Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

On Episode 323 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy friend Bryan Martin for one of his most personal conversations yet. Now more than a year completely sober, Bryan opens up about finally finding peace, becoming present for his family and looking back at the years when alcohol, pills, life on the road and the pressure of his career were pushing him further away from himself.

The guys dive deep into Bryan's new album, OD’in On A Dream, a project written during some of the most chaotic moments leading up to his sobriety. Bryan shares the stories behind songs like “Complex,” “Tug O’ War,” “Real Man,” “Home Sweet Living Hell” and the title track, while reflecting on the mindset that took him from working oil rigs and struggling to get noticed in Nashville to watching “We Ride” become a triple-platinum hit. For Bryan, this record represents the final chapter of that version of his life — music he hopes can help people who are still fighting their own battles. Bryan also talks about trading the outlaw lifestyle for a quieter life with his family on a farm in Leiper’s Fork, learning that vulnerability doesn't make him weak and rediscovering why he started writing songs in the first place. He looks ahead to taking a break from the road and working with Shooter Jennings on music that digs even deeper into the songwriter behind the artist. It's a raw conversation about addiction, accountability, family, success and discovering that peace can mean more than any hit record ever could.

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On Episode 322 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with Mark and Andre of City Creed for their first-ever podcast appearance. The longtime childhood friends share their journey from growing up together between Argentina and Florida to experimenting with rock, hip-hop, pop and eventually finding their lane in country music. From Guitar Hero and homemade beats to building their own studio and recently establishing a home base in Nashville, the guys break down the unconventional road that shaped City Creed. The conversation dives into their years as independent artists, building a massive audience through covers before making the risky decision to start over and focus on original music. They talk about learning how to make themselves impossible to ignore, discovering their love for storytelling through songs like “Nights and Days” and “Gambling Man,” and why maintaining complete control over their creative process has been such an important part of their identity. Of course, the guys tell their side of the wild story behind “The Barrel of Her Gun” with Cloe Hubbard — from writing the back-and-forth murder-ballad-style duet during a spontaneous writing trip to watching a social clip explode and scrambling to finish the record in Argentina within days. They also talk about their loyalty to the team that has been with them since the beginning, reaching millions of listeners around the world and preparing to finally take City Creed from the studio to the live stage.

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On Episode 321 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Cloe Hubbard for her first-ever podcast appearance. Just five months after moving to Nashville from Santa Cruz, California, Cloe talks about diving headfirst into Music City, playing her first writers rounds almost immediately and quickly becoming part of the Raised Rowdy community. Cloe takes us back to singing outside a San Francisco bar at nine years old, playing three-hour acoustic gigs as a teenager and growing up on a wide mix of influences ranging from Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard to Nirvana, Amy Winehouse, Tyler Childers and Sierra Ferrell. She also opens up about the heavier stories behind songs like “The Devil’s Back,” “Men Used to Go to War” and her perspective-flipping version of Whiskey Myers’ “Broken Window Serenade,” and why connecting with listeners through vulnerable songs means so much to her. The guys also dive into the unbelievable story behind “Barrel of Her Gun” with City Creed — from writing it casually around a campfire to a viral social clip, a last-minute flight to Argentina and recording the song almost immediately to meet the demand from fans. Cloe talks about embracing spontaneity, developing a sound that's entirely her own and what's ahead as she prepares new music and plans to hit the road in 2027.

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On Episode 320 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising country artist Jordan Cobb for her first-ever podcast appearance. Fresh off her first weekend opening for Lauren Watkins on the If I’m Being Honest Tour, Jordan talks about falling in love with life on the road, learning from Lauren, meeting fans for the first time and realizing that performing is exactly where she wants to be. Jordan takes us back to growing up around Charlotte, North Carolina, going to country shows with her friends and falling in love with the music of Florida Georgia Line, Toby Keith, Sam Hunt and the 2010s country era. She explains why she wants her music to soundtrack tailgates, bonfires and the moments people remember with their friends, while also sharing her journey from writing songs as a kid to moving to Nashville, attending Belmont and eventually going all-in on music. The two also dive into the breakout response to “You Got That,” building the “Cobb Mob” through social media, fans already requesting and singing unreleased songs like “Baby Again,” and the importance of letting people see her real personality online. Plus, Jordan talks Gamecock football, her love for Nashville’s songwriting community and plenty of new music she’s been teasing for the road ahead.

