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Tales from the Front Row: The Raised Rowdy Podcast

Raised Rowdy
Country Music
Oklahoma
Nashville
Sobriety
Mental Health
Kaitlin Butts
Brother Elsey
Bayker Blankenship
Songwriting
Music Industry Challenges
Performance Anxiety
Musicals
Jesse Daniel
Tennessee
Friendship
Fan Engagement
Vince Gill
Carlyle Griffin
Wilder Blue
Tiktok

Tales from the Front Row the Raised Rowdy podcast about the people who live breathe and play music. Country. Rock. Americana. The artists, writers, and industry folks who are in the van, on the bus, and on stage when the lights come up. These are real conversations about writing songs, playing shows, blowing moments, catching breaks, and figuring it out as you go. We talk touring stories, career p... more

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In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with Austin Mahone to talk about his evolution from pop star to an artist embracing country influences and a more organic sound. Austin reflects on his journey in... more

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with country music legend Mark Wills for a candid and reflective conversation that goes far beyond music. Mark shares stories from his 30-year career, from the or... more

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, recurring guest Corey Kent returns to catch up with hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan for a wide-ranging conversation about the journey from grinding it out in clubs to celebrating chart success. Corey ref... more

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with acclaimed songwriter and country artist Ward Davis for a raw and reflective conversation about the power of honesty in music. Ward opens up about the persona... more

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Recent Guests

Austin Mahone
Pop/R&B artist crossing over to country
Self
Episode: Episode 265 – Austin Mahone
Mark Wills
Country artist, Grand Ole Opry member
Episode: Episode 264 – Mark Wills
Corey Kent
Musician; guest on the episode
Episode: Episode 263 – Corey Kent
Ward Davis
Singer-songwriter featured guest
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Episode: Episode 262 – Ward Davis
Zach Williams
Member of The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow
Episode: Episode 261 – Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow
Josh Weathers
Country singer and songwriter
Episode: Episode 260 – Josh Weathers
Jed Harrelson
Musician and songwriter from Texas now based in Nashville
Independent artist
Episode: Episode 258 – Jed Harrelson
Colby Acuff
Country music artist known for his personal and experimental style.
Independent Artist
Episode: Episode 257 – Colby Acuff
Liam St. John
Musician and songwriter known for his album "Man in the North"
Independent Artist
Episode: Episode 256 – Liam St. John

Hosts

Nick Tressler
Founder of Raised Rowdy and host with a front-row perspective on artist development and live performance.
Kurt Ozan
Multi-instrumentalist and co-host, touring with major acts; brings production and performance insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Killer Podcast!

    Listened to multiple episodes and love the interviewers and guests. Thoughtful questions and real/real fun info and stories. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatMaxwell
    United States2 years ago
  • THE BEST.

    Real Nashville 🤟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dean=)
    United States4 years ago
  • Raized Rowdy

    The Audio on the podcast is crystal clear and sounds great! The content and interaction is versatile and entertaining . Nice work Raized Rowdy team ! Let me know how to be a sponsor!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gigglysarah
    United States5 years ago
  • This is literally my podcast

    I’m writing a review to let y’all know it’s great and my parents love it so you should too.

    -Kurt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kurtozan251
    United States5 years ago
  • Thanks Kurt

    That ride back from Mancation is a lot more fun listening to y’all cut up. - Jason

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jcarney26
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful questions, strong host-guest dynamics, and the ability to spotlight fresh artists.
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Episode 254 – Sterling Elza (Round 2)
Q: What are some of your favorite venues that you've gotten to play recently?
Sterling mentioned playing at iconic Texas venues like Billy Bob's, Green Hall, and John T. Floors.
Episode 254 – Sterling Elza (Round 2)
Q: How did the new collaboration with Gio come to be?
Sterling had been talking with Gio about doing a song for over a year, and they finally decided to work together after spending time on the road.
Episode 248 – Ben Johnson
Q: What advice do you have for young aspiring songwriters or artists?
Put in your 10,000 hours, write a lot of songs, and find mentors who can help guide you.
Episode 246 – Tanner Usrey
Q: When did you start playing live?
I started in 2013, when I was about 17, playing as part of an acoustic duo with my brother.
Episode 246 – Tanner Usrey
Q: What was it like growing up in Prosper?
It was a small town when I was going to school, and I graduated with about 269 people.

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This show spotlights the people behind the music—artists, writers, and industry voices—sharing the real stories from the road, backstage, and the writing room. Conversations frequently center on touring life, songwriting craft, authentic storytelling, and the evolving country-rock-A Americana landscape, with a strong emphasis on career pivots, grassroots promotion, and building a fanbase beyond headlines. Notable throughlines include resilience in the early stages of a career, the impact of live performance moments, and how social media and streaming reshape artist development. A standout trait is the hosts' front-row perspective—rooted in artist development, community, and hands-on industry insight—paired with occasional personal life mome... more

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1. Austin Mahone
2. Mark Wills
3. Corey Kent
4. Ward Davis
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6. Josh Weathers
7. Jed Harrelson
8. Colby Acuff

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