Episode 270 - Braxton Keith

In this episode of The Raised Rowdy Podcast, hosts Nick Tressler and Kurt Ozan sit down with rising Texas country artist Braxton Keith to talk about his whirlwind weekend at Stagecoach Festival, including joining Post Malone on stage for a surprise performance of “Cozy.” Braxton dives into his Texas roots, growing up around legendary dance halls and honky tonks, and how traditional country music shaped the sound of his upcoming album Real Damn Deal. The conversation explores balancing modern country success while staying true to classic influences like Merle Haggard, George Strait, and Marty Robbins. Braxton also breaks down fan-favorite songs like “Own This Bar,” the process of building a catalog for live shows, and the importance of grinding it out on the road market by market. From Australian crowds learning every lyric to packed Texas dance halls and upcoming nationwide touring plans, this episode captures an artist fully stepping into the next phase of his career while keeping country music at the center of it all. Braxton Keith: @braxton.keithNick Tressler (Nicky T): @raisedrowdynickKurt Ozan: @kurtozan251Raised Rowdy Podcast: @raisedrowdypodcastRaised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy