Playlisted Podcast

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Country hitmaker Tyler Farr and songwriter/producer Jamie Collazo take over the guest chairs on Playlisted as rising Nashville artists perform one song and receive real, unfiltered feedback about their music, performance and career. Tyler Farr, the voice behind country hits including “Redneck Crazy,” “Whiskey in My Water” and “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” joins Jamie Collazo, a Nashville songwriter, producer, guitarist and musical director, for one of the most unpredictable nights yet on Playlisted. Artists step on stage one at a time in front of a live Nashville audience with one song and one opportunity to make an impression. Tyler and Jamie break down what works, what doesn’t, what makes an artist memorable and what it really takes to build a career in country music. One song. One shot. Real feedback. This is not a writers round. This is not a normal podcast. This is where tomorrow’s artists get heard by the people who can change their careers. Recorded live at Green Light Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Subscribe to Playlisted to discover rising artists, hear real music industry feedback and see who gets pulled from the bucket next. Follow Playlisted: Instagram: @playlistedpod TikTok: @playlistedpodclips YouTube: @playlistedpod Hosted by Austin Burke. #Playlisted #TylerFarr #CountryMusic #NashvilleMusic

**Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted.** What does country radio REALLY listen for when deciding which artists and songs get played? Cumulus Media Vice President of Country Travis Daily joins Playlisted to give aspiring artists real, unfiltered feedback and pull back the curtain on the country radio and Nashville music industry. He even features 3 songs from the night on 103.3 Country. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from music industry guest hosts. This week, Travis Daily sits in the guest chair. Travis has spent his career programming country radio and now helps lead country programming for Cumulus Media while overseeing Nashville stations 103.3 Country WKDF and 95.5 Nash Icon WSM FM. Hear what Travis is listening for when a brand new artist takes the stage, what separates a great singer from an artist country radio can actually play, and what emerging artists need to understand about breaking through in today's music business. **PERFORMERS INCLUDE:** Traci Vandee Raihanna Estrada D’Lee Ellie Jarrell Mallory Williams Leon Dee White Playlisted is where tomorrow’s artists meet today’s music industry. Subscribe for full episodes, live performances, artist feedback, songwriting conversations and an inside look at the Nashville music business. #Playlisted #CountryMusic #nashvillesongwriter

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from music industry guest hosts. SUBSCRIBE to Playlisted on Youtube to discover rising artists, hear real music industry feedback and see who gets pulled from the bucket next. Abbie Callahan is one of country music’s fastest rising new voices, blending Americana, folk, bluegrass and pop into what she calls “kaleidoscope country.” After releasing her debut EP Grossly Aware, signing with WME and making appearances at CMA Fest, Bonnaroo and AMERICANAFEST, Abbie joins Playlisted to hear aspiring artists, give real industry feedback and talk about her own journey in Nashville. PERFORMERS INCLUDE: Brad Hodz Kyndle Wylde Nick Byrd Justin Judge Glenbrooke WHO SHOULD WE HAVE ON PLAYLISTED NEXT? Drop their name in the comments. #Playlisted #AbbieCallahan #CountryMusic

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Country hitmaker Canaan Smith joins Playlisted to give six aspiring artists honest feedback and share the stories behind his career. Canaan scored a No. 1 with “Love You Like That,” released fan favorites like “Hole in a Bottle” and “Beer Drinkin’ Weather,” and has written songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, and HIXTAPE featuring Morgan Wallen and HARDY. We also talk songwriting, record deals and fatherhood. Performers Include: Reese Burke Madeline James Andrew Mathews Chris Shelby Christine Hebdon John D Neal

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Dave Cohen joins Playlisted to share what it really takes to create a hit in Nashville. Dave is a producer, songwriter and session musician who has won ACM Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year four times and played on more than 100 No. 1 songs. His credits include records by Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, HARDY, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi and many more, making him one of the most accomplished musicians behind modern country music. Performers Include: Britt Nix Hannah Murphy Jenna Kay Jer Gregg Jake Seiler Luke Uzzell

