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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

Tyler Reeve has written songs recorded by some of the biggest names in country music — Brett Young, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Darius Rucker, Ashley McBryde, and Love and Theft. He co-wrote Brett Young’s 7x Platinum #1 hit “In Case You Didn’t Know” and the career-shifting “Whiskey on My Breath” by Love and Theft.In this full-length conversation, Tyler opens up about:• His thoughts on AI and the future of songwriting• Writing as a craft vs chasing hits• Losing his father and becoming one• Why John Daly is his son’s godfather• Golf, stillness, and protecting your creativityThis is one of the most grounded and revealing interviews we’ve done — about music, fatherhood, grief, and the long game of building a meaningful career.Subscribe for new episodes every week.Filmed in Nashville, TNProduced by Mavericks Media Co.Hosted by Stephan HoganGet in touch in the comments below or head to:https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanhoganhttps://www.instagram.com/stephanhoganhttps://www.facebook.com/stephanhoganEmail: contact@mavericksmediaco.com#TylerReeve #TheStephanHoganPodcast #InCaseYouDidntKnow #WhiskeyOnMyBreath #CountryMusicPodcast #NashvilleSongwriters #HitSongwriter #JohnDaly #AIinMusic #GriefAndHealing #BrettYoung #LukeCombs #EricChurch #AshleyMcBryde #LoveAndTheft #SongwritingProcess #MusicIndustryTruths #NashvillePodcast

In this milestone 50th episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, award-winning Nashville-based songwriter Joybeth Taylor joins Stephan for an in-depth interview about her journey to co-writing the #1 country hit “Weren’t for the Wind” by Ella Langley. Recognized as one of the most prolific songwriters at Sony Music Publishing, Joybeth has written more songs in the last four years than anyone else at the company, second only to Nashville hitmaker Ashley Gorley.

This exclusive country music podcast episode dives deep into:

• The truth about how to become a hit songwriter in Nashville

• What it takes to write over 900 songs in four years

• Real-world advice for aspiring songwriters and music creators

• A behind-the-scenes look at how “Weren’t for the Wind” became a radio single and eventually a number one hit

• How to structure songs that emotionally connect with listeners

• The importance of writing to the hook and building a song around a clear emotional core

• How mental health, anxiety, and childhood trauma shape the songwriting process

• The role of faith, gratitude, and emotional resilience in a creative career

• Joybeth’s experience writing with major label artists, TikTok stars, and rising country acts

• How to handle comparison, imposter syndrome, and staying grounded in the fast-moving music industry

• The tension between career ambition and personal life, including marriage and expecting her first child

• Practical songwriting tips: repetition, imagery, breaking the “rules,” and writing from emotion

Whether you’re a songwriting student, a country music fan, or an independent artist trying to navigate the music business, this conversation is full of inspiration, wisdom, and real talk from someone who has quietly become one of Nashville’s top female songwriters.

If you’re searching for songwriting masterclasses, how to get a cut in country music, or the mindset it takes to thrive as a professional songwriter, this episode is essential listening.

Stream “Weren’t for the Wind” now and follow Joybeth Taylor on Instagram @joybethtaylor

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In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Stephan sits down with Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy-nominated songwriter Tom Douglas. Known for penning modern classics like “The House That Built Me” (Miranda Lambert), “I Run to You” (Lady A), and “Raise ‘Em Up” (Keith Urban & Eric Church), Tom’s songs have become the soundtrack of a generation. But this conversation is about far more than just hit records.

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This episode explores:

• Late bloomers and second chances: Tom shares how his first hit didn’t come until age 41—and why your best years may still be ahead.

• Faith, failure, and surrender: How embracing brokenness and surrendering control changed the course of Tom’s life and career.

• The inner critic and “the rat on the piano”: Why so many creatives struggle with self-doubt—and how to keep showing up anyway.• Grief and redemption: Tom reflects on the complex relationship with his father, addiction, healing, and finding beauty in loss.

