Trey Hedrick says music wasn’t a way out … but was a way out of work

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler drops tomorrow and we’ve got a talented new singer-songwriter with us this week for you to get to know @treyhedrickmusic’s debut album also drops tomorrow and we got a sneak peek and time with him to talk about the new music, his sound, background and more.

Trey told us music wasn’t necessarily a way out of Southeast Ohio or the mines, but more simply, a way to get out of work. Ha!

Plus Frank and Falls will have their pickin’ the grinnin’ choices and talk about a previous guest who has new music coming in 2026!

Dial it up tomorrow on our YouTube channel, at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Trey Hedrick said his “Go big or go home” moment is what led to his debut album which drops Friday

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler drops Friday! This week, we’re talking to bluegrass / country newcomer @treyhedrickmusic whose debut album drops Friday as well. He’s a talented singer-songwriter from Southeast Ohio who told us he just decided he had to go big or go home. Now he’s got a new record and a ton of upside potential.

Hear the full interview Friday on our YouTube channel, at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get podcasts!

#bluegrassmusic #americanamusic #singersongwriter

Dakota Ray Parker’s original music aspirations had nothing to do with country music

On the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler, we find out the truth behind @dakotarayparker’s musical aspirations. He didn’t always want to be a country singer?!

Hear more about his journey through a tough childhood to writing songs to leaving his job for the full-time music plunge and more. The latest episode is available now on YouTube (@rootsmusicrambler), at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

#dakotarayparker #singersongwriter #countrymusic #americanamusic

The Tumultuous Childhood of Singer-Songwriter Dakota Ray Parker

We interviewed @dakotarayparker this week on Roots Music Rambler. To say he had a challenging childhood would be an understatement. He took us through the Cliff’s Notes version of his journey in this clip.

Hear how he overcame all that to become a successful musician in the full episode available now on our YouTube channel (@rootsmusicrambler), at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

#dakotarayparker #countrymusic #singersongwriter

What Dakota Ray Parker learned about making records in 2025

A new episode of Roots Music Rambler is out and this week we talk to singer-songwriter @dakotarayparker. He shared his learnings from pumping out two albums in 2025. He seems to be working on a new one for 2026 as singles have started to roll out.

Plus Frank and Falls talk about the experience of attending the @opry in person and share their Pickin’ the Grinnin’ recommendations for new music to listen to!

Get the full episode over on YouTube (@rootsmusicrambler), on our website at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

#dakotarayparker #countrymusic #tipsforartists #americanamusic

(Link: roostmusic.link/dakotarayparker)