Music Row

Stephen Wilson Jr. joins Leake on the Music Row Podcast for an unforgettable conversation! Dive into Stephen's journey from rural Indiana to the heart of Nashville, where he transitioned from a career in microbiology to becoming a celebrated singer-songwriter. They discuss the emotional depth of his debut album Søn of Dad, the influence of his late father, and how boxing became a therapeutic outle...

In this episode of The Music Row podcast, host Jeff Leake sits down with the talented Christian Hayes. Hayes shares his journey from growing up in Rome, Georgia, to becoming a rising star in the music industry. AI Buddy drops by for some music news and some bands worth checking out live over the next few weeks.

In this episode of "The Leake in Review," host Leake sits down with rising country music star Kashus Culpepper. They dive into Kashus's journey from discovering his voice in church at a young age to making his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Leake and Kashus also explore the triumphs of his rapid rise in the music industry. Tune in for an insightful and heartfelt conversation with one of country musi...

In this episode of the Music Row Podcast, host Leake welcomes the talented singer-songwriter Dalton Davis. Dalton shares his journey from his early days riding bulls to becoming a successful musician. He discusses the challenges and joys of being a singer-songwriter, and how he stays grounded and enjoys the ride, even when opening for big names like Midland and Dwight Yoakam.

In this episode, Leake provides an in-depth analysis of the 2025 Juno Award nominees, highlighting standout artists like Josh Ross, and Tyler Joe Miller, Dallas Smith and Mackenzie Porter. He shares his predictions on who might take home JUNOs awards and discusses the significance of this year's nominations. Special guest Chayce Beckham drops in to chat about his essential items for life on tour,...

Singer-songwriter Andrew Hyatt drops in on Music Row. Andrew, a Canadian Country Music Award winner and the recipient of the SiriusXM Top of the Country award, has recently released a new EP titled L is For.... We'll be diving into his journey, discussing the ups and downs artists often face once a tour wraps up, building an audience, writing for himself, and his experiences touring with TJ Miller...

In this captivating episode of Music Row, we delve into the remarkable journey of Conner Smith, a prodigious talent who penned his first song at the tender age of six and secured a music deal at a young age. Smith's career reached a historic milestone in 2024, when his single "Creek Will Rise" soared to the top of the UK Country Airplay chart, making him the first artist to achieve this feat. Join...

In this captivating episode of "Music Row," host Jeff Leake sits down with the multitalented Cameron Whitcomb to explore the remarkable highs and lows of his musical journey. From the humble beginnings of his career, Cameron shares candid stories of working on the pipeline, a job that molded his work ethic and resilience. He opens up about his courageous battle with sobriety, shedding light on how...

In this episode, Emmett Jerome shares his inspiring story of moving from southern Alberta to Vancouver during the pandemic. Initially focused on building houses and attending school, Emmitt found his true passion playing live music. His talent caught the attention of 604 Records, which eventually ended up leading to a record deal. Tune in as Emmitt discusses his career evolution, musical influence...

Owen Riegling grew up in small town Ontario, started playing guitar when hew was 10 and nobody knew about it until later in high school. Hear how he put the guitar down for years and eventually found it again with a passion to get better. Owen won the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist program in 2022, and went on to sign a full deal with the record label Universal Music. Owen also talks about how h...

Join us as SiriusXM Satellite Radio Host and all-around awesome guy, Buzz Brainard, shares his journey from the early days of studying broadcasting in college to gracing the stage as an actor. Buzz takes us through his remarkable path that led him to Nashville, where he now hosts one of the biggest country radio programs in the world. Discover how it all started and how it's going in this captivat...

Wyatt Flores drops by music row to discuss songwriting, the ranch back in Oklahoma, how he trusts his friends judgement in his songs and more. Leake also talks about the CMA Awards, the CCMA announcement, County Thunder and bands you should see on tour.

Australian country star James Johnston drop by Music Row to chat about songwriting, playing shows in South Africa, and some stereo typical things that you should do when you visit Australia. We also chat with Patrick Guay from Montreal's Lasso Festival and why you should go in 2025. Leake also brings you the latest on tour info, plus a CMA, and Grammy Awards update.

Singer songwriter CCMA winner Aaron Goodvin drop by Music Row to talk writing, his early days in Nashville, sobriety, and how he can't line dance. Plus we will give a music industry update, along with some bands on tour that you might want to check out.

Tenille Townes drops by Music Row to chat with Leake about recording music on a train, County Music Hall of Fame inspiration and how much she spent on Uber to fix a cheap shower piece on the tour bus. Plus, news on Boots and Hearts, Chayce Beckham, and Owen Riegling. We also give a quick update on a  few shows you might want to check out in the next couple weeks.

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