Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville Edition

We’re bringing you the new faces and rising stars of country music — and beyond! This week, get ready for a powerhouse episode featuring:

Troy Castellano — An award-winning artist and hit songwriter known for his genre-bending mix of country, rock, and Americana. Troy’s music has been featured on major networks like CMT, MTV, FOX, and more. He co-wrote “Grateful,” a #1 inspirational hit in 2019, and is the founder of Instruments For Education — a nonprofit that’s donated over 1,000 instruments to schools across Tennessee. Troy is also collaborating on Piece by Piece, the new LEGO®-animated Pharrell Williams documentary with appearances by Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, and Justin Timberlake.

Jimmy Bowen — Red Dirt Country and Americana royalty with over 30 years on the road! Jimmy’s toured with bluegrass legends, played for President George H. W. Bush at the White House, and shared the stage with icons like Earl Thomas Conley and Mel Tillis. Inducted into America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019, he’s also an actor with credits alongside Michael Rooker, John Hawkes, and a spot in Toby Keith’s “Hope on the Rocks” video.

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Hosted by Roger the Wild Child, with co-hosts Patrick James and Tiana Woods, we’re diving deep into the heart of Music City.

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Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville Edition

Join us as we shine a spotlight on country music’s rising stars!

This episode features Kenny Curcio and Pepper Brooks—two artists making serious waves.

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Kenny Curcio

Kenny Curcio (CUR-she-oh) is a modern country rock artist with a growing fanbase. He’s shared stages with Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Chris Lane, and Chase Matthew, and performed at the 2025 Barefoot Country Music Fest.

Viral Moment:

“Philadelphia (Bleed Green)” racked up 1.5+ million streams & views, featured on CBS, FOX29, and 6ABC.

New Singles:

• Saved You A Seat

• Another Tonight, Headlight Dirt Road Dancing, Movin’ Round the Moon, Cut to the Heart—each with 200k+ Spotify streams

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Pepper Brooks

Pepper Brooks, an Alabama native and Army veteran, left his sales career to pursue music full-time in 2021. Since moving to Nashville, he’s recorded at Dark Horse Studios and written with top songwriters like Jason Wyatt and Corey Lee Barker.

Awards:

• 2024 ISSA Single of the Year – America I Miss You

• 2024 WSA Best Traditional Country Song – Old Fashioned Therapy

Style:

A mix of 90s rock, hip hop, pop, and country with heartfelt, real-life storytelling.

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About the Show

Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville streams LIVE Wednesdays at 9pm ET / 6pm PT on Facebook & YouTube, with replays on 20+ podcast platforms.

Hosted by Roger the Wild Child, Patrick James, and Tiana Woods—bringing you Nashville’s rising stars, legends, and insider news.

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Watch & listen here:

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Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville Edition

Showcasing the rising stars and fresh faces of country music and beyond!

This week’s spotlight:

Chandler Marie & Ryan O’Neill – two powerhouse singer/songwriters making waves in the Nashville scene!

Meet the artists:

Chandler Marie

From small-town Georgia to Music City, Chandler brings heartfelt lyrics, genre-blending influences, and pure passion to her music. A proud University of Tennessee grad, she’s ready to take Nashville by storm—one song at a time!

Ryan O’Neill

Hailing from Detroit’s suburbs, Ryan mixes country-pop flair with stadium-ready vocals and undeniable stage presence. With influences like Gary LeVox, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Stapleton, he’s already lighting up major festivals, the Bluebird Café, and beyond!

Catch the show LIVE

Wednesday Nights @ 9pm ET / 6pm PT

Streaming on Facebook & YouTube

Missed it? Listen on 20+ podcast platforms!

Hosted by Roger the Wild Child with Patrick James & Tiana Woods

We’ve got your Nashville Music News and exclusive interviews with country legends, up-and-comers, and industry influencers!

Watch, listen, and connect with us here:

https://linktr.ee/wildchildradio