#17: Tommy Massad & Lane Smith

The hosts this week include Austin Burke, Tommy Massad & Lane Smith. Tommy Massad fell in love with country music as a child. After graduating from Georgetown University in 2017, he moved from his hometown of Austin to Nashville to pursue a career in country music with SiriusXM.He started as an intern at SiriusXM's The Highway channel in 2016 and later became the morning show producer for "The Storme Warren Show" for over three years.Currently, Tommy is a host on SiriusXM's The Highway and also tours with Kenny Chesney for SiriusXM's No Shoes Radio, working as a personality/producer. In this role, he interviews fans at tailgates and shares their stories on the radio.In addition to his work in radio, Tommy is also a songwriter.Lane Smith is a rising country music artist from Spring Branch, Texas, just north of San Antonio. Raised in a rodeo environment as a bullfighter, he transitioned to music, seeing a connection between the demanding nature of rodeo and building a music career.He began playing guitar at 16 and writing songs at 17. While initially balancing bullfighting with performing, he started taking his music career more seriously around age 24, eventually moving to Nashville.Smith released his first EP in 2018 and his self-titled debut album in 2023. His music blends traditional country roots with contemporary influences, sometimes incorporating elements of rock, pop, and alternative. His songs often focus on relationships and personal experiences, delivered with heartfelt lyrics.His sophomore album, "Austin," was released on April 11, 2025. He has toured and shared stages with artists such as Kyle Park, Matt Stell, Colt Ford, and Chase Matthews, and has played at notable venues like Gruene Hall.Performers Include:John CaseyBonner RhaeSeager ShymanskiEastern DreamersPacific MidwestElla Gibson