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Country star Josh Ross joins Playlisted as aspiring artists take the stage to perform one original song in front of a live Nashville audience. One song. One opportunity. Real, unfiltered feedback from someone who has reached the top of country music. Josh Ross is a Canadian born, Nashville based country artist with more than one billion global streams, back to back CCMA Entertainer of the Year wins, a JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year and the CMA Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award. His hits “Single Again” and “Hate How You Look” earned consecutive No. 1s at U.S. country radio, making him the first solo Canadian male artist in more than 50 years to accomplish that feat. Featured Performers: Bryan Loweree Ava Lynn Votaw Nick Byrd Billy Baker Saint Chevelle David Payne Rocko Hunt James Holler Brian Goyette Dylan Brekke John D. Neil Recorded live at Green Light Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Subscribe and join us as tomorrow’s artists perform in front of today’s biggest names in music. Who had your favorite performance of the night? Let us know in the comments. #JoshRoss #CountryMusic #PlaylistedPodcast

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Neil Thrasher is one of Nashville's most celebrated songwriters, with songs that have sold more than 50 million records and spent a combined 25 weeks at No. 1. His catalog includes country classics like "There Goes My Life" (Kenny Chesney), "Fast Cars and Freedom" (Rascal Flatts), "Why" (Jason Aldean), "Take a Little Ride"(Jason Aldean), and "How Country Feels" (Randy Houser), An ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year and winner of more than 20 ASCAP Country Music Awards, Neil joins the Playlisted Podcast to share the stories behind these iconic songs, his journey through Nashville, and the craft of writing hits that have defined modern country music. Performers Include: Justin Love Sam Lyons Brody Kean Paul RoseWood Aurea Moore Loren & Guthrie

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Welcome to Playlisted, the live music show where rising artists perform one original song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from music industry guest hosts. In Episode #71, Clay Hunnicutt returns to Playlisted for a real look inside what it takes to break artists, build careers, and spot talent before the rest of the world catches on. Clay is a 2025 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, Co-Founder of Honey Music, former EVP of Label Operations at Big Machine Label Group, former GM of Big Machine Records, and former President and Partner of Big Loud Records. Throughout his career, Clay has helped shape the paths of artists including Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jake Owen, Chris Lane, and more. Before the label world, Clay built a powerhouse career in country radio, rising from an unpaid intern at US-101 in Chattanooga to major programming roles with Clear Channel and iHeartMedia, including national leadership over country programming. In this episode, he brings decades of experience from both radio and records to talk about artist development, what labels are really looking for, how to stand out in Nashville, and what separates a good artist from an artist people want to bet on. This is not a writers round. This is not a normal podcast. This is where tomorrow’s artists get heard by the people who can change their careers. Performers include: Jessee Lee Duncan Brothers Band Luke Williams Brother Joe John D Nea Recorded live at Green Light Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Subscribe for more episodes of Playlisted, where rising artists, hit songwriters, producers, publishers, managers, label executives, and country music stars come together for real songs, real feedback, and real music industry conversations. Follow Playlisted: Instagram: @playlistedpod TikTok: @playlistedpodclips YouTube: @playlistedpod Hosted by Austin Burke. #Playlisted #ClayHunnicutt #Nashville #CountryMusic #MusicIndustry #Songwriters #WritersRound #MorganWallen #HARDY #BigLoud #BigMachine #NewArtists

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Rob Beckham is one of Nashville’s biggest power players, with more than three decades of experience helping shape the careers of some of country music’s biggest artists. Before co-founding The Artist Management Group, where he served as President and CEO, Beckham was a partner and co-head of WME’s Nashville office, representing and guiding major names like Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire and Rascal Flatts across touring, endorsements, sponsorships, television and film opportunities. His work has earned him major industry recognition, including CMA Touring Agent of the Year, TJ Martell Ambassador of the Year and honors from the Nashville Association of Talent Directors, making him not just an executive, but one of the architects of modern country music careers. He is now Chairman of The Undeniable Music Company. Performers Include: Anna Wescoat Madeline O'Dell Max Beal Jake Morgan Madelyn Blum Cash Cortes Chris Arcana

