CITRUS Podcast S2 EP17 Country Singer Donovan Bryant joins the show + Performs ”Counterfeit Cowgirl”
Welcome back to The Citrus Podcast Show Season 2! Hosted by Ky Richy (@KyRichy) and special co-host Chris Hamel (@Chrisbyname), this season brings you all-new exclusive interviews with inspiring guests followed by incredible live music performances, recorded right here in the Citrus Podcast studio.
In this episode, we sit down with country singer-songwriter Donovan Bryant (@DBLive) from Lodi, California. We trace his unique path in music, from his beginnings as a progressive metal drummer to studying pop music in LA. Donovan shares the pivotal moment the Elvis movie inspired him to switch to country music, leading him to record his debut singles in Nashville with members of Luke Combs' session band.
Discover Donovan's songwriting process, his take on the modern blend of country and pop, and the story behind his custom-made guitar. We also discuss his biggest musical inspirations, dream collaborations (Post Malone, Morgan Wallen), and his incredibly busy schedule of nearly 100 shows this year.
To close out the show, don't miss a special live performance of Donovan Bryant's original song, "Counterfeit Cowgirl," live on the Citrus Podcast stage.
Timestamps:
00:00:57 - Intro with Ky Richy & Chris Hamel
00:02:40 - Guest Introduction: Donovan Bryant
00:03:04 - From Progressive Metal Drummer to Singer
00:03:52 - Moving to LA & Writing Pop Music
00:04:43 - How the Elvis Movie Inspired a Switch to Country
00:05:44 - Recording in Tennessee with Luke Combs' Session Band
00:08:05 - Donovan's Songwriting Process
00:09:43 - Building His Band & Finding a Drummer
00:11:37 - Touring Life & Favorite Venues
00:14:24 - Musical Inspirations (Papa Roach, Post Malone)
00:16:43 - The Modern Pop/Country Crossover Genre
00:17:09 - The Story Behind "Counterfeit Cowgirl"
00:18:11 - His Custom Baylor Guitar
00:21:25 - Upcoming Headlining Shows
00:23:38 - Dream Collaborations
00:25:42 - Advice for New Artists
00:26:27 - Outro & Connect with Us
00:26:59 - Live Performance: Donovan Bryant - "Counterfeit Cowgirl"
Connect & Support:
Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know your favorite part in the comments below!
👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the conversation or the live performance!
🔔 Subscribe to The Citrus Podcast Show for more exclusive interviews and live music sessions!
🔗 Watch more episodes from Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/@citruspodcast/podcasts
🎧 Listen to the audio version:
Follow the Journey:
Citrus Podcast: @CitrusPodcast
Ky Richy (Host): @KyRichy
Chris Hamel (Co-Host): @chrisbyname
Donovan Bryant (Guest): @DBLive
#CitrusPodcast #DonovanBryant #CountryMusic #CounterfeitCowgirl #LiveMusic #Podcast #Interview #Lodi #CaliforniaCountry #SingerSongwriter #NewMusic #KyRichy #Season2 #MusicPodcast #IndependentMusic #CountryPop
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.