Americana Podcast

Nov. 17, 2025

Cory Michael - From Texas to Nashville | Rugged Revival

Join us for another engaging episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast as we sit down with the talented Cory Michael. From his roots in Texas to his musical journey through Nashville, Cory shares his experiences, challenges, and ...

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Nov. 7, 2025

Alex Rogers - Storytelling, Mental Health, and the Power of Honest So…

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, hosts Rugged Ronnie and TJ sit down with singer-songwriter Alex Rogers to explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind his soulful country and Americana sound. From his early days in South Carolina to his time in Nashville and Texas, Alex shares…

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Sept. 26, 2025

Lance Rogers - on Kentucky Roots, For the Love of Appalachia & Real M…

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, hosts Ronnie & TJ sits down with Americana artist Lance Rogers to discuss his inspiring late start in music at age 38. Growing up in a strict religious household, Lance found songwriting as a form of healing and creative freedom. Together they explore …

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Sept. 8, 2025

Nicholas Jamerson - Faith, Family, and the Frontier | Rugged Revival

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, hosts Ronnie & TJ sits down with Kentucky singer-songwriter Nicholas Jamerson to explore his musical roots, faith, and creative evolution. From growing up in a musical family and singing in church to becoming a central figure in the Kentucky Americana …

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Sept. 1, 2025

Dalton Dailey - 14-year Prodigy From Southeast Kentucky | Rugged Revi…

Kenzie from The Rugged Revival catches up with Dalton Dailey at The Burl in Lexington, Kentucky. Dalton is a 14-year-old singer-songwriter from Rocholds, Kentucky, who’s quickly making a name for himself with a voice well beyond his years. Though new to the music scene, Dalton is a natural talent w…

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Aug. 28, 2025

Cody Christian - Country Music Singing Man From Virginia

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, hosts Rugged Ronnie & TJ sits down with country artist Cody Christian to discuss his journey from shipyard work to billions of Spotify streams (probably). They explore Cody’s musical influences, the challenges of the Virginia music scene, and the impor…

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July 26, 2025

Randy Hoyet – Bluesy Texas Songwriter on “Shameless”

Rugged TJ sits down with Texas troubadour Randy Hoyet — a rising Americana artist whose sound is equal parts blues, grit, and heart. From his earliest musical roots to the release of his debut album, Randy opens up about how real-life struggles shaped his songwriting and why staying true matters mo…

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July 4, 2025

Micky Braun – Life on the Road with Micky & The Motorcars

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, we’re joined by Texas country mainstay and frontman of Mickey and the Motorcars — Mickey Braun. For over 25 years, Mickey’s been on the road, in the studio, and at the heart of the Americana scene. He talks candidly with Ronnie and TJ about growing …

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Feb. 13, 2025

Jonathan Peyton – Georgia Americana and Folk Storyteller

Jonathan Peyton is a singer/songwriter from Woodstock, Georgia. Jonathan writes emotion-evoking songs that tell a story and captivate audiences by their relatability and honesty. He says that “Writing music has become a way of processing through life and relating to others and their stories."Episod…

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Feb. 8, 2025

Leon Majcen – Florida Folk-Country from Bosnian Roots

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, we sit down with Americana songwriter Leon Majcen. From growing up in Florida to chasing music dreams in Nashville, Leon opens up about his early influences, the reality of life on the road, and how his music found its voice through fishing docks, hear…

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Nov. 7, 2024

Adam Hood – On Writing for Miranda Lambert & Whiskey Myers

In this powerful conversation, The Rugged Revival Podcast welcomes Alabama songwriter Adam Hood for an honest look at the craft, the grind, and the heart behind his music. Adam shares stories from his early days playing church stages, the long road through Southern bars and Texas dancehalls, and th…

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