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In this soul-baring episode, country star Jordan Davis opens up about the doubts, faith, and grit that fueled his rise from a broke bartender to one of today’s most beloved voices in country music. Known for modern classics like Buy Dirt and Next Thing You Know, Jordan shares the honest moments behind his journey and why vulnerability has been the key to his songwriting.

As he prepares to release his third studio album, Learn The Hard Way (out August 15), Jordan talks about creating new 2025 country hits like I Ain’t Sayin’, Turn This Truck Around, Bar None, and In Case You Missed It—and why this record might be his most live-ready, high-energy collection yet.

In This Episode:• The faith-testing years before his big break in Nashville• How he went from publishing deal to record deal in just 5 months• The lessons that kept him from quitting during the hardest seasons• Why the songs he thought were “great” early on weren’t ready• The career-defining advice that still shapes his mindset today• Songwriting secrets: what he brings to every big co-write• The surprising #1 hit that almost never left his email• Crafting Learn The Hard Way for maximum live energy and fan connection• Balancing fatherhood, marriage, and a touring career without burning out• How staying grounded keeps success in perspective

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BJ Barham, lead singer of American Aquarium, shares the ultimate blueprint for building a long-term, independent music career — without signing a record deal. In this exclusive interview, BJ reveals how he spent 20+ years building one of the most loyal fanbases in Americana and country rock through relentless touring, personal connection, and owning every part of his business: the music, the merch, the masters, and the message.

If you’re a DIY artist, unsigned musician, or someone looking to understand how to make it in today’s industry without giving up your publishing or creative control, this is a must-listen.

In this episode, BJ Barham breaks down:

-How he turned 5-person dive bar shows into sold-out tours across the U.S.

-Why owning 100% of his masters and publishing changed his financial future

-The music merchandise strategy that now earns more than touring

-Why drop-shipping doesn’t work for real fan connection

-Balancing life as a full-time touring artist and full-time father

-Playing Red Rocks, the Ryman, and the Grand Ole Opry as an independent

-Why he still personally signs vinyl at the merch table every night

This episode is packed with powerful takeaways on music business strategy, fan loyalty, artist independence, and building a trend-proof music brand that can survive any algorithm shift.

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Hilary Williams is the daughter of country music icon Hank Williams Jr. and the granddaughter of Hank Williams Sr., but her story is one of survival, healing, and resilience. In 2006, she was nearly killed in a horrific car accident that left her clinically dead, resulting in a powerful near-death experience where she says she visited heaven and saw Johnny Cash, June Carter, and her grandparents.In this full-length conversation, Hillary opens up about:• Her near-death experience and out-of-body vision of heaven• Surviving a rollover car crash and 33 life-threatening surgeries• The mental health impact of trauma, depression, and panic attacks• How neurofeedback and brain scans at the Amen Clinic changed her life• Discovering the MTHFR gene and healing through biohacking• Sound healing, infrared saunas, and functional medicine• Growing up in country music royalty and building her own pathThis is one of the most inspiring and vulnerable interviews we've recorded — a raw and hopeful story about trauma recovery, mental health, and spiritual transformation.If you're interested in healing after trauma, functional medicine, neurofeedback, or country music legacies, this episode is for you.Subscribe for new episodes every week.Filmed in Nashville, TNProduced by Mavericks Media Co.Hosted by Stephan HoganGet in touch in the comments or at:https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanhoganhttps://www.instagram.com/stephanhoganhttps://www.facebook.com/stephanhoganEmail: contact@mavericksmediaco.com