I grew up enriched in southern rock and I want to expand that to the next generation. Let’s kickstart the next chapter of American music!
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Who or what is your musical inspiration?
My biggest inspiration was my late uncle Brax—a man who poured his heart into every lyric but never got to see the stardom he deserved. He had that kind of raw talent you don’t learn, you just carry, and I like to think I’m still carrying it for him. Growing up, the sound of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers filled the house- Along with moody icons like Chris Isaak and Mazzy Star- Fade Into You was the first cover I ever sang on a live stage.
How would performing at the Global Citizen Festival impact your career?
As a 19-year-old musician from Macon, Georgia, getting the chance to perform at the Global Citizen Festival would be more than just a big break—it’d be a life-changer. This festival puts music in front of the whole world—but more than that, it connects people. To be part of something that stands for unity, for giving a damn—that lines up with the kind of music I want to make. It’d put a Southern voice—my voice—into a global conversation.
What would you do with $50,000?
First, I’d use part of the money to help my local music mentorship program for older adults and teens who might not have access to instruments, gear, or guidance. There’s so much talent in small towns like mine. I’d want to hold more open mic nights where they can perform, even if it’s their first time stepping on a stage- like my uncle Brax would’ve wanted. The other part of the money i’d use to create my first debut record- full of all my favorite local musi
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