Podunk Perspective Podcast

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Clay Barker          Alabama-born, Nashville-based country artist Clay Barker is bringing the spirit of early 2000s country into a new generation of listeners. Drawing influence from country artists from the 90s all the way to modern country superstars, Barker’s music blends traditional country storytelling with modern p...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Rowdy Shea          Rowdy Shea is a rising country artist from Bowling Green, Kentucky, whose traditional country sound is deeply rooted in rodeo culture and cowboy life. He gained national attention as a contestant on Season 26 of The Voice, earning a spot on Gwen Stefani’s team after his Blind Audition with You Shouldn...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Walker Taylor          Walker Taylor, born and raised in the charming town of Ridgeland, SC, found his roots in the soulful melodies of country music. His sound is inspired by artists Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert and many more. He embarked on a musical journey that led him to Nashville, TN.  After giving up his basebal...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Braden Hull            Hailing from a small, one-stoplight town in North Carolina, Braden Hull captures the full spectrum of life with his music. He takes listeners on an emotional journey reflective of his roots, family, beliefs, and personal experiences with love, death, heartache, and celebration. His soul-baring lyri...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Cole Greenwalt            Cole Greenwalt is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter with roots as deep and gritty as his music. Born and raised in Muhlenberg County, KY — the same soil that produced John Prine and the Everly Brothers — he writes songs that celebrate resilience, heartbreak, and the fight to stay afloat. His s...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Jagger Whitaker              Drawn to music from an early age due to his father’s strong belief & encouragement, country music artist Jagger Whitaker began his musical journey behind a drum kit. He learned to play the drums alongside his dad, who worked tirelessly to spark a flame of inspiration for a young Jagger to...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Raised Rowdy Nick Tressler & Matt Burrill              Matt Burrill and Nick Tressler (also known as Nicky T) are Nashville-based media entrepreneurs and the co-founders of Raised Rowdy, an influential independent country music platform known for championing emerging artists and building a loyal fan-driven community....

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Will Jones              Will Jones, raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains, blends Appalachian soul with outlaw grit. His sound merges bluegrass storytelling with a highway-worn edge, inspired by legends ranging from Keith Whitley to Tony Rice while forging his own path in country music. A masterful guitarist and songwriter,...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Tyra Madison              Kentucky native Tyra Madison is a rising voice in country music, blending powerhouse vocals with storytelling rooted in both resilience and heart. Since making her mark with the viral hit “Right Girl Wrong Time,” which earned more than 14 million streams and a premiere on CMT.com, Madison has co...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . CRS 2026              Braden Hull  PEECH  Adam Sanders  Alex Miller  Carman Collins  Connor McCutcheon  Dalton Davis  Drew Taylor  Grace Humphries  Harper Grace Juna & Joey  Kelsey Hart Madden Matcalf Madison Olivia  Nicole Croteau  Redd Faye  Sean Stemaly  Sheyna Gee Tori Rose  Zach John King  Thanks for watching! S...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Deltona              Deltona is a country trio carving out their own lane—rooted in tradition, wired for the modern era, and loud enough to make Nashville take notice. With a sound that fuses gritty Southern storytelling, rock-driven riffs, and arena-ready melodies, Deltona delivers music that feels both familiar and ele...

Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . SJ McDonald              SJ McDonald is a rising country artist from Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, whose songwriting and unmistakable voice reflect a life rooted in family, farm work and real lived experience.  A first place winner in American Songwriter’s Traditional Country category and the headlining artist for the NASC...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . FULLER              A Sunny day, a rowdy group of friends, and an ice cold beer. That is the feeling that radiates from Nashville-based Country-rock fusion that is FULLER. Providing a steady stream of tracks that transport you on the journey of free-spirited, upbeat collection of acoustics guitars, dr...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Sean Stemaly              Born in western Kentucky and raised in southern Indiana, Sean Stemaly’s music is inspired by his country roots. A former wrench-wielding, heavy equipment operator, Stemaly taught himself to sing during long days in the cab of a Case IH 9370 tractor. Influenced by iconic count...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Barrett Baber              The perfect mix of country and soul, accented by melodically driven songs defines the sound of Barrett Baber. Baber consistently releases new music to fans, always delivering an honest yet fresh take on country music. A native of the Arkansas Delta, listeners can hear the in...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Lou Neal            Lou Neal is a country music singer from Georgia, whose deep-rooted passion for music began at an early age. Growing up, she was often found singing along to 90s country hits with her family, sparking a lifelong love for the genre. As she honed her craft, Lou discovered her gift for...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Rob Langdon            Hailing from Florida, Rob Langdon’s musical journey began in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. While attending Appalachian State University, he balanced his passion for baseball with a newfound love for the guitar. It wasn’t long before Rob was captivating audiences in the...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Landon Wall              Trinity, North Carolina native, Landon Wall, was born with music in his veins. 21 & Inspired by the showmanship of Justin Bieber and the grit of George Strait, Wall first made waves when his viral hit "Lost Boy," a heartfelt response to Kelsea Ballerini's &q...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Jed Harrelson              Nashville based soul artist Jed Harrelson has found a way to fuse sounds of Soul, Rock and R&B.  Music connects and he carries that into the center of his work, leaving both a euphoric and familiar presence. While he’s independently released 16 songs in the last four yea...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Gloria Anderson              Gloria Anderson is an Americana-Country singer-songwriter from Luling, Texas. As a military brat, she began writing songs while moving around the country. Her talents are on full display in the Lone Star State as a supporting act for Jake Worthington, a 2025 Texas Songwrit...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Van Andrew              Van Andrew is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his thoughtful lyrics, genre-blending sound, and deeply emotional storytelling. Originally from Northwest Washington and with roots in Texas, Van Andrew developed his musical voice steeped in indie rock, folk, p...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Tess Monpere              Tess MonPere is a Nashville, Tennessee–based songwriter who writes about real life—the messy parts, the beautiful parts, and everything in between. Her lyrics are shaped by personal experience and a deep love for storytelling, turning everyday moments into songs people can fe...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Johnny McGuire              Johnny McGuire, former member of Walker McGuire is a singer/songwriter born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Kansas City. He is signed to New Lost City records in Nashville, TN. Johnny’s influences range from Tom Petty to John Prine and mix in a modern touch. Currently in the...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Zoe Jean Fowler            Known for her honest songwriting and genre-blending sound, Appalachia-raised country artist Zoe Jean Fowler captivates audiences both online and onstage. With over 600,000 streams on her own music and over half a million streams from songwriting cuts, Zoe is carving out her...

Podunk Perspective  Hosted By Seth Packan Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo . Canaan Smith          Canaan Smith is taking the next bold step in his journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance with his third studio album, ‘Chickahominy.’ ‘Chickahominy’ marks a significant departure from his earlier work. “I consider this my transitional album,” says Smith. “It’s about explori...