In Episode 268 of Outside the Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with rising country artist Justin Schools for a conversation full of heart, humor, and hometown pride. Originally from South Georgia, Schools shares his journey from singing in church and leading worship to chasing his music dreams in Nashville. The two discuss the transition from college life to the grind of Music City, navigating social media, and building community through songwriting. From Waffle House antics and discovering his first bagel, to making new friends in Nashville and learning the ropes of the industry, this episode dives into what makes Schools' story relatable and uniquely Southern. They also explore the creative process behind duets, the importance of emotional honesty in music, and the wave of talented artists coming out of Georgia. A must-listen for fans of authenticity, nostalgia, and great storytelling. 

Justin Schools: @justinschoolsofficial

Matt Burrill (Host): @raisedrowdymatt

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Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Razor Rowdy
• (00:03:48 ) - Redneck Matt Gets Introduced To Leading Worship
• (00:07:21 ) - Farmers on Proposals
• (00:11:04 ) - Crazy Deer Sightings
• (00:12:10 ) - Work on the Pecan Farm in Memphis
• (00:14:41 ) - Brian Fuller on His Love for Whales
• (00:16:51 ) - Bob Dylan on Moving Up To Atlanta
• (00:19:47 ) - What Was It Like Working On A Crew With The Boys?
• (00:22:44 ) - Adam Levine on Coming From South Georgia
• (00:24:52 ) - Luke Bryan
• (00:25:39 ) - Guitarist on Starting a Band
• (00:27:49 ) - Has the process changed now that you're putting out songs that you
• (00:31:41 ) - Hardee's Double Ham Combo
• (00:35:07 ) - I Had My First Bagel At Benji's
• (00:38:25 ) - Bagels and pizza in the country
• (00:41:10 ) - Favorite Waffle House in the South
• (00:44:17 ) - Feel Free. Yours Is Weird
• (00:44:27 ) - I Won't Do That Song
• (00:46:42 ) - Writing With The Guys
• (00:48:45 ) - Whitney Duncan and Adam Levine Duet
• (00:51:43 ) - Sledge
• (00:55:30 ) - Landon Smith and Connor McElroy
• (00:59:11 ) - Setting the DJ's Up
• (01:02:20 ) - The Blue Room and Barrel House
• (01:04:48 ) - Southern Social
• (01:08:28 ) - Black Jam at the Local and Odyssey's
• (01:11:40 ) - Justin Schools
• (01:14:35 ) - Justin Schools