Ep#207 Philly Meets Nashville: Holdyn Barder Talks Eagles Anthems, Country Music, and His Journey

In this special episode of the Jon Myer Podcast, country artist Holdyn Barder joins Jon to discuss his journey from Philly to Nashville, his hit Eagles anthem "Go Birds," and the upcoming release of the stadium version of the track. Holdyn also opens up about his love for country music, his roots in Philly, and the heartfelt stories behind his music, including songs like “Ring That Bell” and “Stone Harbor.” Whether you’re a die-hard Eagles fan or a country music enthusiast, Holdyn’s story and passion are sure to inspire. Key Takeaways 🦅 Holdyn’s Journey: From Philly’s Northeast roots to Nashville’s music scene. 🎸 Writing "Go Birds": Inspiration, lyrics, and Cowboys rivalry. 🎤 New Release Alert: Full band version of "Go Birds" dropping soon. 🔔 Philly Pride: Behind the scenes of "Ring That Bell" for Phillies fans. 📍 Philly in Country Music: Holdyn’s unique path as a country artist. 🚀 Future Plans: 30 new songs planned for 2025! 🔔 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification 🔔 ✔ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/jonmyer/?sub_confirmation=1 📱 Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JonMyer Website: https://jonmyer.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-myer/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wjJzdIwctq4o4pTXM2KSF Like my sounds? Here's my audio source: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fj9o9k #aws #awscloud #podcast #podcasting #costoptimization #finops #cloudcost #cloudoptimization ⌚️ Timeline 00:00 - Introduction to Holdyn Barder 00:45 - Holdyn’s Philly roots and early music inspirations 04:10 - Transition to Nashville: How Holdyn made the leap 08:30 - "Go Birds" Song Origins and Writing Process 13:00 - The Stadium Version of "Go Birds" - What to Expect 18:40 - Ring That Bell: Phillies-inspired track 23:15 - Holdyn’s Journey in Country Music 28:00 - Upcoming Projects and Songs for 2025 33:30 - Audience Connection and Eagles Fandom 36:50 - Outro & Go Birds!