Music industry going "Cuckoo" over Stephen Wilson Jr's nostalgic sound

Stephen Wilson Jr. is a singer-songwriter from rural, southern Indiana. His 22-song debut album Son of Dad has received critical acclaim, being named “One of the Best Albums of 2023" by Rolling Stone.

He sat down with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander to discuss his album, storytelling, and inspirations for his songs.

Stephen also treated us to a performance of his song “Cuckoo.”

Related Stories

Market Day Music

Dailey and Vincent are bringing bluegrass back with their rendition of “Ruby”

January 30, 2026 03:58 PM

Market Day Music

Seven-time Grammy nominee Jeffrey Steele is advocating for speaking the truth with his new song “A Voice”

January 29, 2026 01:39 PM

Currey McCullough

Market Day Music

Music Meets A Mission: Country Legend Darryl Worley brings resort housing for military families

January 20, 2026 03:37 PM

Market Day Music

Rising star Dalton Davis talks rural roots and upcoming hit — “Redneck and You Know It”

“Redneck and You Know It” Out January 30th

January 15, 2026 04:28 PM

Market Day Music

Aaron Watson hops in the saddle and prepares for the release of his latest album-- Horse Named Texas

Out Everywhere March 6th

January 14, 2026 03:05 PM

Market Day Music

Independent country duo, Muscadine Bloodline stopped by to talk about their latest hit album— Longleaf Lo-Fi.

January 13, 2026 05:49 PM

Country Music

RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Business

Fixing H-2A: ‘Something’s got to break the farmer’s way,’ says WAFLA CEO

Labor is an ongoing crisis in the ag sector. One industry group outlines three vital reforms to the H-2A visa program that farmers need to secure an affordable, stable workforce.

September 09, 2025 12:22 PM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Weather News

Flood recovery continues for East Tennessee farmers a year after Hurricane Helene

Experts estimate the flooding from Hurricane Helene caused more than $1.3 billion in damage to Tennessee agriculture.

September 09, 2025 11:30 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Food & Drink

Preserving Traditions: Georgia ag teachers teach the next generation about “canning”

September 09, 2025 11:19 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

News

California could soon change course on E-15

Pressure to lower gas prices across the Golden State could be the saving grace of this year’s corn harvest. California may soon be the final U.S. state to approve E-15 sales.

September 09, 2025 11:12 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Washington Policy

Concern grows over key provisions expiring in the U.S. Grain Standards Act

Both Congressional Ag Committees took up the bill over the summer, but there’s no word on when the Senate could move forward; it does expire on September 30.

September 09, 2025 10:37 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Major League Fishing

Pro angler Jeff Sprague breaks down his mindset heading into MLF’s Heritage Cup

September 09, 2025 10:35 AM

RFD NEWS STAFF

Music industry is going “Cuckoo” over Stephen Wilson Jr.'s nostalgic sound and critically acclaimed Son of Dad

Stephen Wilson Jr. sat down with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander to discuss his album, storytelling, and song inspirations. He also performed his song “Cuckoo.”