Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

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 bars, SJ playing regular cover gigs to pay the bills while I worked security and how the scene has changed down there overtime! SJ reflects on her growth as a writer, the evolution she has exprienced and the importance of surrounding yourself with good people to get to your own unique sound. We also share funny stories and memories from years of friendship! 

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SJ McDonald (Guest): @sjmcdonaldmusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

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 BET Awards and the impact he hopes to make in country music as a black artist with his upcoming album 'Liquor Talkin'. We also talk musical influences and the unique blend of country and soul in Don's music. Don also talks about dealing with haters and the importance of staying true to oneself.

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Don Louis (Guest): @officialdonlouis

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

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 coming up with other current artists like Morgan Wallen, Ernest and Hardy! He also shares how his hit song 'Jack and Diet Coke' has changed his career and the exciting process that went into his recent EP 'Old No. 7'. Red also shares the crazy story of how ended up getting into the Taylor Gang family working with Wiz Khalifa and getting to hang with Snoop Dogg! He also discusses the importance of staying true to oneself and the blending of genres in country music. Red also shares his upcoming projects and tour dates.

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Redferrin (Guest): @redferrin

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

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 Hardy and Kpe Wetzel, and how they helped grow the brand. He also discusses the importance of having a dedicated team and the challenges of running a growing business in the apparel industry! He also shares some cool things to come for NF in the future! 

Jackson Grove (Guest): @jackson_grove | @nuthinfancyco

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

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 Gilbert and Jason Aldean, whom he'll be opening for on a nationwide tour the rest of this year! We also talk about his upbringing, time in the military and the story of how he made his way to Nashville! 

Austin Snell (Guest): @austinsnellmusic

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

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 she has coming up to go Gator Hunting in Florida! Karley also discusses the importance of family support the close relationship with her Nana, the challenges of being an artist in the digital age and the need to maintain an online presence, and so much more! 

Karley Scott Collins (Guest): @karleyscottcollins

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 183 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 3 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On Day 4 we were lucky to be joined by rising country artists Kolby Cooper out of Texas and Ben Chapman out of Nashville! A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For more on TNT, visit tailgatentallboys.com !

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Kolby Cooper (Guest): @kolbycooperofficial

Ben Chapman (Guest): @benchapmanmusic

Tailgate N Tallboys (Event): @tailgatentallboys

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 182 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 3 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 3 we were luckly to be joined by rising country artist Lecade and internet sensation Alex Holem! A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For more on TNT, visit tailgatentallboys.com !

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Lecade (Guest): @lecademusic

Alex Holem (Guest): @alexholem

Tailgate N Tallboys (Event): @tailgatentallboys

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 181 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 2 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 1 we were luckly to be joined by Clayton Shay and Nate Kenyon! A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For more on TNT, visit tailgatentallboys.com !

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Clayton Shay (Guest): @claytonshaymusic

Nate Kenyon (Guest): @n8kenyon

Tailgate N Tallboys (Event): @tailgatentallboys

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy

On Episode 180 we have a special LIVE podcast edition of Outside The Round from Day 1 of Tailgate N' Tallboys Bloomington, a 4 day festival featuring Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green and many more! On day 1 we were luckly to be joined by Wyatt Flores, Landon Smith and Nicky T! We talk everything from windmills to festival experiences and get an inside look at Wyatt's upcoming album. Wyatt also shares about the excitement of playing at Red Rocks and the growth of the Oklahoma/Texas music scene. A great podcast from one of our favorite festivals! For more on TNT, visit tailgatentallboys.com

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Wyatt Flores (Guest): @wyattfloresmusic

Landon Smith (Guest): @landonsmithmusic

Nicky T (Guest): @raisedrowdynickyt

Tailgate N Tallboys (Event): @tailgatentallboys

Matt Burrill (Host): @mattburrilll

Outside The Round (Podcast): @outsidetheround

Raised Rowdy (Network): @raisedrowdy