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#CMAFest25: American Idol’s Will Moseley talks rural roots and his hit “Mechanic”

Will Moseley is a newcomer to the country music scene, but with a powerful voice, he will definitely be on everybody’s “Next Up” list!

This Georgia boy grew up on a farm and participated in FFA. He was the runner-up for Season 22 of American Idol and has opened up for the Zac Brown Band, Clint Black, Riley Green, and the Marshall Tucker Band.

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We sat down with him at this year’s CMA Fest to talk about his rural roots, finding his sound, and his hit “Mechanic.”

Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
Join popular polka performer Mollie Busta as she hosts the weekly “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD Network! The one-hour program features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide variety of ethnic styles, recorded on location at music festivals across the country.
SharkFarmer TV is the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th-generation farmer from Illinois. He shares the stories of incredible people in agriculture—both their successes and perhaps a few blunders along the way. You’ll see aerial footage of the field just as the drone crashes into a barn—and hear the story behind it all.
FarmHER + RanchHER on RFD-TV is working to change how people perceive a farmer by sharing the stories of the women who live and lead in agriculture.
The affable and unassuming international singing star Daniel O’Donnell is one of Ireland’s best known performers – from Australia to Alaska.
Ray’s Roadhouse is a weekly program featuring the music of Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel. Ray and his band Asleep at the Wheel has had a more than 50 year career in the music industry and over the years have earned nine Grammy Awards. The program also will feature guest performers such as Pat Green, Stoney LaRue and Kelly Willis.