This weeks Episode is a "doozie"!!! Singer/Songwriter/Artist... STEPHEN WILSON JR.!!! If you don't know who he is... you're about to find out! This boxer, turned microbiologist, and former AutoVon lead guitarist, turned rebel country crooner, is everything that is new and fresh about Nashvile. To call his story inspiring would be the understatement of the decade. Don't miss this episode where we finally find out if he is, or isn’t really related to John “Cougar” Mellencamp…. AND of course, his incredible "uncut gem ..read more

This weeks episode features songwriter / producer, Ben Glover. Ben's songs can be heard across genres, however he is best known for his domination of the christian radio airwaves for the past 15 years (Mercy Me, Crowder, Francesca Battistelli)! Don't miss our talks on the Christian music business, what Katy Perry was like at 16 yrs old, and Kevin's biggest pet peeve. Lastly, Ben's "uncut gem" is maybe the most compelling songs we've had on the show... though, Kevin may have some 'unsolicited' tweaks for him. LOL ..read more

This episode is gonna be a little different than the rest we've done to date... This is an episode for all of you aspiring songwriters and producers out there that have ever wondered, "How good does my demo have to be?". In this episode, Nathan and I talk in depth about our views on this topic, and how we approach making demos for our songs. We do have plenty more amazing waters lined up for this season but we really wanted to see what YOU, the listener, wants to hear. Don't be shy, please let us know what you like and don't about our show ..read more

To kick off Season 2 of our podcast, we have Nashville music veteran Jody Williams! Jody is one of the most well respected publishers in music and has had quite an amazing journey from running BMI, to missing the opportunity to sign Taylor Swift beyond! Don't miss this episode and possibly one of the most "grammy worthy" Uncut Gems we've heard yet ..read more

This week we have one of our best friends and hit songwriter / producer, Mitch Allan! We figured, we'd end Season 1 on a high note. so here ya go!!! You probably would know Mitch from his band SR-71 and their HUGE single, "Right Now", or maybe because Mitch wrote "1985" for Bowling for Soup, "Heart Attack" for Demi Lovato, and the #1 mega hit "Want To Want Me" for Jason Derulo!!! This is a fun episode... we hope you like it, and keep an eye out for Season 2 coming in early 2023 ..read more

This week we are proud to present singer, songwriter, producer… Jake Rose. Jake is one of the most up and coming Nashville writers with songs on Blake Shelton, FGL, Jimmie Allen, and more… But, you may know him better from his rock band New Medicine and their viral hits “Take Me Away” and “Fire Up The Night”! Don’t miss Jake’s inspiring story and determination ..read more

This weeks guest is one of the nicest, most talented folks in Nashville… recording artist, writer, producer, Canaan Smith! You probably know Canaan from his smash “Love You Like That”, but did you know he was a hit writer before he even got a record deal? Tune in to hear his amazing story ..read more

This week's guest is, Georgia born songwriter, publisher, and record producer, Jeremy Stover!!! Jeremy is a country music veteran, working with just about everyone who's anyone in Nashville.... from Justin Moore, Jake Owen, and Cole Swindell... to Tim McGraw, Ronnie Dunn, and Wynonna Judd. Tune in to hear Jeremy's amazing story, our hilarious conversations about #2 parties, and boy.... his uncut gem will be stuck in your head all week!!! TUNE IN ..read more

This week's guest is Canadian born songwriter, Kelly Archer. You may know her from her work with Jason Aldean, Chris Lane, Justin Moore, or even her Brett Young hit "Sleeping Without You". Don't miss her stories about a "germ", breaking down all alone in the middle of Colorado, and how "hot apple pie" helped her make friends and break into the Nashville music business. It's a must listen ..read more

This weeks episode features Nashville’s new “it girl” songstress Emily Landis! You probably know her Gabby Barrett smash, “The Good Ones”. Be sure to check out her amazing Uncut Gem, “Homebody”!!! We think this one won’t be “uncut” for long ..read more