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On Episode 319 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy homie Jacob Hackworth to talk about the wild ride from Missouri railroad worker and Nashville barback to hit songwriter and rising country artist. Hackworth reflects on coming up through the same writers-round scene as Raised Rowdy, building relationships around town, and eventually finding success behind the scenes before stepping back into the spotlight as an artist. The guys dive into Jacob's debut EP, What Took You So Long, a seven-song project that follows the week after a breakup from getting your heart crushed to finally getting back in the game. They also talk about “I Wanna Quit,” the massive country-radio response to the project's title track, touring with longtime friend Tucker Wetmore, upcoming shows with Zach John King, and getting ready to play Red Rocks. Jacob also looks back on his songwriting career, from major cuts and No. 1s to Morgan Wallen recording “Jack and Jill,” and explains the challenge of balancing writing songs for other artists with building his own catalog. It's a full-circle conversation with one of the original Raised Rowdy guys who's been putting in the work for years — and is now getting his chance to show everyone what he can do as an artist.

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On Episode 318 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Kinsley to celebrate the release of her debut EP, Learn To Live. Matt and Kinsley look back on knowing each other since she was 19, when she played her first-ever writers round at the original Live Oak alongside names like Ella Langley, Josh Ross, Vincent Mason and Gavin Adcock, and talk about the years of growth that led to finally releasing this project. Kinsley opens up about the mental health journey and faith that sit at the heart of her music, including the childhood accident that changed her life and ultimately led her to discover music as an outlet. She shares the stories behind Learn To Live, “Waiting Room,” “Someone Prayed For Me,” “Pieces of Me,” “Cold July” featuring Caitlyn Smith and the rock-driven “Whiplash,” while explaining why her music can move from stripped-down vulnerability to heavy guitars without ever feeling like she's compromising who she is. The two also dive into Kinsley's journey from California to Texas to Nashville, building a community through Raised Rowdy, learning to trust herself as a songwriter and performer, and getting ready for the next chapter with a team that fully understands her vision. It's a full-circle conversation with an artist we've believed in for a long time — and one who's finally getting to show everyone exactly who she is.

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On Episode 317 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with the boys of Deltona for a rowdy conversation about how the three-piece came together and why they're determined to bring some fun, energy and rock-and-roll attitude back into country music. The guys share how a Bluebird Cafe clip on Instagram ultimately connected them, leading to their first writing sessions and the realization that they needed to start a band. The conversation dives into Deltona's love for the era of Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean and big, in-your-face country records, along with how that influence has shaped songs like “Cared Enough to Cry,” “The Country” and their latest release, “Point of You.” They also talk about signing their publishing deal with Sony, building a team around the band and carving out their own lane while country music continues to evolve. Deltona also opens up about learning how to become a live band in real time, bringing maximum energy whether they're playing for 15 people or a packed crowd, and getting opportunities alongside Lee Brice, Jordan Davis and Dustin Lynch. From early shows and road trips to the loyal fans already buying into what they're building, this episode is a look at a young band having a hell of a time while chasing something much bigger.

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On Episode 316 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Cody Lohden for his first-ever podcast appearance. Cody shares his journey from growing up in small-town Kentucky and working as a firefighter and paramedic to moving to Nashville and taking a full-time swing at country music. The guys dive into the viral “Black Betty” video that changed everything, catching the attention of ERNEST and eventually leading Cody into the Big Loud family and DeVille Records alongside Chandler Walters and Rhys Rutherford. Cody talks about learning how to co-write in Nashville, the early Raised Rowdy and Live Oak days, touring with ERNEST, getting cuts with artists like Bailey Zimmerman and Austin Snell, and finding his place among a tight-knit group of writers and artists who all came up together. Cody also breaks down finally locking into his sound after writing hundreds of songs a year—mixing small-town stories, cold beer, heartbreak and plenty of fun. They talk about songs like “Drinks Can Drink,” “Getting Nowhere,” and his latest release “One Boot Out the Door,” plus why he's focused on consistently releasing singles and letting each song have its own moment.

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On Episode 315 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Drayton Farley for a deep dive into his journey from working 60-hour weeks on the Mercedes-Benz assembly line in Alabama to building a career as one of the most authentic singer-songwriters in country and Americana music. Drayton talks about writing songs like “Blue Collar,” “Pitchin’ Fits” and “American Dream,” the viral moments that changed his life, betting on himself as an independent artist and why Alabama continues to play such an important role in his music and family life.Drayton also shares stories from the early days of booking his own shows, opening for Zach Bryan and eventually joining CAA before getting the opportunity to open for Willie Nelson. He talks about working with Sadler Vaden and members of the 400 Unit, his friendship with Wyatt Flores and the full-circle moments that have come from years of grinding on the road. The guys also dive into Drayton’s latest album Heavy Duty Heart, licensing the record through One Riot, and landing songs in Sheriff Country and Landman. Plus, Drayton talks about his upcoming OurVinyl live EP, the importance of keeping the human element alive in music and teases even more new music on the way.

