North Carolina native Kyle Kelly joins the show to talk his upcoming EP, Lyin , out November 5. Check Kyle out on social media @kylekelly_music and stream Lyin wherever you listen to music. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! Visit southerncreekclothing.com for some great southern apparel and use the code TGATECOUNT...
Nov 04, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 105
North Texas native Jenna Paulette joins the podcast to talk about her latest single Pretty Ugly (including the music video), her upcoming single Bless Her Heart , and the Step Up initiative. Check Jenna out on all social media @jennapaulette and wherever you stream music. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! Visit so...
Oct 21, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Tulsa native Braden Jamison returns to the show to talk his new EP Hardwood Heartache . Stream Hardwood Heartache everywhere you listen to music and check out Braden on all social media @braden_jamison. Also, stick around to the end of the episode for a George Strait songs draft! If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcast! ...
Oct 14, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 102
North Carolina native James Tucker joins the podcast to talk his journey as an artist and his latest single, Take Me As I Am . Check James out on all social media platforms @jamestuckermusic and on TikTok @jamestuckermusic1. Be sure to stream Take Me As I Am anywhere you stream music. If you don't already, be sure to follow us on social media @tgatecountry and @countrypickinz . Please give our show a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the interview– it's the best way to support this independent podcas...
Oct 07, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 101
EPISODE 100! We wanted this one to be a special interview, so we went and got Texas rising superstar Kolby Cooper . He talks his original career path, writing great breakup songs, and his latest EP, Boy From Anderson County . If you're not already following Kolby and listening to his music, what are you even doing? Thank you to everyone who has listened to our first 100 episodes and all of our guests so far. Special thank you's to all of the management and PR that have helped us along the way. A...
Sep 30, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Jen and Trey of Smithfield join the podcast to talk the dynamics of their duo and their latest EP New Town . Check them out on social media @smithfieldmusic and New Town wherever you stream music! Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Sep 23, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 99
One of Nashville's most prolific songwriters and artist Ray Fulcher joins the podcast to talk songwriting; his mental health initiative Pretty Good Ball; and his upcoming EP, Larkin Hill Mixes. Check out his latest song Girl In It and the EP everywhere you stream music. Also consider contributing to Pretty Good Ball to help raise funds musicians can use to address mental health at prettygoodball.com. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz an...
Sep 16, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Nashville artist and Dallas native Colton Venner joins the podcast to talk his journey, Texas, and his upcoming EP, Game Ball , due in November. Check Colton out on social media @coltonvennermusic and be sure to stream his latest single, Sundance Square , on all streaming platforms. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LIS...
Sep 09, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 97
California native and Nashville up-and-comer Jared Hovis joins the show and takes us through his journey as an artist so far. Follow Jared on social media @jaredhovismusic and check out his newest single, Rather Leave Loving You everywhere you stream music! Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Sep 02, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Warner Nashville artist and 3x chart-topper Michael Ray joins the podcast to talk his newest EP, Higher Education . Go stream the EP on all streaming platforms, out August 27! Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !
Aug 26, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Warner Nashville recording artist Tyler Braden joins the show to talk his latest single, Ways To Miss You , and his golf benefit in Nashville on October 25. Check Tyler out on social media @tylerbradenmusic and stream his new song everywhere. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Aug 19, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Rising superstar Ashley Cooke joins the show to talk her latest song Good Goodbye featuring Jimmie Allen. We also chat with her about her upcoming EP, founding the 615 House, and what her journey through Nashville has been like so far. Be sure to check out Good Goodbye on all streaming platforms and follow Ashley on social media @theashleycooke. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. ...
Aug 12, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Parker McCollum released his third album Gold Chain Cowboy on July 30. Brett and Hunter review the tracks, how it stacks up to Parker McCollum's other work, and what tracks we believe have the potential to climb charts. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Aug 09, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Ahead of his new album release, Bad Case Of The Good Ole Boy , Jordan Rowe joins the podcast. He breaks down the album track-by-track, including Mama Ain't Jesus – a song featuring Lainey Wilson. Be sure to stream his album on all streaming platforms and follow Jordan on social media @jordanrowemusic. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast ...
Aug 05, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Texas Male Vocalist of the Year Curtis Grimes joins the show to talk his new self-titled album, Curtis Grimes . Check out his ministry, Ten Finger Ministry at tenfingerministry.com and find his music on all streaming platforms. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Jul 29, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Alabama native Dustin Herring joins Brett and Hunter to talk about his journey as a songwriter and musician as well as his newest releases. Find Dustin on all music streaming platforms and on social media @dustinherringmusic. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Jul 22, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Nashville recording artist Adam Sanders stops by the show to talk about his latest album release, What If I'm Right and how he reacted to crossing 100M streams of his music. Check out Adam's album anywhere you stream music and on social media @adamsanders. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Jul 15, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Indiana native Dylan Raymond joins the show to talk his upcoming song "More Than A Tailgate" along with what it's like to play country music throughout the Midwest. Find Dylan on all social media @dylanraymondmusic and stream his new song out Friday on all streaming platforms! Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LO...
