his song "Leather."
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Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 534 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Jessica Rose - Staying True to Yourself
Unsigned & Independent with Kickoff Kevin is back for another batch of episodes! And this one features New Jersey native, Jessica Rose. Jessica lives in Nashville part-time and sleeps on a friend's couch because she is still trying to save up enough money to move to Tennessee next year to pursue music full-time. Jessica also discusses dating a current band member and the struggles of staying true to herself in country music.
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 533 - #426 - Kimberly Perry on How She Decided When to Go Solo + How She Feels When People Ask Her About ‘The Band Perry’ + Adjusting to Life With a Newborn
Kimberly Perry (@thekimberlyperry) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about her new chapter in life. In the past year, she and The Band Perry went their separate ways, and she released her first solo project, and also became a first-time mother in September! She shares what happened that made her decide to go solo, how she's not scared to be herself and how she got past measuring her success on a scale. Kiimberly also discussed how she feels when people ask her about The Band Perry and her reaction to being called a country band that 'killed their career.' She also shares how she's adjusting to life as a new mother and shares how her husband didn't know she was famous and how they eloped to Vegas and wrote songs together on their honeymoon and more!
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Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 532 - #425 - Randy Houser on Getting Dropped From His First Record Deal + The Moment He Knew ‘How Country Feels’ Was Going to Be A Smash + What Leonardo DiCaprio Said to Him on The Set of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Randy Houser (@RandyHouser) sat down with Bobby Bones to share updates on his career. He reflected on the time he got dropped from his first record deal and was scared for the future of his career. Then, shares the moment he knew his first big song, "How Country Feels" would be a hit and game changer for him. Plus, he reflects on what it was like to grow up in Mississippi and the family issues he dealt with. Randy also shared how he got into acting and what Leonardo DiCaprio said to him while on the set of 'Killers Of The Flower Moon.' He also shares what his current relationship with alcohol is and more!
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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 531 - Happy Birthday Dierks Bentley! + In Case You Missed It: #54 Dierks Bentey's Untold Story
Dierks Bentley turns 48 years old today! We wanted to take a loot back when Bobby sat down with Dierks Bentley in 2017. He had just come off a weekend of shows. We GET the stories behind some of Dierks’ biggest hits and how he grinding for many years before rising to the top. Bobby and Dierks also share “name dropper stories” and Dierks talks about how he feels not winning the ACM for album of the year.
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Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 530 - #424 - Cody Jinks On Finding Success Being an Independent Artist + How He Wrote "Loud and Heavy" With His 2-year Old Son + How The Shift For Authentic Country Music Benefited His Career
Cody Jinks (@codyjinks) sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his music journey! He went the grassroots effort of playing non-stop shows for 15 years and never signed a record deal, and shared why he thinks that helped him find success. Cody explains why he always invested in himself and the turning point in his career where he realized he was doing better than he thought. He also recalls how on his 2-year-old son's birthday the song "Loud and Heavy" was inspired. Cody also shares why he feels like the shift in country music to be more authentic benefited his career, the artists he thinks are the most real with their music right now, why he feels like he's just starting to get to know his teenage kids and he talks about the process of making his new record!
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Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 529 - #423 - Josh Jenkins on Writing 'Fancy Like' With Walker Hayes and How Much $$$ It Made + The Nashville Formula For a Hit Song in 90 Minutes + Writing "Buy Dirt" with Jordan Davis and Winning a CMA
Songwriter Josh Jenkins (@joshcjenkins) sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about the many levels of his music career. He revisits his years of touring in his band, Green River Ordinance, then deciding to move to Nashville to be a songwriter. He also shares what it's like that his brother, Matt Jenkins, is also a successful songwriter in Nashville and how special it was to write Jordan Davis's and Luke Bryan's song "Buy Dirt" together. Josh also talks about why the day they wrote Walker Hayes' "Fancy Like" was memorable, what it was like when the song went viral and how he feels about the impact TikTok has had on the music industry. Josh also shares the Nashville formula to writing a hit song in 90 minutes and more!
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Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 528 - #422 - Marty Roe Lead Singer of DIAMOND RIO on the Untold Story of the Band + Getting Their Name From Shenandoah + Being The First Band To Have Debut Single Go No.1
Marty Roe, the lead singer of the '90s country group, Diamond Rio, sat down with Bobby Bones to talk about his monumental career. Marty shares how he got his start singing at Opryland and doing voice impressions. He also shares why in the early days the band went through multiple name changes and how the group, Shenandoah, inspired the band name they settled on. He also talks about what it was like to be the first band to have their debut single go number one, the new music he's working on, the new band members and more!
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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 527 - #421 - Bobby and Eddie on Cover Versions That Were Hated by the Original Artists + Rob Harvilla On How He Started His Book & Podcast '60 Songs That Explain The '90s' + Courtney Love Reaching Out To Him + Why Nirvana Were Giants of '90s Music
Bobby and Eddie start the episode talking about cover songs that were hated by the original artists and share what they think are the best covers of all-time. Rob Harvilla is the author / host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s and a senior staff writer at The Ringer. He's been a professional rock critic for 20-plus years and talked to Bobby Bones about why he chose to explore the music of the '90s in his new book and podcast. Rob talks about what he does as a rock critic, why he chose that profession and the types of interviews it's led him to like the time Courtney Love reached out to him. He also explains why Nirvana were giants in '90s music and discusses some conspiracy theories around Kurt Cobain's death and more!
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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 526 - #420 - Heath Wright the Lead Singer of Ricochet on the Untold Story of the Band + His Connection to Bobby’s Wife’s Family + Heath’s Issue with Modern Country Music
Heath Wright, the lead singer of '90s country band, Ricochet, sits down to talk to Bobby Bones and shares the untold story of the band. Find out how they got their band name, how they got their start after waiting years and more. Bobby's wife, Caitlin, also joins the episode because he has a connection to her family! Heath talks about what it was like to be in country music during the '90s, and why he has an issue with modern country music now. He also shares a cool story about meeting The Chicks before they were famous and reveals the real story behind their number-one hit "Daddy's Money."
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Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 525 - #419 - Love and Theft On Being Together 17 Years + Having a Record Come Out On a Label They’re Not On Anymore + Having Taylor Swift Write A Song About Stephen
Love and Theft (@loveandtheft) stopped by Bobby Bones house to talk about being a group for 17 years and the highs and lows that have happened in their career. They talk about their new EP, Better Off, that was seven years in the making after it got shelved at their old label. They also share what it's like having their new EP come out on a label they are no longer on. They discuss how the music industry has changed, what inspires their songwriting and will share their thoughts about having Taylor Swift write "Hey Stephen" about Stephen and the song they wrote about her!
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Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 523 - #418 - The Top 5 Most Famous Musicians We've Ever Met! + Bobby Bones Talks To Lenny Kravits on How He's Always Stayed Relevant, What He Listens To Before He Goes On Set & More!
While on the road, Bobby, Eddie, Mike D, Kickoff Kevin and their driver, Warren, listed the Top 5 Famous musicians they have met in their life and shared stories about how each happened! Then, at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Bobby interviewed Lenny Kravitz! He tells us how he's been able to stay relevant all these years, what goes into his songwriting, how he connects to his fans, what he listens to before he goes on set, new music he's loving and more!
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Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 522 - Bobby on Tenille Arts Vulnerable Instagram Post + We Revisit on Her 1st Appearance on the BobbyCast: Performing on the Bachelor, Growing Up on A Wheat Farm and her Top 3 Life Moments
Bobby shares a revealing post from Tenille Arts that she shared on Instagram. We are big fans of her and wanted to look back on the first time she stopped by the Bobbycast. Tenille Arts talks about how she grew up on a wheat farm in Canada and moved to Nashville after being discovered on YouTube. She talks about how she went on the Bachelor twice to perform, gave her Top 3 Life Moments and for the first time ever we have someone perform on the podcast.
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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 - 521 - #417 - Steven Lee Olsen on Getting Dropped from Label...Before Keith Urban Cut His Song “Blue Ain’t Your Color” + Getting The Call Garth Brooks Wanted His Song + Garth Coaching Him In the Studio on Singing Background Vocals
Steven Lee Olsen (@Stevenleeolsen) is a singer- songwriter who sat down Bobby Bones on how he got his start in the music industry writing songs for some of the biggest names. He shares what happened when he got dropped from his label, and when he pitched Keith Urban his song "Blue Ain't Your Color" and it got put on hold and how he modified it. He shares what it was like getting a call that Garth Brooks wanted to record a song he wrote and how he's been coaching him in the studio and got to sing background vocal for him. Steven also reflects on his father leaving him when he was one year old, why he changed his name to honor his stepdad, moving to Nashville at 20 years old and more!
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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 520 - #416 - Bobby + Eddie on their High School Bands and Best Concerts Ever + Jobs Before Making It: Stories from Lainey Wilson, Craig Morgan, Trisha Yearwood, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith and more!
In this episode, Bobby and Eddie share stories from their bands in high school, best concerts they've ever been to as they hang out driving home from a trip. Then, we've taken stories from episodes over the years of artists talking about the jobs they had before they made it big. You'll hear from Craig Morgan, Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Craig Campbell, John Michael Montgomery, Trisha Yearwood and Nate Smith. Some had odd jobs just to pay the bills while they pursued music full time...like working in an oil field, being a celebrity impersonator or having a 9-5 desk job at a label. Some didn't even tell people at their current job they could sing! But in the end, it all worked out the way it was supposed to!
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 519 - #415 - George Birge On His First Top 20 Single ‘Mind On You’ + What REALLY Happens When You Sign A Record Deal + Touring and Learning About the Industry from Toby Keith
George Birge (@GeorgeBirge) sits down to talk to Bobby Bones about what it's like having his first Top 20 single, "Mind On You," and how he had that song on hold for another artist to record and had to ask if he could record it for himself. George shares what his journey to success has been like and how he deals with imposter syndrome and discusses what really happens when you sign a record deal! He was born and raised in Austin, Texas, so he shares why he never left, how his parents emigrated to America and more. He also talks about going viral on TikTok, what he learned about the industry from Toby Keith, the moment he felt his career really started to take off and more!
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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 518 - Remembering Jimmy Buffett with Bobby and Eddie: Jimmy Talks About Writing Margaritaville + His Country Collabs
We remember Jimmy Buffett by looking back at the interview we did with him in 2020 after he dropped his first album in 27 years. Jimmy Buffett talked about writing his song "Margaritaville”, his country collaborations and if he’d ever go into his own restaurants and not give them a heads up.
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 517 - #414 - Dan + Shay on Almost Breaking Up and How They Were Saved By a 3am Conversation + Why Dan Cut His Hair + How Shay Getting Sober Changed His Life + Behind The Scenes of them Joining ‘The Voice’
Dan + Shay sit down with Bobby Bones and share an inside look of everything going on in their lives. They get vulnerable and share why they almost broke up, the moment they hit rock bottom and started to resent music, until a 3am talk saved the duo and their friendship. Dan also shares why he cut his hair and Shay details how getting sober and cutting sugar out of his diet changed his life. They also give a behind the scenes look of them joining 'The Voice' and what it's like being the first duo chair, and they talk about their new album Bigger Houses, out September 15th and more!
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Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 516 - #413 - Behind The Scenes of the Music Industry (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Behind the Scenes of the Music Industry, you'll hear from country music reporter & journalist, Marcus K Dowling, legendary music exec, Joe Galante, Grammy award winning producer, Nathan Chapman, General Manager of Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood's record labels, Lesly Simon, Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell's manager, Kerri Edwards and more!
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Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - 515 - #413 - Behind The Scenes of the Music Industry (Part 1)
This special episode of the BobbyCast is all about the Behind The Scenes of the Music Industry. How does a song get on the radio? What exactly does a producer and an artist manager do? How do record labels work? All of these questions will be answered. Throughout the years, Bobby has sat down with some of the biggest and most influential industry execs to hear about their roles in the business. In this episode you'll hear from Luke Combs' manager, Kappy, the former CEO of Warner Music Nashville, John Esposito, legendary producer, Dann Huff, the Head of iHeartCountry, Rod Phillips and more!
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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 514 - #412 - Brandy Clark on Winning A Tony After Working on 'Shucked' for 10 Years + Learning From Failure + Her Love of Magic Johnson + What Brandie Carlie Was Like as Her Producer
Brandy Clark (@thebrandyclark) joined Bobby Bones to share some updates in her life. She recently won a Tony award for the music she wrote for the musical 'Shucked.' She talked about having to re-work most of the songs after getting mixed-reviews and how it took her 10 years to get it done. Brandy also opens up about her life growing up and how she went to college on a basketball scholarship, why she chose to give that up to pursue music, and her love for Magic Johnson! She also shared the stories behind the songs on her new self-titled album, what it was like working with Brandie Carlie as her producer, and more!
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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - 513 - #411 - Thomas Rhett on Why He Hasn’t Been On Social Media Since January + Being Jealous and Inspired After Going to Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour + He and His Wife’s Philanthropic Passion + Why He Hasn’t Listened to His Own Music in Two Months
Thomas Rhett (@thomasrhettatkins) sits down with Bobby Bones for an hour-long therapy session! He gets into why after he saw Taylor Swift's Era's Tour how he felt inspired but also jealous. Thomas also talks about why he hasn't been on social media since January, how it affected his mental health and why he started to not feel like himself anymore. He also discusses the importance of the charity he and his wife Lauren have started called Love One. Thomas also gets honest about his music journey as he reflects on the 20 Number One songs he's had, the new way he's approaching making music and why he hasn't listened to his songs in two months, and more!
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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 512 - #410 - Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE On The Time He Thought The Band Was Over + Still Liking Each Other After 9 Albums + Opening for Taylor Swift and One Republic + Playing Wide Receiver in High School Then Making The Band 'Watch Tape'
Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE stopped by Bobby's house to talk about the journey he and the band have been on, how they manage to still get along after 9 albums and reflected on the time he thought the band was over. Bear also recalls what it was like to open for artists like Taylor Swift and One Republic. He also clarifies the Christian-Rock band title the band have been given, and the new musical direction they went in while creating their new album, Caves, that will be out September 15th! Bear also talks about his football days and how he used to make the band watch tape and more!
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 511 - #409 - Kix Brooks on Brooks & Dunn Playing Their Biggest Shows Ever Right Now + Why Merle Haggard Had an Issue with Them Splitting Up + Getting Discovered at the Bluebird + The Beauty of Not Getting Recognized At Their Own Shows
Kix Brooks (@KixBrooks) of Brooks & Dunn hangs out with Bobby to talk about his extremely impressive career. Brooks & Dunn is the best-selling country duo of all time, and even though they got their start in the '80s, Kix shares how they are currently playing their biggest shows right now! He'll also share inside details on why they broke up and what Merle Haggard told them that caused him to have an issue with them. Kix has also been hosting the 'American Country Countdown' since 2006, and he'll share how he had to go to interview school to get better at radio. Kix also recalls getting discovered at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, the first song he wrote that was special to him and more!
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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 510 - #408 - Lily Rose On What She Learned About Being An Artist By Listening to The BobbyCast While Working at the Mall + How No One Returned Her Calls Until She Went Viral on TikTok + How She Met Diplo
Lily Rose (@LilyRoseMusicOfficial) joins Bobby Bones to share how she got her start in music and how she doesn't want to be defined by one genre. She shared how when she was working at the mall she would listen to BobbyCast episodes to learn more about being an artist. Lily looked back on the day she made the decision to move to Nashville, and how no one would give her the time of day until her song went viral on TikTok. She also shares how she and her wife met and why she does not want to be known as the 'gay' or 'TikTok' artist. Lily also talks about how she met Diplo, and they started working together and more!
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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 509 - #407 - Michael Ray on What He Would Have Done Differently In Last Marriage + Why They Haven’t Spoken in 3 ½ Years + Having a Number 1 Song While Away in Arizona for Therapy + Getting Diagnosed with Depression
Michael Ray (@michaelraymusic) sits down with Bobby Bones to give a candid look on his public divorce and how he's grown personally and professionally from it. He'll share what he learned from it and what he wishes he had done differently. He gets vulnerable talking about the steps he took in therapy and how while he was going through that process he had the number one song on country radio. Michael will also share how he was diagnosed with depression and the healthy steps he's taking in his every day life to get better. He'll also talk about his new music, what it's like being on tour and why he feels like he's back in 2019 again.
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Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 508 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 10: Spencer Crandall - How Retirement Led to a New Career
On the finale of Season 2, Kickoff Kevin sits down with Spencer Crandall. Spencer and Kevin talk about their days of playing college football but being forced to retire early due to injuries, and how it led to new careers. Plus, Spencer dives into the advantages social media can give an independent artist, now that he has over 2.5 million TikTok followers. Spencer and Kevin also talk about him being on the road with Morgan Wallen in 2016 and much more!
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 14 Jul 2023 - 507 - #406 - Warren Zeiders On Getting 7 Concussions from Playing Lacrosse That Led to Depression + Getting Bullied In School For YouTube Video Of Him Singing + From Only Singing in front of Family to Going Viral on TikTok to Landing a Record Deal
Warren Zeiders (@warrenzeiders) never intended to become a singer, until a sports injury changed his plans. He sits down with Bobby Bones to talk about his life before music, how he had a lacrosse scholarship in college, and how he got seven concussions while playing. He shares how the pandemic derailed his plans, so he posted a video of himself singing on TikTok that went viral. Warren also recalls the time he posted a video of himself singing on YouTube that he was bullied for, to then having industry people message him. He also reveals why he hired his mom to be his business manager, what fans can expect from his new album Pretty Little Poison coming out in August, and more!
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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 506 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 9: JD Clayton - The Landscaping Inspiration
On season 2, episode 9 of Unsigned & Independent, Kevin sits down with Fort Smith, Arkansas native - JD Clayton. JD talks about losing his job during COVID and having to work for a landscaping company to make ends meet, but this ultimately led to him writing his first album while on the job. Kevin and JD also talk about his upbringing and not growing up on traditional country music like the rest of his fans, and much more!
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 - 505 - #405 - Amanda Shires on Making An Album With Bobbie Nelson + Writing a Letter to Tyrese Gibson + Billy Joe Shaver Convincing Her To Move to Nashville + Stopped Smoking Marijuana To Help Her Singing 2 Years Ago
Amanda Shires (@amandapearlshires) talks to Bobby about her project, Loving You, a covers album with the late Bobbie Nelson. She explains how Bobbie was her hero and what it was like working with her and how she will keep her legacy alive with their joint album. Amanda also shares how she got her start in music, how she expresses herself through playing the fiddle, and details the time she wrote a letter to Tyrese Gibson. She also tells us how Billy Joe Shaver convinced her to move to Nashville after she found success with her music in Texas. Amanda will also share how she met her husband, Jason Isbell, when he invited her to play with him, why she stopped smoking marijuana to help her singing, how she's still getting over stage fright and more!
To celebrate the release of Loving You, Amanda is playing two special shows in Texas honoring Bobbie Nelson’s legacy and the rich history of Texas music. She’ll be playing at two legendary dance halls, accompanied by the iconic band, Asleep At The Wheel on July 8th at The Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas and July 9th at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels.
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Tue, 04 Jul 2023 - 504 - Manage your Credit like a Grown-Up
From credit cards to credit scores and everything in between, “Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult” digs into the good, bad, and prudent ways to build and use credit. We talk to Sara Rathner, a senior writer, travel, and credit card expert at NerdWallet, about why making purchases with a credit card (instead of a debit card) is safer, how we can build our credit back up from a less-than-perfect past, and how to effectively use your credit card to build up a personal rewards savings account!
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Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 503 - Bobby Was Amazed by Jelly Roll's Opry Performance + Jelly Roll Shares Stories From His Time in Jail & the Music He’s Trying To Create
Bobby saw Jelly Roll earlier this week at the Opry and wanted to revisit his original interview. He came by in May 2022 to share his life. Jelly Roll has a very inspiring story that he loves to share in hopes of connecting with people. He comes from a middle lower class community where he was the youngest child of 4. His dad was a meat salesman for his own family company called DeFord Wholesale Meats, and his mom struggled with addiction and mental health. He spent about 12 years in and out of the jail system until he had an awakening moment sitting in his jail cell. A guard knocked on his cell door to tell him that he had a daughter. Check out the full interview!
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Sat, 01 Jul 2023 - 502 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 8: The Dryes - Balancing Marriage & Music
On this episode of Unsigned & Independent, Kevin sits down with married duo The Dryes. Katelyn and Derek have been married for 11 years and began dating before deciding to become a duo and chase their dreams together. They talked about some of the challenges that being a married duo and traveling the country can bring, and how their friends were the ones who set them up 15 years ago. Plus, the couple talks about being the modern day Johnny and June, the big year they've had so far after playing at the CMA Fest and being on tour with Jo Dee Messina.
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 501 - #404 - Richard Marx on The Two Versions Of His Career + Offering Kenny Rogers A Song When He Sang Backup For Him + His Hit Song He Was Told Would Never Work + Writing Songs for NSYNC, Keith Urban & More!
Richard Marx talks to Bobby Bones about his incredible career and how he feels like he has two versions: one has a singer-songwriter, and one writing hit songs for artists like NSYNC, Keith Urban and more! He talks about how he got his start in music, moving to LA right after high school to chase his dreams, and the adversity has he faced. He also shares the time he became a backup singer for Kenny Rogers and went up to him in the studio and pitched him a song he wrote. Richard also reveals the song he was told would never work but ended up becoming a huge hit and more!
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Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 500 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 7: Emily Ann - Discovering the Struggles of the Industry at a Young Age
On this episode of Unsigned & Independent, Kevin brings on a Tennessee native in Emily Ann Roberts. Emily Ann was once a finalist on The Voice at just age 15, but quickly learned that was only the beginning of her journey. Kevin and Emily dive into her playing at the Opry 16 times, how her worst tour day became her best, her YouTube channel that she has with her husband, and so much more!
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 23 Jun 2023 - 499 - #403 - Morgan Evans on The First Time He Played ‘Over for You’ and Having Weight Lifted Off His Shoulders + How He Handled A Weird Time In His Life + Beating Dierks Bentley in Pickleball
Morgan Evans (@MorganEvansMusic) talks to Bobby Bones about the sudden success of his song "Over For You" and the impact it's made on his career and in his fans' lives. He also explains how after the first time he played it, it felt like a weight was lifted off his shoulders, but it was a weird time in his life when it went viral. Morgan also talks about his love for jeeps, surfing and being outdoors, and shares the time he beat Dierks Bentley in pickleball. We'll also hear how he got his start as a pop artist in Australia, the transition to country music in America, and more about his new music on the way!
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Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 498 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 6: Shaylen - From Pop to Country
Another batch of Unsigned & Independent season 2 with Kevin O'Connell is back! This time with an artist who has made the transition from pop to country. Originally from Tennessee, Shaylen was once in a pop group as a teenager, even signed to Young Money Cash Money Records and moved to LA! Shaylen talks about making the transition from pop to country and how moving to Nashville last year has allowed her to fall in love with making music again and much more.
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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 497 - #402 - John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Writing Dolly Parton a Note to Get Her to Accept Nomination + How Musicians Get into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Co-Founding MTV and VH1 and His Influence on Music on TV and Radio
John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Co-Founder of MTV and VH1 and the current President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises, joined Bobby Bones to talk about his incredible career that has made a lasting impact on music on television. He explains the process of who gets voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the note he wrote Dolly Parton to convince her to accept her nomination. John also shares how he got his start as one of the founding people at MTV and how he later created VH1 and 'Behind The Music,' and Pop-Up videos! We treat this episode as if it were a Pop-Up Video episode with fun facts behind all of the artists John mentions! He also details the importance of knowing the story being the music, what his role at iHeart now entails and more!
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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 496 - #401 - Terry McBride On The Origin Story of McBride and The Ride + His Famous Dad Didn’t Want Him To Do Music + Why His Grandparents Called The Cops On Him + How Trying to Get George Strait to Record His Song Landed him a Record Deal
Legendary songwriter and lead singer of McBride and The Ride, Terry McBride (@TerryMcBrideMusic), talked to Bobby Bones about how he formed McBride and The Ride and shares the origin story of their name. Plus, he talks about how Brooks & Dunn have recorded over 25 songs he's written, and what it's like to be a songwriter in Nashville. Terry also recalls how his dad didn't want him to pursue music and shares the story about why his grandparents once called the cops on him. He also shares stories from when he toured with John Fogerty and Huey Lewis in the 80s and how trying to get George Strait to record a song he wrote landed him a record deal. Terry will also reveal why McBride and The Ride got back together and released new music for the first time in 20 years, and more!
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Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 495 - #400 - Adam Duritz on The Untold Story of Counting Crows + How 'Accidentally In Love' Ended Up in 'Shrek 2' + How He Wrote "Mr. Jones" When he Almost Quit Music + How SNL Launched Their Fame To the Point of Getting Mobbed + How He Discovered He Was a Goo
The lead singer of Counting Crows, Adam Duritz (@CountingCrows) talked to Bobby about how he discovered he was a good singer and started a band at 13 but didn't write his first song until he was a freshman in college. He shared how songwriting took over his life so much that it affected his schoolwork and when he was one credit away from graduating college and didn't care to get his degree. He also talked about the years he spent struggling to make it in music that led him to go to Europe and quit for a little while. Adam also recalled what inspired their song "Mr. Jones" and how after they performed it on SNL their careers blew up and he started to get mobbed at places. Adam is very passionate about music and shared how he got asked to create a song for the 'Shrek' movie called "Accidentally In Love," and why he was so excited to have a song in an animated movie, and more!
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Mon, 29 May 2023 - 494 - #399 - The War and Treaty on the Origin of Their Name + Their Remarkable Love Story and Singing As a Married Couple + Why Michael Joined the Military and Playing Piano and Writing His First Song While Serving in Iraq
At the 58th ACM Awards, people were introduced to the married duo, The War and Treaty, when they performed their song "Blank Page." Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter talk to Bobby about their unusual start in the music industry, their resilience as a couple working together and the turning point that changed everything for them. Michael, who served in the army, shared how he learned to play piano while in the military and how it inspired him to start writing songs for the fallen. The War and Treaty also reveals what their duo name stands for and gives an inside look to their incredible love story that led them to make their latest album, Lover's Game, and more!
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Fri, 26 May 2023 - 493 - #398 - Corey Kent on Celebrating His First No. 1 ‘Wild As Her’ and How Morgan Wallen Wrote It and Sang the Demo + How He Ended Up on Stage with Willie Nelson at 16 Years Old + Recording His Hit Song While Working At a Pavement Company in Texas
Fresh off the heels of his first number one song, "Wild As Her," rising country star, Corey Kent (@CoreyKent), talks to Bobby about his winding road to success in the music industry. When the pandemic started and live music stopped, Corey started working at a pavement company to make money and support his wife and kids. During that time, he got sent a demo of a song Morgan Wallen wrote, which he recorded while still working at the paving company until it went viral. He shares his journey from moving to Nashville at 17, getting dropped from his publishing deal, moving back home in Texas to landing a record deal. Corey also recalls the time he ended up on stage with Willie Nelson when he was 16 and what Willie gave him. He also shares how much his life has changed in the last year, the process of making his new album, how he's preparing to go on tour with Jason Aldean this summer, and more!
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Tue, 23 May 2023 - 492 - #397 - Patrick Hicks TikTok Music Storyteller on How He Gained a Massive Social Media Following + Working a Full Time Job & Building a Social Media Career + Can You Guess The Artist Based on The Music Story? + The Legalities of AI Music Creation
Patrick Hicks (@PatrickHicks82) has become a TikTok star for his music storytelling videos where he shares stories on musicians' background, how they got their start, and fun facts about their life. He joins Bobby for a conversation about why he started making videos, how he knows a bunch of music info and how he gained a massive social media following. He also discusses the challenges of working a normal 9-5 job and doing social media full time on the side. Patrick will also share his thoughts on the legalities of AI music creation and how he thinks it will affect music in the future. And he'll share what's next for him in his career!
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Tue, 16 May 2023 - 491 - ACM Awards Recap Special with Shannon Ella + Kevin O'Connell
Shannon Ella and Kevin O'Connell give their initial reaction following Thursday night's 58th ACM Awards. From their initial thoughts, to running through every award and giving their biggest surprise, Shannon and Kevin cover it all immediately following the show! You can follow Shannon @ShannonElla_ & Kevin @kickoffkevin
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Fri, 12 May 2023 - 490 - #396 - Meghan Patrick on Turning to Music After A Serious Snowboarding Accident + How She Met Mitchell Tenpenny and How They Navigate Marriage Both Being Artists + The Hardest Thing About Managing Her
Meghan Patrick (@MeghanPatrickMusic) is unapologetically herself in this conversation with Bobby. Meghan is a Canadian country music superstar, and the back-to-back winner of the Canadian Country Music Associations Female Artist of The Year. But finding her way in the American country music scene hasn't been easy. She talks about how she turned to music after she got into a serious snowboarding accident, and focused on it so much that she dropped out of college to pursue it as a career, which her parents weren't too pleased with. Meghan also shares how she and Mitchell Tenpenny met and what married life is like with them both on tour and away from each other. She also discusses her latest project, Greatest Show On Dirt, and how she was brutally honest with herself and her struggles while creating the songs for the EP.
