Texas to Tennessee with Soule Gravy
Tx2Tn Podcast Ep247 Maddox Ross
Maddox Ross is only in his early 20's, but he is already writing, recording, and performing like someone who has lived a dozen music careers. In this conversation, the Choctaw, Oklahoma singer-songwriter breaks down the real path from small-town roots to Texas radio traction, big-stage moments, and a songwriting process built on instinct, discipline, and a whole lot of voice memos.He opens up about what it means to grow up in the red dirt world, why co-writing is a strength rather than a compromise, and how the right studio can change everything. Maddox also shares the practical side of the grind - from learning how posture affects vocals to understanding why social media, persistence, and showing up at the right gigs matter just as much as talent.You’ll discover: How Maddox wrote seven songs in three days at a songwriter camp Why he treats songwriting, recording, and performing as a three-way tie The studio habits and vocal techniques he wishes he had known earlier Why the Stillwater red dirt scene feels more like community than competition How he turned patience and hustle into real momentum on Texas radio Maddox also tells the stories behind the moments that matter - playing with Cody Canada, getting pulled on stage at iconic venues, and finally checking bucket-list boxes like Luckenbach. Along the way, he and the hosts dig into the artists, records, and influences that shaped him, from Todd Snider and John Hiatt to Cross Canadian Ragweed, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains. If you care about modern red dirt country, the realities of building a music career from the ground up, or the mindset that keeps young artists moving forward, this episode is essential listening. Maddox Ross is the kind of artist who makes you want to follow the journey now, before everyone else catches on.