Jul 08, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Connecticut native Jake Bleau joins the podcast this week ahead of the release of his rowdy new single “I’m Gonna Drink.” We talk about what it took to release that song, some of the gigs he’s playing around Nashville and his favorite co-writers. Check out Jake on social media @jakebleaumusic and on all music streaming platforms. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for suppo...
Jul 01, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 86
South Carolina native Margaret Haynie talks about her viral TikTok-turned-single Girl Before The Girlfriend and getting acclimated in Nashville. Follow Margaret on Instagram @marghaynie and TikTik @marghayniemusic and be sure to stream her new single on all streaming platforms. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN L...
Jun 17, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Nashville songwriter and Broadway regular Clayton Mann joins the podcast to talk his everyday life, why he'll be known as "Frog Guy" and the day Broadway shut down. Follow Clayton on social media @claytonmannmusic and check him out on all streaming platforms. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
Jun 10, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Virginia native and current Nashville artist SJ McDonald sits down to chat with us candidly about who she is, what it's like in Nashville, and her upcoming projects. Check out SJ's newest release, Stop Sending Me Love Songs , on all streaming services and follow her on social media @sjmcdonaldmusic. Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supporting an independent podcast an...
Jun 03, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 83
New York native and Nashville recording artist Blaine Holcomb joins the show to talk to Hunter and Brett about his newest release, Over A Beer . He also dives deep into his upcoming EP by the same name and talks life on Broadway. Check Blaine out on social media @blaineholcomb and listen to Over A Beer on every streaming platform! Be sure to follow us on social media if you don't already @ tgatecountry and @ countrypickinz and keep your eyes out for new interviews every Thursday. Thanks for supp...
May 27, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 82
Songwriter and Georgia native Lee Tucker joins the podcast to talk just about everything– his favorite cowriters, Nashville steakhouses, bars, and whether or not we believe in magic. Check Lee and his new EP " Bar Like You " everywhere you stream music and on socials @leetuckermusic. Thank you for supporting our independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !
May 20, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 81
The Tailgate Country crew tried our hand in Nashville for a weekend to network. There we met up with guests (now friends), made some new ones, and ran into Darius Rucker. We also attended a killer writers round held by Tory Grace and finally made our way to Whiskey Jam. Thank you for supporting our independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !
May 13, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Texas native Mason Lively joins the podcast to talk his new album Mason Lively , working with Wade Bowen, and how he's built such a devout fanbase. Check Mason out on any music streaming platform at on social media @mason_lively. Check out our website tgatecountry.com for writeups on our guests and new music release articles! Follow us on Instagram @tgatecountry if you aren't already. Thank you for supporting our independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !...
May 06, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Fresh off his debut release, Trouble With You , Levi Orr joins the podcast. Stick around to the end to hear Levi play Trouble With You live with us! Check out our website tgatecountry.com for writeups on our guests and new music release articles! Follow us on Instagram @tgatecountry if you aren't already. Thank you for supporting our independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL !
Apr 29, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Virginia native Morgan Wade joins the podcast to talk her newest record, Reckless . Stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or wherever you stream! Check out our website tgatecountry.com for writeups on our guests and new music release articles! Follow us on Instagram @tgatecountry if you aren't already. Thank you for supporting our independent podcast and remember to LISTEN LOCAL!
Apr 22, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Idaho native, fisherman, and bluegrass revivalist Colby Acuff joins the show to talk what living in the far north is like. He also shares the story behind his two debut albums, Life of a Rolling Stone and If I Were The Devil . Colby also talks staying true to himself and how the pandemic nearly derailed his early career. Check out Colby Acuff everywhere you stream music and on social media @colby_acuff. Thank you for supporting our independent podcast and the artists we feature! Give us a follow...
Apr 15, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Texas native, singer, songwriter, writer’s round coordinator, podcaster– you name it– Kristen Kelly joins the podcast. She talks her latest EP, Something Worth Saying, what playing at the Grand Ole Opry means to her, and touring with some of country music's biggest acts. Keep an eye out for her upcoming podcast, Something Worth Saying, coming to podcast sites soon! Check out our website tgatecountry.com for writeups on our guests and new music release articles! Follow us on Instagram @tgatecount...
Apr 08, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 76
