Stay ConnectedA live/podcast based out of Nashville, Tennessee that showcases Music City’s best new talent. Each week enjoy celebrity hosts, and some of Nashville’s brightest new stars.
Live taping every Monday at 7pm in Nashville at the Greenlight Bar located at 833 Hawkins St.
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.
Rufio Hooks is a Nashville based artist, songwriter, and producer best known as one of the writers behind BTS’s global hit “Butter.” Originally from New Jersey, Rufio has built a reputation for blending pop, country, and global sounds with a sharp ear for melody and commercial songwriting. After “Butter” became a record breaking No. 1 hit, he signed a worldwide publishing deal with Reservoir, further establishing himself as one of the rising creative voices in modern music. His work represents exactly what Playlisted is about, bringing world class songwriters into the room with the next generation of artists trying to figure it out.
Performers Include:
Evan Williams
Kile Antone
Traci Vandee
Brock Thompson
Sam Fink
Bubba Erwin
Loren & Guthrie
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.
Ava Suppelsa is a rising hit songwriter in Nashville with cuts by Carly Pearce, Keith Urban, Max McNown, Randall King, Avery Anna, Donovan Woods, Flatland Cavalry and more. Her catalog has earned over 200 million streams, with songs charting on U.S. and Canadian country radio, including Max McNown’s viral hit “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes).” On this episode, Ava brings real Music Row insight to the next wave of artists chasing their shot.
Performers Include:
Alex Allegra
Chase Holton
Talk To Me Goose
Embina
Jenny Grace
Dom Ellis
Comedy has Kill Tony.
Music has Playlisted.
Every week, artists step on stage, perform one original song in front of a live Nashville audience, and receive real, unfiltered feedback from some of the biggest names in the music industry.
No auditions.
No record label required.
No industry connections.
Just a song, a microphone, and a shot.
This weeks special guest, Haley Mae Campbell is an independent country artist paving her own lane with over 30 million on-demand streams, a debut album titled Dear Life, and a sound that blends pop hooks, country storytelling, and Celtic influence from her Irish roots. She made her CMA Fest debut in 2018, has been featured on major Spotify country playlists including New Music Nashville, Breakout Country, and Hot Country, and her video for “Ghost Stories” reached #1 on CMT’s 12-Pack Countdown.
Featuring:
• Bailey Harmon
• Jonah Kraut
• Kourtney Branchfield
• Ryan Ignatowski
• Chace Saunders
• Madeline O'DellThe Reality of Being an Independent Female Artist
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.
Jordan Walker is a hit Nashville songwriter best known for co writing Luke Combs’ multi platinum No. 1 smash “When It Rains It Pours.” He also has major cuts including Kane Brown’s “Backseat Driver,” Drew Baldridge’s “Tough People,” and songs recorded by artists like Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Trace Adkins, Mitchell Tenpenny, Cassadee Pope, and more. In 2025, he entered the Top 5 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, driven by the success of “Backseat Driver” and “Tough People.” Originally from Vernon, Texas, Jordan has become one of Nashville’s go to writers for songs that feel commercial, emotional, and real.
Performers Include:
Dalton Jones
Johnathon Heilbroun
Logan Jarvis
Tyler Kohrs
Jon Worthy
Sarah Hardwig
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Spencer Crandall and Trevor Martin join the show for the 2nd time together to give feedback to aspiring songwriters/artists in Nashville, TN.
Performers Include:
Alex Van Hefty
Cole Terry
homeWard
Michael Young
Zac Craven
Nikki Gold
Tyler Steven
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