Playlisted Podcast

15 NUMBER ONE COUNTRY HITS. OVER 1,000 SONGS RECORDED. ONE LEGENDARY SONGWRITER.

What separates a good country song from a hit that people remember forever?

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member and BMI Icon **Bob DiPiero** joins Austin Burke on Playlisted to share his experience and give rising artists the opportunity to perform in front of one of country music's most accomplished songwriters.

Bob is the legendary hitmaker behind songs including George Strait's "Blue Clear Sky," Tim McGraw's "Southern Voice," Reba McEntire's "Little Rock," and The Oak Ridge Boys' "American Made." With 15 #1 hits and a...

What does it take to turn a great song into a #1 country hit?

Award-winning songwriter and producer Matt Geroux joins Austin Burke on Playlisted to pull back the curtain on Nashville's music industry.

With over 500 million streams across his catalog, Matt has helped shape the sound of modern country music, including producing Josh Ross's #1 hit "Single Again." His work has earned him a worldwide publishing deal with Position Music and The Core Entertainment.

Matt brings his experience in songwriting, producing, and artist development to the Playlisted stage as six...

One of the most respected voices in country music, Storme Warren joins Austin Burke on Playlisted to share his decades of industry experience while giving honest feedback and encouragement to the next generation of rising artists.

From his legendary run hosting SiriusXM's The Highway to becoming the voice of Garth Brooks' The BIG 615, Storme has spent his career championing new talent and connecting artists with country music fans around the world.

A recipient of BMI's Ambassador Award and the Country Radio Broadcasters' Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, Storme has become one of Nashville's most recognizable and...

Heath Warren is back on Playlisted, and this time he returns as a TWO-TIME #1 SONGWRITER and our Season 1 Guest of the Year.

Heath has quickly become one of Nashville’s most in-demand songwriters. He co-wrote Bailey Zimmerman’s massive multi-week No. 1 hit “Rock and a Hard Place,” which became an 8x Platinum smash and one of the biggest songs of Zimmerman’s career. Heath has now added another No. 1 to his résumé with “Chevy Silverado” by Bailey Zimmerman, which reached No. 1 at country radio and has already been certified Platinum.

Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Heath ha...

This week on Playlisted, Austin Burke sits down with longtime music industry executive, producer, manager and entrepreneur Christy DiNapoli for a conversation packed with insight for artists, songwriters and anyone trying to make a living in music.

Christy has spent four decades in the industry, with a career spanning artist development, management, publishing, record production and music technology. His résumé includes helping develop, manage, publish and produce multi-platinum country band Little Texas, three Grammy nominations, numerous industry awards and work on projects totaling more than 13 million albums sold. MIC Newsroom

Today, Christy is taking ev...

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Kevin Powers is one of the most exciting new voices blending country, pop and hip-hop into a sound he calls “Southern Pop.” After breaking through with “Walked In” and “How You Been?,” Powers made the move to Nashville and quickly established himself as both an artist and songwriter.

He co-wrote Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Grammy-winning #1 hit “Amen,” joined Shaboozey on The Great American Road Show, and became the first artist si...

This might be the wildest episode of Playlisted yet. 

Dasha joins us for an absolutely unfiltered night of music, stories, laughs and advice for our aspiring artists. We talk about her career, songwriting, the crazy ride of breaking through in country music and what she’s learned along the way.

Special Surprise by Ranch Hands Cowboylesque. 

7 aspiring artists step up to perform original songs and get real, honest feedback from Dasha, and somehow we ended up with one of the funniest and most unpredictable episodes we’ve ever done.

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

This week, one of the most powerful people in Nashville music publishing takes the Playlisted guest chair.

Rusty Gaston, CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville, joins Playlisted to hear aspiring artists perform one song and give them the kind of honest feedback most artists never get access to.

Before leading Sony Music Publishing Nashville, Rusty helped build THiS Music into one of Music Row’s mo...

Country music legend Vince Gill joins Playlisted for one of the biggest episodes yet, sitting down with Austin Burke to talk songwriting, Nashville, longevity, the music industry, and what it really takes to build a career that lasts.

Aspiring artists perform their original songs in front of him and get real, live feedback from one of the greatest singers, songwriters, and musicians in country music history.

