Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill

On Episode 300 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime friend Julia Cole to celebrate the release of her new album Love You To Death. Julia opens up about her journey as an independent artist, building the “Cole Team” fan community, and creating what she calls “Sisterhood Country” , music rooted in heartbreak, healing, strength, and loyalty. The conversation dives into...

On Episode 299 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with rising South Carolina artist Cooper Ledford. Fresh off his first tour opening for Kameron Marlowe, Cooper shares how posting a cappella covers on TikTok helped launch his career and led to sold out shows across the Midwest. The conversation dives into growing up with a preacher father in South Carolina, football injuries th...

In Episode 298 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Kenny Whitmire to talk about his breakout moment with “Gave Her the Moon,” the song that quickly changed everything and put him on the map. Kenny shares how posting the song online led to a viral moment after Charlie Puth shared his video, opening the floodgates and bringing major attention to his music overnight. He r...

On Episode 297 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with Georgia native Averie Bielski. From writing songs at nine years old to moving to Nashville at just 18, Averie shares her journey of chasing a publishing deal, building a fanbase on TikTok, and finding her place in the songwriting world. She opens up about how a viral moment and a missed email nearly changed everything, ulti...

On Episode 296 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill catches up with Kameron Marlowe nearly six years after their first sit-down. Now newly married and stepping into a new chapter of life, Kameron reflects on the journey from early Nashville days to touring the world and making music full-time. He talks about life on the road, playing 100+ shows a year, touring Europe, and sharing stages wi...

On Episode 295 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with Alabama native Hannah McFarland. From playing cover gigs at spots like the Bluegill to opening arena tours and hitting major festivals, Hannah shares her journey of putting in the work and finding her moment. She reflects on coming up in the Alabama scene, moving to Nashville, and the full-circle moments like covering “In C...

On Episode 294 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with Nashville native Jess Woodland. Fresh off the release of her EP High Road, Jess shares her journey from bluegrass roots and a rural Tennessee upbringing to carving out her own lane in today’s music scene. Jess opens up about stepping away from music, facing serious health challenges, and ultimately finding her way back with...

In this episode of Outside the Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with returning guest Brooke Lee to catch up on a whirlwind year that’s taken her across the country and into a new chapter of her artistry. From national TV appearances and major brand partnerships to performing the national anthem and releasing her sophomore EP Desert Darlin, Brooke reflects on the growth she’s experience...

In Episode 292 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Shane Quick, partner at Peachtree Entertainment and President of Live Events, for a deep dive into one of the fastest-growing forces in the live music space. Shane breaks down the evolution of Peachtree from a Southeast staple to a nationwide powerhouse, highlighting a massive 2025 and the continued expansion of festiv...

In Episode 291 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Texas legend Aaron Watson to talk about his massive new album A Horse Named Texas and the next chapter of a career that’s still gaining momentum nearly 30 years in. Aaron dives into the creation of the 25-song project, his five-year plan to release even more music, and what it means to truly “go for broke” at this stag...

In Episode 290 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Florida native Madden Metcalf to talk about his rapid rise from working on crab boats and playing waterfront restaurants to becoming one of the most exciting new voices coming out of the South. Madden shares how growing up on the “Forgotten Coast” shaped his work ethic, sound, and storytelling, and how those real-life ...

In Episode 289 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Taylor Austin Dye for a full-circle conversation on her evolution from early Raised Rowdy days to one of the most exciting rising acts in country music. Taylor dives into the momentum behind her new single “Man For That,” her upcoming radio push, and the launch of her Damn Good Day Tour, bringing her high-energy, rock-...

In Episode 288 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Troy Cartwright to talk about his new EP Etc. All The Rest, a long-in-the-making project inspired by West Texas and built as a cohesive body of work. Troy shares insights on his journey from Texas to Nashville, navigating the highs and lows of the music industry, and going from a record deal back to independence. The c...

In Episode 287 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Tayler Holder for one of his most open and honest conversations yet. Tayler shares the full journey from growing up in small-town Texas to chasing internet fame in LA, and how that path ultimately led him to Nashville and country music. He talks about the reality behind social media success, the difference between foll...

In Episode 286 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with rising Texas rocker Brayden Stewart for a deep dive into his journey from small-town Scurry, Texas to building one of the most exciting rock-leaning acts coming out of the Lone Star scene today. Brayden reflects on discovering his powerful gravel-tinged voice as a teenager, the impact of growing up on everything from P...

In Episode 285 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with rising country artist Emmy Moyen to talk about her journey from college to chasing a music career in Nashville. Emmy shares how she developed her songwriting voice, the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in her music, and how social media has helped emerging artists build real connections with fans. The conve...

In Episode 284 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with rising artist Cassidy Daniels to talk about her unique journey through the music industry, including her experience on The Road and working within the world of Taylor Sheridan and the Yellowstone universe. Cassidy shares what it’s like balancing life between Nashville, Texas, and Los Angeles while building her career a...

In Episode 283 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Kentucky native Kelsey Hart to talk about his journey from small-town beginnings to building a life and career in Nashville. Kelsey opens up about balancing fatherhood and music, including the life-changing inspiration behind his new song written for his daughter, Coast. He reflects on grinding it out in the early days...

In Episode 282 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with rising country artist Dalton Davis to talk about his rocket-ship rise from Gastonia, North Carolina to Nashville. Dalton breaks down the story behind his breakout hit “Cows in the Front Yard,” the song that changed everything and helped propel him to signing with MCA Records. He shares what it was like making the move ...