HOW'D WE GET HERE?
Despite being raised in Fort Payne around country supergroup Alabama, my professional music journey did not begin until I left home to attend the University of Alabama. Although I had long been crafting song lyrics, it wasn’t until college that I taught myself guitar.
It all started when Jeremiah Jones gave me my first gig and residency at Jupiter Bar in Tuscaloosa. For over 14 years, the band and I performed over 150 shows annually across the U.S.
Life would take a poignant turn during the 2011 tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa, where our friend Loryn Brown tragically passed away. ‘Mind on Tuscaloosa,’ a song born from that tragedy, gained attention, propelling me into a regional radio tour and national news, leading to a move to Nashville and shows with artists like Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice, Drivin N Cryin’, to Justin Moore, Jerrod Niemann, Randy Houser and more.
I married Molly in 2017, and our daughter, Sage, arrived in 2019. In 2018, I took a hiatus from performing and writing, delving into artist development, becoming Entertainment Director for Dierks Bentley’s Nashville venue, Whiskey Row, and Tour Managing for country stars like Chris Janson and Charlie Argo.
I’m finally coming back to my own music after several years. ‘How I Met Her’, my first single in 6 years, started a new chapter with ‘Only Way’ following in February. These are the first of a flurry of new music and content to come. It feels great to be back. Thanks for being here!
-Sean