MIGGS: Country Music Artist | The Shift with Mike & Joe – EP 24

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In Episode 24 of The Shift with Mike & Joe, we sit down with MIGGS — a Texas-raised, Nashville-recording country artist now based in Maryland — to trace his journey from choir kid and church musician to full-band frontman packing venues like Twain’s and playing major events like PyroJam and Country Calling. He talks about growing up in Austin, joining the Air Force, playing across the world, then rebuilding his musical identity after moving to Maryland in 2020.

We dig into how he treats his live show like a true production: running clicks and in-ears, using stage prompters, crafting setlists and banter with intention, and balancing bar gigs, festivals, and higher-paying corporate shows without oversaturating his market or undercutting his own value.

From there the conversation goes deep into songwriting, loss, and building a life around music. MIGGS breaks down how he writes hook-driven songs like “Your Country Song,” “Party Ride,” “I Miss You Dad,” “Spend My Days,” “Promise You Forever,” and “Never Far Away,” and he debuts a new unreleased track, “One Sip Away,” live in the studio. He also shares the marketing and release strategy behind his upcoming EP: waterfall single releases, short-form video, YouTube and Meta ads, playlists, and college radio — along with some honest warnings about scammy playlist services.

In one of the most powerful parts of the episode, he opens up about the loss of his infant son, how he and his wife grieve differently but stay united, and how faith, gratitude, and community keep him moving forward.

If you’re an independent musician, a live-music fan, or just someone who loves real talk about marriage, business, and resilience, this episode is for you. If MIGGS’s journey gave you something to think about — the military, IT, music, growing up in Texas — drop a comment and subscribe for more episodes of The Shift!

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CONNECT WITH MIGGS

MIGGS | Official Website

miggscountrymusic.com

MIGGS | YouTube

www.youtube.com/@miggs.countrymusic

MIGGS | Spotify

open.spotify.com/artist/2J9mDrDyEJzpzGRJScA5Yn?si=L44YAXNyR3yQ0PFSq5KAxw

MIGGS | Instagram

instagram.com/miggs.countrymusic?igsh=OGFzcGY2bXEzNWhz&utm_source=qr

MIGGS | TikTok

tiktok.com/@miggs.countrymusic?_t=8q3ihIdMbDm&_r=1

MIGGS | Facebook

facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555729830009&mibextid=LQQJ4d

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