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The Roads Below and Toad getting to know each other pretty fast on this one. These guys met in a pretty cool way. Members from all over the states and maybe even Ireland. Started out in the emo world. Punk, Rock, Singer Songwriter influences brought the Roads Below to what they are today.

We talked about “Writing relatable, and you win”. Writing music that is timeless, relatable and honest. We dove into Nate Smith, Brett Young and the artists that do just this and continue to win.

We spent a little time on John Marks, Austin Burke and more artists that we’ve spent some time right here on Toad’s Tunes.

Let’s just get to it!

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The Roads Below

The Roads Below is new to the Nashville music scene, but not wasting any time. After self-releasing their debut single “I Want Us”, the track instantly gained attention, garnering over 9 Million streams without any major promotion or playlists. The catchy country singles “Good At It” and “Bonfire” followed after, showcasing the bands unique and strong song-writing. The Roads Below is a promising new act in the country music scene, growing their fan base through word of mouth and streaming, without any mainstream press or radio play. The Roads Below was formed by singer/songwriter Phil Evans, a native of Arkansas, and Los Angeles based guitarist Max Martilik. The two moved to Music City, where they linked up with bassist Seth Van Dusen to complete a newly written catalogue of songs that Evans had been working on. The band combines a dynamic arrangement of hard hitting melodies, with a twist of homegrown country edge.

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Jason Cross and Toad kickin’ it in Vegas on his last trip through. We dove into music, singles, the road to Nashville, speedos, JetSkis, Royal Lynn and more!

He got super famous on Facebook with a meme of him on a JetSki, super funny story. I had heard stories about who Jason Cross was before I ever met him. We talked getting on festivals without an agent or a manager. He is a true hustler and that’s why I think I was drawn to him as a person. We met in North Carolina of all places, booked him a show in Vegas and now he’s back!

We talked about Russell Dickerson’s shows over the years and our goal of selling out and when we did, it was show stopping worthy!

We talked about the best fast food hamburger… what’s yours? In N Out? Culvers ? Shake Shack ? Let’s talk about it! and don’t… don’t judge Arby’s!

Oh, if you watch the podcast, you’ll see the AC was out in the studio, yet we still did it!

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Jason Cross

Jason Cross is a country rock artist who possesses the perfect blend of edgy style and country swagger. With a haircut that resembles a rockstar and the stage presence to match, Jason has created an undeniable brand for himself.

‍Jason started writing music and performing acoustic shows for hometown crowds in 2015. He has since become a solo artist, quickly establishing himself as a household name in Music City after relocating from Michigan to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2020.

‍With an impressive list of performances under his belt, including supporting artists such as Jon Langston, Chase Matthew, Granger Smith, Buckcherry, Lakeview, Parmalee, Craig Morgan, Tyler Braden, and Scotty McCreery, Jason has been making waves and building a devoted fan base wherever he goes.

His debut single, ‘It Ain’t Me’ released in 2021 showcased his raw talent and paved the way for his first hit, ‘Beer Ain’t Gonna Drink Itself’ which was released in July 2021. Following the success of “BAGDI”, Jason released ‘Already Gone’ which perfectly captures his larger-than-life personality  and high-voltage sound, and quickly became a fan favorite. The song’s music video has since secured over 1 million views on YouTube and social media to date. Cross’ single, “Routine Town” debuted at #48 on the iTunes Country Music charts, and his latest single, “MUD” debuted at #35 and was added to Spotify’s curated “New Music Friday Country” playlist.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of a wide variety of artists such as Garth Brooks, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Randy Houser and Koe Wetzel, Cross’s sound captures the essence of country rock while still pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the genre.

Looking ahead, Jason has a series of new releases planned for the remainder of 2024 which promise to be a heavy, gritty, story-telling experience that will both rock the house and touch his audiences.

Whether he’s performing on large stages with national acts or captivating local audiences, Jason’s a star on the rise, and his music is quickly becoming a must-have in any playlist.

