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Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

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Hosted by Matt Burrill, Outside The Round brings real conversations with country artists, songwriters, and the characters that make Music City tick.
From green room hangs to late-night dives, each episode dives into the stories, struggles, and wild moments behind the music.
Part of the Raised Rowdy Podcast Network.
(Formerly In The Round)

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#321
Friday · 52 min
Cloe Hubbard: “Barrel of Her Gun,” California Roots & Going All-In on Nashville
On Episode 321 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Cloe Hubbard for her first-ever podcast appearance. Just five months after moving to Nashville from Santa Cruz, California, Cloe talks about diving headfirst into Music City, playing her first writers rounds almost immediately and quickly becoming part of the Raised Rowdy community. Cloe takes us back to singing outside a San Francisco bar at nine years old, playing three-hour acoustic gigs as a teenager and growing u
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#320
October 9 · 59 min
Jordan Cobb: “You Got That,” The Cobb Mob & Bringing the Fun Back to Country
On Episode 320 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising country artist Jordan Cobb for her first-ever podcast appearance. Fresh off her first weekend opening for Lauren Watkins on the If I’m Being Honest Tour, Jordan talks about falling in love with life on the road, learning from Lauren, meeting fans for the first time and realizing that performing is exactly where she wants to be. Jordan takes us back to growing up around Charlotte, North Carolina, going to country shows with h
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#319
October 2 · 1 hr 2 min
Jacob Hackworth: What Took You So Long, Songwriting Success & Betting on Yourself
On Episode 319 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy homie Jacob Hackworth to talk about the wild ride from Missouri railroad worker and Nashville barback to hit songwriter and rising country artist. Hackworth reflects on coming up through the same writers-round scene as Raised Rowdy, building relationships around town, and eventually finding success behind the scenes before stepping back into the spotlight as an artist. The guys dive into Jacob's debut EP, What
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#318
September 25 · 1 hr 3 min
Kinsley: Learn To Live, Finding Her People & Turning Pain Into Purpose
On Episode 318 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Kinsley to celebrate the release of her debut EP, Learn To Live. Matt and Kinsley look back on knowing each other since she was 19, when she played her first-ever writers round at the original Live Oak alongside names like Ella Langley, Josh Ross, Vincent Mason and Gavin Adcock, and talk about the years of growth that led to finally releasing this project. Kinsley opens up about the mental health
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#317
September 18 · 1 hr 18 min
Deltona: Bringing the Party Back to Country Music
On Episode 317 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with the boys of Deltona for a rowdy conversation about how the three-piece came together and why they're determined to bring some fun, energy and rock-and-roll attitude back into country music. The guys share how a Bluebird Cafe clip on Instagram ultimately connected them, leading to their first writing sessions and the realization that they needed to start a band. The conversation dives into Deltona's love for the era of Florida Georg
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#316
September 11 · 1 hr 9 min
Cody Lohden: From Firefighter to Nashville, DeVille Records & Making Country Fun Again
On Episode 316 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Cody Lohden for his first-ever podcast appearance. Cody shares his journey from growing up in small-town Kentucky and working as a firefighter and paramedic to moving to Nashville and taking a full-time swing at country music. The guys dive into the viral “Black Betty” video that changed everything, catching the attention of ERNEST and eventually leading Cody into the Big Loud family and DeVille
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#315
September 4 · 1 hr 9 min
Drayton Farley: Heavy Duty Heart, Blue Collar Roots & Opening for Willie Nelson
On Episode 315 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Drayton Farley for a deep dive into his journey from working 60-hour weeks on the Mercedes-Benz assembly line in Alabama to building a career as one of the most authentic singer-songwriters in country and Americana music. Drayton talks about writing songs like “Blue Collar,” “Pitchin’ Fits” and “American Dream,” the viral moments that changed his life, betting on himself as an independent artist
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#314
August 28 · 54 min
Joe Bryson: Kitchen Sink Country, Louisiana Roots & The Power of Yes
On Episode 314 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Joe Bryson to talk about his Louisiana roots, his self-described “Kitchen Sink Country” sound and the journey that brought him to Nashville. Joe shares how he started performing as a kid, his early days playing in bands around Louisiana and how influences ranging from Soundgarden to Eric Church helped shape his sound and high-energy live show. Joe also opens up about surviving cancer at a young age and how the experie
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#313
August 14 · 49 min
Big Mo: Country Rap, Truck Shows & Finding His Home in Nashville
On Episode 313 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Big Mo to talk about his unique lane blending hip-hop with Southern and country culture. Mo shares his story of growing up primarily in Augusta, Georgia, navigating some tough years early in life, and how his music unexpectedly took off after a song exploded online. The guys dive into Mo's move to Nashville, the community he's found in Music City, and the relationships he's built with artists like Treaty Oak Revival,
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#312
August 7 · 1 hr 22 min
Jay Webb: Faith, Family & Building Country Music's Next Outlaw Movement
On Episode 312 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with one of country music's fastest-rising independent artists, Jay Webb. From growing up in Alabama and overcoming a difficult childhood to building a loyal fanbase without a record label, Jay shares the story behind one of the most authentic careers in country music today. The two dive into Jay's breakout live shows, his faith, the inspiration behind songs like "Broken," and how artists like Johnny Cash, Kid Rock, Jelly Roll, and Bran
