Nashville's Next with Benny

At the age of 5 Matt Boone used a piece of cardboard with crayon drawn strings to re-enact some of his favorite songs. From a young age, Matt was born to perform. On this edition of Nashville's Next, Matt and Benny discuss life, the Josie Awards and Matt's heartfelt new single "Main Street Heaven" which he wrote following the passing of his father.

What's in a voice. When you listen to Kylie Trout, you hear enough life for 3 lifetimes packed into an 18 year old. The story of Kylie is both tragic, yet inspiring. From a broken relationship with her mother, to harnessing her old soul to produce beautifully eloquent lyrics. Catch Kylie's story!

Andrew Beam. Beam like the whiskey, Country like the music. This North Carolina native's path to music involved 3 different career switches before finding his love of music, on the back of a boat. From orthodontist, to park ranger to country artist! Here's the story of Andrew Beam!

A podcast long in the making, AJ Jesson and Benny hang in the studio, the first in studio show in over a year. AJ and Benny talk life, his journey and the world we find our self in and how the future of live music will be forever altered.

Not many 24 year olds can say they have nearly 10 years in their career under their belt. But while most of her High School friends were picking colleges, Halle was singing in coffee shops and starting her musical career. Just a few years later, Halle's career would be launched into orbit! This week, learn the story of the rocketing rise of Halle Kearns!

Kyle Clark's story is one where talent meet opportunity. The young country stars success stems from a performance at his High Schools beauty pageant that turned into the begging of a blooming career. With the debut of his latest single, the calm cool and collected Kyle Clark shared his story, future plans and some incredible story's from his journey so far!

The power of a positive outlook can overcome even the deepest lows. Thus is the story of Nate Smith who's harmonic emotional voice rings through every listener the first time they are treated to the gift of hearing his incredible music. From being let go from a music label, to losing everything in a fire, to Nate's recent success from his hits "Wildfire" and "Under My Skin." This week on Nashville's Next is the resilient Nate smith, who shares his story of rebuilding from a fire that took everything.

To contain the story of Cody Bradley's journey to 1 hour is simply impossible. From growing up in a small town in Georgia to tragedy early in life, losing his parents to suicide and later his brother. To his experience over seas fighting against the evil forces of ISIS, Cody Bradley's life is an incredible story of resilience, persistence and passion. Learn about this Staff Sargent turned country star on this weeks podcast and check out his hit single L.A.

It's the 200th episode of Nashville's Next. What better way to celebrate than with the Tuten Brothers. When Walker and Sam launched their tik tok, these talented two never thought they'd become famous. Today, the Tuten Brothers have made a name for themselves with their incredibly clever mash ups, covers and original singles. It's the Tuten, 200th episode of Nashville's Next!!!

Tik Tok's influence on music has been countlessly experienced over the previous year. From incredible rises like Priscilla Block, to discovering new talent like The Tuton Brothers and more. It's only fitting that Delaware would find their new musical star through Tik Tok and his name is Jovon Newman. On this podcast we relive Jovon's meteoric rise to Tik Tok immortality, his life in the military and play 5 quick questions!

Sean Stemaly makes his debut on Nashville's Next, as the blue collar tractor driver turned country star recounts his journey from working at his families excavating company in southern Indiana, to joining a rock star group of talented future stars at Big Loud!

Roman Alexander is this weeks #NashvillesNext guest! Coming off the successful release of he debut EP, Between You and Me, the Cocktail Conversation singer shares his musical journey while he and Benny explore their views on the possibility of extraterrestrial life!

We take a pause from talking with artists for this Nashville's Next show. Music is great, but how about those that help us find it! Matt Burrill, host of the very popular In The Round podcast joins the show to discuss the country music industry, discovering future stars and how a giant leap of faith got him to Nashville!

With their debut EP finding huge success, The Parker Barrow Project is at it again! Their latest single "Wanted Woman" whisks their love of rock and metal music into a bluesy country jam! Megan and Dylan join the show to discuss their new track and share an update on their lives. Megan also shares a very royal secret! Is the magical voice of Megan Kane secret royalty? It's a mystery that can only be solved on this edition of Nashville's Next!

