This week on Unlocked, Savannah sits down with Matt and Scott Thomas of Parmalee for a conversation that goes far beyond the music.From growing up in a small North Carolina town to spending more than a decade chasing a dream before landing their first No. 1 hit, the brothers open up about the long road to success, the sacrifices their family made along the way, and the moments that nearly changed everything. They share the incredible story behind "Carolina," the second mortgage their mother took out to keep the band going, and why finally making it wasn't just their victory, but their family's too.The conversation also dives into one of the darkest chapters of Parmalee's journey, when a violent robbery and shooting nearly ended the band's story before it truly began. Matt and Scott reflect on survival, faith, trauma, therapy, and how that experience continues to shape their perspective on life, music, and success today.Of course, there are plenty of lighter moments too, including the story behind "Take My Name," crashing a fan's wedding, the inspiration for their newest music, and why they're determined to enjoy the ride more than ever after everything they've been through.This episode is a reminder that sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come after the longest battles, and that the road to success is rarely as simple as it looks from the outside.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- Quince: Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good, look polished, and last—with Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/unlocked for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.- Progressive: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com! Thank you to Progressive for sponsoring the show! (Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.)- GoodGirlRX: Visit https://www.goodgirlrx.com and use code UNLOCKED15 to get 15% OFF at checkout!LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Website: (https://www.savannahchrisley.com/)Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Follow Parmalee:Website: (https://www.parmaleemusic.com/)Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/parmaleemusic/)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/user/parmalee)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@officialparmalee)Follow The Unlocked Podcast:FaceBook: (https://www.facebook.com/unlockedwithsavannah)Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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