From Small Town Radio to Nashville Stages | Shawn Burke & Country Climb

Send us Fan MailIt’s a big Friday on The Morning Brew.Instead of our usual Country Climb Star of the Week, we welcomed the man behind the segment — Shawn Burke, producer of The Playlisted Podcast and the force helping connect independent artists to real Nashville opportunities.We talked about how the Country Climb Star was created, what it really takes to break into the industry, and how Austin Burke is building a mentorship pipeline that goes beyond social media — from first radio spins to real stages on Broadway.We also teased something BIG: our 6th Anniversary Morning Brew Party happening May 16 at The House, featuring an intimate acoustic performance from Austin Burke himself.Of course, it wouldn’t be Friday without a little chaos: • Kenny from Holbrook wins Renaissance Festival tickets playing “Name That Country Star” • Paul From Beaumont joins for Love Your Pet Day and a birthday recap for his dog Gilbert • Are You Smarter Than a Redneck? (Locked Up or Made Up – National Handcuff Day Edition) • Two heartfelt song requests from listeners to the loves of their livesIndustry insight. Nashville dreams. Redneck trivia. Small-town love.Hit play, share it with a friend chasing a dream, and don’t forget — May 16 is going to be one special night.