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The Changing Face of Nashville's Music Row :: Ep 54 Try That in a Small Town

Remember when Nashville's Music Row was lined with old houses turned publishing companies and studios? When writers walked songs across the street to publishers and artists mingled at the 16th Avenue Café? Those days are fading into memory, replaced by high-rises and corporate offices that barely resemble the creative community that built country music.

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Cledus T Judd - Addictions & Redemption, and a Country Music Journey :: Ep 53 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

From competing in the World Championships of Hairdressing to contemplating suicide on a bridge in Florida, Cledus T Judd's journey to Nashville stardom defies all expectations. In this deeply vulnerable conversation, the country music parody artist takes us behind the laughter to reveal the demons he battled along the way.

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Michael Knox - From 40 Rejected Showcases to Artist of the Decade :: Ep 52 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

Michael Knox, the visionary producer behind Jason Aldean's groundbreaking sound, pulls back the curtain on one of country music's most remarkable success stories. Knox's candid revelations about their journey expose the harsh realities of Nashville's music business—an incredible 40 showcase rejections, multiple lost record deals, and years of struggle before breakthrough success.

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Trump Ends Radical Librarian's Tenure

President Trump has taken decisive action by firing Carla Hayden, Obama’s handpicked Librarian of Congress, over her use of a taxpayer-funded institution to promote divisive gender ideology and left-wing political agendas. Hayden’s removal sends a clear message: our public institutions must reflect American values—not woke ideology.

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Democrats Push to Jail Elon Musk for Cutting Government Waste

A recent Rasmussen Reports and Heartland Institute survey reveals that 71% of Democrats support imprisoning Elon Musk for his role in streamlining government operations under President Trump's administration. This alarming trend underscores the left's growing hostility toward innovation and efficiency, favoring punitive measures over progress.

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America’s First Pope: Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

2025-05-08

In a historic moment for the Catholic Church and the United States, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected as Pope Leo XIV—the first American to hold the papacy. His election signals a new chapter for the Church, blending American roots with global experience.

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Meet Your Hosts

Try That In A Small Town Podcast is hosted by Kurt Allison, Neil Thrasher, Tully Kennedy and Kelley Lovelace, the writers of Jason Aldean's No. 1 hit song by the same name.

Listeners can expect to hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and engaging conversations with musicians, politicians, and influential figures who are catalysts for positive change, working towards unifying our nation.

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