The Rugged Revival Podcast

Home of The UK's Country, Americana, and Roots Music Community!

The Rugged Revival is more than a podcast - it’s a movement. Based in the UK but built for the world, we’re a grassroots community network that champions independent Country, Americana, and Roots artists through meaningful support, powerful storytelling, and passionate connection.

From real conversations on our podcast to on-the-ground coverage via our Rugged Crew, to our invite-only Revival Roster and stripped-back Grit Sessions. Everything we do is about elevating raw, honest music and the people who make it.

By the People. For the Music.

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Canción Franklin - Singer-Songwriter from Tuscon, Arizona | Rugged Revival

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Jan. 12, 2026

Canción Franklin - Singer-Songwriter from Tuscon, Arizona | Rugged Revival

In this interview Camden speaks with Canción Franklin, an American roots musician, singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Tucson, Arizona, whose authentic sound draws on deep grooves of Americana, country, blues, soul and ro...
Jan. 5, 2026

Miller Carter - Travelling Texas Barber | Western Style, Faith & Culture | Rugged Revival

Meet Miller Carter, a barber based in San Angelo, Texas, working both stationary and on the road. He specialises in men’s western and contemporary styles, serving everyone from bands and bikers to hardworking individuals who ...
Dec. 23, 2025

Zachary Moulton - From Silverada Pedal Steel to Solo Singer-Songwriter | Rugged Revival

South Texas singer-songwriter Zach Moulton steps out from behind the pedal steel after fifteen years with Silverada (Formerly Mike and The Moonpies) to tell his own stories. His debut EP, Faded Jackets, is a direct reflection...
Dec. 21, 2025

Adara Kay - Southern Oklahoma Country Rock Artist with Grit & High-Energy Sound | Rugged Revival

Born & Raised in Southern Oklahoma, Adara Kay found her grit and rock energy the first time she stepped on stage in 2018. Since then, she has perfected a high energy performance that watchers will remember down the road. She'...
Dec. 18, 2025

Steve Burner - Outlaw Country, Waylon Jennings & the 1970s Sound | Rugged Revival

Steve Burner plays country music rooted in the raw spirit of the 1970s Outlaw movement. His sound draws on the grit of Waylon Jennings and Townes Van Zandt, while tipping its hat to modern torchbearers like Colter Wall, Charl...
Dec. 16, 2025

The Soda Crackers - Talk Bakersfield Sound, B-Sides & Classic Country | Rugged Revival

With a goal to bring back the “classics,” The Soda Crackers – a five-piece band whose average age barely cracks the 30-something barrier – are in full swing. Make that – full Bakersfield Sound with a nice helping of Western S...

Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 12, 2026

Josh Mitcham on Kentucky, Music, and Building His Own Table

Episode 3 Recap: Josh Mitcham Episode 3 of The Rugged Revival Podcast takes us from the UK to Kentucky, with Josh Mitchum joining TJ for a conversation about making things, making mistakes, and making your own way. Josh is the definition of mult…

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Dec. 29, 2025

Anna Scott on Nashville Grit and Finding Her Voice

Episode Two Recap: Anna Scott  Anna joined us from Nashville, fresh off a songwriter’s retreat in Florida, still buzzing from palm trees, new songs, and jumping straight back into Broadway gigs! She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, in a hous…

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Dec. 29, 2025

Slim's Corner: 2025 Round-Up

Howdy Y'all, and Happy Holidays! It's that time of year again, where you forget your job, what day it is, what time zone you are in, and maybe even forget your name. Filled to the brim on seemingly endless meals of Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Chee…

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CEO of Rugged HQ

Kenzie Traylor

Rugged Crew | Kentucky

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Rugged Crew | Caribbean

Camden Unglesbee

Rugged Crew | Virginia

Brad Jackson

Rugged Crew | Virginia

Chris Williams

Rugged Crew | England

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