Stephen Day | Rock Bottom Baby, Gold Mine & life on the road

Stephen Day | Rock Bottom Baby, Gold Mine & life on the road

From Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations by Greener Side Podcasts

June 2, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Stephen Day discusses his music journey, latest single, and experiences in Nashville.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stephen Day joins Bar Conversations to talk about his latest single “Rock Bottom Baby,” his journey from Georgia to Nashville, and the experiences that have shaped his unique blend of music. Stephen reflects on growing up in a musical family, discovering his mother’s guitar, and finding inspiration in artists like John Mayer that sparked his passion for songwriting. He also shares stories from his early days at Belmont University, releasing music while still in college, and navigating the challenges of building a career through years of touring, sleeping on floors, and chasing opportunities wherever they appeared. Stephen also dives into the creative process behind his album Gold Mine, including writing dozens of songs before narrowing the project to its final tracklist. He discusses collaborating with artists and friends like Allen Stone and Stephen Sanchez, the inspiration behind “Rock Bottom Baby,” and what fans can expect from the next chapter of his music. Plus, Stephen talks about bringing a full-band energy to the stage, his favorite songs to perform live, upcoming festival appearances, and what the rest of 2026 has in store. Jonathan’s…

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan

Guest: Stephen Day

Topics covered

  • music
  • songwriting
  • Nashville
  • touring
  • creative process
  • live performance

Keywords

  • Rock Bottom Baby
  • Gold Mine
  • songwriting
  • touring
  • Nashville music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Belmont University

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