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Drew Green and Toad getting to hang again in Vegas and got to talk music, writing and recording. The fun ones to the serious ones. Graduating with a finance degree, working at a bank, no beard?!?!? His first cowrite with Hunter Phelps to writing for FGL to Hardy! Some great stories in here about “I’ve been drunk up in the Smokies On a Rocky Mountain high!”

We dove into getting out on the road with Sam Hunt. The opportunity to learn from such a beast in the industry.

Something that we have in common… our favorite number…

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Drew Green

With his genre-bending country, pop, and R&B style, Nashville singer Drew Green first garnered attention as a songwriter before catching the spotlight with his 2020 tracks “Little More Be Alright’ and “Right Where I Be.” Both cuts appeared on his debut EP, Dirt Boy, Vol. 1. His 2021 follow-up, Dirt Boy, Vol. 2, included the streaming hit “Hooch.” The soulful standalone single “Good Ol’ Man” arrived in early 2022.

Born in McMinnville, Tennessee, Green grew up on a tree farm where his family introduced him to country artists like Sammy Kershaw and Alan Jackson. During his teens he began expanding his ears as friends exposed him to a mix of hip-hop, pop, and R&B performers, including Usher, Craig David, Matchbox Twenty, and Dr. Dre. He played in bands in high school and continued to hone his songwriting skills at college. Following his graduation, Green based himself in Nashville, singing in the house band at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and working a day job at a bank, all the while pursuing a songwriting career.

He eventually gained a foothold in the industry, co-penning songs like Florida Georgia Line’s “Colorado” with Hardy and Hunter Phelps. In November 2018, he signed a publishing contract with Brett James’ Cornman Music. More opportunities followed and in June 2020, Green signed a recording contract with Villa 40/Sony Music Nashville, debuting that same month with the song “Little More Be Alright.”

A second song, “Right Where I Be,” followed a month later, with both tracks appearing on the EP Dirt Boy, Vol. 1. 2021 saw the release of the twangy single “Hooch,” ahead of the arrival of Dirt Boy, Vol. 2. Green started out strong in early 2022 with the country-pop and R&B-leaning viral hit “Good Ol’ Man.” ~ Matt Collar

In 2023, Drew has spent the year writing, recording and releasing songs “Prayer List”, “Yep” and “Best Ex I Ever Had” whilst playing shows across the US.  He’s gearing up to release his next single “Lotta Bit Of You”, after the song hitting virality on TikTok.

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Kelsey Hart and Toad spending some time talkin’ Vegas, growing up with singing in church, his first band (Boys of Broad) and the 5 songs they recorded. Everyone grows up and moves on to “life” and Kelsey’s Nashville career starts.

His days in Kentucky of cutting hair, to posting some clips online (remember the 15 sec clips) of cover tunes and it caught the eye of a Big Machine rep and his writing in Nashville became a thing.

Ya, we dove into cooking, well, grilling… we talked smokin’ and the blackstone and then jumped into the Sous vide. This was fun getting to know Kelsey Hart and look forward to you getting to know him a little better too!

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Kelsey Hart

Born and raised in western Kentucky, Kelsey was never far away from the influence of the Nashville country music community. At 19, he landed his first gig as the lead singer of a local country band where he cut his teeth on the icons of the genre and began cultivating his own unique sound and passion for the craft of country songwriting. Following his move to music city, Kelsey found his first co-writing success in November 2017 with “As Long As You’re In It” recorded by Jake Owen for his Greatest Hits collection. In 2021 He landed a cut on Trace Adkins Album “Live It Lonely”as one of the newest members of the Curb | Word songwriting family, Kelsey has quickly established himself as a sought-after co-writer, vocalist, and artist on the rise.

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Sam Grow and Toad spending some quality time together talking everything from music to marriage to all aspects of life. We dove into Song About You, Nate Smith cutting the single, number one singles and co-writers!

