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What is his first memory of music as a child and what type of music did, he listen to growing up? He won contests at ages 15 & 18 did he take anything from these that he may using today, which leads to what and why did he decide to make the move to Nashville? He tells us about the first few months in Nashville and what the gig at the famous- The Stage did for the start of his career. 

Where and how his break happened, how he got into songwriting and who was it that pushed him to write? We discuss songs “Fish” & “Topless” then how he hear what he did when heard the organization he was signed with was closing? When and what does he remember about the first time he heard of one his songs on the radio? 

Craig talks about writing the song- “All-American Kid” how Garth Brooks ended up recording it, what it was like meeting him, and the feelings he had when saw it performed at the 2015 ACM’s? Fans love his song- “Outskirts of Heaven” what has the song meant to him? We hit on topics such as The Grand Ole Opry, “See You Try” EP, why he chose to go independent, “It’s About Time”, and how he gets passionate about producing songs. 

We discuss his fun party songs (“Good Things Come To Those Who Drink” & “Mas Tequila:), the inspirations behind “Fly My Country Flag” & “What A Girl Will make You Do”.

Craig’s NEW RELEASE- “Never Mine” is out! Family and owing his career to the guy who told him to start songwriting. 

 

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NEW RELEASE- Never Mine: https://www.craigcampbell.tv/music

“Outskirts of Heaven” LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViZxFU1Jevs

 

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Extra 5

How he got connected with Craig Cambell Entertainment

The story behind the 2015 song; “Stronger Than That” to fight colon cancer

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