Playlisted Podcast

#64: Logan Crosby ft. Bubba Irwin

Austin gets a tattoo live on the show! Comedy has Kill Tony.  Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Tonight on Playlisted Podcast we’ve got one of country music’s fastest rising new voices, Logan Crosby. The Georgia native first exploded online with viral country covers before turning that momentum into a full blown music career built on raw storytelling and modern southern grit. Since then, he’s shared stages with artists like Megan Moroney, Cole Swindell, and even the Jonas Brothers while building a fiercely loyal fanbase of his own. His debut album 2019 marked a huge moment in his career and proved he’s not just another social media artist, he’s one of the most exciting young names pushing country music forward right now. Also joining us tonight is legendary tattoo artist Bubba Irwin, winner of Ink Master Season 9 and co owner of Old Town Ink and Glasshouse Tattoo. Bubba has tattooed some of the biggest stars in country music including Kane Brown and Jason Aldean, becoming one of the most respected names in the tattoo world through his signature realism style and self taught grind. From winning Ink Master to tattooing country royalty, Bubba’s story is all about turning talent into legacy. Performers Include: Logan Crosby Katherine Jackie Chancellor Lawson Christopher James Keylan Rayne Noah Patten Arianna Pappas Cody Lee Rose

#63: Ilya Toshinskiy & Colton Pack

Comedy has Kill Tony.  Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Ilya Toshinsky is one of Nashville’s most respected and in demand session musicians, known for his elite guitar, banjo, and mandolin work on countless hit records. Originally from Russia, Ilya moved to Nashville after gaining national attention with the Grammy nominated bluegrass band Bering Strait. Since then, he has become a “first call” player for top producers and artists across country music, earning multiple MusicRow All Star Musician awards for his groundbreaking work in the studio. Known for his versatility, creativity, and signature feel, Ilya is widely considered one of the best session guitarists in Nashville. Also, a special visit from Colton Pack from Restless Road. Performers Include: Cooper Hoff Kendra Remedios Caleb Lathrop Bryson Cooper Nick Singer Izzy Jude Marcus Kruep

#62: Chase Wright

Comedy has Kill Tony.  Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Chase Wright is a fast-rising country artist out of Lebanon, Indiana, who’s built real momentum without the traditional Nashville machine. A former collegiate track athlete turned self-taught musician, he moved to Nashville in 2019 and quickly carved out his lane with a sound that blends country storytelling with pop and R&B influence. He’s racked up hundreds of millions of streams, earned multiple “Artist to Watch” nods, and built a strong fanbase through songs like “Hurt No More” and “Wish You’d Miss Me.” His next album, Chasing Shadows, drops May 8, 2026, following a steady rollout of singles that’s helped build anticipation the smart, modern way. What separates Wright is his willingness to lean into real-life moments and vulnerability, proving that authenticity can cut through in a genre that often plays it safe. Performers Include: Amanda Stewart Emily Elgin Johnny Hayes Riley Myers Matt Mackey Kiernan Tellier

#61: Paul Jenkins

Comedy has Kill Tony.  Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Paul Jenkins is a GRAMMY-nominated Nashville songwriter with a catalog that has helped shape modern country radio, including multiple No. 1 hits and major award-recognized songs. His credits include Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” Blake Shelton’s “Over,” Thompson Square’s “If I Didn’t Have You,” Joe Nichols’ “Sunny and 75,” Chris Young’s “Who I Am With You,” and Megan Moroney’s breakout No. 1 “Tennessee Orange.” Tennessee Orange became one of the biggest career-launching country songs of the last decade, earning major nominations including CMA Song of the Year and ACM Song of the Year recognition. Jenkins’ work has been tied to GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, CMT, and country radio success, making him one of those behind-the-scenes Nashville writers whose songs have quietly become part of the soundtrack of the genre. Performers Include: Jackson Hymel Alex Kehler Dylan Brekke Kiernan Tellier  Kyle Windjack

#60: Jeffrey Steele

Comedy has Kill Tony.  Music has Playlisted. Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts. Jeffrey Steele is one of the most powerful songwriters in country music history, responsible for some of the most emotional, timeless hits ever written. His credits include “What Hurts the Most” and “My Wish” (Rascal Flatts), “The Cowboy in Me” (Tim McGraw), and “Something to Be Proud Of” (Montgomery Gentry). These aren’t just hits, they’re songs that became part of people’s lives. In a town full of formulas and trends, Jeffrey built his career on one thing: making people feel something real. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just honest songwriting that connects. This episode is a masterclass in what it actually takes to write songs that last. Performers Include: Andruw Thompson Courtland Young David Keigwin Frankie Justin Josh Haan James Garland