We talked about Sam’s affinity for Brooks & Dunn, his love for Lee brice and Randy Houser. We talked about Stephen Wesley’s Flamingo Twin and just how magical the nights have become with special guests like Jakob Dylan and more!

The label talk, we dove into this. Sam’s signed to Average Joe’s and the deal is a good one. He has a lot of freedom in his releases which is pretty damn cool.

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Sam Grow

After the breakout success of his first studio album, 2019’s Love and Whiskey, a lot has changed for Average Joes Entertainment star Sam Grow. That milestone project followed years of grinding work, writing his own tunes, booking his own shows and recording his own EPs … but it was all rewarded. Love and Whiskey hit Number One on iTunes’ Country Albums chart – doing so with zero radio airplay – and since then he’s only poured more gas on the fire. Grow’s 2020 single “Song About You” burned red hot, pulling in more than 50 million streams and getting named one of Spotify’s “Best Country Songs” in the process. Grow’s been featured on Billboard’s coveted “7 Country Acts To Watch” list, and touted by Music Row as a sure-bet for future superstardom, among other accolades, as the temperature continues to spike. But with his new sophomore album, This Town, Grow goes back to where it all started. Painting a sonic picture of the small-town world he was raised in – rocked by changing times but still holding strong – he’s building on success … and letting fans know they’re never alone.

“I feel like right now I’m making some of the best music I’ve ever made,” he says – and honestly, that’s saying a lot, since the Maryland native is the definition of a “prolific creator.” Since his 2014 arrival in Nashville, he’s dropped three EPs and his milestone debut album, never letting more than a few years pass between releases. But things are different now. “2020 was a big revelation to me, of how important music is to people’s lives – even in the worst times,” he says. “To be able to put on a song and not feel alone, even when the world seems like it’s crashing around you, that’s such an intimate thing.” Calling his new music the “most-personal” of his career, Grow takes that realization and runs with it for This Town, embracing his journey as proof of what’s possible. Emboldened by success but still inspired by his roots, he was joined by producers Colt Ford and Noah Gordon for 12 fresh tunes, choosing soulful honesty over mainstream conformity. That go-your-own-way, DIY mindset has always been part of Grow’s blue-collar ethos, but This Town takes it to new levels.

Of the album’s 12 songs, Grow wrote or co-wrote all but one. Three of them were even written solo, as Ford and Gordon pushed him to trust his creative instincts. And then, they went to work perfecting his sound, pumping up his muscular country tone with a sleek new gloss, dripping in county-line soul. Featuring his strongest vocal to date, plus a bold mix of ‘90s country, classic/Southern/alternative rock and even some pop punk, it’s the perfect match for Grow’s writing, with themes as timeless as they are relatable. “We’re not the only guys who grow up in small towns and go through breakups,” Grow explains. “But I wanted to make a soundtrack for that kid to realize that someone else went through it, too. I keep saying it but, it’s so true: If you don’t feel alone in something, you can overcome anything.” Rolling slow like a late night Main-Street cruise, the title track sets the scene. Inspired by real-life emotion, it finds Grow exploring how a home town feels forever changed after a breakup – which is something he knows his fans understand, no matter where they’re from.

“I couldn’t get these stories without being from a town of 1,500 people,” he says. “In 2020 we did this thing called Backyards and Bonfires and I went across the country to play in people’s backyards, and from California all the way back home, I realized it doesn’t matter where you are. Small towns all have the same people, we all come from the same cloth.” Meanwhile, the romantically charged “Song About You” changed the singer-songwriter’s life forever. Built around an irresistible melody and a passionate, heartwarming hook, the track arrived in April of 2020 and immediately struck a chord. It centered on the connection between two people – and the idea that no matter what’s happening outside, love is enough. “During that time, all people really had was each other,” he says. “If you were blessed enough to have someone in your life, it was you and them, and that could bring you back down to earth.” Now closing in on Grow’s first RIAA Gold certification, the song is not only his biggest hit to date, it’s the proof he needed to take his career to the next level. It led directly to This Town, and everything that will come after.

