Try That in a Small Town Podcast

Mark Wills shares how Nashville demo sessions led to his record deal—and why he passed on “Just to See You Smile” three times. He talks about “19 Somethin’,” his commitment to the Grand Ole Opry, and the gospel harmony that inspired Grand Ole Revival.
Plus: unforgettable stories involving the Undertaker and Chad Brock, a candid discussion about country music’s direction, and a performance of “Places I’ve Never Been.”
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Tennessee–Alabama week brings rivalry nerves and a blunt assessment: a Tennessee win would be devastating for the Tide. The guys discuss the matchup, revisit Alabama–Georgia and its controversial calls, and respond to listeners’ Tennessee comments.
Also: Drake Maye, protecting Cam Ward, Kentucky’s aggressive coaching, Florida frustration, and whether watching your team on delay should cost you your fan card. An honorary DipShidiot segment closes out the episode.

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What do millions of streams really mean if an artist can’t sell tickets? Kurt, Tully, Kelley, and Neil discuss AI-assisted streaming fraud, online popularity versus real audiences, and why great artists need time to develop.
Neil shares stories about Gary LeVox, songwriting demos, and Jason Aldean’s ability to hear beyond a demo’s vocal range. The guys also weigh in on Morgan Wallen and award shows, discuss John Morgan and Zach Top, and imagine alternate careers for Bailey Zimmerman and Gavin Adcock in “If They Weren’t Them.”
Along the way: adjusting to home life after touring, a bizarre Jason Aldean dream, and an honest discussion about Trump, gas prices, and campaign promises.
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Did Tennessee pay millions for the wrong quarterback, or does its young starter simply need more time?
Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil debate the Volunteers’ quarterback situation, Alabama’s emerging star Keelon Russell and whether the Georgia–Alabama game should be moved before severe weather reaches Tuscaloosa.
They also react to New England’s surprising win in Buffalo, question whether the Chargers’ system fits Justin Herbert and debate whether a grown man should surrender the first foul ball he has ever caught to a child sitting several rows away.
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Why don’t Nashville publishers dig through old catalogs for forgotten songs anymore?
Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil explain how song pitching has changed, why today’s business side often feels disconnected from the creative side and what was lost when personal demos and passionate song pluggers were replaced by emails and manufactured writing-room connections.
Then the guys introduce a new game: If famous country artists had no musical talent, what would they do for a living? Chris Young, Tim McGraw and Ella Langley receive some extremely specific alternate careers.
They also respond to listener criticism that the show has become too negative, discuss Keith Urban, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Jason Aldean, and share stories about a 50-milligram gummy, movie-theater popcorn, In-N-Out Burger, an oven left on all day and a gas grill that nearly ended very badly.
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