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October 13, 2025 50 mins

Podunk Perspective 

Hosted By Seth Packan
Shot in Nashville, TN. Produced by Nolan Sritan Photo.

John Haywood         
Born and raised just south of Baltimore, MD, John Haywood moved to Nashville in 2021 and caught the attention of industry insiders with his gritty vocals and old school outlaw country sound - reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.

Haywood found initial success with his first viral songwriting cut "Tamed by Tennessee" reaching over 2 million streams while his first three singles "Ghost Town in the Sky,” "Saint” and “Midnight Cowboy” have totaled over 300,000 streams. In 2023, Haywood made his television debut as lead singer of the band Gamblers in the Neon on the AXS show "Banded: The Musician Competition" and he appeared at the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival (2023 and 2024).

Haywood has written hundreds of songs since landing in Music City, establishing a unique sound and authentic storytelling. Country fans will undoubtedly be watching this talented young man as he carves out his own lane in the music industry, captivating audiences with his fresh take on a soulful traditional country sound.

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