The Stephan Hogan Podcast
The Stephan Hogan Podcast is where creativity meets courage. Hosted by Nashville artist and storyteller Stephan Hogan, each episode dives deep into honest conversations with musicians, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders about the pursuit of purpose, success, and self-belief. Ranked among Spotify’s top 10% of video podcasts, Stephan’s show blends music, mindset, and meaning - reminding listeners that the most powerful stories are the ones told with heart.
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Kip Moore - Fix This Now: What New Artists Need to Hear For 2026
Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOjAs5F7-ds
In this powerful clip from The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Kip Moore speaks directly to rising country artists about a mistake he believes is hurting new careers. He warns young artists to stop copying the styles of major stars like Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan. He explains why imitation never leads to long term success and why building your own identity is the only path that lasts.
Kip Moore talks openly about what he is seeing inside country music today. He describes the pressure artists feel to chase whatever is selling at the moment and why that approach leaves them stuck as short lived trends instead of original voices. He uses Morgan Wallen’s explosive popularity and the wave of artists trying to match Zach Bryan’s sound to show how fast these trends disappear.
In this clip Kip Moore explains:
• Why copying the current biggest sellers will never work in your favor
• How audiences can instantly hear when something is not authentic
• Why chasing trends leaves you behind the moment the original artist evolves
• The importance of originality for anyone who wants a real career in country music
If you are an independent artist, songwriter, producer, or a country music fan who wants to understand the current landscape, this conversation is essential. Kip Moore brings real insight into what is and is not working in Nashville right now, and why the future belongs to the artists who sound like themselves.
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