Over 50 artists put their names in the bucket for a chance to play one original song in front of the room, but nobody knew what was coming. Hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele kicked off the night with a 15 minute run of his number one songs, sharing the stories and songs that helped define country music. Then Cole Swindell surprised the crowd for a once in a lifetime Playlisted moment. This episode is everything Playlisted is about. Rising artists, real feedback, Nashville history, and legendary guests giving the next generation a shot. Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Hosted by Austin Burke CMA Fest Special Episode #69 Featuring Cole Swindell and Jeffrey Steele

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Rufio Hooks is a Nashville based artist, songwriter, and producer best known as one of the writers behind BTS’s global hit “Butter.” Originally from New Jersey, Rufio has built a reputation for blending pop, country, and global sounds with a sharp ear for melody and commercial songwriting. After “Butter” became a record breaking No. 1 hit, he signed a worldwide publishing deal with Reservoir, further establishing himself as one of the rising creative voices in modern music. His work represents exactly what Playlisted is about, bringing world class songwriters into the room with the next generation of artists trying to figure it out. Performers Include: Evan Williams Kile Antone Traci Vandee Brock Thompson Sam Fink Bubba Erwin Loren & Guthrie

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Ava Suppelsa is a rising hit songwriter in Nashville with cuts by Carly Pearce, Keith Urban, Max McNown, Randall King, Avery Anna, Donovan Woods, Flatland Cavalry and more. Her catalog has earned over 200 million streams, with songs charting on U.S. and Canadian country radio, including Max McNown’s viral hit “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes).” On this episode, Ava brings real Music Row insight to the next wave of artists chasing their shot. Performers Include: Alex Allegra Chase Holton Talk To Me Goose Embina Jenny Grace Dom Ellis

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Every week, artists step on stage, perform one original song in front of a live Nashville audience, and receive real, unfiltered feedback from some of the biggest names in the music industry. No auditions. No record label required. No industry connections. Just a song, a microphone, and a shot. This weeks special guest, Haley Mae Campbell is an independent country artist paving her own lane with over 30 million on-demand streams, a debut album titled Dear Life, and a sound that blends pop hooks, country storytelling, and Celtic influence from her Irish roots. She made her CMA Fest debut in 2018, has been featured on major Spotify country playlists including New Music Nashville, Breakout Country, and Hot Country, and her video for “Ghost Stories” reached #1 on CMT’s 12-Pack Countdown. Featuring: • Bailey Harmon • Jonah Kraut • Kourtney Branchfield • Ryan Ignatowski • Chace Saunders • Madeline O'DellThe Reality of Being an Independent Female Artist

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Jordan Walker is a hit Nashville songwriter best known for co writing Luke Combs’ multi platinum No. 1 smash “When It Rains It Pours.” He also has major cuts including Kane Brown’s “Backseat Driver,” Drew Baldridge’s “Tough People,” and songs recorded by artists like Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Trace Adkins, Mitchell Tenpenny, Cassadee Pope, and more. In 2025, he entered the Top 5 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, driven by the success of “Backseat Driver” and “Tough People.” Originally from Vernon, Texas, Jordan has become one of Nashville’s go to writers for songs that feel commercial, emotional, and real. Performers Include: Dalton Jones Johnathon Heilbroun Logan Jarvis Tyler Kohrs Jon Worthy Sarah Hardwig