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Tue, 09 May 2023 - 489 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 5: Royale Lynn - Creating Her Own Genre Known as 'Punktry'
In the final episode of the first batch of season 2, Kevin sits down with independent artist Royale Lynne. Royale is originally from Canada, and she and Kevin talk about the Visa she has to obtain in order to stay in Nashville! Plus, Royale talks about creating her own genre which she calls 'Punktry', playing as a Hannah Montana cover as a child, opening for Luke Combs this summer, and much more!
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Fri, 05 May 2023 - 488 - In Case You Missed It: #357 - Bailey Zimmerman on Getting Started in Music by Accident + From The Gas Pipeline to Signing a Record Deal in 2 Years + The Details On His Massive Tricked Out Truck!
Since his new album comes out next week, Bobby takes a look back at the first time he met Bailey Zimmerman. Just a few years ago, Bailey Zimmerman was working at the gas pipeline…fast forward to this year and he just signed his first record deal! Bailey talks to Bobby about how he never sang his entire life until one day at the opportunity at a basketball court then decided he wanted to drop everything to pursue music! He started out in 2020 on TikTok just posting videos of his custom lifted trucks and then got attention from record labels and management after one of his songs went viral. Bailey talks about how he’s had to learn everything in such a small amount of time, getting to play his first shows and how his biggest inspirations are rock star frontmen.
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Thu, 04 May 2023 - 487 - #395 - Jessie Jo Dillon On Her Idol Being Rude Because of Her Famous Father, Dean Dillon + Writing Songs For George Strait, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney & More + Why She Doesn’t Perform at Writer’s Rounds + Wanting to Run Away from Being a Songwriter +
Jessie Jo Dillon (@JessieJoDillon) has penned songs recorded by some of the biggest names in today’s music, including Dan + Shay, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Cole Swindell & many more. She's had 21 cuts since January 2023, and 32 in the last 12 months. She talks to Bobby about how some people were mean to her because her father, Dean Dillon, was a famous songwriter, and how she wasn't taken seriously in the beginning. Jessie Jo Dillon also shares what it was like getting her first major cut recorded by George Strait, and now having some of country's biggest artists record her songs. She'll also explain why even though she was the 2019 winner of Songwriter of The Year, she doesn't like to perform at writers rounds and why she once ran away from the idea of becoming a songwriter. Jessie also shares what needs to go into a song to make it a hit and more!
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Tue, 02 May 2023 - 486 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Canaan Cox - From Cruise Ships to Music City and Everywhere In-Between
On this week's episode of Unsigned & Independent, Kevin sits down with a familiar face around the Bobby Bones Show studio - Canaan Cox. Kevin and Canaan talk about the first time he ran into Bobby while working as a waiter, and why he's done with playing on Broadway. Plus, Canaan talks about his fitness journey of losing close to 100 pounds, why his love story sounds like a movie, and how all of that has led him to living his best life as an artist.
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 485 - #394 - Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra on Writing “Stuck Like Glue” for Sugarland and Why Radio Stations Refused to Play It + Why Peyton Manning Would Bring His Colts Teammates to His Concerts + Writing His First Book After Failing The 1st Time
Songwriter, producer and lead singer and founding member of Better Than Ezra, Kevin Griffin (@kevinmgriffin) is now adding author to his long list of accomplishments. His first book ‘The Greatest Song: Spark Creativity, Ignite Your Career and Transform Your Life’ is out today (April 25) and he shares with Bobby how the many ups and downs of his career inspired it. Kevin also talks about the many songs he's written like Howie Days "Collide," Train's "I Got You," and Sugarland's "Stuck Like Glue," and explains why radio stations refused to play it. He also shares how he started the band Better Than Ezra and how he made their first album for only $5,000! Kevin also shares stories with Bobby of when Peyton Manning would bring his Colts teammates to his concerts, why he started and co-founded The Pilgrimage Festival, and more!
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 484 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 3: Zoee - How a Documentary Inspired an Australian Native to Move to Music City
On this week's episode of Unsigned & Independent, Kevin has on Australian native Zoee! Kevin and Zoee talk about growing up in the middle of nowhere Australia with no tv, no phones, just radio and records that made her fall in love with music. Plus, Zoee is accompanied by James House - who has written number ones for Martina McBride and Dwight Yoakam - as he unexpectedly hopped on to give his perspective on the growth he has seen in Zoee in just a few short years. Kevin and Zoee also talk about her #1 in Australia, why it's been so hard to get back there, and what else she has in the works.
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 21 Apr 2023 - 483 - #393 - Alana Springsteen on How Taylor Swift Inspired Her to be a Songwriter + Why She Believes in Signs + Having 'Bad Taste' In Guys + Having to Explain She's Not Related to Bruce Springsteen
Alana Springsteen (@alanaspringsteen) is a rising country singer-songwriter whose passionate and relatable songs have made her stand out. Bobby learns more about how she got her start in music, including how she started singing The National Anthem at Chicago Cubs Games at only 9 years old, and getting a publishing deal at 14. Part one of her debut album, TWENTY SOMETHING: Messing It Up, is out now and she shares the inspiration behind the album and why she chose to make it a three-part project. Alana also discusses how Taylor Swift inspired her to be a songwriter and what it was like to work with Liz Rose, who co-wrote many of Swift's early songs. She also shares why she believes in signs and how having bad taste in guys has helped her songwriting. Alana also clears up any misconceptions that she is related to Bruce Springsteen, and more!
