“I was 24 when I won my first Grammy,” says Russ Taff. “And within an hour, all the joy is gone.”

 Russ is a legend in Gospel music circles. His accolades include six Grammys, sixteen Doves, and three inductions into the GMA Hall of Fame for his work as a solo artist and a member of multiple bands. But underneath—his career, his success, and his past, almost broke him.

 In this episode, Russ gets vulnerable about his childhood trauma, his self-hatred, his alcoholism, and his long road to recovery and forgiveness.

 Show Notes

 Resources mentioned this episode:

 Russ’s Website

 "Cover Story" by Russ Taff

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