Gary Frost at CMA Fest 2026 | Indie Fusion Podcast

Can one songwriting contest change your entire career? For Gary Frost, it just might have.In this episode of the Live & Amplified Indie-Fusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with rising country artist Gary Frost live from CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee.Gary shares his journey from New Jersey to Nashville, talks about signing his first artist development deal, releasing his upcoming self-titled debut album, and how winning both the Red Bull Jukebox Songwriting Contest and the USA Songwriting Contest helped launch his career to the next level.They also dive into:🎙️ Gary's upcoming single "Looking For A Reason"🎸 Life as an independent country artist in Nashville🏆 Winning major songwriting competitions🚗 Touring the East Coast and future plans for Texas🍕 New York vs. Chicago pizza (because every great podcast needs a food debate)🔥 Advice for aspiring musicians trying to build a career in today's music industryIf you're an independent artist, songwriter, or country music fan looking for real conversations about the music business, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice.👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with independent artists, singer-songwriters, and music industry professionals.🎧 Listen to the Live & Amplified Indie-Fusion PodcastAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.📲 Follow Live & AmplifiedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveNAMPLIFIEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/live_n_amplifiedSubstack: https://substack.com/@liveandamplified#GaryFrost #CountryMusic #CMAFest #LiveAndAmplified #IndependentArtist #Songwriter #Nashville #CountryPodcast #SingerSongwriter #TexasMusic