BIO: I was born and raised in South Arkansas in the 1970's. I was inspired by various music of the times and the music being played in the area such as Blues from the delta, country, southern rock and classic rock were just some my influences. I have a passion for writing songs and later in life while working full time I started playing solo acoustic sets in various bars, clubs, private events, coffee houses, etc sometimes with a band and made a few dollars. I've performed some descent gig's out of state. In March 2007 I performed on ABC's "The Next Best Thing" as a Hank Williams Jr. Impersonator. That same year I recorded an acoustic album of original songs at a small back yard studio and sold some tunes on the net through iTunes, etc. I won KSSN Radio's "Home Grown Artist" of the week in Feb. 2009 and they played some of my songs on their "Home Grown Country Show" a few times. I was Runner Up in a jingle contest for Turtle Wax in 2009.
In 2012 I was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer and completed treatments the following year, I was told I would never sing again. Thanks to many prayers and I thank God every day I fully recovered. I lost my 14 year old daughter in 2014. Due to my cancer and my mental health I thought I would never play music again until I got an offer this year in 2022 to do some steady gigs in Branson, MO that should start in the summer. I have some other upcoming gigs, radio interviews and a talk show coming up.
I'm a member of BMI and the International Singer Songwriter Association. I recently was nominated in 4 categories in the 2022 ISSA Awards for Male Vocalist of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Single of the year, and Songwriter of the Year.
I have also done some acting "Mud" film 2012 and published a book "L A Lower Arkansas".