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On Episode 314 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Joe Bryson to talk about his Louisiana roots, his self-described “Kitchen Sink Country” sound and the journey that brought him to Nashville. Joe shares how he started performing as a kid, his early days playing in bands around Louisiana and how influences ranging from Soundgarden to Eric Church helped shape his sound and high-energy live show. Joe also opens up about surviving cancer at a young age and how the experience gave him a new perspective on life before moving to Nashville in 2020. The guys get into his years cutting his teeth on Broadway, signing with Spirit Music Group, his friendship with Brooke Lee and working alongside writers like Neil Mason, Justin Halpin and Cale Dodds. They also dive into Joe's nine-song record The King's Court, songs like “Bloody Nails” and “Got That Right,” his new single “Dirt in My Teeth,” and the launch of his monthly Swamp Sounds showcase at The Underdog. Joe wraps things up with the importance of staying connected to his Louisiana roots, continuing to say yes to opportunitiies and why sometimes the best advice in Nashville is simply to keep going.

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On Episode 313 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Big Mo to talk about his unique lane blending hip-hop with Southern and country culture. Mo shares his story of growing up primarily in Augusta, Georgia, navigating some tough years early in life, and how his music unexpectedly took off after a song exploded online. The guys dive into Mo's move to Nashville, the community he's found in Music City, and the relationships he's built with artists like Treaty Oak Revival, Dylan Marlowe, Timmy McKeever and more. They also talk about his creative process, flipping recognizable samples, his love for Southern rap, and how his friendships have led to some of his biggest collaborations. Mo also breaks down the truck-show world that's become a huge part of his brand and fanbase, from hosting massive meetups to performing for crowds filled with hundreds of custom trucks. Plus, he talks new music, upcoming releases, a collaboration with Nappy Roots, and his plans to put together his first full project.

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On Episode 312 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with one of country music's fastest-rising independent artists, Jay Webb. From growing up in Alabama and overcoming a difficult childhood to building a loyal fanbase without a record label, Jay shares the story behind one of the most authentic careers in country music today. The two dive into Jay's breakout live shows, his faith, the inspiration behind songs like "Broken," and how artists like Johnny Cash, Kid Rock, Jelly Roll, and Brantley Gilbert helped shape his sound. They also discuss his upcoming album, the massive Homesick Tour, joining Brantley's Real American Tour, opening for Jelly Roll, the importance of staying independent, and why creating music for the underdogs will always be at the heart of everything he does. If you've seen Jay Webb live, you already know why fans are calling him one of the most exciting performers in country music. If you haven't, this episode will show you exactly why he's an artist to watch.

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On Episode 311 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with one of Nashville's fastest-rising independent artists, Jaid Joice. From growing up playing bars in Wisconsin to building a loyal online following and preparing to release her debut record, Jaid shares the journey that's been years in the making. The conversation dives into her early mentorship from legendary songwriter Josh Thompson, finding her sound through artists like Led Zeppelin, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chris Stapleton, and the Allman Brothers, and why vulnerability, mental health, and authenticity are at the heart of every song she writes. Jaid also opens up about life in Nashville, the importance of community, her love for the Franklin and Leiper's Fork music scene, and the stories behind fan-favorite unreleased songs like "Pretty in the Dark" and "The Joker." Matt and Jaid also discuss the realities of building an audience through social media, recording her debut album live with producer Mike Lepento, touring with Crooked Deal, opening for Muscadine Bloodline, and why faith, hard work, and staying true to yourself continue to guide every step of her career. If you've been looking for the next artist to add to your playlist before everyone else discovers them, this is the episode for you.

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On Episode 310 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime hero and country rock powerhouse Brantley Gilbert for one of his most in-depth conversations yet. From the release of his highly anticipated album Sins of the Father to two decades of building BG Nation, Brantley opens up about the music, the mission, and the moments that have defined his career. The conversation dives into the creative freedom that came with his move to BMG, reuniting with longtime collaborators like Brock Berryhill and Taylor Phillips, and why Sins of the Father feels like a return to the spirit of Modern Day Prodigal Son. Brantley also shares stories behind standout tracks like "Begging for Change" with Jelly Roll and "Copperheads," reflects on sobriety, faith, fatherhood, patriotism, and the importance of writing songs that truly matter. Matt and Brantley also discuss the evolution of BG Nation, the changing landscape of country music, mentoring the next generation of artists like Jay Webb, Atlas, and John Morgan, memories with Toby Keith and Colt Ford, supporting veterans, the upcoming Real American Tour, and why authenticity has always been the foundation of everything Brantley does. Whether you've been riding with BG since the early Georgia club days or are just discovering his music, this episode is an honest look at one of country music's most authentic voices—and the next chapter of a career that's still breaking new ground.

