Kelsey Hart: Fatherhood, “Life With You” & Kentucky Roots

In Episode 283 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Kentucky native Kelsey Hart to talk about his journey from small-town beginnings to building a life and career in Nashville. Kelsey opens up about balancing fatherhood and music, including the life-changing inspiration behind his new song written for his daughter, Coast. He reflects on grinding it out in the early days, landing a publishing deal during COVID, and steadily building momentum in the country music scene. The conversation dives into his creative process, the story behind songs like “Put It On The Map,” and what fans can expect from upcoming releases. Kelsey also shares what it’s like hitting the road on tour with Dylan Scott, the importance of small-town festivals, and how live music continues to fuel his passion. It’s an honest and heartfelt look at chasing dreams while staying grounded in family, faith, and Kentucky roots. Follow on Social Media: Kelsey Hart: @kelseyhartmusic Matt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round: @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Outside The Round: Kelsey Hart Is A New Dad(00:01:30) - Josh Ross on Balance Between Music and Dad(00:04:53) - Songwriter and barber splits time between hometown and LA(00:06:06) - Adam Craig on His Publishing Deal(00:09:28) - Adam Levine on 'Put It On The Map'(00:12:59) - Adam Levine(00:16:39) - Married Man: Drinking With My Friends in Nashville(00:20:42) - Barber Tells Story of Music(00:24:33) - How Do You Cope With Curly Hair?(00:25:34) - What was your favorite haircut? Flat Top or Mullet?(00:27:05) - Adam Craig and Mike Mobley(00:28:25) - Kentucky DJ: New Music Coming Soon(00:33:00) - Kentucky Country Music Songs(00:36:43) - Tom Petty on Country Music's Future(00:37:41) - Tim McGraw(00:40:05) - Favorite steakhouse on the road(00:41:46) - Favorite Places To Eat In Nashville(00:45:03) - Adam and Kelsey at Banana Fest, Kentucky(00:48:04) - Ronnie Dunn on Going Out On The Road(00:50:28) - Dylan Scott on Local Louisville(00:53:12) - Sam Ward at Whiskey Jam(00:53:58) - Josh Ross and His Wife at a Festival