Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

On episode 208, we're joined by Canadian country artist Madeline Merlo! Madeline talks about her journey from Canada to Nashville and the release of her new EP, ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door) . She reflects on finding her sound, the power of community support, and the importance of having a strong team. Madeline also shares insights on the challenges Canadian artists face in Nashville, t...

On episode 207, we're joined by a longtime friend of the program, rising artist John Morgan! In this episode of Outside the Round , host Matt engages in a candid conversation with John about his journey in the music industry. John shares stories from his early days, the challenges of navigating the industry, and the importance of family in his career. They discuss lessons learned from touring with...

On episode 206, Matt Burrill sits down with Kentucky-born musician Adam Chaffins to discuss his journey in the music industry and the evolution of country music, particularly within the vibrant Nashville scene. They explore how Americana Fest has influenced the music landscape, as well as the importance of collaboration in songwriting. Adam shares insights on balancing life and music with another...

On episode 205, The King of 'Crab Country,' rising singer-songwriter Luke Borchelt joins the pod! Luke shares the backstory behind his musical journey and the significance of community and loyalty in his life. We hear all about his life-changing first tour experience with Shaboozey and how sobriety played a pivotal role in his personal growth. We also explore the influence of Maryland on his music...

On episode 204, Matt Burrill sits down with Nate Fredrick and Andrew Foreman from The Wholesome Boys during Americana Fest Week . They discuss how recording in Brooklyn was a transformative experience, marking the evolution of The Wholesome Boys from a solo act to a collaborative band. Nate and Andrew reflect on the invaluable stories and insights gained from touring, noting how cultural differenc...

On Episode 203 we're joined by veteran singer-songwriter, Tyler Reeve! Tyler dives into his journey through the country music scene, influenced by Alabama's music culture and independent artists like Corey Smith. He discusses the evolution of songwriting, the resurgence of Nashville songwriters, and the changing landscape of country music. Tyler also tells us about Playin' Through, a unique golf a...

On Episode 202 Andrew Millsaps and Leo Brooks of Neon Union hop on the pod! Andrew and Leo share their journey from different parts of the country, getting linked up by Jimmie Allen and their transition to the country music scene. They reflect on their early shows as a duo, their love for fishing, and their favorite places to eat on the road.  The duo talks about their creative process, with Leo f...

On Episode 201 we're joined by Will Moseley! Will reflects on his journey in the music industry and life after American Idol . He talks about staying grounded, maintaining relationships with family and friends, and the supportive music scene in Statesboro, Georgia. Will contrasts his creative experiences between his hometown and Nashville, while also sharing his passion for golf and the competitiv...

In Episode 200 we sit down with Josh Del and Brailey Lenderman for our longest episode to date! We discuss their podcast, Oh God Please Not Another Podcast , sharing stories about their college experiences, favorite sports teams, and wild adventures at places like Buc-ee's and Wawa. The discussion also touches on the use of Delta 8, gaming habits, and experiences with AI tools, all while weaving i...

On Episode 199, we are joined by Ratty Dishes otherwise known as Aaron Raitiere and Jon Decious, a songwriting duo that's one of our favorites in town! We discuss how Ratty Dishes came to be, Aaron and Jon's friendship, their upbringings in Kentucky, experiences owning animals such as cats and ducks and their creative processes in the music industry. The guys also talk about their book on songwrit...

On Episode 198, we're excited to welcome back longtime friend of the show, Trey Bonner! We dive into some fun memories from our time on the road, including wild parties, mishaps, and unforgettable moments. Trey shares insights into his health and fitness journey, content creation, and his unique idea for a content boxing league featuring Nashville photographers. We also chat about recent concerts,...

On Episode 197 we're joined by rising country artist Eli Winders! Eli discusses his experiences in the music industry, love for country music, and some of his favorite artists. We also talk about our hometowns in North and New York and the influence of our upbringing on their music. The conversation touches on the excitement of touring and playing in different college towns, as well as dream venue...

On episode 196 we're joined by the members of Old Hickory: Dan Alley, Timothy Baker, and Andy Austin. The guys  discuss their recent performance at Scoreboards, their experiences playing with Luke Combs' band, and their lives as dads. The conversation also touches on their friendship and how they formed Old Hickory. They talk about their upcoming releases and we have a discussion about the current...

