<p><strong>In Nashville, the heartbeat isn&#39;t just a country two-step. It&#39;s the pulse of unexpected gigs, viral moments, and shared toasts. </strong></p><p><strong>So what&#39;s the common thread?</strong> It&#39;s the only currency that matters here: <em><strong>authentic community.</strong></em></p><p>In this soulful and spirited episode of Talking Tipsee, host Dallas Jackson gathers with Nashville-based musician Sam Leyde. This is a celebration of the artistic journey, exploring how friendship, authenticity, and resilience form the bedrock of a life in music.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Gifts of Music 🎁</strong></p><p>⌁ <strong>The Heart of Nashville:</strong> The camaraderie, collaboration, and shared dreams that define the city&#39;s music scene.<br>⌁ <strong>Songwriting as Storytelling:</strong> How personal challenges, viral moments, and everyday life fuel authentic art.<br>⌁ <strong>Gigs &amp; Growth:</strong> From first live performances to unforgettable shows in unlikely places.<br>⌁ <strong>The Birth of a Community:</strong> The origin story of Tipsee Music and building spaces for artists to connect.<br>⌁ <strong>A Toast to Resilience:</strong> Honoring veterans and an open, heartfelt conversation on mental health and support.</p><p><br>🫵🏼 If this conversation about community and resilience resonated with you, <strong>what part stood out the most? </strong></p><p>🗣️ How does your own community support your journey? </p><p><strong>🗨️ Let us know in the comments.</strong></p><p>—</p><p><strong>Follow Talking Tipsee for more unfiltered conversations with creators.</strong><br>Subscribe on: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tipseepod/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/tipseepod/?hl=en</a></p><p>@tipseemusic</p><p><strong>Show some love for our sponsors:</strong><br>@waltripbrewing<br>@fourbranchesbourbon</p><p><strong>Connect with Sam Leyde:</strong></p><p>https://linktr.ee/samleyde?utm_source=linktree_profile_share</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/samleyde?igsh=MWwxMnhiYm5lM2NiaQ%3D%3D</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome<br>00:29 Sponsor Shoutout and Beverages<br>01:51 Nashville and Music Beginnings<br>07:09 First Live Performances and Band Stories<br>10:54 Songwriting Journey and Viral Video<br>20:58 Awards and Personal Challenges<br>25:06 Funny and Embarrassing Moments<br>28:17 Memorable Performances and Future Plans<br>39:27 Meeting Icelandic Musicians<br>40:09 A Special Performance in the Parking Garage<br>42:15 The Story of Meeting Sam<br>48:22 The Birth of Tipsee Music<br>56:48 Favorite Christmas Memories<br>01:03:02 Dream Collaborations and Songwriting<br>01:15:51 A Sip to Remember: Honoring Veterans and Mental Health</p><p><br></p><p>----------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Hashtags:</strong><br>#SamLeyde #NashvilleMusic #SongwriterLife #MusicCommunity #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #ArtistLife #Nashville #MusicJourney #Authenticity #TalkingTipsee #TipseeMusic</p><p><br></p>