Hayden Redwine never set out to be a musician. He grew up on a ranch in West Texas, more familiar with rodeo dirt than recording gear. But when the world slowed down during the pandemic, and he was hit with personal loss, something shifted. Songwriting became the only way to make sense of it all.

In this episode, Hayden talks about the journey behind Spade, his debut album that’s equal parts heartache and home. We get into what it means to grow up with grit, how some songs take years to finish and the way losing his dad changed not just his music, but the way he sees the world.

It’s a story about dust, distance and finding healing in the middle of it all.

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Before the bus. Before the hits. Before "Loud and Heavy," Cody Jinks was grinding it out on freight docks and metal stages. He wasn't chasing fame; he was chasing a sound. In this raw, wide-ranging conversation, Cody gets real about growing up under a tough Texas father, working blue-collar jobs, forming a metal band in high school and eventually becoming the voice of a country music movement he never intended to lead.

Recorded as part of The Western Side’s full-length Cody Jinks documentary, this podcast episode is an in depth look at the long, unpredictable road from working freight docks, playing metal shows, to an outlaw country icon. Thanks for listening!

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Cody’s new album drops July 25 – or might already be out by the time you're hearing this. Follow us on Instagram for more country music news: @the_westernside.

JD Clayton never planned on a life in music. Growing up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he thought dentistry might be his path until a single song at high school graduation shifted his whole trajectory. In this episode of The Western Side Podcast, JD sits down with us inside the brand-new Marsh Wear flagship store in Charleston (shoutout to our friends at Marsh Wear for hosting!) to talk about his slow-and-steady rise, his soulful new record Blue Sky Sundays and his recent sessions down in Muscle Shoals.
We talk about small-town roots, gospel banjo and what it means to mix country, rock, and soul in a way that feels honest—without chasing trends.
Tap in for a refreshing conversation, and get to know JD Clayton and his music!

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Jack Blocker’s rise from growing up in Dallas to the national stage has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, we sit down with Jack during his time in the studio for the Western Side Sessions to talk about his journey: from a kid that sang in church to a breakout artist capturing hearts with his sound, soul, and sincerity.

He shares stories of growing up in a sports-obsessed household, discovering a love for guitar through YouTube tutorials, and how songwriting became a new form of storytelling after American Idol.

Catch the full conversation — and don’t miss his live performance now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewesternside

Jesse Daniel didn’t set out to become a country artist – music found him when nothing else could. In this raw, uncut conversation, Jesse opens up about his wild journey from addiction and jail to honky tonks and headline tours. Raised on punk shows and outlaw country, Jesse shares how one moment in rehab and a Hank Williams song changed everything.

We talk about his new album Son of the San Lorenzo, the healing power of music, and life offstage with family, animals, and a hard-won sense of peace. You might not know Jesse Daniel yet, but you won’t forget him after this.

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