DROP ME OFF IN NASHVILLE PODCAST
Drop Me Off in Nashville is a raw and real podcast that dives into the stories behind the music, the artists chasing their dreams, and the industry insiders who help shape them. Hosted by Scottie Hugger & Friends, each episode takes you from the garage to the stage, exploring the grit, grind, and glory of life in Music City.
Episodes
Being an artist today isn’t just about making music — it’s about building and protecting your brand from the ground up. That means registering your songs with the Copyright Office, aligning with PROs like BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC, and understanding the company Song Exchange Site. It’s about choosing a reputable studio to bring your sound to life, designing a website that represents you, and keeping your social media consi...
In this episode we sit down with Steve Booth & Mark George, Steve was a close friends of Charlie Daniels, from the Charlie Daniels Band (The Devil Went Down To Georgia) & Johnny & June Carter Cash. He brings us back to that special chapter of musical community life in New Port Richey, Florida. We trade stories about living in New Port Richey, the people who made it home, and the nights that felt like famil...
IF YOU ARE GONG TO DREAM, DREAM BIG AND JUST DO IT! Angie and Scottie dive deep into what it truly means to dream big and dating — not just setting goals but living in a way that brings your dream to life. They explore what it’s like being with a dreamer who doesn’t wait for permission, who believes in the impossible, and who pushes through the fears.
They also give space to recent events that shook the world — includi...
From the iron ranges of Hibbing, Minnesota, to the bright lights of Nashville, Scott Hugger has walked a road few dare to travel. His journey in the music industry has been anything but simple — filled with liar's, cheaters, thefts, hard lessons, AND LOTS of hard work, with the relentless ups and downs of chasing a dream in the Music Industry.
Scott wears many hats: songwriter, movie and reality show scriptwriter,...
Hosted by Scott Hugger, Vice President of Artist Relations at Music Road Productions and manager of Billboard-charting artist Michael Gilas, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to guide artists to success. From long nights on tour buses to negotiating with labels and fighting for radio play, Scott shares real stories from the front lines. Part personal journey, part industry blueprint — discover...
In this episode, we’re joined by a celebrity pilot who’s also a gifted songwriter with stories that reach both the skies and the Nashville stage. We talk about the grind of working other jobs to keep the dream alive, the realities of breaking into the music scene, and the sacrifices it takes to balance passion with paying the bills. And, just for fun, we dig into what you should never do on a plane—straight from the p...
Living the Dream or Just Playing the Part
Every musician who comes to Nashville has a dream — but chasing it isn’t always what it seems. Living the Dream or Just Playing the Part dives into the untold stories of artists navigating the fine line between passion and performance, success and survival.
Through real conversations, behind-the-scenes insight, and unfiltered looks at the grind, we explore what it truly ta...
Nashville Isn’t Just Country
When you think of Nashville, you probably picture cowboy boots, honky-tonks, and country hits — but that’s only part of the story. Nashville Isn’t Just Country pulls back the curtain on Music City’s other side, where rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B, Americana, and indie scenes thrive alongside the neon lights.
Hosted by insiders who’ve lived and worked in the heart of Nashville’s music ind...
The Gatekeepers: Who Really Picks the Stars?
Every hit artist has a story—but who decides which voices make it to the top? The Gatekeepers pulls back the curtain on the powerful insiders shaping the music industry’s biggest careers. From label executives and producers to radio programmers and playlist curators, we reveal the real decision-makers behind the stars.
With candid interviews, untold stories, and insider...
Before it was neon-lit and pedal-tavern-packed, Nashville’s Broadway was a gritty stretch of honky-tonks and hopefuls chasing a dream. In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, we explore the transformation of Lower Broadway — from legendary country music launching pad to bachelorette party central. The honkytonk God-Father Steve Smith, and who’s profiting, who’s getting pushed out, and what does it mean for the so...
You know the number — 867-5309 — and now you’ll know the man behind the anthem. In this special episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, we sit down with Tommy Tutone for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about music history, his 10 year tour, and his new work in the studio with Producer Terry Nails.
Tommy shares the real story behind his life, the whirlwind of sudden stardom, and what it’s like to live in one of the...
In Nashville, the drinks are strong, the nights are loud, and the fall can come faster than the fame. It’s easy to get caught up in the party — the bars, the backstage passes, the women, the men, the promises made over whiskey and neon lights.
But this city doesn’t always forgive.
One wild night can wreck your entire career. And in a town where you never know who’s in the room, that one moment could cost you the op...
In this episode, we break down one of the most important — and most overlooked — keys to success in the music industry: branding your band.
It’s not just about the music anymore. It’s about the message, the image, the vibe — and the people you choose to build it with. In a town like Nashville, you’ve got to know the difference between professionals and circus carneys. One builds your name. The other burns your time.
Fro...
When do you believe in yourself — for real?
When do you stop waiting for permission and start chasing the dream that's been chasing you?
In this solo episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, we dive deep into the heart of the question every artist, dreamer, and risk-taker faces:
“How do you know?”
How do you know it's the right time?
How do you know you're ready?
And more importantly...
Behind every hit song and rising artist, there’s often someone who believed — and invested — before the spotlight ever hit. In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, host Scott Hugger sit down with Music Investor Randy and Sabastian... to talk about his role of music investing in today’s ever-changing industry.
From funding studio time, vocal coach, publicists, songwriting lessons, fees, lessons, and music videos to...
Every great journey starts somewhere — and for many artists, that “somewhere” is a dusty garage with a six-string, a dream, and a whole lot of heart. In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, host Scott Hugger take you back to the roots — the garage days, the basement sessions, the early moments when music wasn’t about fame, but about feeling. Guest Sabastian Roberts.
From late-night jam sessions to writing songs wi...
Welcome to the very first episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville — the show where dreams, music, and the real stories behind the neon lights come to life.
In this kickoff episode, meet your host: Scott Hugger, a seasoned billboard charting music business manager and creative force from Hibbing, Minnesota — Bob Dylan country.
Together, they lay the foundation for a series that peels back the curtain on the Nashville you don...
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