Thomas Edwards: East Tennessee Roots, 'High Times' & Nashville Dreams

Thomas Edwards: East Tennessee Roots, 'High Times' & Nashville Dreams

From Outside The Round w/ Matt Burrill by Raised Rowdy

June 12, 2026 · 1h 40m · Episode 303

About this episode

Matt Burrill interviews Thomas Edwards about his journey from East Tennessee to Nashville and his upcoming EP 'High Times'.

On Episode 303 of Outside The Round, Matt Burrill sits down with East Tennessee native Thomas Edwards. From playing SEC football at the University of Tennessee to working at Tractor Supply and eventually landing a record deal with Warner Music Nashville, Thomas shares the unlikely journey that brought him to Music City. The conversation dives into his upcoming EP High Times, recorded at the legendary FAME Recording Studios, the inspiration behind the project, and why he wanted to capture real, human-made music with some of Nashville’s best players. Thomas also reflects on songwriting, working with artists like Ne-Yo and Quavo, his love for East Tennessee culture, and the lessons he’s carried from football into the music business. Packed with stories, laughs, and plenty of Tennessee pride, this episode is a look at one of Nashville’s most unique rising artists. Follow on Social Media: Thomas Edwards: @bigtpedwards Matt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round: @outsidethround Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy

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Host: Matt Burrill

Guest: Thomas Edwards

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Organizations: Warner Music Nashville, FAME Recording Studios

Places: East Tennessee, Nashville, University of Tennessee

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