Corey Kent’s sound brings together his Oklahoma roots with country soul and a rocker’s edge. Earlier this month, he brought that mix to Bloomington, Indiana, for the latest iteration of Spotify Homegrown Live, presented by Hilton, ahead of the release of his new album Heartland Rock and Roll, out September 25.
It was the first sponsored live event for homegrown, Spotify’s editorial playlist spotlighting the next wave of country music. Fans gathered on the Graduate Hotel rooftop at Indiana University for an intimate experience featuring an acoustic performance from Corey, a live DJ, and panoramic views as Homegrown Live kicked off college football weekend in true Hoosier fashion.
For the Record invited Corey to take our first-ever Spotify Questionnaire: a look at the songs and stories that make an artist who they are. From a preschool run-in over Garth Brooks to his favorite podcasts, here’s how Corey is listening.
What’s the name of your daylist right now?
My daylist right now is “vapor soul indie surf Thursday afternoon.” My most recent playlist is “90s throwback.” It’s got Sugar Ray, Semisonic, Macy Gray, Uncle Kracker, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, and Lenny Kravitz.
What’s the first song you remember loving?
I remember getting sent to the principal’s office and my mom having to come up to the school because I was singing “Two Pina Coladas” by Garth Brooks at my Christian preschool. Man, I love that song.
Who’s the best artist you’ve discovered recently?
I would probably say ROLE MODEL. “High Hopes 3000” was the last song I listened to.
What’s the last song you sent to a friend, and why?
I sent my bass player “Fly” and “Someday” by Sugar Ray. I was just like, “These could be fun covers to throw into the set.” We love that style of rock.
What album takes you back to a specific place or moment more than any other?
That’s an easy one for me. Come Around Sundown by Kings of Leon takes me right back to this little pond where we used to build fires and sit around until the super early hours of the morning. We’d be fishing out there and always listening to that record.
Is there such a thing as a guilty musical pleasure? If so, what’s yours?
I think so. Mine is U.K. rap. I think their accents are so dope. I also love lo-fi instrumentals. That’s what I listen to whenever I’m trying to get some work done and just need to zen out, or even when I’m working out.
If you could swap music libraries with anyone for a day, who would it be?
That’s a tough one. If it was a playlist, I’d say my producer and my good friend Austin Goodloe. He’s always putting me on stuff I’ve never heard before, so I feel like his musical library would be super interesting. If it was an artist and I could swap all of my songs for all of their songs… I’m going to go with Chris Stapleton. I feel like a lot of his songs would be really fun to sing, and obviously they’re incredible.
What’s your go-to podcast when you’re running errands or doing chores?
The Joe Rogan Experience is always a go-to. I am pretty selective about what guests I listen to because I’m more interested in the historical experts and the wonders of the world, or just crazy undiscovered mysteries about ancient civilizations. I listen to another called the Intentional Fatherhood podcast, which I’ve found super helpful in being a husband and a father. And The Daily Stoic.
Who would you want to narrate the audiobook version of your memoir?
Close race between Morgan Freeman, just because his voice is epic, or Matthew McConaughey. I think that everything McConaughey says sounds interesting and my story is pretty dynamic. There are some highs and some lows, so I think he’d do a great job narrating it.
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