#219 Singer and Songwriter Jarrod Morris

#219 Singer and Songwriter Jarrod Morris

From NFR Extra by Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

May 22, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 219

About this episode

Singer/songwriter Jarrod Morris discusses his musical evolution and the influences of western culture on his artistry.

Singer/songwriter Jarrod Morris joins the show for a deep dive into music, creativity, and the western lifestyle that shaped him. Jarrod shares how his sound evolved from Texas country folk songwriting into a gritty blend of rock, blues, and country influences—drawing inspiration from punk, grunge, Texas blues, and rock 'n' roll. Describing his style as " American Pie meets Tombstone ," he opens up about creating music that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. Jarrod talks about growing up surrounded by music, family jam sessions, and eccentric independent thinkers who encouraged creativity and individuality. Though he was raised around western culture in Texas, his early passions leaned more toward sports, skateboarding, and motocross before eventually finding his place in the western world through family connections and hard work alongside his brother-in-law. The conversation also explores the journey of becoming comfortable on stage, overcoming stage fright, and learning to trust himself as an artist. Jarrod reflects on playing beach bars in Florida during college, writing the song "Red Bandana" that helped launch his career, and why both lyrics and music matter equally…

People in this episode

Host: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Guest: Jarrod Morris

Topics covered

  • music
  • creativity
  • western lifestyle
  • songwriting
  • stage fright
  • personal journey

Keywords

  • Jarrod Morris
  • music
  • songwriting
  • western lifestyle
  • stage fright
  • Texas country
  • rock
  • blues

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