Canadian Country star Robyn Ottolini joins Nashville’s Next with Benny. Robyn’s single F-150 has accumulated over 20 million streams and lead to her signing with Warner Nashville. F-150 is a brilliant blend of both a somber sad break up and fallout song, with the upbeat exhilaration of overcoming of those post break up emotions. In this week’s podcast, Robyn opens up about her life and introduction into country music. Her diss track, songwriting style, which she began crafting at 13 years old. And we play a special new game just for Robyn, coincidentally called “Robyn Replies” where we have Robyn reply to comments on the music video for F-150.

Embracing herself for who she is, Baltimore native Brittney Spencer has channeled her soul into some of the purest and deepest song writing in the music industry today! After a 2020 filled with shout outs from major names in country, Brittney is pegged as one of the breakout artists in 2021! Get to know the next star in country music on this edition of Nashville's Next!

The recipe to Royse includes, a cup of country, a teaspoon of soul, a dash of pop topped with a little bit of everything! Royse joins Benny on Nashville's Next to share her new single "Ride The Bull" along with her story of how she came into her own and her vision on the future of country music!

With 2 #1 songs on his resume, and a 3rd top 20 hit, the story of Adam Hambrick finds opportunity and talent meeting at the intersection of stardom! On this Nashville's Next Podcast, Adam and Benny talk about his new EP Flipside, his college days playing in frat houses and his love of Star Wars!

When labels told him no, he broke the mold! This edition of Nashvilles Next, Country music Tik Tok sensation Blake Wood chats with Benny about his love of music, surprising his mom and more!

The best 4 words in the English language "New Lenny Martelli Music!" This edition of Nashville's Next, Lenny Martelli talks about his upcoming single "With Out You", opens up about his 2020 and he and Benny discuss some of the major story's in the news today!

From firefighter to country star! Don't miss the story of Tyler Braden and his latest single "Secret" on this weeks edition of Nashville's Next!

This special bonus addition of #NashvillesNext, Benny chats with one of the biggest names in Country Music on social media, Grady Smith! Grady shares his story of getting into Country Music reviews, his vision on the genre and shares some of his favorite trends in Country Music!

To make it in Nashville requires hard work, determination and drive. 3 things that make up John King! This week on Nashville's Next, John King shares his rags to riches story of how a small town teenager from Georgia climbed the ladder to success in Country Music's Capital!

This edition of Nashville's Next brings us our first international guest of 2021! From over 4,000 miles across the Atlantic, Norwegian Country artist Daniel Borge shares his story of how a canceled flight changed his life! A story straight out of Hollywood! Don't miss this edition of Nashville's Next!

Cecil County's own Olivia Reynolds joins the show this week as we spotlight her single Bad Timing, play 5 quick questions and Olivia tells the story of her great grand father who served in World War 2!

No one possess a spiritual connection to our Moon like the one Mandy McMillan has! On this edition of Nashville's Next Mandy shares her fascination with magic, the moon and spirits, including an incredible ghostly encounter!

Sometimes you;ve gotta have Faith....Faith Schueler! Alright enough of that attempt at a pun! Faith Schueler joins the show to open up about her career, discuss her music and her and Benny talk about mullets, religion and banana ice cream!

Manny Blu is a fighter, a singer, a lover and.....wait that was about to sound like a Steve Miller Band song! But the story of Manny is a great twist from aspiring MMA fighter to now aspiring star in country music! Don't miss this weeks #nashvillesnext

As we wrap up 2020, it's only nature that we take an exit. Exit 216's Steven Battey and Cole Burkett join the show to share their story of inspiration, drive and sacrifice. The two also hit "The Reactor" with Benny!

At 16 years old, most teenagers are trying to figure out who they are. For Rae Radick, she was launching her music career that has taken her across the USA performing in some of the most esteem music venues. This week on #NashvillesNext Benny welcomes the star that is undeniably herself Rae Radick!

Hunter Jones brings a rock and metal edge to country music stemming from his love of southern rock. The Pikeville North Carolina native shares his musical journey, deep dives into his songs and uncovers a unique secret talent he posses!

Ryan Nelson #showsupdrunk to the latest edition of #Nashvillesnext as he and Benny talk about Oranges, Florida man stories and country music! (Disclaimer: Ryan was not drunk during the recording of this podcast, Show Up Drunk is the title of his outstanding single!)

South Jersey's own Scott Levi Jones is on this weeks #nashvillesnext podcast! Scott recently dropped a 4 song EP in August and is planning to release even more music in the coming months, including his latest single "Hard Leaving You." Catch up with Alloway Townships own as Scott and Benny play 5 quick questions!

