Countdown to Convention: FFA Helped Prepare Waylon Wyatt for the Stage

The country artist shared how FFA helped shape his confidence on stage as his music career took off.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD-TV) — FFA has helped shape generations of rural youth, including rising country artist Waylon Wyatt.

Wyatt joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report as part of RFD-TV’s Countdown to Convention, presented by Culver’s.

In his conversation with RFD-TV, Wyatt discussed how his time in FFA helped him develop his public speaking and stage performance skills. He previously performed at the National FFA Convention in 2024.

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Wyatt also discussed his debut album, Dustpiles, and upcoming tour. After wrapping up the North American portion, he will head to Europe in November before traveling to Australia early next year.

He also reflected on the personal experiences behind his songwriting, including the loss of his brother and how grief has influenced his music.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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