We sit down with indie-folk artist Hunter Metts to talk about his new EP A Crater Wide and the journey that took him from a musical childhood in Nashville to finding his artistic voice after American Idol. Hunter reflects on growing up in a creative family, stepping away from music to pursue software development, and the pull that kept bringing him back to songwriting.

He opens up about the emotional depth behind tracks like “Abielene” and “Blue Ridge Run,” his writing process, the artists who inspire him, and how a viral moment with his breakout single “Weathervane” changed everything. We also get into recording at The Blasting Room, playing multiple instruments on the EP, and the experience of wrapping his first headlining tour and hitting the road with James Bay.

Plus, Hunter shares what being on stage means to him, the stories behind his most personal songs, and what fans can expect heading into 2026.

Jonathan’s Drinking: Three Chord Bourbon Hard Pressed Tennessee Whiskey