#28: Jimmie Allen & Markus Koger

Nashville's Music Kill Tony

This episode is hosted by Austin Burke and guests Jimmie Allen & Markus Koger. 

Jimmie Allen is a multi-platinum country music singer-songwriter from Milton, Delaware, known for blending contemporary country with pop and R&B influences. He burst onto the scene with his debut single Best Shot, which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, making him the first Black artist to launch his career with a No. 1 debut single. Allen’s follow-up hit, Make Me Want To, also topped the charts, and he’s since released critically acclaimed albums like Mercury Lane and Tulip Drive. A CMA New Artist of the Year winner and Grammy nominee, Jimmie Allen is recognized for his charismatic stage presence, heartfelt storytelling, and breaking barriers in country music.

Markus Koger is a Nashville-based podcast host, entertainment manager, and digital creator. As the voice behind The Smoking Section Podcast and Entertainment Manager at 6th & Peabody, he brings lively interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and a fresh perspective on Nashville’s music and culture scene.

Performances By:

Christen Cooper

Matt Gillert

Erin Stoll

The Shoemakers

Cole Bradford

Aaron Newsome

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