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Tales from the Front Row: The Raised Rowdy Podcast

Raised Rowdy
Country Music
Nashville
Songwriting
Music Industry
Touring
Rock Music
Social Media
Live Music
Mental Health
Storytelling
Luke Combs
Tiktok
Oklahoma
Covid-19
Nashville Music Scene
Live Performances
Conner Smith
Grand Ole Opry
Caylee Hammack
Luke Bryan

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 Kurt Ozan and Nick Tressler sit down with legendary country artist Clint Black for an in-depth conversation about his new book The Killin’ Time, the stories behind his iconic career, and the mindset ... more

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with rising Texas country artist Braxton Keith to talk about his whirlwind weekend at Stagecoach Festival, including joining Post Malone on stage for a surprise p... more

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with Canadian country artist Owen Riegling as he returns to the show for a full-circle moment, reflecting on his rapid growth since his first appearance and his m... more

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with rising Texas artist Brennan Clements to talk about his rapid rise from selling lumber in East Texas to landing in Nashville writing rooms with some of the be... more

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Recent Guests

Braxton Keith
Country artist featured on the episode
Independent/Artist
Episode: Episode 270 – Braxton Keith
Owen Riegling
Musician, Canadian singer-songwriter
Independent artist
Episode: Episode 269 – Owen Riegling
Brennan Clements
Country artist featured on the episode
Independent artist / Nashville writer
Episode: Episode 268 – Brennan Clements
Will Moseley
Country/americana artist discussed as guest
Musician
Episode: Episode 267 – Will Moseley
Benny G
Singer-songwriter discussed in interview
Solo artist / Benny G
Episode: Episode 266 – Benny G
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
Self
Episode: Episode 262 – Ward Davis

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.
Fans note the show's focus on authentic storytelling and practical takeaways for those pursuing music careers.
The audio quality and engaging conversations with artists at various career stages are frequently highlighted.

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Episode 269 – Owen Riegling
Q: What are some venues or experiences that stood out as meaningful on the road?
Massey Hall in Canada and the Opry stand out as landmark moments, with the energy of the room and the history making the experiences feel special and transformative.
Episode 269 – Owen Riegling
Q: Are you already starting to get ideas together for the next record?
Yes, I've been writing and I think I've got it figured out; they're shaping a next step while continuing to evolve from the current project.
Episode 267 – Will Moseley
Q: What's the story behind your touring rig and the challenges you faced early on?
The group recounts buying a church bus, early breakdowns, and the perseverance required to keep touring despite mechanical and logistical hurdles.
Episode 267 – Will Moseley
Q: How did you become involved with the Opry and what does it mean to you personally?
He explains the Opry's historical significance to his family and the country music tradition, and how performing there would be a meaningful validation of his journey.
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.

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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Braxton Keith
2. Owen Riegling
3. Brennan Clements
4. Will Moseley
5. Benny G
6. Austin Mahone
7. Mark Wills
8. Corey Kent

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