“That changes your confidence as an artist, to realize you don’t need to be some guy chasing down radio to get a Number One song, or to get a Gold record,” he explains. “It changed my perception.” The vivid emotional epic “You Ain’t Gone” shows off that perception, co-written with Keirsten Hedden as a pure-country ballad with rip-your-heart out theme. “Whiskey Bound” goes shot for shot in the getting-over-her stage, revealing Grow’s pop-punk roots with distorted guitars, pounding drums and plenty of “F-it” attitude. And speaking of attitude, the patriotic “Kiss My Ass” can speak for itself, a blues-rocking chest thumper that may as well be small-town America’s national anthem. Put together, it shows how far Grow has already come, and how he’s never lost sight of his roots. This Town is not just dedicated to where Grow came from, but to the man who put him there in the first place, and the memory-filled “Go Right Now” encapsulates their father-son bond.

“Losing my dad was one of the darkest moments of my life, and unfortunately I know there’s a lot of people out there in that club, people who feel the same,” Grow says. “I wanted to do that thing where someone doesn’t have to feel alone in that moment.” In case you haven’t noticed, that supportive call to arms is Sam Grow’s renewed purpose as an artist. This Town is just the first step. “The big thing is that over the last couple of years, we’ve all had to fight through some stuff,” he explains. “Even the little things you have to go through, they become twice as hard in the world we’re living in now, and I hope people listen and realize that someone else has gone trough it. That someone has come out the other side, and that they can, too. Whether it’s a breakup, or the loss of a family member, or even falling in love, all that stuff. The world isn’t as big as it seems sometimes.”

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Renee Blair and Toad getting to know each other before her show at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country. Her first time playing in Vegas, we talked gambling, NFR, ACM’s, Bruno Mars and almost having the best day of her life! We had a lot of fun just chatting about the industry, friends that have come through Stoney’s, her thoughts on The New Queen of Country and so much more!

We talked about how she got onto Wait in the Truck – (feat. Lainey Wilson) by HARDY. What a great story of how this came to fruition. Have Mercy!

The move to Nashville from St. Louis just to be an artist. Her obsession as a kid of music. Love NSYNC, The Dixie Chicks, Brooks and Dunn and more. Yup, she said NSYNC.

We talked Mt. Rushmore… one of my favorite questions to artists that roll through.

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Renee Blair

With over 50 million streams under her belt, the ACM and CMA Award nominee Renee Blair is just getting started. Blair is a rising country singer who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and at 15 her passion and pursuit for country music brought her to Nashville. Renee’s journey took a turn when she faced several near death accidents back to back early on in her career forcing her to put her music on pause. That pause transcended into a fire and new approach towards music upon her recovery and shortly after she signed her first publishing deal and record deal under industry stalwarts Shane MacAnally, SMACK Songs, and L.A. Reid, Epic Records. Her music is a captivating blend of her diverse sonic influences alongside a heartfelt vulnerability she shares with fans from the troubles she’s experienced in life. She recently gained significant recognition for having helped pen the certified platinum and #1 single, “Wait In The Truck”, performed by Hardy and Lainey Wilson. Blair has been gracing all kinds of stages; from touring with Willie Nelson to performing at dive bars or The Ryman Auditorium with Hardy. Her upcoming studio album Hillbetty is set to be released summer of 2024. “Hillbetty” is an alter-ego created by Blair to embrace every woman’s wild side. The debut single off the album has already become a viral sensation, Holy Cowboy. If you are a Renee Blair fan, you know a good time is a guarantee.