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On Episode 309 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill catches up with Oklahoma native Gracee Shriver to talk about her new EP Pretty Psycho, the viral success of "Missed the Boat," and her journey from The Voice to becoming one of country music's rising stars in Nashville. Gracee shares stories from growing up in Oklahoma, competing on The Voice with Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton, moving to Nashville at 17, and finding her place alongside a new generation of female country artists. The two also dive into her love for the Red Dirt scene, Florida Georgia Line's influence on her music, writing with friends like Callie Prince, the inspiration behind songs like "Pretty Psycho" and "Missed the Boat," and why creating fun, feel-good country music has always been her goal. Plus, they discuss CMA Fest, social media's role in today's music industry, finding the right creative circle in Nashville, and what's next as Gracee continues building momentum with her biggest project yet.

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On Episode 308 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with all five members of East Texas rock band Passengers Unknown—Alex, Matthew, Keaton, Joby, and Braden—to talk about the band's journey from a hometown music venue in Carthage, Texas to becoming one of the fastest-rising acts in the Texas Rock Scene. The band shares how they came together through family, friendship, and a shared love of music, why they never set out to fit into a specific genre, and how blending grunge, Southern rock, country, and alternative influences has helped create their signature sound. They also reflect on the unexpected success of their breakout single "3AM," the fan-favorite "Girls With Tattoos," and why every song is a true collaboration between all five members. The conversation dives into life on the road, opening for artists like Pecos & The Rooftops and Cole Barnhill, touring across Texas and the East Coast, the resurgence of the Texas rock scene, and why authenticity has become the band's greatest strength. They also discuss recording their upcoming debut album, the excitement surrounding new music, and the goals they have as they continue building a loyal fanbase across the country. Plus, plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the road, life in a Chevy van, and the brotherhood that's fueling one of rock's most exciting young bands.

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On Episode 307 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with Australian country artist Mack Geiger during his first trip to the United States. Fresh off the release of his debut EP Walk a Straight Line, Mack shares how growing up on a cattle farm shaped his songwriting, the story behind his breakout hit "String By," and why traditional country music continues to inspire everything he creates. The two also discuss Mack's first U.S. headline tour, selling out legendary venues across Texas and Oklahoma, signing with Columbia Records Nashville, writing five of the six songs on his new project solo, and balancing music with his previous path toward becoming a paramedic. Plus, stories from Australia, country music culture around the world, and what's next for one of country's fastest-rising international artists.

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On Episode 306 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with UK country artist Bellah Mae to talk about her move from London to Nashville, her new EP Keep It Peachy, and her first-ever U.S. tour alongside Ashley Kutcher. Bellah shares the story behind leaving England to chase her dream in Music City, how a message from Dolly Parton's longtime manager helped kickstart her career, and why Nashville has always felt like home. The conversation also dives into the inspiration behind Keep It Peachy, balancing heartbreak with optimism, writing vulnerable songs like "Love Me Less," and creating the most authentic project of her career. Plus, stories from the road, cultural differences between the UK and the U.S., Ohio becoming a surprise favorite tour stop, and what's next as she continues building her career in America.

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On Episode 305 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with all four members of Fox N’ Vead — Christian, Logan, Ashton, and Landon — for a deep dive into the band's journey and their brand-new album, Playing The Game. The guys discuss how a group of Carolina musicians with backgrounds in country, punk, alternative rock, and blues came together to create one of the most exciting sounds in the country rock scene today. The conversation explores the evolution of Fox N’ Vead from cover band days and touring in a pickup truck to headlining shows across the country, opening for artists like Old 60, Gavin Adcock, Dexter and the Moonrocks, Austin Snell, and Kameron Marlowe, and finding their place within the growing Texas and Carolina country rock movement. The band also breaks down the songwriting and recording process behind Playing The Game, shares stories from the road, discusses their brotherhood, and explains why this third record feels like the project that truly defines who Fox N’ Vead are as a band. Plus, stories about Big Cheese, wrestling, touring mishaps, gas station food, Carolina music culture, and what’s next for one of the hardest-working bands in the scene. If you're a fan of country rock, Red Dirt, Southern rock, and authentic independent artists, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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On Episode 304 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with James and Laura of Country Minute to talk about building one of country music’s fastest-growing fan communities. From their backgrounds in radio, alternative music, and music promotion to becoming trusted voices in the country music space, the duo shares how Country Minute came to life and why authenticity has been the key to their success. The conversation dives into covering artists from a true fan perspective, the power of country music communities across the Midwest, memorable moments with artists like Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, and Florida Georgia Line, and why they believe country music is entering another fun era. Plus, stories from CMA Fest, Country Wrestling, first-in-line superfans, and the relationships they've built along the way. If you love country music and the people who make the genre special, this episode is for you.

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