On Episode 195 we're joined by Abbey Cone! Abbey discusses her experiences growing up in Texas and moving to Nashville at the young age of 16. She talks about the vibrant honky-tonk culture in Texas and the changes she has seen in the relationship between Texas and Nashville. Abby also shares her early experiences in songwriting and the impact of her family's support on her career. She reflects on...

On Episode 194, Matt sits down with rising country star Hudson Westbrook. Hudson shares his journey from working odd jobs in Texas and studying at Texas Tech to breaking into the Nashville music scene. He talks about his influences, the rapid rise of his music career with four songs released in just four months, and the role social media has played in his success. Hudson also opens up about the im...

On Episode 193 we're joined by one of our longtime buddies and supporters, the great 'Skinny' Matt McKinney! Matt was last on the pod back in the summer of 2020, just before his career really began to takeoff as a songwriter upon the release of 'Dicked Down in Dallas' and his publishing deal at Sony Nashville. We chat about the 'good ole days', our love of Mexican resturants, how much our lives ha...

On Episode 192 we have two guests, Matt Ramsey also known as the Cooker of Deliciousness and Brooks Black of Union County Wrestling! Matt and Brooks share how they met, the power of social media and the high school wrestling community! Matt also tells us about some of the wild experiences that have come from his social media accounts, dealing with hard ass critics, what some of his craziest creati...

On Episode 191 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 2 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Michigan, a 2 day festival featuring Jelly Roll, Quinn XXCII, Jessie Murph, Warren Zeiders and more! On Day 2 we were joined by DJ Cliffy D, Alexandra Kay and USA Concerts' Wayne Klein and Austin Jones! Cliffy D shares the story of getting involved at TNT and how it has grown over the year...

On Episode 190 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 1 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Michigan, a 2 day festival featuring Jelly Roll, Quinn XXCII, Jessie Murph, Warren Zeiders and more! On Day 1 we were joined by Jesse and Luke from Lakeview and our boy Mike Stoll! Mike talks about getting connected in the music industry and his experiences at various shows and festivals t...

On episode 189, we're joined by one of our first guests that we ever had back in 2019, SJ McDonald! SJ has been a day 1 going back to the In The Round days! SJ and I discuss our friendship over the years, her journey as an artist and songwriter in town and her recent publishing deal with Major Bob Music! We also talk about our respective time in the 'trenches' down on Lower Broadway working in the...

On episode 188 we're joined by the one and only Don Louis, a country artist from Texas! We discuss his journey in the industry and the challenges he has faced as a new artist. Don talks about the difference between rap and country music, how he found his unique style and his background in football including the discipline he learned from it. Don also reflects on his experience performing at the BE...

On episode 187 we're joined by Redferrin! Red shares his background growing up just north of Nashville, being heavily involved in motocross and how he transitioned into country music. He also shares his experiences writing for a motocross magazine and how it helped develop his storytelling skills. We also discuss his upbringing in the musical world under the mentorship of Florida Georgia Line comi...

On episode 186 we're joined by Jackson Grove, the founder of Nuthin Fancy! Jackson discusses his journey in building the brand and expanding into different industries. He talks about how the name originated from his experiences with friends, and how he wanted the brand to represent his interests in country music, hunting, golfing, and fishing. Jackson shares his early connections with artists like...

On episode 185 Austin Snell joins us for a round 2 episode! Austin has been crushing it since we last had him on and just released his debut album 'Still Bleeding! He shares the story of the record, how working with producer Andrew Baylis has helped him find his sound and the grind he has been experiencing touring the country! Austin also shares the friendships he's made with artists Brantley Gilb...

On episode 184 Karley Scott Collins joins us for a second time! Karley catches us up on all the things going on her world, including her debut EP 'Write One', collaborating with artists like Charles Kelly and Keith Urban on that project, and her upcoming Grand Ole Opry debut! We also hear all about her recent trip to Europe for the C2C festival, love for books and keeping it 'low key' and a trip s...