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Josh Ross and Toad catching up again a couple months after his last visit to Vegas and Stoney’s Rockin’ Country! We dove into exactly what a couple months can do to someones career. Gettin out on the road with a monster band in Nickelback along with Brantley Gilbert! Learned how to work a stage, gain the confidence as an artist and how to build a crew!

I got to have some fun with Josh’s tour manager in the afternoon, raised his blood pressure just a little with a ticketing question. We dove into the comfort of a smaller stage as well as the joy in the larger stages. Getting out on the road with Bailey Zimmerman, playing the Ryman, the Forum, Canada and so many more places!

We had some fun talking supercross and motorcross, not sure I got an answer out of him completely on who will win the entire 24 season!

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Josh Ross

Echoing the primary themes of country in his pop-rock-infused way, Josh Ross’s take on love, work, and play is often documented through his whirlwind experiences. From moving to Nashville the night of a tornado, leaving only a month later when a global pandemic arrived, to developing an ever-evolving career amidst the drawbacks of injuries, lockdowns, and conflicting relationships, Josh Ross is a country artist bound by the act of forging past and overcoming restraints.

“There is something to be said about when your heart is really in the right place to sing something… As an artist, I want the listener and me to go back to a song and remember our exact experiences around it, to encourage connection in all forms,” Josh said. The need for that musical connection began growing up in Burlington, Ontario’s suburbia. Overhearing his parents sing along to Guns N Roses and Bruce Springsteen in their kitchen while he ran around the house pretending to play guitar. Learning in those early years what music was, he found himself writing words in his notebook that, at the time, he didn’t realize were poems and lyrics. Onwards through school, he focused on sports like motocross and football, eventually encountering the injuries that came with each game.

Following several football-related injuries at Ontario’s Western University, the isolation that came from the injuries allowed Josh some time to develop his relationship with music. Taking nearly empty shuttle buses to get to school due to the cast on his leg, learning how to play guitar in his dorm, and on a few noise-complaint occasions bringing two speakers and a subwoofer into the bathroom to belt songs, Josh eventually made the shift of not just listening to music but making his own.

“I had a lot of catching up to do,” Josh said on his first few years immersing himself in the music industry. From practicing in his dorm to playing his first live show at the Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase in front of 5,000 people, Josh stated that “I used to throw up before the football games because of the anxiety, which is probably why I threw up before that show. ” While the pressure to succeed in his sports days poured over into his music career, the drive to achieve inspired him to connect with various songwriters and musicians, eventually leading him to Nashville. In conflict with choosing a stable job post-university or setting his sights on the music industry, Josh Ross’s passions, and talent, pushed him to the path of Nashville, where he further began developing his sound and artistry. From 2019 onwards, Josh Ross dove head-first into his music career as an artist with sonic elements in his music, nodding to raw country, soft rock, and hints of 80s pop-rock.

In early 2022, Josh pushed even further in his career with his major-label signing to Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, and The Core Entertainment, the management company specializing in discovering and championing new talent in music. He joined the team as the second artist signed to UMC’s joint venture with The Core, a partnership designed to offer Canadian artists a collaborative and integrated approach to releasing music worldwide.

From his 2019 independent debut to now, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter quickly and impressively built a name for himself with a handful of songs that have now generated more than 179 million global streams. Often writing from personal experiences, Josh Ross has delivered versatile lyrics throughout his collection of songs. His major-label debut and now Platinum-certified track “On A Different Night” hit over 28.2 million streams, and his Platinum-certified cathartic ballad on romantic losses “First Taste of Gone” has continued to amass over 21.3 million streams since its release in early 2022 and peaked on the Top 5 Canadian Country Radio Charts. Ross captured attention across the US with placement on Spotify’s top country playlists like New Boots, Next From Nashville, Breakout Country and more. Along with his home country of Canada with the #1 country spot on Spotify Canada’s Viral 50 Chart and more, Apple Music’s Canada’s Country playlist as the cover artist and was selected as Apple Music Canada’s UP NEXT artist September 2022. Ross was also selected as the new face of Country Heat on Amazon Music which included billboards in Toronto and Nashville. Along the way, Ross also landed a spot as one of the SiriusXM Top of the Country Top 3 finalists and was nominated for Rising Star at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) in 2022. Ross is the top nominated artist at the 2023 CCMA’s including ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’, and ‘Single of the Year’. His recent singles, “Ain’t Doin’ Jack” is up to 5.6 million streams since it’s release in July and the radio hit “Trouble” hit #1 at Canadian Country Radio with over 70 million global streams and is certified Platinum.