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 482 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Megan Ashley - Lessons Learned from a Tough Year
Episode 2 of this season on Unsigned & Independent features a Texas native named Megan Ashley. Kevin and Megan talk about COVID hindering her from moving to Nashville but ultimately making her a better artist. They also dive into her Texas roots, going from a Kinesiology major to playing music, being a life coach part-time which helps her own career and much more!
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 481 - #392 - Gary Mule Deer on Being Roommates with Steve Martin + Getting Into Comedy on Accident + Hanging Out With Johnny Carson and Seeing David Letterman’s First Comedy Set + Why Frank Sinatra Told Him “He was Unusual”
Gary Mule Deer's (@Gary_MuleDeer) unique comedy and music career have set him apart for over six decades. His path to starting in music to getting into comedy by accident is one of the most unconventional stories that Bobby has been able to dive into. Gary talks about once being roommates with Steve Martin and how he wrote his first joke. Also how he used to hangout with Johnny Carson and was at David Letterman's very first comedy set. Bobby also explores Gary's musical background and how he once shared the stage with Frank Sinatra and Willie Nelson on the same night, and we find out why Sinatra told him he was unusual. Gary also shares how he was surprised by his recent Grand Ole Opry induction, and more!
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Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 480 - BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: S.2 Ep. 1: Tera Fister - Trusting Her Own Path
Unsigned & Independent is back with 16 new episodes for season 2. Episode 1 features an artist from St. Louis named Tera Fister. Kevin and Tera talk about her first visit to Nashville and how getting called on stage by a band led to her ultimately moving to music city. Tera has been in Nashville for a decade, and she tells Kevin why trusting her own path during this time has been the backbone to get her through the good and bad days. Plus, Tera talks about some upcoming shows, and much more!
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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.
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Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 479 - #391 - Sam Hollander on Writing and Producing No. 1’s for One Direction, Weezer, Ringo Starr and More! + How Andy Warhol Became His Babysitter + His Side Gig Making Beats on Kids Bop Records
Multi-platinum selling songwriter and producer Sam Hollander (@SamHollander) stopped by Bobby's house to talk about his new book '21 Hit Wonder,' how his career started in the music industry, the odd side gigs he did and more! Sam Hollander has over 21 hit singles and has written and produced for artists like Panic! At The Disco, One Direction, Katy Perry, Ringo Starr and many more! But the road to making it in the music industry wasn't easy. He talks about getting a record deal as a rap artist to only be dropped two weeks later, and all the side gigs he had to take like making beats on Kids Bop Records before he made it. Sam also shares how Andy Warhol became his babysitter and the artist who gave him confidence to chase his dreams. He also explains why he wants to give back to others who want a career in the music industry by sharing his knowledge, failures and success stories!
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Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 478 - #390 - Benji (@TheBenjiChord) On How He Got Into The Music Industry by Commenting on Instagram + What It Means To Do A&R and the Difference Between A Record & Publishing Deal + The Life Changing Advice Dan of Dan + Shay’s Gave to Him
Benji (@TheBenjiChord) stopped by Bobby's house to do an interview and shared how commenting on country music posts landed him a job in the industry! He also talks about how he built an online following to create his own brand! Benji gives an inside look of what it means to do A&R and the difference between a music and publishing deal. Plus, how he got into country music as a first generation American. He also shares some behind the scenes about your next favorite song and the advice Dan of Dan + Shay gave him!
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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 477 - #389 -Sunny Sweeney Getting Nominated for ACM Three Months After Getting Dropped From Label + Wanting to Quit Music to Being Featured in Country Music Hall Of Fame + Being Prepared To Be Alone + Writing A Letter To Emmylou Harris
Sunny Sweeney stopped by Bobby's house to talk about her journey as a singer songwriter coming from Texas and trying to make it in Nashville. She talks about getting discovered on Myspace and signing her first record deal, to only be dropped from it, to three months later being nominated for an ACM Award. Sunny also discusses how she thought about quitting music until she kept receiving signs to keep going, like her most recent one of being featured in the Country Music Hall Of Fame. She also talks about the ups and downs of her personal life and the advice she'd give to people who want to pursue a music career. Sunny recently released a cover of Emmylou Harris song "Red Dirt Girl," and she talks about the seven-year process of recording that song and writing a letter to Emmylou asking if she'd sing harmonies on it!
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Tue, 21 Mar 2023 - 476 - #388 - Martina McBride on Why "Independence Day" Wasn't No.1 Even Though She Called Radio Stations To Fight For It + Being In A Rock Band + Dropping Out Of College After One Semester + Reveals Her Secret to 35 Years of Marriage + The Joke Loretta Lynn M
Martina McBride (@MartinaMcBride) recently stopped by Bobby's house to discuss her over 30-year career of being one of country music's most powerful voices, how she got her start, her passion for cooking, the secret to her 35 year marriage and explains the joke Loretta Lynn made inducting her into The Opry. Martina moved to Nashville in1990 to pursue a career in music, and since then has gotten 20 Top Ten hits and 6 number-one songs, won four CMA Female Vocalist of The Year Awards and three ACM Top Female Vocalist honors. But, success didn't always come easy.
She shares how she called around to radio stations to fight for her song "Independence Day '' and how she received resistance for it. She also shares what it was like coming from a small town in Kansas with only a population of 200, to moving to Nashville and performing in front of thousands of fans. Martina also talks about her love for cooking and what led to her releasing multiple cookbooks and reveals the secret to her 35 year marriage. She also discusses the moment Loretta Lynn inducted her into The Opry and the joke she made backstage.
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 475 - #387 - Chase Rice On Being More Honest With His Work + Being Pissed He's Not Where He Wants To Be In His Career Yet + The Real Story Behind Writing "Cruise" with Florida Georgia Line and their Falling Out to Reconciliation + Why He's Purposely Choosing to
Chase Rice (@ChaseRice) recently released his new album "I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell" and he stopped by Bobby's house to discuss his new music, mindset and answer some personal questions. Chase moved to Nashville in 2010 and almost immediately found success when he co-wrote Florida Georgia Line's hit song "Cruise." But why his early success didn't lead him where he wanted to go in his career. He talks about how for years he wasn't making the music he truly wanted to, until now with his most recent record. Chase shares how he's being more honest with his work, but at the same time, isn't fully happy with where he is in his career and what he hopes to achieve in the future. He also talks about overcoming depression and the new mindset he has and why he's choosing to be single right now for the first time in years.
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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 474 - Happy Birthday Luke Combs! ICYMI: #226 - Luke Combs on the Guy Who Told Him He'd Never Be An Artist + Why He Hid Money in Bank Bags
Luke Combs turns 33 today! We want to take a look back at when he stopped by the BobbyCast back in 2020. Luke was fresh off of his SNL debut when we sat down to record this. He talks about finding out he was the musical guest just a week and a half out. Luke tells the story of the guy at a record label who told him he needed to go back and write better songs after meeting him. Luke then turns all the songs he played for him that day into No. 1. He also talks about why he is vegan for the next 3 months, his 7 No. 1 songs and why he was hiding cash around his house.
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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 - 473 - #386 - Hailey Whitters On The Country Stars Who Have Slept On Her Couch + Once Being So Broke She Had To Sleep In The Airport + Funding Her Own Album That Led To Her Breakthrough
Hailey Whitters (@HaileyWhitters) first single at country radio "Everything She Ain't" is climbing the charts and she stopped by Bobby's house before going on her new headlining Raised Tour. Hailey moved from a small town in Iowa to Nashville 15 years ago to pursue a career in country music but kept facing struggles. She talks about all the difficulties she had and ways she tried to make it, the jobs she had to take to survive, and the moment she got her publishing deal and first big song recorded by another artist but was still so broke she had to sleep in the airport one night. Hailey shares how she self-funded her 2020 album 'The Dream' that lead to her first breakthrough before getting her record deal. She also talks about the country artists who have slept on her couch and watching them all become successful before she did, and how it feels to finally have a song on radio. Plus cool moments like getting to perform on Jimmy Kimmel and Kelly Clarkson covering her song.
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Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 472 - #385 - Chris Shiflett On the Difference Between Touring Solo vs. with the Foo Fighters + FINALLY Sets An Internet Rumor Straight + Taking the Role as Frontman…and Did He Feel Unsafe Playing Punk Shows?
Chris Shiflett just released a new solo song “Black Top White Lines” which he recorded in Nashville and stopped by Bobby’s house while he was in town to play the Ryman as a solo artist. Chis joined the Foo Fighters as lead guitarist in 1999. He talks about how he first joined the band, the dynamic between the band in the studio and the largest crowd they’ve ever performed in front of. Chris shares how he got started playing guitar, his days playing in punk bands such as No Use for a Name, touring with the Foo Fighters, and how he got started with his solo career and writing and recording music in Nashville. Chris talks about what the transition is like from playing lead guitar in a famous rock band to being the front man on his own shows. Chris also sets a internet rumor straight that has been falsely reported for years.
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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 471 - A Message from Bobby + In Case You Missed It: Reba McEntire on The Untold Story of “Fancy” + Her New Duet with Dolly Parton + Addressed Her Biggest Urban Legends + The First Time She Realized She Was Famous + Going Grocery Shopping By Herself
Bobby was just in Oklahoma so wanted to revist his visit with the legend herself, Reba McEntire. They talk about it all! Reba shares stories behind her new project Revived Remixed Revisited including a new version of “Does He Love You” with Dolly Parton. She talks about the time she made her Opry debut and had her set cut short because of Dolly. She addressed all the biggest Urban Legends about her turning down role in Titanic, and if Faith Hill really didn’t get the part as her backup singer. She also talks about where her love of corn dogs came from, how she goes grocery shopping and to Starbucks by herself and the first time she realized she was famous!
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Sat, 18 Feb 2023 - 470 - #384 - For King and Country on Why Joel Was Depressed After Grammy Loss with Hillary Scott + Getting Their Start as Kids Touring with their Famous Sister + Their Family Moving from Australia to Nashville with Nothing
For King and Country (@forkingandcountry) are made up of two Brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone. They stop by Bobby’s house fresh off their trip to the Grammys after earning a nomination with their friend, Hillary Scott of Lady A. Joel shares why he was depressed days after the trip. They share their amazing story of how their family moved from Australia with nothing to the United States and how they got by living in a house without furniture. They got their start touring with their famous sister Rebecca St. James and how they didn’t want anyone to know they were related when they became, For King and Country. They also share stories about their large family, what it’s like working as brothers, their new movie, and their perception as Christian artists.
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Tue, 14 Feb 2023 - 469 - #383 - Grammy Nominated Songwriter Jon Nite on Geeking Out When Garth Watched Him Soundcheck + How Having a Kid When He Was 16 Years Old Changed his Life + Writing “I Hope” with Gabby Barrett and Fighting for It To Be A Hit!
Jon Nite (@jnitewriter)is a Grammy-nominated, CMA and ACM award winning singer/songwriter with 15 No. 1’s and counting. He dealt with many struggles in his life growing up without much in Texas, getting his girlfriend pregnant when he was only 16 and the repercussions it had on his father who worked in the church. Jon talks about what motivated him to move to Nashville to study music and pursue songwriting even when everything in his world felt like chaos. He talks about meeting Gabby Barrett for the first time and writing and recording “I Hope” together. He also reveals the real story of how Charlie Puth got added as a featured artist. And the first time he met Garth Brooks and why he apologized to Jon.
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