PAYTON RILEY on The Boston Chris Podcast | Episode 74 | IN DEPTH INTERVIEW | 6/14/2025

Welcome to Episode 74 featuring 2 time "Young Artist of the Year" award recipient from The Texas Country Music Association, Payton Riley Music originally from Montgomery, TX sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy Coffeehouse & Palmyra Studios We chatted with Payton about growing up in Montgomery, TX, her first musical memories, starting performing at 8, her incredible songwriting process, how she knows which genre each song will be, trying to write relevant lyrics at a young age, vocal lessons, her American Idol experience, what sacrifices, if any, she has faced as a teenager in the music business & TONS more!Check out Payton's page here: https://www.paytonrileymusic.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:39: Theme Song01:21: Intro02:25: Payton talks about her song “Kiss Me Cowboy”05:40: Payton performs “Kiss Me Cowboy” live09:17: Payton’s favorite drinks11:00: Growing up in Montgomery, TX13:05: Her location helping her writing & Reading Books15:52: Living her childhood while also pursuing music18:56: What’s her first thing she remembers musically20:18: Voice Lessons23:01: What genre is Payton Riley?26:25: How she chooses genre as she writes30:23: Talking about her song “Fireflies” & Her American Idol Experience37:20: Does she plan to re-audition?38:09: What’s it like having a song on the charts?39:49: Using her mom as a sounding board42:11: Pappy Middleton Ad43:46: Something Payton’s fans may not know!44:55: Mt. Rushmore of Most Influential Artists45:44: What the Heck?!50:49: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?51:55: What’s on her Wishlist?52:50: What is her biggest accomplishment?56:00: Payton’s biggest impact on her life58:21: Who is Payton Riley?1:00:13: The future for PaytonSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0