Recently, Ross won ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards, where Ross also performed “Trouble” live on stage for fans in Hamilton and on TV broadcast presented by TD live on CTV / Bell Media.

Ross continues to carve out his place in Country music across the nation with chart-topping music releases and electrifying performances. Performances include opening for Parker McCollum, Bailey Zimmerman, Lee Brice, Tenille Arts, Chase Rice and his recent North American tour opening for Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert’s extensive Get Rollin’ Tour throughout Summer/Fall 2023. Full list of dates available on his website.

With management services from The Core and a recorded music agreement with Universal, watch for much more to come from Josh Ross as he anchors himself as one of 2023’s most promising Country artists.

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Cort Carpenter grew up in the Northwest, was a 3 sport athlete until a little accident kept him from continuing down that road. Writing, playing on Broadway in Nashville and diving into Country Music!

I asked Cort to build a show where money wasn’t an object, pick the location and let’s gooo;

We talked gambling in Vegas, Buffalo!!!! We jumped into what he does on the off time. Loves movies, kid stuff, as he has a little at home. We talked about The Secret, manifesting.. even Megabucks!

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Cort Carpenter

Many say the Pacific Northwest “Isn’t Country”. But Cort Carpenter begs to differ. A decade in Nashville has proven to be very successful for this Washington State boy. An indie artist on the rise, Cort continues to wow audiences and listeners around the world. Cort has been nominated for 5 consecutive years at the JMA’s (world’s biggest indie music awards) and won “Male Entertainer of the Year” in 2017. Although unsigned, his dedication and competitiveness have landed him on the main stage on many of the biggest country music festivals nationwide. Cort was also recently featured at Live Nation’s (Watershed Music Festival) on the “Next from Nashville stage”. As he continues accomplish the near impossible as an indie artist, Cort continues to gain more attention from industry folks in Music City.

On the music front, Cort has released a ton of music since his arrival in 2012, and many say has the most underrated original release catalog in Nashville. Approaching his 50th song release, Cort is released his first full length album on February 10th. Titled “All In”, and including many of Nashville powerhouse songwriters (Gorley, Robbins, Smyers, Mooney, Johnston, Sorestad, etc…) , the album includes 10 songs. “This album I feel encapsulates my voice, sound, and vibe that best represents Cort Carpenter. So much thought, effort, love, and time has went into this album, I’m hopeful it’s heard by the right people who will take the chance on me and run with it. I’ve went all-in on this record.”

Before the release of this album, Cort’s released multiple EP’s and numerous singles. “My entire catalog I feel is diverse but stays true to who I am. It’s neat to have such a large selection of tunes that my fans all say they have different favorites. That means I’m doing something right by appealing to everyone”.

Having played over 1,000+ shows over the past decade, Cort’s live performance is one you won’t want to miss on tour or when he’s performing in Nashville next time you visit. Truly, Mr. Carpenter is one of Nashville’s hidden gems who is on the brink of stardom. Be sure to keep track of his tour dates.

On the home front, Cort enjoys hanging out with family and spending time with his wife, Kelly, whom he married on May 17th, 2014. In June 2021 Cort & Kelly had their first child, a boy, named Lux. “Fatherhood is the greatest thing I have ever experienced. Cort also heads his own foundation, Cort Carpenter Cares, which launched in 2015. This organization assists homeless animals & humans.

