Tx2Tn Podcast Ep227 Justin Slinkard

In this episode of Texas to Tennessee, the hosts sit down with Justin Slinkard for a fun, music-heavy conversation that traces his path from growing up on classic country and red dirt music to becoming a songwriter and performer in the Fort Worth scene. Justin shares how rodeos, old cassette tapes, and artists like Pat Green, Ragweed, Dwight Yoakam, and Radney Foster shaped his taste, and how he eventually found his way into writing and performing his own songs.The conversation digs into Justin’s creative process, including how he writes when inspiration hits, why he prefers physical legal pads for full songs, and how co-writing with close friends still plays a role in his work. He also talks about the unique Fort Worth music community—supportive, collaborative, and hustle-driven—and how that scene gave him the confidence to perform originals for the first time.The episode also covers Justin’s song “Tyler Rose,” the milestone of hearing it on the radio, and his goals for the next year: more full-band shows and putting together a record. The hosts wrap with rapid-fire questions, favorite venues, and a few laughs about Buc-ee’s, Little Debbie snacks, and bucket-list rooms like Billy Bob’s, Cain’s Ballroom, Red Rocks, and the Ryman.Key themes:Growing up on classic country and red dirtLearning songwriting through repetition and practiceThe value of community in the Fort Worth sceneMoving from solo acoustic gigs toward full-band showsBig venue goals and the next record on the horizon