Corey Kent talks Fatherhood, Garth Brooks, and Great Day To Be Alive on God's Country
About this episode
Corey Kent shares his journey through fatherhood, music, and personal growth with The Brothers Hunt.
Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson gave Corey Kent advice that helped change the direction of his life. In this episode of God’s Country, Corey joins The Brothers Hunt to tell those stories—and opens up about getting fired with a new baby at home, leaving Nashville, building a life in Texas, and redefining what success really means. Corey shares how he handed Garth Brooks a burned CD containing the only three songs he had written, why he confidently claimed they were ready for country radio, and the life-changing message Garth later sent him. He also remembers singing with Willie Nelson as a teenager and receiving the advice that first sent him to Nashville. The conversation goes deeper into faith, family, fatherhood, hunting, and the emotional moment Corey experienced on his family’s Oklahoma land before delivering his grandfather’s eulogy. Plus, he talks about “Wild as Her,” his upcoming album Heartland Rock N Roll, working with Jason Aldean, and why he plans to live his life in seasons. CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Corey Kent 04:00 Why Corey and his wife had a fourth child 07:20 Getting fired with a new baby at home 09:20 Leaving Nashville for Texas 14:00 What You Mad At? 17:20 The rising…
People in this episode
Host: The Brothers Hunt
Guest: Corey Kent
Topics covered
- fatherhood
- music industry
- success
- personal stories
- hunting
- family
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Wild as Her, Heartland Rock N Roll
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