Podcast

TJ & Ronnie recap 2024, the year we launched the podcast. We talk about the highlights and special moments, and discuss our plans for 2025!#musicpodcast #podcast #interview #countrymusic

Imagine if 1960s country-rock visionaries The Flying Burrito Brothers traveled to Muscle Shoals, Alabama’s fabled Fame Studios, home to recording artists like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, and Joe Tex, to record an album and let the studio’s characteristic R ‘n’ B sound shape the resulting tracks. What you’d have would be a unique blending of country rock instrumentation and bluegrass harmonies with a funky soul horn section. That, my friends, is the sound of Canadian rockers Stee...

Brennan Edwards is a singer-songwriter hailing from Winchester, Virginia. His music is a heartfelt, relatable blend of country, bluegrass, and folk. All delivered with BE’s unmistakable, soulful voice. His new EP "Stones" is out now, go and download it!#countrymusicartists #newcountryartist #musicpodcast #virginiamusic #appalachia #appalachianmusic #folkmusic #bluegrass

Ricky Forbes is a man who stops at nothing to chase his passions. From documenting the wildest storms on the planet, to spending time with loved ones at home, Ricky's pursuits are all in the quest of a life well lived.For over a decade, Ricky has immersed himself in the heart of tempests, chasing storms that most would seek shelter from. With a career spanning 11 years in storm chasing, Ricky has witnessed over 500 tornadoes, including a heart-pounding encounter being caught inside the world's l...

Jarrod Morris is a horseshoer from Texas who writes songs while he's working. An indie sound and an old soul with a dedicated, modern songwriter’s heart. Jarrod is on a journey exploring different sounds and honest lyrics through the lens of the American West. #countrymusic #texasmusic #countryartist #musicpodcast #countrysingersongwriter

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 the songwriting breakthroughs that shaped his career. He opens up about sobriety, family life, collaborating with Brent Cobb and Flatland Cavalry, and the moment he stepped into the Grand Ole Opry circle. Full of wisdom, humour, and Southern truth, this episode shows exactly why Adam Hood is one of the most respected voices in modern Americana and country songwriting.

Rugged Ronnie finally makes his debut on the podcast! Listen as we talk about Country Music, Whiskey, and our upcoming ideas and projects for the Rugged Revival! Opening song: Josh Mitcham - When You Lose, You Learn #countrymusic #realcountrymusic #countryartist #musicpodcast #countrysingersongwriter

Josh Mitcham, from Webster, Kentucky is best known for his work with the group Jericho Woods, which he formed in 2014. After the dissolution of JW and the subsequent pandemic, Mitcham set about working on a solo project that would solidify his style. With all the success of Kentucky, and especially Appalachian artists, it would have been easy to lean into that trend in current music tastes, but as Mitcham himself said, “Hell, I live a whole lot closer to John Mellencamp than I do Lawrence County...

Anna Scott uniquely incorporates glitz and power into country music. She grew up with a hard work ethic in her hometown of Cleveland Ohio, where she fell in love with music of many genres, and played any venue that would let her sing. She blends elements of rock and blues and is comparable to Kassi Ashton, Jo Dee Messina and Ashley McBryde. She has been able to perform alongside the likes of Russell Dickerson and Carrie Underwood as a background vocalist. As a recent alumnus of Belmont Universit...

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, TJ sits down with Jack Browning — a London-born singer-songwriter and painter from Essex whose music bridges the Atlantic gap between the British countryside and the heart of Americana.Jack opens up about the stories and settings that inspired his debut record Red Eye Radio, his travels through Kentucky and Tennessee, and what it means to be a UK artist building genuine roots in a genre dominated by the American South. With deep ties to both visual art and songwriting, Jack brings a unique dual perspective on creativity, touring, and the emotional grit behind the music.They talk late-night gigs, painting for The White Buffalo, Red Barn Radio sessions, mental health, and where the UK country and Americana scene is headed. If you’re looking for honesty, heart, and a glimpse into what makes a true modern troubadour tick — this episode is it.