DROP ME OFF IN NASHVILLE PODCAST
Drop Me Off in Nashville is a raw and real podcast that dives into the stories behind the music, the artists chasing their dreams, and the industry insiders who help shape them. Hosted by Scottie Hugger & Friends, each episode takes you from the garage to the stage, exploring the grit, grind, and glory of life in Music City.
Episodes
34 episodes
COWRITING: PRISON OR LIFE: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
In this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scott sits down with his co-writer Will to tell the unbelievable true story behind the feature film Prison or Life.They’ve never met face-to-face. They come f...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:16:22
Former Skynyrd Guitar Player Mike Estes, John Albani & I.
For this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scottie sits down with Mike Estes, former lead guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Engineer John Albani, longtime engineer and trusted figure behind the scenes of many.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:25:13
SONIC EDEN STUDIOS JOHN ALBANI & I TALK STUDIOS
For this episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, Scottie sits down with John Albani of Sonic Eden Studios for an in-depth conversation on recording history, evolving technology, and where music is headed next.John sha...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:00:38
FROM HIBBING MN TO AN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MANAGER
From the iron ranges of Hibbing, Minnesota, to the bright lights of Nashville, Scott Hugger has walked a road few dare to travel. His journey in the music industry has been anything but simple — filled with liar's, cheaters, thefts, hard lesson...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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40:34
18.5 MILLION COMING TO NASHVILLE! FREE FANS!
18.5 million people flood Nashville every year. Most only see the neon. Few understand the business behind it. This episode pulls the curtain back on what Nashville really is in 2026. Those bars on Broadway? They’re businesses first, d...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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44:05
SEASON 3 EPISODE 1- "You Can't Handle the Truth" 5 Biggest Lies!
Nobody Tells You This: Nashville’s 5 Biggest LiesEveryone talks about the dream of Nashville & nobody talks about the reality.In this episode, we pull the curtain back on Nashville’s five biggest lies—the myths t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:21
YEAR IN REVIEW W/ SCOTTIE & ANGIE!
In this special Year in Review episode, Angie and I sit down and look back at everything that shaped the past year of Drop Me Off in Nashville Podcast. From unforgettable interviews and hard industry truths to behind-the-scenes stories...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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57:48
AMBER MARIE ARTIST INTERNET SENSATION!
LISTEN UP, NASHVILLE NEWCOMERS.No label. No machine. No shortcuts. Amber Marie has built 750,000 Spotify streams and 20,920+ monthly listeners entirely on her own.She’s so good we hired her to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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52:42
Q & A FROM LISTENERS WITH ANGIE
This week’s episode takes a sharp left turn. Angie surprises Mark and I with questions and comments sent in from listeners around the world — and we had no idea what was coming. No prep, no filters, no rehearsed answers. Just real, on-the-spot ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:03:12
SCOTTIE & ANGIE TALK VACAY IN NASHVILLE
In this special episode, Angie and I take a break from the music business and dive into the real Nashville everyone should experience — the food, the sights, the laughs, and the places that make this city the perfect getaway for couple...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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36:51
TAYLOR SWIFT / Ai / SUNO & BOOKING AGENTS
Three powerhouse topics in one nonstop episode.First, we dive into Taylor Swift’s takeover of the airwaves—how her newest releases are reshaping radio programming, squeezing out competition, and shifting the entire industry strate...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:06
AMBER MARIE- UNDERSTANDS THE MUSIC BUSINESS
This week on Drop Me Off in Nashville, we sit down with Amber Marie — a rising Nashville artist whose drive, talent, and focus are turning heads fast. A Belmont University graduate with dual degrees in Songwriting and Music B...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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36:08
ASHLEY LYNN- PAY ATTENTION NASHVILLE!
In this powerful episode of Drop Me Off in Nashville, host Scottie Hugger sits down with one of Music City’s fastest-rising stars — Ashley Lynn — a powerhouse vocalist and performer who’s taken Nashville by storm in just ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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52:18
NASHVILLE BROADWAY LEGEND SCOTT COLLIER Part 2
Join host Scottie Hugger as he talks with Scott Collier, a 20-year Nashville veteran who’s rocked stages at Kid Rock’s and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Known for training both newcomers and major label artists, Scott sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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53:04
NASHVILLE BROADWAY LEGEND SCOTT COLLIER Part 1
Join host Scottie Hugger as he talks with Scott Collier, a 20-year Nashville veteran who’s rocked stages at Kid Rock’s and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Known for training both newcomers and major label artists, Scott sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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49:28
Howard Decker- George Strait
In this episode, we sit down with Howard Decker, a Texas native bringing the timeless sound of George Strait to stages across the country. From smoky honky-tonks to packed theaters, Howard shares how a simple love for classic coun...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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38:38
BROADWAY AFTER DARK: FROM BISCUITS & GRAVY TO HONKY TONKS
What do you get when you mix biscuits, beer, and bad decisions? A Nashville night you’ll never forget — or maybe barely remember!In this laugh-out-loud episode, Scott, Angie, David, & Kaitlyn start their “honky-tonkin’ journey” the <...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:46
I INTERVIEW GRAMMY NOMINATED JULIE BLACK & DAVE EICHENBERGER
Julie Black Grammy Nominated Songwriter is a powerful and soulful singer-songwriter whose band has become a cornerstone of the local music scene in Florida and beyond. Alongside guitarist and creative partner Dave Eichenberger, The Julie...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:29
IF I WAS AN SONGWRITER / ARTIST TODAY I WOULD...
Being an artist today isn’t just about making music — it’s about building and protecting your brand from the ground up. That means registering your songs with the Copyright Office, aligning with PROs like BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:44
INTERVIEW CHARLIE DANIELS & JOHNNY CASH FRIEND STEVE BOOTH!
In this episode we sit down with Steve Booth & Mark George, Steve was a close friends of Charlie Daniels, from the Charlie Daniels Band (The Devil Went Down To Georgia) & Johnny & June Carter Cash. He brings us back to...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:45
SEASON 2 EPISODE 1: SCOTTIE AND ANGIE DISCUSS "THE DREAM"
IF YOU ARE GONG TO DREAM, DREAM BIG AND JUST DO IT! Angie and Scottie dive deep into what it truly means to dream big and dating — not just setting goals but living in a way that brings your dream to life. They explore what it’s...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:29
I'M A BILLBOARD ARTIST MUSIC MANAGER
Hosted by Scott Hugger, Vice President of Artist Relations at Music Road Productions and manager of Billboard-charting artist Michael Gilas, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to guide artists to success. F...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:34
CELEBRITY PILOT MARK, SONG WRITING & WHAT TO NEVER DO ON A PLANE!
In this episode, we’re joined by a celebrity pilot who’s also a gifted songwriter with stories that reach both the skies and the Nashville stage. We talk about the grind of working other jobs to keep the dream alive, the realities...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:01:58
LIVIN' THE DREAM OR JUST PLAYIN' THE PART
Living the Dream or Just Playing the Part Every musician who comes to Nashville has a dream — but chasing it isn’t always what it seems. Living the Dream or Just Playing the Part dives into the untold stories of artists navi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:40