Country Outdoors Podcast

On this week's episode of Country Outdoors with Mitch and Mary, we are excited to welcome the one and only Chuck Wicks to the show.  Chuck has developed the reputation of a local legend within the Nashville music scene, and his many years of experience in the outdoors is surely enough to back him up.  Join us as we discuss country music, the outdoors, and the tragedy that brought it all together for Chuck Wicks.

The Country Outdoors team is back in action and continuing their strong start to Season 4.  This week, we are excited to invite Drew Parker to the show.  Drew made his way through the Nashville country scene at speeds previously thought to be impossible, and brought his outstanding musical abilities along for the ride.  We have boatloads of stories, struggles, and victories to cover, so make sure to tune in for this week's episode of Country Outdoors.

Country crooner Michael Ray takes time out of his busy day to catch up with Mary & Mitch. The trio talk all things country music, Florida living and even discuss the Nashville Real-Estate boom!

Mary & Mitch are joined via Zoom by Tim Montana and talk all things music, hunting and Montana! 

Did you know that Laine Hardy was a juvenile delinquent prior to becoming the American Idol Season 19 Winner? He tells that story and more on the Country Outdoors Podcast with Mary & Mitch!

Parker McCollum comes from a no-nonsense, hard-working family. His was the sort of upbringing where “if you’re going to do something and you’re not going to do it one-hundred percent; you shouldn’t do it all.” It’s why this 27-year-old treats each song he writes with a painstaking level of dedication, reverence, and — as he readily admits — even a bit of obsession. We're bringing this to you this week on the Podcast!  

A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, he’s a natural guitar slinger and gifted live performer, who often injects his humor into stage shows and singles alike. Denning first picked up a guitar in grade school, and by the age of 16 was turning heads at the front of a rowdy bar band every weekend. Still, he put off moving to Nashville until he was 21, quickly establishing his songwriting cred with cuts by Jason Aldean, Justin Moore and Chase Rice when he did. In 2020 Denning tallied his first Top 20 hit as a writer with Michael Ray’s reflective “Her World or Mine,” but the spotlight has always called his name. Mary & Mitch talk hunting, fishing and music with Travis who is fresh off his first #1 hit, After a Few Drinks!

Perfecting his craft in Rocky Mountain ski lodges and Nashville’s Honky Tonks, Teddy Robb has a laid-back voice that grabs you like the Colorado winter air and wraps you up in a blanket with someone you love next to a warm fire.

A native of Akron, Ohio, Teddy grew up loving the outdoors. He fished, hiked, and played football through college in Ohio, however, his passion turned to music the moment he heard George Strait’s “Troubadour.” That was it, the decision was made. He called his parents, packed his bags and hit the road. Teddy spent time in Colorado playing music to support his snowboarding habit before making the final move to Nashville. 

Teddy’s debut single, “Really Shouldn't Drink Around You,” written by multi-GRAMMY Award-winning songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, along with chart-topping songwriter and Old Dominion bandmember, Trevor Rosen, has over 50 million worldwide streams to date and shipped to country radio last year. Teddy performed the song to a national audience on NBC’s TODAY Show and his music has been written about in the pages of Rolling Stone, Billboard and more.

In April 2020 Teddy released his self-titled, debut EP. The five song project includes “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You,” as well as previously released tracks “Lead Me On” and “Tell Me How,” which have collectively been streamed over 80 million times. 

Jameson Rodgers was born and raised in Batesville, Mississippi. From a young age, he had his sights set on both music and baseball. Rodgers passions lead him to a baseball scholarship at Northwest Mississippi Community College where he played ball for two years. Fast forward, less than 10 years later, and Jameson is celebrating his first #1!

Mary and Mitch prayed for the chance to interview Matt Stell, singer/songwriter of the hit I Prayed For You. To be completely honest, they were blown away by Matt's passion for the outdoors!