The state of Ohio boasts beautiful small towns, fun cities and a passion for football. Soon it will also claim home to one of the most soothing voices in Country Music! Kaitlin Petty shares her love of her how town of Cleveland, her passion for music and plays This or That with Benny on the latest #Nashvillesnext

Music has followed Conner for his entire life. From his grand fathers connection to the Grand Ole Opry, to Conner playing broadway at 16, to attending the same high school as Thomas Rhett. #NashvillesNext welcomes Conner Sweet, a rising star with a deep connection to music, with a passion to match!!

Perhaps no artist puts as much of themselves into their music like Allie Colleen. Her love of poetry pushed her to pursue her musical dreams and gave us the incredible single "Ain't The Only Hell My Momma Raise." Learn more about this future star in country music and her love of tattoo's.

From shoes, to sports Stephanie Owens opens up about her story. At a young age, she battled an eating disorder which, today has lead to a partnership with the National Eating Disorder Association. But that's not all Stephanie has done! From staring in a Netflix movie, to playing her music across the country, enjoy this weeks Nashville's Next Show as we explore the life and career of the incredible Stephanie Owens!

Starting the journey of being an artist isn't easy. It's even more difficult when you're fighting against your own health. Dustin Chapman was diagnosed with a rare esophagus disease when he was in High School. Today, he continues his musical journey, inspiring others to follow their dreams no matter what!

Meghan Patrick is country to her core! From hunting to fishing to her music career, this Canadian Country legend has already carved out quite the resume, bolstered by back to back CCMA Female Artist awards. Learn more about one of the most famous members of Bills Mafia!

Embracing your flaws is the epitome of who Kylie Morgan is! From losing purses and cell phones, to crashing cars, Kylie's life has had its ups and down, but through it all she embraces who she is! On this edition of Nashville's Next Kylie and Benny talk about her obsession with yoga, the importance of mental health and her new single, fittingly called Break Things!

The life of Stephen Wilson Jr. Is one of the most unique stories you will ever hear. From boxing, to bus rides, to giving up a promotion all to continue his dreams of writing music. It all came full circle in a moment that will leave you stunned!

The talented tandem of Austin Gee and Brooks Hoffman met in college while belonging to rival fraternities. Today they comprise the incredible pairing that is SixForty1! Don't miss this weeks #Nashvillesnext guests as they talk about their music, memories and play 5 quick questions!

Page Mackenzie dropped a new single! So naturally we have to have her on Nashville's Next this week! Her and Benny bond over high school, video games and their love of Tyler Childers. Don't miss this weeks show!

Whats JD Willis and the Cecil Smoke up to? Get the inside scoop on JD's new project, album and hunting stories on this weeks edition of #Nashvillesnext

Jimmy Charles is on a special Tuesday Nashville's Next to talk about his concert (that's right an outdoor concert!) This Thursday at the Freeman Stage, as well as his big night with NIMA!

They're teenagers. They're siblings. And they're already YouTube stars! Juna N Joey tell their story about how this family found music, stuck together and started a....rock band??? Don't miss this dynamic brother sister due on Nashville's Next!

Truth, honesty, real, just a few words that perfectly describe Lexie Hayden, a growing star in country music! Lexie joins Benny on Nashville's Next to talk about her journey, songs (Re lit Cigarette & Somewhere Drinkin') and play 5 quick questions, including how she and Benny were trouble makers in high school!

Tik Tok has provided a platform for incredibly creative people to launch themselves into social media celebrities. For Thomas Mac, It's opened up his career in country music. We've talked to the Country Tik Tok Queen, now lets hear from the King about his Tik Tok fame, music and play the Reactor!

Very rarely does a song move Benny to tears. Ross Ellis' "Ghosts" struck such a nerve with Benny he had to get him on the podcast! Learn about this incredible singer and song writer who's on the verge of taking over Nashville, having written a Tim McGraw classic, along with a few of his own hits and an incredible story of how church, rock and roll and a dream paved the way for Ross!

Wesley Spangler returns to Nashville's next to give an update on what he's been up to during the pandemic, talk about his new single "Call It A Night" and share a healing story over a tragic loss in the local country community.

From a close friendship with Randy Travis, to his appearance on Ellen, James Dupre has had one of the most unique starts to a music career Nashville's Next has ever seen! Join Benny and James as they talk about his music, life and how a career change led him down this path!