Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast

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BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: 4. Tom O'Connor - Former Lobbyist Turned Musician Nov 07, 2022

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Episode 4 features Tom O'Connor. Tom is a former Washington DC lobbyist who found his love for music in college and decided to leave a steady job to chase his dream. Tom has written and had a single with Luke Combs, and he talks about the influence Luke has had on his career. Tom also gives some memorable stories on the road for all the wrong reasons, and what his advice is for anyone who wants to chase a dream!

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Unsigned and Independent is a six episode season podcast hosted by Kevin O’Connell that features unsigned and independent artists and bands in Nashville. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight the journey and grind musicians go through trying to make it in the industry; the journey most fans don’t see leading up to national success. People move to music city from all over the country to chase something they have only dreamed of – making music and performing for a living. This podcast will dive into stories on the road, late nights and early mornings on the infamous Broadway, their background story, and if there is an ultimate goal for each artist or band. The artists featured on this podcast don’t have the backing of a label or sometimes even management, or a publishing team to handle their bookings, travel, etc.… But what they all have in common is a genuine passion for the love of music and performing. There is hidden talent spread throughout music city and the aim of this podcast is to give this hidden talent an opportunity to have a platform for an audience to hear their story, what the process is really like in the industry, and hopefully gain a new fan or two.

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#370 - Brett James on His 27 No. 1’s as Songwriter including 6 No.1’s in One Year + Dropping Out of Medical School to Pursue Music + Winning a Grammy for “Jesus Take the Wheel” Nov 01, 2022

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Brett James is a Grammy award-winning songwriter, has had more than 500 cuts, appearing on albums with combined sales of over 110 million copies, and 27 No. 1 hits. Brett had a fascinating journey to Nashville. He talks to Bobby about how he went from medical school to pursuing a career as a solo country artist in the 90’s. Brett shares how it all started with him writing one song that led to him getting major cuts for Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley and more!

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BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: 3. Charly Reynolds - From TikTok to the Studio Oct 31, 2022

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In Episode 3, Kevin brings on an independent artist named Charly Reynolds. Charly has a popular social media presence, and she talks about how she had to get out of her comfort zone in order to use this to her musical advantage. Charly moved to Nashville from Florida after graduating high school and tells Kevin how important a supportive family was to get her through the days where she wanted to go back home. They also discuss her current single and future projects that are currently in the works.

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#369 - Nate Smith on How Heartbreak and Devastation Led Him to His Career in Music Oct 27, 2022

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It hasn't been an easy road for Nate Smith, but he's proven that when you get knocked down, you have to get back up. Guest host Abby sits down with Nate to talk about his journey from California to Nashville and how losing everything in a fire reignited his passion to pursue music full time. Nate has a new album coming out soon, he's been on the road with Brett Eldredge and he made his Opry debut earlier this year. He's also super funny as you'll hear in this episode. He shares the story behind his song "I Don't Wanna Go to Heaven," what his career goals are, his musical influences and he teases something huge for next year. Nate and Abby talk about the struggles of dating, battling anxiety, and a creepy writing retreat. To end the episode, he answers some rapid-fire questions and Abby embarrasses herself big time with one of the questions!

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Happy Birthday Keith Urban! + #327 - Keith On His Childhood, Relationship with Father, Marriage, Rehab and Overcoming Addiction Oct 26, 2022

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Keith Urban turns 55 years old today! In honor of his birthday, we wanted to share when Bobby and Keith sat down and dove into where his love of music started and how he discovered country music in Australia. Keith explains how his dad got him into country music and how their relationship led to him wanting to pursue it as a career. Keith talks about his early days starting out, his biggest inspiration as an artist, why he strives to make his live show so BIG and he also breaks down the day he wrote “Somebody Like You”. Bobby talks to Keith about how he and his wife Nicole Kidman seem like a normal despite each being huge stars. Keith confirms and debunks facts that you may have read about him online. Keith also talks about going to rehab for his struggles with addiction.

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BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Zeona Road - The Sibling Trio from South Dakota Oct 24, 2022

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In Episode 2, Kevin brings on a sibling trio band from South Dakota named Zeona Road. Kevin and Zeona Road dive into how much their mindset has changed since arriving in Nashville over 5 years ago, how he came across them 2+ years ago and was instantly hooked. Plus, Zeona Road talks about how growing up on the buffalo plains of South Dakota has prepared them for the grind of living in Nashville and trying to make it in the music industry.

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#368 - Rita Wilson on Her Dad’s Amazing Journey from Bulgaria to America + Duets with Keith Urban, Willie Nelson and More on New Album + Getting Her Acting Start on the Brady Bunch Oct 20, 2022

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Rita Wilson has an amazing story as a first generation American. She opens up about her parent’s and her dad’s struggle making it to America from Bulgaria and the values it instilled in her. Rita just released her new album called, Rita Wilson Now & Forever: Duets. She tells the stories behind her duets with Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Jimmie Allen and more! Rita has starred in some of the most beloved ’80s, ’90s and 2000’s movies. She shares her stories of her first job as a ticket taker, how she got started acting, her role on the Brady Bunch and what clicked for her to start songwriting in Nashville and how she was so nervous to play the Opry for the first time.

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BobbyCast Presents: Unsigned & Independent: Graham Nancarrow on Staying True to His Roots Oct 17, 2022

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Episode 1 features artist Graham Nancarrow – who has a band called The Goddamn Saints. Graham is from San Diego and moved to Nashville 5 years ago with hopes to grow all-around as an artist. Kevin and Graham dive into his life on the road as an independent artist, including the struggles of a few break downs and trying to book his own shows. Graham also discusses his variety of venues and talent he’s played with over the years, from Stagecoach with Chris Stapleton to Broadway with tourists. The guys also discuss Grahams new single and the inspiration behind his songwriting.

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#367 - Tenille Arts on Discovering Her New Song on TikTok and Going Viral + How She Failed Writing a “Truck Song” + Her New Record Label and Getting To Own Her New Music Oct 13, 2022

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Tenille Arts landed her first No. 1 “Somebody Like That” in 2020. She talks about her journey as a new artist during the pandemic and how she’s now entering a new and exciting chapter. She just signed to a new record label and talks about what it means to now own her music catalog. Tenille talks about her new song “Jealous of Myself” and how she found it randomly on TikTok and was able to get to be the artist to record it. She also talks about how she’s gone viral on TikTok, how she failed one time writing a ‘truck song’ and how she deals with stage fright.

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#366 - Chapel Hart on Going from Playing on the Streets of New Orleans to Getting the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent + Holding Back the Tears After Receiving Multiple Standing Ovations at Opry Debut Oct 06, 2022

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Chapel Hart is made up of sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart, and their cousin Trea Swindle. They are coming off an amazing run after placing in the Top 5 on America’s Got Talent and making their Opry debut with glowing reviews. They talk about how they didn’t want to do AGT at first but what it took to convince them to go to Los Angeles to compete on the show and how crazy it was once they got there. The group sits down to talk to Bobby about getting their start busking on the streets of New Orleans before getting their shot to play a real stage…which was actually at a gentlemen's club. They still live in New Orleans and share what it’s like traveling back and forth to start writing with Nashville songwriters.

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