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believe in that basic template and in Williams Honor with Reagan, I look forward to building on all of that experience. You took some time off after playing in Highway 9 and moved to more of the artist development and behind-thescenes roles for several artists, but in the last few years, you’ve really hit the road hard again and have supported many new acts. Well as they say, once a performer …always a performer. I’ve always studied every aspect of the business so I tend to get involved with many different angles of it. After being on RCA Nashville with Highway 9 it was important to me that country music continued to have deep roots in my career so over the last few years I’ve been fortunate to have worked and toured with some of its brightest new talent. I’ve been out on radio tours and performances around the world with Jessie James Decker (E! / Universal), one of CMT’s next women of country, Natalie Stovall (Hitshop /Warner Nashville), and NJ’s very own Corey Wagar. Looking back, what did being in Nashville do for you mentally, spiritually, professionally? Nashville has always been a very inspiring and grounding environment to create and work in. I’ve always felt like Asbury Park Musicians -- Get $50 off a Vivid purchase! High power, lightweight amplifiers and lightweight speaker cabinets. www.VividAmps.com Vivid Amps delivers the most pristine tone for your guitar or bass. Use code VAPTR1401 at VividAmps.com Advertise here for $25 - $100 call 732-280-7625 pg 13