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Country artist Filmore sits down with Michael & Paul on this episode of Offstage America for a conversation that goes deeper than the highlight reel people usually see.

Filmore talks about the road that led to his upcoming album Atypical, what went into writing and producing the project, and why this record feels like a reset for him creatively. He gets into the reality of the music business the grind, the pressure, and the parts of the industry fans rarely see when the cameras are off.

They also talk about Filmore’s collaboration with Mr Worldwide, Pitbull, how that relationship started, and what it was like performing “Yeehaw” together on New Year’s Eve on national TV.

Offstage, life is changing too. Filmore shares what it’s been like preparing to welcome his second child, a baby girl, and how becoming a dad shifts the way he looks at the career, the road, and the future.

Along the way they swap stories about Nashville, songwriting, the early grind of building a fanbase, and why staying true to who you are matters more than ever in today’s version of the music industry.

Filmore’s new album Atypical drops February 20, 2026 and will be available everywhere you listen to music. Including Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms.

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Before Lit had a hit, they had a Cadillac running on fumes and a steady diet of Del Taco.

Michael & Paul hang with Ajay Popoff of Lit and gets into the stuff you don’t always hear — the years of getting passed on, almost running out of gas (literally), and how My Own Worst Enemy ended up becoming one of those songs that still shuts a bar down 25+ years later.

They also talk about how different the game is now,
from chasing radio adds to just putting music out and why chart spots still matter more than people admit.

Ajay teases new Lit music too, including “Anybody Have a Light,” and why they’re done waiting around for the “perfect” moment.

Recorded at The Atomic Inn

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We brought in two of our guys for a real fun show: Lil’Skinny (if you’ve been in Nashville longer than 10 minutes, he probably knows your cousin) and Grayson Russell — yes, the redheaded kid from Talladega Nights. And somehow, this turns into stories about John Daly, CMA Fest, getting dropped into wild situations with no warning, and how Nashville works when you’re new in town and just willing to meet people.

But it’s not all jokes — Grayson talks about the acting road, faith, and what it was like being protected as a kid in Hollywood. Skinny talks about learning life the hard way, why the simple stuff matters, and how the best memories usually aren’t the flashy ones.

If you want an episode that feels like you’re sitting at the table with us… this is it.

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