Episode 24-05: Rodeo Rock & Real Talk: Jarrod Morris on Music, Farrier Life & NFR Moments

About this episode

Jarrod Morris discusses his journey from farrier to musician and his upcoming performances at the NFR.

Jarrod Morris is opening the NFR at the Thomas & Mack on December 5 — and he’s bringing his full Rodeo Rock sound to the biggest stage in rodeo. Before he hits Vegas, he sat down with Luke for a conversation packed with music, grit, and the real stories behind his journey. Texas musician Jarrod Morris breaks down his path from farrier to full-time artist, why barrel racers call him a “pixie dancer,” and how shoeing horses actually fuels his songwriting. He talks about getting “holed up” in his dorm after wrecking his car — the moment that pushed him deeper into music — and why hyper-specific lyrics end up connecting with so many people. They dive into his new album Day Money, the punk-leaning cover of “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old),” and the high-energy track “Kick Rocks,” which he’s performing live when he opens the NFR. Jarrod also shares how he landed both his Dec 5 NFR performance and his Westgate show on Dec 12, thanks to Bo Gardner and a little help from Chancey Williams. ⭐ This Week’s Sponsor: Mountain High Furniture Huge thanks to Mountain High Furniture, a longtime craftspeople's operation led by John & Wendy Powers. They’ll be at Cowboy Christmas at the Las…

People in this episode

Host: Luke Branquinho

Guest: Jarrod Morris

Topics covered

• music
• rodeo
• farrier life
• songwriting
• NFR moments

Keywords

• Jarrod Morris
• NFR
• rodeo rock
• songwriting
• Day Money

Sponsors

Mountain High Furniture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bo Gardner, Chancey Williams

Books & works: Day Money, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Kick Rocks

Places: Thomas & Mack, Las Vegas Convention Center

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