Catch Cort weekly in Nashville in 2023 and look for performances in your hometown throughout the year. Until then, stream all his music on your favorite streaming platforms and continue to request his music to your local radio stations.

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I’ve known Siena for years, we’ve always talked about getting together and catching up on her life, personal and professional. We ended up spending some time on her mom, her cooking, desserts and BREAD! We need to get her on Chopped on the Food Network, my money would be on her!

The start of music in her life came from the lyric “‘Cause we’ll put a boot in your ass”! We talked old vegas, her family; from creativity in life to an uncle that was a “bad ass” guitar player. Started playing music at about 8 years old, guitar and piano. Played all around vegas to get the skill set down.

The highs and lows of 2017. From Route 91 to singing the National Anthem at the PBR Velocity Tour Finals here in Vegas!

Her move out of Vegas to follow her dream… she talked Texas and Tennessee and why she chose Tennessee.

Her story is great and I hope you feel the same when you listen in as well.

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Siena Paglia

Trading traditional, flat countryside pastures for impeccable mountainscapes, dry desert richness and gleaming strip lights, Siena is a neon cowgirl out of none other than Las Vegas. Siena’s rodeo stage is set, having already shared it with Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich, and Rodney Atkins, to name a few. These artists also are her influences along with icons like Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Fleetwood Mac. Unlike most artists her age, she moves away from modern country-pop and dives more into her roots of 2000s country, in both her music and fashion. Siena is an artist the twenty-first century has yet to see. To her, being an artist means spreading light and inspiration. “I hope to engage my audiences with positivity and love,” says Siena. “With the lyrics and melodies created, I want people to engage that ‘at home’ feeling when they hear my music. I want my listeners to feel fun, encouraged, lively, and free.” Siena’s sunshine personality and authentic country charm have captivated diverse audiences for years. With her deep, rustic vocals, she’s destined to carry on country traditions with her music. Siena relies heavily upon traditional country storytelling to express herself as she looks to paint stories through personal experiences.

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This dude… Trey Lewis came into Stoney’s Rockin’ Country HOT!! We had a blast talking about the industry, his first single that blew up y’all might know as Dicked Down in Dallas, we talked about his past and drugs to get him to where he is today! We talked Nate Smith, Sam Grow, Jake Worthington and even Craig Campbell!

His honesty in all of this life he has lived so far is amazing!

We got to talk about writing music, singles, always In It…. Tracy Lawrence – this will make sense soon!

I can’t wait to get myself to Nashville to get onto Trey’s podcast!

We talked Mount Rushmore… it’s a thing!

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Trey Lewis

With a pair of home grown hits behind him and plenty more in the tank, River House Artists/Sony Music Publishing singer-songwriter Trey Lewis has emerged as the straight-talking, salt-of-the-earth hero country fans crave. A Birmingham, Alabama, native known for breaking country’s unspoken rules, he’s spent 12 years on the road perfecting a gritty mix of contemporary country and Southern rock – and turning his call-it-like-I-see it attitude into song. After the breakout smash, “Dicked Down In Dallas,” went viral in 2020, Lewis’ cheating anthem with a modern punch has turned into an organic Number One on iTunes, garnering more than 100 million streams and making Lewis a nationwide force in the process. He followed up with another self-styled iTunes Number One in 2022 – the back-in-the-saddle anthem, “Single Again” – and has continued building a reputation fusing country horsepower with refreshing honesty and a troubadour’s wit ever since. But that reputation now broadens, as a bigger picture comes into view. Set for release in 2023, the perennial underdog and relentless road warrior will showcase his true character and full artistry on Troublemaker, adding a hard-earned sense of compassion to his full-length Nashville debut. The fittingly-titled set will feature 15 new songs and Lewis’ patented mix of intensity and sincerity, proving the world could use a few more troublemakers like him.

Photos from Cody Hibbard live at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country

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