Singer-Songwriter Austin Tolliver discusses his new track, "Rodeo Desperado"

Austin Tolliver is a Louisiana native and former football player who is now making waves in country music. His cross-genre sound is on full display with his latest release, “Rodeo Desperado.”

He came by RFD-TV Studios to talk about being raised by his father, Billy Joe Tolliver, a former NFL quarterback, finding his sound, and his new hit.

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Singer-Songwriter Austin Tolliver discusses his new track, “Rodeo Desperado”