The Raised Rowdy Podcast

On episode 177 Carlyle Griffin joins Kurt and Nicky T! Carlyle discusses her music career, influences, and songwriting process. She talks about her diverse favorites, including Motown, 60s doo-wop, 70s  and contemporary folk.  She discusses the challenges of songwriting and the need for validation and feedback. The boys and Carlyle also discuss the importance of […]

On episode 176 Nicky T and Kurt are joined by Lauren Watkins! Lauren discusses her debut album, ‘The Heartbroken Record,’ talking about the inspiration behind the album and the different perspectives of heartbreak that she explores in the songs. Lauren also shares her experience working with legendary producer Joey Moi and the support she has […]

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 […]