194: Worth The Wait (feat. Matt & Scott Thomas of Parmalee)

About this episode

Savannah Chrisley interviews Matt and Scott Thomas of Parmalee about their journey to success, family sacrifices, and overcoming adversity.

This week on Unlocked , Savannah sits down with Matt and Scott Thomas of Parmalee for a conversation that goes far beyond the music. From growing up in a small North Carolina town to spending more than a decade chasing a dream before landing their first No. 1 hit, the brothers open up about the long road to success, the sacrifices their family made along the way, and the moments that nearly changed everything. They share the incredible story behind "Carolina," the second mortgage their mother took out to keep the band going, and why finally making it wasn't just their victory, but their family's too. The conversation also dives into one of the darkest chapters of Parmalee's journey, when a violent robbery and shooting nearly ended the band's story before it truly began. Matt and Scott reflect on survival, faith, trauma, therapy, and how that experience continues to shape their perspective on life, music, and success today. Of course, there are plenty of lighter moments too, including the story behind "Take My Name," crashing a fan's wedding, the inspiration for their newest music, and why they're determined to enjoy the ride more than ever after everything they've been through…

People in this episode

Host: Savannah Chrisley

Guests: Matt Thomas, Scott Thomas

Topics covered

• music industry
• success stories
• family sacrifices
• overcoming adversity
• personal growth
• trauma and recovery

Keywords

• Parmalee
• music
• success
• family
• trauma
• overcoming
• Carolina
• Take My Name
• North Carolina
• interview

Sponsors

Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Parmalee

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