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.
Brinley Addington is a proven hit songwriter in Nashville, highlighted by his first No. 1 with the Grammy and CMA-nominated “Chasing After You” (Ryan Hurd & Maren Morris). He’s earned cuts with major artists including Darius Rucker, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Janson, Parmalee, and Kameron Marlowe, and was named one of Spotify’s Hot Country Standout Songwriters of the Year.
Performers Include:
Alexa Picillo
Craig Hamer
Evan Conn
Jarica Jamison
Wynter Schroeder
Dylan Brekke
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.
Danny Myrick is a Grammy nominated songwriter best known for co writing the number one hit “She’s Country” for Jason Aldean.
A former major label recording artist, he has built a reputation in Nashville as a songwriter and mentor, working behind the scenes to develop songs and artists in a highly competitive industry.
Danny brings both sides of the business, artist and writer, giving real insight into how songs actually get written, pitched, and cut in country music.
Performers Include:
Hello, Hawthorne
Mitch Whitaker
Luke Patterson
Thomas Heath
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.
Season 1 Guest of the Year, Heath Warren, joins the show to listen to music from 6 performers. Heath Warren co wrote the 6x Platinum hit, "Rock and A Hard Place," by Bailey Zimmerman. Heath was recognized as a BMI Writer to Watch. He is one of Nashvilles best writers and always a blast to have on the show.
Performers Include:
Chris Hollacheck
Ethan Anderson
Katie Fee
Taylor Hughes
Dylan Brekke
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.
Country hitmaker CJ Solar joins the show to talk songwriting, Nashville, and the stories behind some of country music’s biggest hits. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, CJ moved to Nashville and quickly built a reputation as one of the most respected songwriters in town. He co wrote the No. 1 hit “Up Down” by Morgan Wallen featuring Florida Georgia Line and the chart topping song “Some Girls” by Jameson Rodgers. His songs have also been recorded by artists like Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Jerrod Niemann, and more. In this episode CJ breaks down what really makes a song work in Nashville, what artists should focus on when performing, and the lessons he has learned from years inside the songwriting rooms of Music City.
Performers Include:
Adia Clark Lay
Carter Smith
Matt Potting
Eastern Dreamers
Browning Snyder
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.
Myles Erlick is a singer, songwriter, and actor who has been carving out a unique lane in country music after first gaining national recognition in the acting world. Originally from Canada, Myles built a strong following through television and stage before transitioning into music full time, bringing a storyteller’s perspective to his songwriting. His sound blends modern country with pop influence, and his songs often focus on relationships, personal growth, and chasing purpose.
Since moving deeper into the country music space, Myles has been steadily building momentum with streaming releases and live performances while connecting with a new audience in Nashville and beyond. His ability to combine performance experience with songwriting has helped him stand out among emerging artists navigating the independent music scene.
Performers Include:
Alejandro Preschel
Bay Simpson
Cade Mower
Emmett Rice
Harry Dean
Jadon Perez
Arbor North
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.
Joe Leathers is a Memphis native and Nashville based songwriter signed to Curb Word Music Publishing. He has written songs recorded by major country artists including Craig Morgan, Jason Michael Carroll, Steve Holy, Lee Brice, Tim McGraw, Thompson Square, and Trace Adkins. His notable cuts include “Tough,” “Where I’m From,” “Love Don’t Run,” “Save The Roses,” “Still,” “Nashville Without You,” and “I Can’t Outrun You.” With multiple charting singles and album cuts to his credit, Joe has built a respected career as a behind the scenes hitmaker in country music.
Performers Include:
Grayson May
Holly O
Jessica Lynn
Thomas Heath
Grifin Harvey
Izzy Jude
Javan Johnson
Izzy Jude
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.
Chris Ruediger is a Nashville based music entrepreneur, artist advocate and founder of The 615 House, Fort Nash, and Walk Off Entertainment, a record label under Virgin Records. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a background in economics and business, he built The 615 House into one of Nashville’s most influential creative collectives, helping emerging country artists grow through collaboration, content strategy, and community driven momentum that has led to major label deals and millions of streams. He later expanded that vision with Fort Nash, a culture and content platform spotlighting the next wave of country talent, and Walk Off Entertainment, where he focuses on modern artist development, digital first growth, and long term career building under the Virgin umbrella. Together, his ventures blend community, media, and label infrastructure into a new blueprint for breaking artists in today’s music industry.
Performers Include:
Clent Blackwood
Ember Moat
Jake Diamond
Mateo Palmitier
Trudy Sosbe
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. Hosted by Austin Burke, this episodes special guest is Clay Hunnicutt.
Clay Hunnicutt is a veteran Nashville music executive with 27+ years in radio, label leadership, and artist development. Most recently he served as EVP of Label Operations at Big Machine Label Group, where he oversaw marketing, streaming, partnerships, and catalog initiatives across multiple major imprints and helped guide the careers of chart-topping country artists. He also previously served as President and partner of Big Loud Records and has deep experience in programming and national music strategy across major radio markets. In 2025 he exited Big Machine and co-founded Honey Music, continuing his work shaping artist careers and industry innovation.
Performers Include:
Aron Rosing
Bella Lam
Henry Thompson
Isabella Hartline
Browning Snyder
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.
Erin Kinsey is a rising country music singer-songwriter from Rockwall, Texas who has been making waves since she started playing music at age 11. Known for her distinctive voice, heartfelt songwriting, and multi-instrumental talents, she moved to Nashville right after high school to pursue her dreams. Erin’s music resonates with millions, with viral hits like “Just Drive,” “I Ain’t Crazy” and standout tracks from her debut EP 40 East. With over 100 million streams and a growing global audience, Erin Kinsey is shaping the future of country music with raw emotion, honest storytelling, and a fearless artistic voice.
Performers Include:
Elliot Poston
Griffin Brothers Band
Lucas Smith
Will Davis
Wynn Hansen
Comedy has Kill Tony, and music has Playlisted. Artists perform 1 song in front of a live audience and get real feedback from the guest hosts.
Performers this week include:
Sam Fink
Aaron Newsome
Tyjon Charlie
Norah Bass
Aaron Loy
Ginn
Dylan Brekke
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