Medium Exclusive First Listen: Paul Bogart “I’m Just Sayin’”

“I’m Just Sayin’” First Listen

Though his songs are fresh and he himself is young, Paul Bogart is an old soul with a knack for capturing time-honored traditions and summing up classic sentiments in catchy, three-minute songs. Exuding sincerity and a rare, down-to-earth charm, he is, simply put, the epitome of traditional country music. After nearly a decade of writing, playing and touring, Bogart has begun pulling in big numbers in every arena, literally. Whether it’s the main stage at the AQHA World Championships with thousands in attendance or the social media scene with over 3.5 million fans reached through all social video platforms, lead by “The Cowboy Way” and “Cowboy Ride” with over 2.6 million views, Bogart’s songs have connected with America’s Heartland in a real, tangible way that modern country has perhaps missed.

You said, “All of my music just fits under a cowboy hat.” If you were to write a song about your first hat, how would it tell your story of growing up in Oklahoma?

My first cowboy hat was a 4X black felt Stetson. I still have it and it is still a little bit too big for Jett, my oldest son, who’s 3 but…