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Kenny Rogers’ Nephew on AI and Music w/ Jarod Rogers :: Ep 287 The Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast

In this episode of the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast, Jim McCarthy sits down with songwriter and artist Jared Rogers, nephew of Kenny Rogers, for a fast-moving, story-packed conversation. They dive into how AI is changing songwriting, why listeners will crave “imperfect” human music, what Jared learned directly from Kenny, and how artists can still stand out in a streaming, algorithm-driven world. Along the way, you’ll hear wild Vegas stories, faith and family moments, and a surprising Dolly Parton encounter at the studio.

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