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Willie Waymore

Road Worn Honky Tonk & Modern Americana Music | Willie Waymore

The Rugged Revival — independent Country, Americana & Roots music. Live sessions, artist interviews and real music discovery. "Straight out of Atlanta, GA, The Waymores are a honky-tonk duo keeping country music raw, road-worn, and rooted in truth. Fronted by husband-and-wife team Kira Annalise and Willie Heath Neal, they blend unique vocals, honest storytelling, and a wry sense of humor into a sound that’s equal parts classic grit and modern Americana. Since joining forces in 2018, The Waymores have toured across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, sharing stages with Dale Watson, Wayne Hancock, Kelley Willis, Summer Dean, and Scott H. Biram. Their lively shows — full of heartbreak, honky-tonk energy, and banter — have earned them devoted fans on both sides of the Atlantic.Their third studio album, Greener Pastures (2023), produced by legendary hitmaker Shel Talmy (The Kinks, The Who, David Bowie), drew strong acclaim, with singles climbing the Alt-Country Specialty Chart and landing in the Top 10 alongside Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, and Lucinda Williams.Now, with their fourth album The Knot arriving in February 2026, The Waymores continue doing what they do best: singing about love, loss, and the miles between shows. Recorded in Nashville with rising producer Mose Wilson, The Knot brings wit, grit, and the easy chemistry the duo is known for.Whether nodding to tradition or twisting it with a modern grin, The Waymores keep one boot in the past and one on the gas — proving that country music is still about real stories, real songs, and the long road ahead." Subscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music! Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628 Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevival Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679 Website: www.theruggedrevival.com Email: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com

Coby Rotan

Coby Rotan - Gritty West Texas Country Rock | Rugged Revival

Born out of the ashes of other Texas projects, Coby Rotan & The Naturals is less a band than a brotherhood. Fronted by Permian Basin native Coby Rotan — now based in Canyon Lake — the group delivers a sound that’s gritty, soulful, and unmistakably their own. Rotan first surfaced with a string of independent singles in 2023, including “The Yeti Song” and “Place Outside of Austin,” showcasing a blend of West Texas grit and Southern warmth. His songwriting has been compared to troubadours like Robert Earl Keen, with a mission to “write songs people can feel.”In early 2025, Rotan teamed up with bassist Lucas “Honky Tonk Red” Copeland, drummer Lincoln “Love” Lankford, and manager Jon Paul “JP” “Hogleg” Long to form The Naturals — a band built on chemistry, groove, and truth-telling songs. The lineup quickly expanded to include Ryan Igler (lead guitar), Rolando “Rolo” Ramon (fiddle), Brad Sosebee (keys), and Kevin Garinger (harmonica).

Independent singer-songwriter - Alex Rogers #upcomingmusician #altcountry #soulfulmusic #americana

Alex Rogers “HWY 9” | recorded live in Texas for The Rugged Revival Grit Sessions | October 2025

Jacob Weldon

Jacob Weldon - Bakersfield Grit Meets 90s Honky Tonk Revival | Instagram LIVE | Rugged Revival

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, Merle Haggard, and Dwight Yoakam, he strives to bring high-energy country music hearken to the days of the jumping dance halls of Texas and rowdy honky tonks of Bakersfield.

India Ramey

India Ramey - Blazing Through Outlaw Country’s Revival | Instagram Live | Rugged Revival

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 steeped in the grit of honky tonks and spaghetti western soundscapes, India Ramey carved her own path in music after leaving behind a promising legal career. A survivor and truth-teller, Ramey channeled her experiences into songwriting, earning national acclaim with albums like Snake Handler and Shallow Graves — the latter described by Rolling Stone as “part honky-tonk, part Black Sabbath." www.theruggedrevival.com​

Jared Daws

Jared Daws - Country/Americana Artist Residing in Mississippi | Rugged Revival

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.” Since an early age, Daws was heavily drawn to music and live performance mostly due to his father’s musical influence. Since 2008, Daws has been involved in several musical projects and has released many EPs and singles differing from genre to genre before going solo in 2023. His debut album 'Snow Below' returns him to his childhood roots of country/Americana music.

Omar Oyoque

Omar Oyoque - Bass Player For Texas Country & Americana Band, Silverada.

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

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, Rugged Revival's Kenzie Traylor sits down with Dakota Saylor to talk music, dreams, and what is means to represent Kentucky's thriving independent scene. This is just the beginning - we'll be sharing interviews with all five artists from this unforgettable night. Hit subscribe and join us in celebrating the voices that keep independent music alive! #kentuckymusic #independentmusic #countrymusic #appalachianmusic

Bonus Episode – 2024 Recap & Plans for 2025

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

Josh Mitcham

Josh Mitcham – Ex-Jericho Woods Singer on Solo Barn Album

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 (referring to Tyler Childers)”. While definitely a fan of Appalachian music, and a proud Kentuckian, Mitcham really wanted to tap into the music that had shaped his own taste: Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, Butch Walker, and Nada Surf. While definitely country, Mitcham lands in a middle ground between country and an Isbell-ish rock. Stacked vocals and ambient guitars tinged with fiddle and steel. Still not really “mainstream country radio” ready but not a old-time mountain murder ballad either (there is a song about killing!) Mitcham definitely has his own voice, as these songs are indeed familiar to the style of his former group, but without an attempt to please Nashville or the hipsters; but he might just have a little something here for all of them. Recorded in the 100 year old barn on his family farm, Mitcham has crafted an album that sets him apart from a lot of the trendy music hashtagging onto the Kentucky music train these days. #countrymusic #kentuckymusic #countryartist #musicpodcast #countrysingersongwriter

Jack Browning

Jack Browning – London Folk-Blues Inspired by Neil Young

Jack Browning is a 26-year-old artist and musician hailing from London, UK. A sucker for folk, blues, and country music, Jack divides his time between the recording studio, the art studio, and touring the UK and Europe. Raising beers and cheers equally, Jack weaves a line drawing from traditional titans and new-age outlaws alike, from Neil Young and Tom Petty to Willie Watson and Colter Wall. #ukcountrymusic #realcountrymusic #countryartist #musicpodcast