Austin gets a tattoo live on the show! Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Tonight on Playlisted Podcast we’ve got one of country music’s fastest rising new voices, Logan Crosby. The Georgia native first exploded online with viral country covers before turning that momentum into a full blown music career built on raw storytelling and modern southern grit. Since then, he’s shared stages with artists like Megan Moroney, Cole Swindell, and even the Jonas Brothers while building a fiercely loyal fanbase of his own. His debut album 2019 marked a huge moment in his career and proved he’s not just another social media artist, he’s one of the most exciting young names pushing country music forward right now. Also joining us tonight is legendary tattoo artist Bubba Irwin, winner of Ink Master Season 9 and co owner of Old Town Ink and Glasshouse Tattoo. Bubba has tattooed some of the biggest stars in country music including Kane Brown and Jason Aldean, becoming one of the most respected names in the tattoo world through his signature realism style and self taught grind. From winning Ink Master to tattooing country royalty, Bubba’s story is all about turning talent into legacy. Performers Include: Logan Crosby Katherine Jackie Chancellor Lawson Christopher James Keylan Rayne Noah Patten Arianna Pappas Cody Lee Rose

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Ilya Toshinsky is one of Nashville’s most respected and in demand session musicians, known for his elite guitar, banjo, and mandolin work on countless hit records. Originally from Russia, Ilya moved to Nashville after gaining national attention with the Grammy nominated bluegrass band Bering Strait. Since then, he has become a “first call” player for top producers and artists across country music, earning multiple MusicRow All Star Musician awards for his groundbreaking work in the studio. Known for his versatility, creativity, and signature feel, Ilya is widely considered one of the best session guitarists in Nashville. Also, a special visit from Colton Pack from Restless Road. Performers Include: Cooper Hoff Kendra Remedios Caleb Lathrop Bryson Cooper Nick Singer Izzy Jude Marcus Kruep

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Chase Wright is a fast-rising country artist out of Lebanon, Indiana, who’s built real momentum without the traditional Nashville machine. A former collegiate track athlete turned self-taught musician, he moved to Nashville in 2019 and quickly carved out his lane with a sound that blends country storytelling with pop and R&B influence. He’s racked up hundreds of millions of streams, earned multiple “Artist to Watch” nods, and built a strong fanbase through songs like “Hurt No More” and “Wish You’d Miss Me.” His next album, Chasing Shadows, drops May 8, 2026, following a steady rollout of singles that’s helped build anticipation the smart, modern way. What separates Wright is his willingness to lean into real-life moments and vulnerability, proving that authenticity can cut through in a genre that often plays it safe. Performers Include: Amanda Stewart Emily Elgin Johnny Hayes Riley Myers Matt Mackey Kiernan Tellier

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Paul Jenkins is a GRAMMY-nominated Nashville songwriter with a catalog that has helped shape modern country radio, including multiple No. 1 hits and major award-recognized songs. His credits include Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” Blake Shelton’s “Over,” Thompson Square’s “If I Didn’t Have You,” Joe Nichols’ “Sunny and 75,” Chris Young’s “Who I Am With You,” and Megan Moroney’s breakout No. 1 “Tennessee Orange.” Tennessee Orange became one of the biggest career-launching country songs of the last decade, earning major nominations including CMA Song of the Year and ACM Song of the Year recognition. Jenkins’ work has been tied to GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, CMT, and country radio success, making him one of those behind-the-scenes Nashville writers whose songs have quietly become part of the soundtrack of the genre. Performers Include: Jackson Hymel Alex Kehler Dylan Brekke Kiernan Tellier Kyle Windjack

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Jeffrey Steele is one of the most powerful songwriters in country music history, responsible for some of the most emotional, timeless hits ever written. His credits include “What Hurts the Most” and “My Wish” (Rascal Flatts), “The Cowboy in Me” (Tim McGraw), and “Something to Be Proud Of” (Montgomery Gentry). These aren’t just hits, they’re songs that became part of people’s lives. In a town full of formulas and trends, Jeffrey built his career on one thing: making people feel something real. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just honest songwriting that connects. This episode is a masterclass in what it actually takes to write songs that last. Performers Include: Andruw Thompson Courtland Young David Keigwin Frankie Justin Josh Haan James Garland

Comedy has Kill Tony. Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Spencer Crandall and Trevor Martin join the show for the 2nd time together to give feedback to aspiring songwriters/artists in Nashville, TN. Performers Include: Alex Van Hefty Cole Terry homeWard Michael Young Zac Craven Nikki Gold Tyler Steven