Try That in a Small Town Podcast

What happens when working songwriters are asked to let artificial intelligence learn from their music?
Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil discuss an AI-music opportunity presented through their publishing platform, explain why they opted out and debate whether AI should enhance human creativity—or whether allowing it to generate entire songs crosses the line.
The guys also examine Jason Aldean and Morgan Wallen’s award-show nominations, Taylor Swift’s return to country, artists imitating Morgan’s sound and the resurgence of traditional country music.
Then the conversation turns to playing shows while sick, whether touring musicians need therapy, artists dressing like they’re headed to the gym, parental leave, overly long voice messages, secret speakerphones, inconsiderate parking, valet drivers and children on leashes.
Plus, Tully receives an original retraction jingle and the guys deliver another round of DipShidiots.

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Is Arch Manning becoming the quarterback everyone expected—and can Cam Ward succeed with the roster Tennessee has built around him?
Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil break down a chaotic weekend of football, including Texas’ comeback, the confusing college football rankings, the Titans’ continued struggles and New England’s disappointing opening performance.
The guys also debate which NFL teams are legitimate contenders, why nobody seems to know who is actually good in college football and whether it is already time to worry about the Titans.
Then the conversation moves from the field to the nail salon, where four Titans fans learn that Sunday football and pedicures do not always mix. Neil also reveals how he held off the competition to win another club championship.
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Is life on the road really as traumatic as some musicians make it sound?
Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil compare today’s touring culture with the years they spent chasing the dream in vans, trailers and buses—sometimes playing nearly 200 shows a year without knowing whether success would ever come.
They also discuss whether country award shows still represent country fans, apologize for an interview that didn’t go as planned and react to an alleged $1.3 million fake-NFL-player scam.
The guys then pause to remember the 25th anniversary of September 11, share where they were that morning and reflect on the unity America experienced afterward.
Later, “Dipshidiot” returns with terrible drivers, driving-range invaders and a chocolate-eating treadmill walker. The episode closes with candid advice for aspiring country artists about writing-room etiquette, respecting veteran songwriters and always remaining open to the song that could change everything.
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The guys are back for Week 2 of Small Town Sports, and college football is already giving them plenty to argue about.
Could the SEC eventually lose its grip on college football? Are traditional conferences becoming irrelevant? And after the playoff, NIL, transfer portal and conference realignment changed everything, was college football actually better before we tried to “fix” it?
The guys also get into LSU and Clemson, Michigan's mysterious extra second, sports betting, NFL international games and plenty more from another crazy week of football.
Grab a seat. Football season is officially underway on Try That in a Small Town.

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The guys are back around the table — and apparently some of you think a couple of them are getting a little stuck up.
Before they get to that brutally honest listener comment, Kurt, Tully, Kelley and Neil weigh in on Jelly Roll, celebrity culture and what happens when artists enter “the bubble.” They also remember Dolly Parton, share the incredible story behind “I Will Always Love You,” relive some hilariously bad Opryland auditions, discuss Cledus T. Judd's Ella Langley parody controversy, complain about airports and TSA, and somehow end up debating giant trucks on Music Row.
Then K-Lo reads a listener comment calling out Kurt and Tully — and instead of getting mad, the guys admit he might have a point.
It's another completely normal episode of Try That in a Small Town.

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