Before country rap became mainstream, Cowboy Troy was helping break down the barriers between country music and hip-hop. Now, the country rap star joins Ronnie and Amy Shirley of Lizard Lick Towing for Episode 22 of Drop That Boom!

From his early days in Texas to touring with Big & Rich and becoming a national recording artist, Cowboy Troy shares the incredible journey that helped shape his career.

Troy takes us behind the scenes of the legendary Music Mafia, how he met John Rich and Big Kenny, and how their friendship helped open the doors to Nashville and a record deal. He also shares the inspiration behind combining rap lyrics with country instrumentation at a time when many people thought the two genres would never work together.

But this conversation goes far beyond music!

Ronnie, Amy, and Cowboy Troy dive into raising children, the changing world of youth sports, managing money, and the importance of controlling your emotions when life doesn't go your way.

And you'll discover some things about Cowboy Troy that might surprise you—including his love of Christmas movies, classic Westerns, and cooking!

In this episode:

• How Cowboy Troy helped bring country music and hip-hop together
• The friendship with Big & Rich that changed his career
• The early days of Nashville's Music Mafia
• The story behind his breakout success
• Touring, recording, and what's next for his music
• Raising triplets and navigating fatherhood
• Youth sports, NIL money, and financial responsibility
• Faith, family, and learning to handle life's challenges
• Why Cowboy Troy loves Christmas movies and cooking
• Ronnie's hilarious adventures raising miniature donkeys

From music industry history to meaningful life lessons and plenty of laughs, this is another conversation you won't want to miss!

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