Vince talks about the lessons he’s learned through decades in Nashville, what he hears when a new artist walks onstage, what separates a good singer from a real ar...

Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin joins Playlisted to give 5 aspiring artists real, unfiltered feedback on their songs and performances.
Kevin Griffin has built one of the most unique careers in music. He is the singer and founding member of Better Than Ezra, an award winning songwriter and producer, co founder of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, author, entrepreneur, and co founder and CEO of SoundBreak AI.

As a songwriter, Kevin has helped create massive songs including Howie Day’s “Collide” and Sugarland’s “Stuck Like Glue,” with his music also being performed by artists including Taylor Swift, Train...

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Country hitmaker Tyler Farr and songwriter/producer Jamie Collazo take over the guest chairs on Playlisted as rising Nashville artists perform one song and receive real, unfiltered feedback about their music, performance and career. 

Tyler Farr, the voice behind country hits including “Redneck Crazy,” “Whiskey in My Water” and “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” joins Jamie Collazo, a Nashville songwriter, producer, guitarist and musical director, for one of the most unpredictable nights yet on Playlisted.

Artists step on stage one at a time...

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What does country radio REALLY listen for when deciding which artists and songs get played? Cumulus Media Vice President of Country Travis Daily joins Playlisted to give aspiring artists real, unfiltered feedback and pull back the curtain on the country radio and Nashville music industry. He even features 3 songs from the night on 103.3 Country. 

Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from music industry guest hosts.

This week, Travis Daily sits in the guest chair. Travis has spent h...

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Abbie Callahan is one of country music’s fastest rising new voices, blending Americana, folk, bluegrass and pop into what she calls “kaleidoscope country.” After releasing her debut EP Grossly Aware, signing with WME and making appearances at CMA Fest, Bonnaroo and AMERICANAFEST, Abbie joins Playli...

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Country hitmaker Canaan Smith joins Playlisted to give six aspiring artists honest feedback and share the stories behind his career. Canaan scored a No. 1 with “Love You Like That,” released fan favorites like “Hole in a Bottle” and “Beer Drinkin’ Weather,” and has written songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, and HIXTAPE featuring Morgan Wallen and HARDY. We also talk songwriting, record deals and fatherhood.

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Dave Cohen joins Playlisted to share what it really takes to create a hit in Nashville. Dave is a producer, songwriter and session musician who has won ACM Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year four times and played on more than 100 No. 1 songs. His credits include records by Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, HARDY, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi and many more, making him one of the most accomplished musicians behind modern c...

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Country star Josh Ross joins Playlisted as aspiring artists take the stage to perform one original song in front of a live Nashville audience. One song. One opportunity. Real, unfiltered feedback from someone who has reached the top of country music.

Josh Ross is a Canadian born, Nashville based country artist with more than one billion global streams, back to back CCMA Entertainer of the Year wins, a JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year and the CMA Jeff Walker Global Country Artist...

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Neil Thrasher is one of Nashville's most celebrated songwriters, with songs that have sold more than 50 million records and spent a combined 25 weeks at No. 1. His catalog includes country classics like "There Goes My Life" (Kenny Chesney), "Fast Cars and Freedom" (Rascal Flatts), "Why" (Jason Aldean),  "Take a Little Ride"(Jason Aldean), and "How Country Feels" (Randy Houser), An ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year and winner of mo...

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Welcome to Playlisted, the live music show where rising artists perform one original song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from music industry guest hosts.

In Episode #71, Clay Hunnicutt returns to Playlisted for a real look inside what it takes to break artists, build careers, and spot talent before the rest of the world catches on.

Clay is a 2025 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, Co-Founder of Honey Music, former EVP of Label Operations at Big Machine Label Group, former...

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Rob Beckham is one of Nashville’s biggest power players, with more than three decades of experience helping shape the careers of some of country music’s biggest artists. Before co-founding The Artist Management Group, where he served as President and CEO, Beckham was a partner and co-head of WME’s Nashville office, representing and guiding major names like Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire and Rascal...

