Drayton Farley: Heavy Duty Heart, Blue Collar Roots & Opening for Willie Nelson

On Episode 315 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with longtime Raised Rowdy family member Drayton Farley for a deep dive into his journey from working 60-hour weeks on the Mercedes-Benz assembly line in Alabama to building a career as one of the most authentic singer-songwriters in country and Americana music. Drayton talks about writing songs like “Blue Collar,” “Pitchin’ Fits” and “American Dream,” the viral moments that changed his life, betting on himself as an independent artist and why Alabama continues to play such an important role in his music and family life.Drayton also shares stories from the early days of booking his own shows, opening for Zach Bryan and eventually joining CAA before getting the opportunity to open for Willie Nelson. He talks about working with Sadler Vaden and members of the 400 Unit, his friendship with Wyatt Flores and the full-circle moments that have come from years of grinding on the road. The guys also dive into Drayton’s latest album Heavy Duty Heart, licensing the record through One Riot, and landing songs in Sheriff Country and Landman. Plus, Drayton talks about his upcoming OurVinyl live EP, the importance of keeping the human element alive in music and teases even more new music on the way.

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