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Sept. 24, 2025

Aaron McDonnell - Texas Alt-Country Star with a Timeless Sound | Inst…

Aaron McDonnell is one of Texas’ most exciting alt-country artists. With multiple Top 40 hits, over 1,000 live shows, and his acclaimed LP "Too Many Days Like Saturday Night", Aaron has carved out a reputation for blending cl...

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Sept. 18, 2025

David Coal Graham - The Truthful Sessions | Music Videos & Working Wi…

The Truthful Sessions produces quality live music recordings accompanied with cinematic footage. They aim to blur the lines between music video and your typical live session. David Coal Graham is an exceptional film-maker and...

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Sept. 17, 2025

Anders Thomsen – Honky Tonk Guitar Legend on Blues, Country & Rock | …

In this episode, we sit down with Anders Thomsen – a true American original.A master of honky tonk, blues, country, and roots rock, Anders has spent a lifetime on the road playing everywhere from dive bars to international st...

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Sept. 11, 2025

Scott Low - Blues Songwriter and Virtuoso From Georgia | Rugged Reviv…

Scott Low sings songs in the American Folk tradition with a touch of Country and Appalachia performing solo or with his band, The Southern Bouillon.With a wide ranging background stretching from jazz to punk to southern rock,...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Jacob Weldon - Bakersfield Grit Meets 90s Honky Tonk Revival | Instag…

Growing up in Independence, Oregon, Jacob was inspired by the legendary acts of West Coast country music. He brings back a 90's honky tonk sound with a touch of traditional flavor. Influenced by icons such as Buck Owens, Merl...

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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. 8, 2025

India Ramey - Blazing Through Outlaw Country’s Revival | Instagram Li…

In this episode, Camden speaks to India Ramey — a fiercely talented singer-songwriter whose journey from domestic violence prosecutor to outlaw country star is anything but ordinary.Raised in the Appalachian foothills and ste...

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Sept. 4, 2025

Jared Daws - Country/Americana Artist Residing in Mississippi | Rugge…

Jared Daws is an American born singer-songwriter originally from New Orleans, Louisiana currently residing in Mississippi gulf coast. As a city-born Latino raised on country music, his style is best described as “eclectic.” S...

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Sept. 2, 2025

Cory Cross - Texas Country Musician | Instagram Live | Rugged Revival

Texas native Cory Cross has been honing his specific brand of country music for over a decade. Getting his start playing guitar in church, Cory began crafting his own songs after being inspired by songwriters like Townes Van ...

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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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Aug. 27, 2025

Omar Oyoque - Bass Player For Texas Country & Americana Band, Silvera…

In this episode, Camden speaks to the awesome Omar Oyoque from Texas based Country & Americana band, Silverada.#texascountrymusic #americanamusic #reddirtmusic www.theruggedrevival.com

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Aug. 26, 2025

Susannah Clegg - Exploring the UK Country & Americana Scene

In this episode of Sound Check, TJ is joined by UK independent Country and Americana artist, Susannah Clegg.They delve into the intricacies of being an independent artist in the UK music scene. Susannah shares her journey fro...

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Aug. 22, 2025

Dakota Saylor - Live at The Burl | Rugged Revival

At the legendary Burl in Lexington, KY, five incredible artists stepped onto the stage for the "For The Love of Appalachia" showcase - each competing for a life-changing opportunity: a fully-funded UK tour. In this interview,...

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Aug. 21, 2025

Gracie Yates - Live at The Burl | Rugged Revival

At the legendary Burl in Lexington, KY, five incredible artists stepped onto the stage for the "For The Love of Appalachia" showcase - each competing for a life-changing opportunity: a fully-funded UK tour. In this interview,...

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Aug. 20, 2025

Jacob Paul Allen - Live at The Burl | Rugged Revival

At the legendary Burl in Lexington, KY, five incredible artists stepped onto the stage for the "For The Love of Appalachia" showcase - each competing for a life-changing opportunity: a fully-funded UK tour.In this interview, ...

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Aug. 18, 2025

DJ Cowboy Chris - From DC Stampede

The DC Stampede is DC’s Premier Wild and Rowdy Country Dance Party. With Line Dancing and Country Swing - hosted by DJ Cowboy Chris. #linedancing #countryswing #westernswing #musicpodcast #musicinterview

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Aug. 14, 2025

Jenni Rose - From Texas Band Vandoliers

The collection of songs on Vandoliers’ fifth album, Life Behind Bars, offers a window into frontwoman Jenni Rose's journey through addiction and gender dysphoria — a journey that has culminated in her decision to come out as ...

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Aug. 12, 2025

Hunter Blalock - Georgia Songwriter on Music, Stories & Honesty

Hunter Blalock is an American songwriter from the hills of North-West Georgia. Hunter never fears uncomfortable subjects while writing songs & presents his real uncensored view of the world & himself.Hunter's writing style is...

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Aug. 11, 2025

Bedford Band - Kentucky Rockers on New Album & Touring Stories

Bedford has released four singles this year from their upcoming album, which is set to drop in late summer 2025. Stream "Sign" now! Though they hail from the rolling hills of Kentucky, they have performed on stages all over t...

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Aug. 7, 2025

Ramona & The Holy Smokes – The New Honky-Tonk Sound

In this episode, Camden speaks to Ramona Martinez from Ramona and The Holy Smokes.Based in Central Virginia and with family roots in South Texas, Ramona and the Holy Smokes represent a new generation of honky tonk music. With...

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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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June 27, 2025

Kerri Lick – Texas Americana & R&B Artist

Roots Rhythm and blues crossed with a flare of Americana songwriter and a dash of Texas Country, a sound right out of a vintage record shop. Kerri Lick is a Texas based singer songwriter with a true diversity in writing that ...

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