Ep. 24 - BRANDON RHYDER - Texas Country Music Throwback! | The Boston Chris Podcast

Welcome to Episode 24 featuring singer/songwriter & Texas Red Dirt Legend, Brandon Rhyder originally from Carthage, TX. This episode is proudly sponsored by The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in Quitman, TX!We chatted with Brandon about his early musical influences, growing up in East Texas, moving to Austin, the changes in Austin in the last 25 years, his signature voice, his songwriting, his work in the studio with legends, his family, his role with The Texas Country Music Association and so much more!Get all your Brandon Rhyder information from tour dates, music and other projects he may have going on at https://brandonrhyder.comCheck out The Speakeasy Coffeehouse in Quitman: https://www.facebook.com/speakeasycoffeehouseCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:42: Intro02:28: What is Brandon drinking?04:37: Growing Up in Carthage, TX08:01: The influencers of Brandon’s music11:25: Music became more than a hobby14:59: Moving to Austin and pursuing a career in music17:00: The changes in Austin since he got there18:39: The advantage of the internet in getting discovered21:05: His signature voice25:22: The experience of reliving your songs through performance28:14: Relevant subject matter, co-writing & perspective in songwriting39:11: The changes in Marketability & Selling in Music today40:42: Working with Walt Wilkins & Radney Foster & His studio experiences48:31: The importance of family and balancing family with career55:32: His Role with The Texas Country Music Association58:46: How does he feel his early experiences shaped his career1:03:41: The future for Brandon Rhyder1:05:14: Mt Rushmore of Texas Artists1:10:09: Social MediaSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0