I got to sit down with Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Kent Blazy to chat about his journey through decades of country music and the stories behind some of his biggest songs. We talked about writing with Garth Brooks, how the industry has changed, and what inspired his latest project, Where I Am Now.
Kent's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kentblazy/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Kent's Show Schedule: https://bnds.us/xxn52w
One more my favorite singer/songwriters in country music today, Sam Banks stopped by to hang. We talked being a dad of 3, fishing, his publishing deal and of course his newest song "Rollin' Stone"!
Sam's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sambanksmusic/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Hung out with Will Reid this week. We got to talking all about his bluegrass upbringing and what led him to explore country music songwriting. We also chatted about his work as a lineman and how that inspired his unique (but badass) cover of the Glen Campbell classic "Wichita Lineman".
Will's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/willreid_music/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Chandler Dozier joined the show this week. We talked all about the revival of the Bakersfield sound and his passion for country music history. His new EP "Bakersfield East" is out now!
Chandler's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chandler_dozier/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Pennsylvania native Ben Gallaher joined the show this week. We talked all about his love for country music and rock n' roll. We also dove into his newest record "Time" which is out wherever you listen to music!
Ben's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ben_gallaher/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Always a great time getting to hang with Johnny Dailey. We talked all about this next phase of his music and what it means to him. We also talked about the value of writing what you know, and how to keep the music true to yourself. Check out "Firewood Joe" wherever you listen to your music!
Johnny's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/johnnydailey/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Caught up with Averie Bielski this week. Last time she was on the show she was an 18 year old with a dream, she is now a signed songwriter with Sony and absolutely crushing it in Music City. We talked all about what she's been up to and the new music she has on the way. Her new tune "Secondhand Smoke" is out now!
Averie's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/averiebielski/?hl=en
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/?hl=en
Charlie McCabe stopped by this week. We chatted all about his journey into country music, as well as his love for Ireland and how that inspired his song "Greatest Tale Ever Told". Be sure to check it out!
Charlie's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/charliemccabe_1/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Julia Kate Snow stopped by the show this week. We talked about this new phase of her career and how she is putting out the music that is important to her. We also talked her upcoming EP which to me, is music in its highest quality. Her new song "10 Days" is out now!
Julia Kate's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/juliakatesnow/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
My good friend SJ McDonald returned to the show this week. We talked all things social media, Halloween, Cracker Barrel and her new song "Honky Tonk Pie" which is out TODAY! Be sure to check it out.
SJ's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sjmcdonaldmusic/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Got the chance to hang with Jack Blocker this week. We talked his passion for design, how to be your authentic self, and of course his new record that is on the way. This is a must listen!
Jack's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jackforestblocker/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Got the chance to talk shop with Taylor Hicks this week. We talked his legendary run on American Idol, his passion for food and golf, and of course some new music!
Taylor's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/taylorhicksofficial/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Got the chance to hang with Ansel Brown this week. We talked all about him returning to the country music game after 10+ years. He's got new music, a new approach and sounding better than ever. Make sure to tune in!
Ansel's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/anselbrown/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Got that chance to hang with Preston Duffee this week. We talked all about his music journey, from playing in bars, to playing on American Idol, and what he hopes to accomplish in this next phase of his career. This one was really enjoyable, make sure to check out Preston's music wherever you stream!
Preston's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pduffmusic/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Dylan Altman is on the pod this week. I talked to the New Jersey hitmaker about his journey from the northeast to Nashville and getting first cut/first number 1 hit with Tim McGraw. As well as his love for cooking and the New York Yankees. Be sure to check it out!
Dylan's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dylanaltmanmusic/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Hung out with my old buddy Timothy Baker this week. We talked being a new dad, what he's been up to musically the last few years, and of course new original, solo music. His new song "Growing Up" is available for Pre-save, now!
Timothy's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/timothybakermusic/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Hung out with Matt McKinney this week. We talked about chasing a dream and chasing the song. We also talked about what keeps a creative motivated and the what he thinks makes up a great tune! What a great hang, check it out!
Matt's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mattmckinneywrites/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Phil Vassar joins the show this week. We talked about number 1 hits, where he's been, where he's at, and where he's going in this next phase of his career. We also talked about his new tour, and new music on the way! This is one you don't want to miss.
Phil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philvassar/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Hung out with Wyoming native Kalyn Beasley this week. We talked about his love for the west and the music it produces. We also talked about his love for reading and how that has influenced his songwriting. His new song "Ranchin' Rich is out now!
Kalyn's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kalynbeasley/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
Brice Long returns to the pod this week. We talked all about what he's been up to the last couple of years. What it is like being able to leave a lasting impression on people through songs, and even some original music he's working on releasing. Always a great time talking country music with Brice!
Brice's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bricelongsongs/
Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/
