The Raised Rowdy Podcast

On episode 175 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by TJ Lyle, front man for the Georgia Thunderbolts! TJ shares his background, the story of The Georgia Thunderbolts and about their upcoming album! The guys also touch on the current state of Southern Rock, the challenges of promoting songs through social media and mainstream radio […]

On episode 174 Brad Tursi joins Nicky T and Kurt to discuss his new solo album ‘Parallel Love’. Brad shares stories about his experiences in the music industry as a songwriter and member of Old Dominion plus his love for playing guitar. The conversation also touches on topics like motorcycles, cars, touring and cigars! Brad […]

On episode 173, Kurt flies solo for a conversation with Jesse Daniel! Jesse discusses his music background, influences, and the making of his new record. He talks about growing up in California and being influenced by classic rock, blues, and country. He also shares his experience as a punk drummer and how it shaped his […]

On episode 172, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by rising country artist, Paxton Peay! Paxton discusses his upcoming music releases and his journey as an artist. He also talks about the importance of finding his own sound and staying true to himself. The guys touch on the challenges of being an independent artist, the […]

On episode 170, Kurt and Nicky T welcome Dalton Dover on the podcast! Dalton recaps his CMA fest experience, time on radio tour and the impact Social Media, TikTok in particular has had on his career thus far. The guys also talk about the country music genre as a whole and their own CMA Fest […]

On episode 169, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Lane Pittman, an Australian country music artist! Lane discusses his experiences touring with Luke Combs and Cody Johnson, his upbringing in Australia, the journey he went through on The Voice Australia, and his evolution into the music industry. Lane also shares his excitement about his […]

On Episode 168, Nicky and Kurt are joined by Kaitlin Butts! Kaitlin discusses her new album .Roadrunner’, which is themed around the musical ‘Oklahoma’. She explains how each song on the album is paired with a scene or character from the musical, and how she has created music videos that align with the themes of […]

On Episode 167, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Noah Hicks and Blane Rudd! The guys discuss their experiences with social media and the impact it has had on their careers, the pros and cons of platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and how it can help artists gain exposure. Noah and Blane also emphasize […]

On Episode 166, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by longtime friend, Sam Banks! The guys discuss Sam’s music career and experiences in the industry, his time working with Craig Morgan and the valuable lessons he learned. Sam also shares his journey as an artist and songwriter, and his recent release ‘Who’s Teaching Who?’. He […]

On Episode 165, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by rising country artist Bayker Blankenship! Bayker and the guys discuss his journey in music, experiences with live streaming on TikTok, and the influences that Bayker has found in country and jazz music. Bayker also tells the gang about his hometown, Livingston, Tennessee, and the process […]

It is the 10 year anniversary of Flatland Cavalry and Cleto and Jason from Flatland Join Kurt and Nicky T to talk about it as so much more. The guys talks about their experiences and reminisce about their time together as a band. They talk about the importance of friendship and camaraderie in a band, […]

On Episode 163, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Josh Ross! The guys talk about the challenges of being on the road, balancing personal life and relationships, learning to say no, and Josh’s experiences from touring with Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert! JR also shares the creative process behind his new single ‘New Me’, festival […]

On Episode 162, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Tyler King, guitar player and band leader for Luke Combs! The conversation covers a range of topics, including what it means to be a bandleader, the journey to playing in stadiums, the dynamics and chemistry of the band, and the influence that modern technology is […]

On Episode 161, Nicholas Paul Tressler (Nicky T) and Kurt Ozan are joined by Reid Haughton. The guys discuss various topics, including touring experiences, merchandising, favorite bands, an Reid’s new releases. Reid also shares his experiences on with Whiskey Myers and Lukas Nelson, and the importance of interacting with fans. He also shares what went […]

On Episode 160 good friends of the program Logan Crosby and the legend, Jonathan Singleton join Nicky T and Kurt Ozan! The guys talk about their experiences with getting tattoos, including some questionable ones, and share stories about their dads’ tattoos. Logan and J also share details behind their careers, including Logan’s touring with Megan […]

On Episode 159 of The Raised Rowdy Podcast Nicky T and Kurt Ozan are joined by Canadian Country Superstar, Jade Eagleson. The guys discuss various topics including family life, the music industry, songwriting, and the Canadian Country Scene. They also talk about the importance of collaboration, the challenges of being a musician and the influence […]

Colby Acuff sits down with Kurt and Nicky T to discuss Colby’s new record and it’s first single “Scared of the Dark”. Kurt and Colby talk about living near each other and the benefits of being neighbors. They also share stories from their tours and performances, including their experiences at the Georgia Theater and the […]

In this conversation, Nicky T, Kurt Ozan, and Bryan Frazier discuss various topics including their experiences in Nashville, the music industry, and their upcoming trip to Key West. They also talk about Bryan’s new single ‘Cold One Waitin’ and the impact of social media on independent artists. In this conversation, Bryan discusses his experience of […]

Sterling Elza talks about his music career, touring with his band, and the process of writing and recording his upcoming album. He discusses the influence of rock music on his sound and the importance of performing live. Sterling also mentions his collaborations with other artists and his experiences with merch sales and fan engagement. He […]

Callie Prince, a country music singer from Philadelphia, Mississippi, joins the Kurt Ozan and Nicky T on the Raised Rowdy podcast to discuss her journey in the music industry. Callie talks about her early experiences in music. She also shares how she taught herself to play the guitar and started writing songs. Callie offers advice […]

On this episode of the Raised Rowdy Podcast, the conversation revolves around the experiences of Mat Maxwell and Seth Costner, who have written a book together called ‘Hired Musician: A Guide to Getting and Keeping Gigs’. They discuss their journey as musicians, the importance of showing up and honing your craft, and the challenges of […]

On this episode of the Raised Rowdy podcast Kurt Ozan and Nicky T have Alex Hall on! The gang discusses Alex’s influences as a guitar player and his journey in the music industry. He talks about how he started playing guitar and the guitar players who inspired him, such as Vince Gill, Keith Urban, and […]

Carson Jeffrey jumps on the Raised Rowdy Podcast with Kurt and Nicky T to discuss among other things his upcoming live album and the Texas music scene. He talks about his band and their energetic live shows. Carson shares his love for rodeo and golf, and mentions some of the artists who have influenced him, […]

In this episode, Faren Rachels joins the Raised Radio Podcast to discuss all that has been going on is her life both musically an otherwise. The conversation begins with reminiscing about past experiences and emotional songs in country music. They also touch on the future of songwriting and the use of technology in music creation. […]

Alex Lambert discusses his music career, including his sound, songwriting process, and collaborations with Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler on this week’s episode of the Raised Rowdy Podcast. The guys talk about the challenges of performing in hot weather and the effects of alcohol on Alex’s singing voice. Alex shares his experience of meeting and […]