#19 - Jabe Burgess

#23 - Madison Hughes + ZG Smith

Special guests Madison Hughes and ZG Smith joined the pod this week. Madison Hughes joins the show to talk about finding her voice as an artist, from shy early performances in Florida to getting a confidence boost on The Voice in 2022. Madison and ZG Smith dig into the unglamorous realities of gigging and touring, bad coffeehouse shows, weird venues and how booking agents and relationships can change everything. We also get real about modern music marketing, TikTok “lottery” moments, and the balance between chasing trends and staying authentic while putting work out before it feels perfect. The episode closes with Nashville venue talk, onstage banter tips, and a tease of a new collaboration song (“Worth the Feeling”) coming soon.

#22 - Tera Lynne

Singer-songwriter Tera Lynne joins Nathan Youssef and co-host Blaine Holcomb to talk about her path from Missouri to Nashville, cutting her teeth in the honky-tonk circuit, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable music career today. We get into her early “baptism by fire” years downtown, the long and expensive road to making a true debut album, why streaming pays so poorly, and how touring + merch keep artists afloat. Tera Lynne breaks down her releases (including Flowers From the Ground and its string-only companion Flowers Reimagined), her shift toward a single-by-single strategy, and her goals for 2026: more ticketed shows and more full-band dates. The convo also dives into TuneHatch’s new artist tools for tour routing and gig opportunities, and Tera Lynne shares details on her single “Big Picture” (out Feb 20) and the philosophy behind it.

#21 - Guthrie Brown & Reid Leslie

Special guests Guthrie Brown and Reed join the show to talk about their journeys to Nashville, from Guthrie leaving high school early to chase music full-time to Reed’s path through Belmont and live sound. They share wild road stories, early career risks, and the realities of performing versus working behind the scenes. The conversation covers their new project “Wrapped Up,” collaborating with Avi Kaplan (ex-Pentatonix), and gearing up for a U.S. and Europe tour. Plus, a surprise remix, trivia game, and fan gift stories (including a gallon of sauerkraut).

#20 - Todd Cassetty

This week’s episode features Todd Cassetty (@toddcassetty), the visionary behind Song Suffragettes — the all-female singer/songwriter round on a mission to champion women in Nashville. Back in 2013, only 8% of country radio airplay featured female artists. Todd saw the challenge and decided to do something about it. In 2014, he launched Song Suffragettes — not just to showcase women’s songwriting talents, but to give them a real opportunity to be heard in an industry that had historically overlooked them. From working in TV and record promotion to managing artists like Scotty McCreery, Todd’s career has touched every corner of the country music world. And over 50 Song Suffragettes have gone on to land a record deal with notable alumnae including Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Megan Moroney and more. Tune in as we talk about building a movement, breaking barriers for women in country, and what’s next for Song Suffragettes in year 11.

#19 - Jabe Burgess

Musician Jabe Burgess returns as the first repeat guest on the podcast, discussing his journey over the past year and the evolution of his alter ego, "The Bad Hombre." He shares insights into his songwriting process, testing new material on Broadway before recording, and the challenges of mixing and refining his upcoming album. We get into some personal topics, including anxiety and panic attacks, and how those experiences have shaped his music. Jabe's new album is set for release today, March 7th. Give it a listen!