Lil Skinny: From Watermelon Idol to Nashville — Meat, Music & Mayhem

Lil Skinny: From Watermelon Idol to Nashville — Meat, Music & Mayhem

This week on The Butcher & the Band — where the back porch meets the backstage — host Andy Holmes and co-host Tucker Wilson welcome Arkansas singer-songwriter Lil Skinny down to the 'Boro for cold beer, good meat, and a whole lot of stories. From flat-bottom boats to Nashville stages, this one's a ride. In this episode: - How they all met cooking at John Daly's golf tournament - The legendary "Watermelon Idol" gig that led to American Idol at 15 - Where the name "Lil Skinny" came from (and going viral as Ethan Kuntz) - A guitar scholarship at Ouachita Baptist and 115 shows in one college semester - Seeing Koe Wetzel open for Whiskey Myers — and later becoming buddies - Grayson Russell from Talladega Nights & Diary of a Wimpy Kid - A surprise FaceTime with UFC legend Dan Henderson - Serenading the meat case at the shop (it's the vibrations) - The weirdest meats Skinny's ever eaten — kangaroo, camel & Rocky Mountain oysters - Ribeye vs. strip, settled - TWO live, in-studio performances ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Butcher & the Band 01:25 Meet Lil Skinny + co-host Tucker Wilson 03:30 How they met at John Daly's golf tournament 05:00 "Watermelon Idol" to American Idol at 15 08:30 The name "Lil Skinny" and going viral 10:20 Guitar scholarship at Ouachita Baptist 11:10 Koe Wetzel opens for Whiskey Myers 12:00 Moving to Nashville & 115 shows in a semester 20:30 Grayson Russell: Talladega Nights & Wimpy Kid 24:00 Lil Skinny's Rowdy Show at Live Oak 29:20 Becoming friends with Koe & Whiskey Myers 32:00 A surprise FaceTime with UFC's Dan Henderson 39:00 Serenading the meat at the shop 45:50 Weirdest meats: kangaroo, camel & Rocky Mountain oysters 48:10 Ribeye vs. strip 53:45 LIVE: Lil Skinny — "A Song About You" 58:30 LIVE: Tucker Wilson — original 63:20 Where to follow Lil Skinny & Tucker Wilson 🎸 Follow the artists Lil Skinny — search "Lil Skinny" on Spotify, Apple Music & socials Tucker Wilson — @TuckerWilsonMusic on Instagram & TikTok 🥩 Tennessee Craft Butcher — Murfreesboro, TN 👉 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you enjoyed the show, and drop a comment telling us who we should have on next. This episode is brought to you by the Spread the Positive network. Need a mortgage? Bryan Nale with Primis Bank can help you nail it — call 615-243-3976 or visit naleyourmortgage.com.

Isaac Corbitt on New Music, Nashville Journey & BBQ Favorites

This week on The Butcher & The Band, host Andy Holmes (TN Craft Butcher) is joined by cohost Beau Tatum for a great conversation with singer/songwriter and recording artist Isaac Corbitt. Isaac is making waves with his latest music, and in this episode, he shares more about his journey, his creative process, and what's next in his career. Andy, Beau, and Isaac dive into: 🎸 Isaac's path into music and the Nashville scene 🎶 His latest projects and upcoming releases 🔥 The stories and inspiration behind his songs 🥩 Favorite cuts of meat and how he likes them cooked 👊 How music, food, and community bring people together As always on The Butcher & The Band, this episode is packed with authentic conversation, plenty of laughs, and live music. Isaac performs and gives listeners a deeper look into the meaning behind his songs. 🎧 Check out Isaac's latest music and get early access here: 👉 https://www.isaaccorbitt.com/early-access If you love live music, singer/songwriter stories, backyard BBQ culture, and real conversations, this episode is for you. Pull up a chair. Turn it up. Welcome back to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.

Tyson Leamon on Growing Up in Music, Nashville Dreams & Grilling Favorites |

This week on The Butcher & The Band, host Andy Holmes (Holmes by Design & co-owner of TN Craft Butcher) sits down with recording artist and singer/songwriter Tyson Leamon for a conversation rooted in passion, purpose, and great music. Born into a musically driven family, Tyson has been singing since the age of 3 years old—and that early start has shaped a relentless pursuit of making his mark in the music industry. In this episode, Andy and Tyson dive into: 🎸 Tyson's upbringing and deep musical roots 🎶 The journey of chasing a career in music 🔥 What drives him as an artist and performer 🥩 His favorite cuts of meat and how he likes them cooked 👊 Stories from the road and lessons learned along the way As always, the episode brings together authentic conversation, live music, and the kind of stories that connect people. Tyson also performs and shares the meaning behind his music, giving listeners a deeper look into his artistry. Whether you're a fan of country music, singer/songwriters, backyard BBQ, or real conversations about chasing your dreams, this episode delivers. Pull up a chair. Turn it up. Welcome back to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.

Grammy-Winning Songwriter Aaron Raitiere on Nashville Stories, Songwriting & Favorite Cuts of Meat

This week on The Butcher & The Band, host Andy Holmes (Holmes by Design & co-owner of TN Craft Butcher) is joined by his cousin Beau Tatum for an incredible conversation with Grammy-winning songwriter, artist, and storyteller Aaron Raitiere. Aaron is one of Nashville's most respected songwriters, known for co-writing the Grammy-winning song "I'll Never Love Again" from the film A Star Is Born, performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. His songs have also been recorded by artists like Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Ella Langley, Midland, and more, cementing his reputation as one of the most creative voices in modern country and Americana songwriting. In this episode, Andy, Beau, and Aaron dive into: 🎸 Aaron's journey from Kentucky to the Nashville songwriting scene 🎶 The stories behind some of the biggest songs he's written 🥩 His favorite cuts of meat and how he likes them cooked 🔥 The most random and unexpected piece of meat he's ever tried 👊 Life as a touring songwriter and performer As always on The Butcher & The Band, the conversation is filled with great stories, plenty of laughs, and incredible live music. Aaron also performs a couple of his original songs, sharing the inspiration and stories behind them. Aaron's music and songwriting can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, and you can learn more about his projects, tour dates, and releases at: 👉 https://www.aaronraitiere.com/ If you love songwriter stories, live acoustic performances, backyard BBQ culture, and real conversations with incredible artists, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Pull up a chair, fire up the smoker, and turn up the volume. Welcome back to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.

Bigg Vinny Talks Music, Nashville Life & Grilling Meat | The Butcher & The Band

This week on The Butcher & The Band, host Andy Holmes (Holmes by Design & co-owner of TN Craft Butcher) sits down with country music artist and larger-than-life personality Bigg Vinny. Known to many fans as a member of the hit country group Trailer Choir, Bigg Vinny brings the stories, the laughs, and the music in this unforgettable episode. Andy and Vinny dive into: 🎸 Vinny's journey through the Nashville country music scene 🎶 The story behind his music and performing career 🔥 Life on the road and some wild stories from the stage 🥩 His favorite cuts of meat and how he likes them cooked 👊 The passion behind songwriting, performing, and connecting with fans As always on The Butcher & The Band, the conversation blends great music, great food, and great stories—the things that truly bring people together. Vinny also shares the inspiration behind his songs and gives listeners an inside look at the heart and hustle it takes to build a career in country music. If you love country music, backyard BBQ, live acoustic performances, and authentic conversations with incredible artists, this episode is for you. Pull up a chair, fire up the smoker, and turn up the volume. Welcome back to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.