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#311
July 31 · 50 min
Jaid Joice: Wisconsin Roots, Big Dreams & The Voice Nashville Needs to Hear
On Episode 311 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with one of Nashville's fastest-rising independent artists, Jaid Joice. From growing up playing bars in Wisconsin to building a loyal online following and preparing to release her debut record, Jaid shares the journey that's been years in the making. The conversation dives into her early mentorship from legendary songwriter Josh Thompson, finding her sound through artists like Led Zeppelin, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chris Stapleton, and the
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#310
July 24 · 1 hr 5 min
Brantley Gilbert: Sins of the Father, 20 Years of BG Nation & Doing It His Way
On Episode 310 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime hero and country rock powerhouse Brantley Gilbert for one of his most in-depth conversations yet. From the release of his highly anticipated album Sins of the Father to two decades of building BG Nation, Brantley opens up about the music, the mission, and the moments that have defined his career. The conversation dives into the creative freedom that came with his move to BMG, reuniting with longtime collaborators like Broc
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#309
July 17 · 54 min
Gracee Shriver: Oklahoma Roots, Pretty Psycho & Why Country Music Needed Fun Again
On Episode 309 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill catches up with Oklahoma native Gracee Shriver to talk about her new EP Pretty Psycho, the viral success of "Missed the Boat," and her journey from The Voice to becoming one of country music's rising stars in Nashville. Gracee shares stories from growing up in Oklahoma, competing on The Voice with Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton, moving to Nashville at 17, and finding her place alongside a new generation of female country artists. The two also d
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#308
July 10 · 55 min
Passengers Unknown: East Texas Rock, Girls With Tattoos & Building the Next Great Rock Band
On Episode 308 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with all five members of East Texas rock band Passengers Unknown—Alex, Matthew, Keaton, Joby, and Braden—to talk about the band's journey from a hometown music venue in Carthage, Texas to becoming one of the fastest-rising acts in the Texas Rock Scene. The band shares how they came together through family, friendship, and a shared love of music, why they never set out to fit into a specific genre, and how blending grunge, Southern rock,
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#307
July 3 · 47 min
Mack Geiger: Australia's Rising Country Star on Walk a Straight Line, Texas Honky Tonks & Traditional Country
On Episode 307 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with Australian country artist Mack Geiger during his first trip to the United States. Fresh off the release of his debut EP Walk a Straight Line, Mack shares how growing up on a cattle farm shaped his songwriting, the story behind his breakout hit "String By," and why traditional country music continues to inspire everything he creates. The two also discuss Mack's first U.S. headline tour, selling out legendary venues across Texas and
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#306
June 26 · 57 min
Bellah Mae: From London to Nashville, Keep It Peachy & Her First U.S. Tour
On Episode 306 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with UK country artist Bellah Mae to talk about her move from London to Nashville, her new EP Keep It Peachy, and her first-ever U.S. tour alongside Ashley Kutcher. Bellah shares the story behind leaving England to chase her dream in Music City, how a message from Dolly Parton's longtime manager helped kickstart her career, and why Nashville has always felt like home. The conversation also dives into the inspiration behind Keep It Peach
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#305
June 19 · 1 hr 21 min
Fox N' Vead: Playing The Game
On Episode 305 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with all four members of Fox N’ Vead — Christian, Logan, Ashton, and Landon — for a deep dive into the band's journey and their brand-new album, Playing The Game. The guys discuss how a group of Carolina musicians with backgrounds in country, punk, alternative rock, and blues came together to create one of the most exciting sounds in the country rock scene today. The conversation explores the evolution of Fox N’ Vead from cover band day
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#304
June 16 · 1 hr 43 min
Country Minute: James & Laura Shotwell
On Episode 304 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with James and Laura of Country Minute to talk about building one of country music’s fastest-growing fan communities. From their backgrounds in radio, alternative music, and music promotion to becoming trusted voices in the country music space, the duo shares how Country Minute came to life and why authenticity has been the key to their success. The conversation dives into covering artists from a true fan perspective, the power of count
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#303
June 12 · 1 hr 40 min
Thomas Edwards: East Tennessee Roots, 'High Times' & Nashville Dreams
On Episode 303 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with East Tennessee native Thomas Edwards. From playing SEC football at the University of Tennessee to working at Tractor Supply and eventually landing a record deal with Warner Music Nashville, Thomas shares the unlikely journey that brought him to Music City. The conversation dives into his upcoming EP High Times, recorded at the legendary FAME Recording Studios, the inspiration behind the project, and why he wanted to capture real, h
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#302
June 5 · 43 min
Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion, 10 Years of Texas Rock & Fatherhood
On Episode 302 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with Koe Wetzel to talk about his new album The Night Champion, life as a new father, and the wild journey from playing empty bars across Texas to headlining arenas, international tours, and the Houston Rodeo. Koe reflects on coming up alongside artists like Parker McCollum, Muscadine Bloodline, and Reed Southall, building the Texas rock movement, and helping develop the next generation through Floating Leaf. He also dives into the maki
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