• The power of pain: Why Tom believes the greatest beauty is often found on the other side of suffering.

• The truth about success in Nashville: From over 3,000 songs written and only a handful recorded, Tom explains why songwriting is about creating and sharing—then letting go.

• Writing for art vs. writing for hits: The paradox of chasing commercial success while staying true to your authentic voice.

• Advice for stuck creatives: Tom offers heartfelt advice for anyone paralyzed by self-doubt and fear of failure.

This episode is a masterclass in life, faith, creativity, and resilience. Whether you’re a songwriter, a dreamer, or someone navigating loss and searching for purpose—this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to become who you were meant to be.

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In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Stephan sits down with Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Natalie Hemby. Known for penning modern classics like “White Liar” (Miranda Lambert), “Pontoon” (Little Big Town), “Downtown” (Lady A), and “I’ll Never Love Again” (A Star Is Born), Natalie’s songs have helped define the sound of contemporary country music. But this conversation goes far beyond the hits.

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This episode explores:

• Faith, family, and the music industry: Natalie opens up about why she chose songwriting over being a touring artist—and how that decision changed her life.

• The pressure to perform: From weight expectations to missed funerals, Natalie shares what women in music rarely get to say out loud.

• Grief and growth: After losing her mother and walking through personal loss, Stephan opens up about creativity and mourning—and Natalie offers insight, encouragement, and her own journey through seasons of grief.

• Parenting and purpose: Natalie talks candidly about balancing motherhood with a music career, and how her definition of success has radically changed.

• The 30% luck factor: Why talent isn’t always enough in the music industry—and how some of her biggest moments came from songs she least expected.

• Highwomen and healing: The story behind how Natalie became a member of the Highwomen, writing “Crowded Table,” and what that moment meant to her.

• Art, not algorithm: How Natalie approaches songwriting today—and why true impact can’t be measured by charts alone.

• Words from Amy Grant: The unexpected advice that helped Natalie stay grounded and inspired as both a creative and a human.This episode is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is keep showing up.

Whether you’re chasing a dream, surviving a loss, or figuring out who you are again—this conversation will meet you where you are.

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In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Stephan sits down with hit songwriter and frontman of The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston. Known for penning #1 hits like “Raise ‘Em Up” (Keith Urban), “Beachin'” (Jake Owen), and “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” (Tim McGraw), Jaren’s career has spanned two decades at the heart of Nashville’s music scene. But this conversation isn’t about the accolades—it’s about what happened when the music stopped.

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This episode explores:

• Rock bottom at the top: Jaren reveals how the pressures of success, grief, and the rockstar lifestyle collided—sending him into a spiral that nearly cost him everything.

• Grief, guilt, and growth: After the death of his father, Jaren turned to alcohol to numb the pain. He opens up about denial, regret, and what finally pushed him to seek help.

• Rehab, reflection, and rebirth: For the first time publicly, Jaren shares how 30 days in rehab helped him rediscover joy, clarity, and the will to start again.

• Ego and identity: From fronting a hard-partying band to stepping into fatherhood and sobriety, Jaren reflects on the dual lives he’s lived—and which one he’s choosing now.

• The cost of the hustle: Why being on the road, chasing singles, and living in the spotlight began to feel more like a burden than a blessing—and how he’s finding balance again.

• Fatherhood and focus: Jaren talks about how becoming a dad changed his perspective, grounded his purpose, and gave him a reason to fight for a better life.

• Art over algorithm: As a label head, producer, and artist, Jaren shares how he’s creating space for unique voices—and why he’s betting on artistry, not streaming stats.

• Healing in the honest places: Jaren’s raw account of recovery, reconnection, and the small, sacred rhythms that are bringing him back to life—one day at a time.

Jaren’s story is a reminder that even the most successful among us are still human—still healing. If you’ve ever felt lost in your grief, stuck in a spiral, or unsure how to slow down, this episode is for you.

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