Over 50 artists put their names in the bucket for a chance to play one original song in front of the room, but nobody knew what was coming. Hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele kicked off the night with a 15 minute run of his number one songs, sharing the stories and songs that helped define country music. Then Cole Swindell surprised the crowd for a once in a lifetime Playlisted moment.
This episode is everything Playlisted is about. Rising artists, real feedback, Nashville history, and legendary guests giving the next generation a shot.
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Rufio Hooks is a Nashville based artist, songwriter, and producer best known as one of the writers behind BTS’s global hit “Butter.” Originally from New Jersey, Rufio has built a reputation for blending pop, country, and global sounds with a sharp ear for melody and commercial songwriting. After “Butter” became a record breaking No. 1 hit, he signed a worldwide publishing deal with Reservoir, further establishing himself as one of the rising...

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Ava Suppelsa is a rising hit songwriter in Nashville with cuts by Carly Pearce, Keith Urban, Max McNown, Randall King, Avery Anna, Donovan Woods, Flatland Cavalry and more. Her catalog has earned over 200 million streams, with songs charting on U.S. and Canadian country radio, including Max McNown’s viral hit “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes).” On this episode, Ava brings real Music Row insight to the next wave of arti...

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Every week, artists step on stage, perform one original song in front of a live Nashville audience, and receive real, unfiltered feedback from some of the biggest names in the music industry.

No auditions.
No record label required.
No industry connections.
Just a song, a microphone, and a shot.

This weeks special guest, Haley Mae Campbell is an independent country artist paving her own lane with over 30 million on-demand streams, a debut album titled Dear Life, and a sound that blends...

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Jordan Walker is a hit Nashville songwriter best known for co writing Luke Combs’ multi platinum No. 1 smash “When It Rains It Pours.” He also has major cuts including Kane Brown’s “Backseat Driver,” Drew Baldridge’s “Tough People,” and songs recorded by artists like Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Trace Adkins, Mitchell Tenpenny, Cassadee Pope, and more. In 2025, he entered the Top 5 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, d...

Austin gets a tattoo live on the show!

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Tonight on Playlisted Podcast we’ve got one of country music’s fastest rising new voices, Logan Crosby. The Georgia native first exploded online with viral country covers before turning that momentum into a full blown music career built on raw storytelling and modern southern grit. Since then, he’s shared stages with artists like Megan Moroney, Cole Swindell, and even th...

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Ilya Toshinsky is one of Nashville’s most respected and in demand session musicians, known for his elite guitar, banjo, and mandolin work on countless hit records. Originally from Russia, Ilya moved to Nashville after gaining national attention with the Grammy nominated bluegrass band Bering Strait. Since then, he has become a “first call” player for top producers and artists across country music, earning multiple MusicRow All Star Musician awards for his...

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Chase Wright is a fast-rising country artist out of Lebanon, Indiana, who’s built real momentum without the traditional Nashville machine. A former collegiate track athlete turned self-taught musician, he moved to Nashville in 2019 and quickly carved out his lane with a sound that blends country storytelling with pop and R&B influence. He’s racked up hundreds of millions of streams, earned multiple “Artist to Watch” nods, and built a strong...

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Paul Jenkins is a GRAMMY-nominated Nashville songwriter with a catalog that has helped shape modern country radio, including multiple No. 1 hits and major award-recognized songs. His credits include Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” Blake Shelton’s “Over,” Thompson Square’s “If I Didn’t Have You,” Joe Nichols’ “Sunny and 75,” Chris Young’s “Who I Am With You,” and Megan Moroney’s breakout No. 1 “Tennessee Orange.” Tennessee Orange bec...

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Jeffrey Steele is one of the most powerful songwriters in country music history, responsible for some of the most emotional, timeless hits ever written.

His credits include “What Hurts the Most” and “My Wish” (Rascal Flatts), “The Cowboy in Me” (Tim McGraw), and “Something to Be Proud Of” (Montgomery Gentry). These aren’t just hits, they’re songs that became part of people’s lives.

In a town full of formulas...

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Artists perform one song in front of a live audience and receive real, unfiltered feedback from industry guest hosts.

Spencer Crandall and Trevor Martin join the show for the 2nd time together to give feedback to aspiring songwriters/artists in Nashville, TN. 

Performers Include:
Alex Van Hefty
Cole Terry
homeWard
Michael Young
Zac Craven
Nikki Gold
Tyler Steven

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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
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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...

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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 Fe...

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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 h...

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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 gro...

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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...

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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 maj...