Mike Ponder joins us having just signed to CDX Nashville. He talks with us all about going from being in a cover band doing 300 gigs a year to becoming his own artist releasing original music on a Sony-owned label. He gives great advice for young artists who are just starting out in the Nashville scene.

Mike Ponder also spent a great deal of time telling us about Wish for Our Heroes which he is now the Nashville Chapter President. He also discusses how being a military veteran has impacted both his own musical career and songwriting. Other veteran programs that he has been a part of is Operation Encore, Warrior Wellbeing Program, Camp Southern Ground, and Warrior's Song.

Find out more about Mike: https://www.mikepondermusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mikepondermusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/724xEWcfEEyUxcU4DLFgIf?si=3CzkoTGZRX2e_xncshQkFA