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This West Virginia-based singer/songwriter opened for Merle Haggard at the Ryman Theater (home of the Grand Ol’ Opry), had a publishing deal in Nashville, has written over 500 songs, and plays four different instruments.

Notable Guest Quotes

“It’s also one of those things where there are certain people you click with and other people you don't click with and so you just have to try it and find out.”

“I take a lot of inspiration from my books.”

“I advise anyone who is doing this crazy thing that we do to find like-minded individuals because it just smooths our path, it just validates us, and it helps us keep going.”

“The main lesson learned from him was being professional, coming on stage looking and smelling nice, not drinking, smoking, or using foul language on stage.”

“The best thing of all is what I think of is divine inspiration when the good father Yahweh way places a good idea in my head and I so much appreciate that because that usually works out.”

“If you are an aspiring songwriter, try to find some festivals close to you and meet some people.  You'll find some folks who are like you and you'll find some folks who are not like you.”

Songs on this episode

"No Clothes"
"Where Nothing Ever Changes"