In 1999, I moved from Ohio to Georgia and began working with my father. I didn’t have the patience for fishing, so golf and music were ways I could connect with him outside of work. In early 2002, I started playing guitar. Art and the need to create have always been a driving force in my life. I guess the natural progression for me musically, was to write my own songs. Through my father, I had a heavy dose of country music as my influence. This followed me to adulthood and was only reinforced as we played music together. I have always been drawn to the storytellers. These influences would ultimately help form my writing style. I like a song that creates a mental picture. The story being told is whats important. I won't sacrifice a verse to fit a song within a time parameter. I make sure the story is complete. I’ve gone as far as re-writing portions of a song ten years later because something didn’t sit right with me. I’m not saying my lyrics are perfect or better than anyone else’s. I’m saying, I first have to like it. Hopefully others do too.
"Redneck In Training" and "I'm Only Sad When I'm Sober"
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