🎸 Kentucky songwriter Jordan Lee Kings shares how Tom Petty sparked his musical journey and reveals the incredible WWII story behind his powerful song "Virginia" - about a Normandy Beach survivor who became his neighbor.IN THIS EPISODE:✅ How Tom Petty's first concert changed his life at 13 years old✅ The incredible true story of Dewey Fee - D-Day medic who survived Normandy✅ Writing "Virginia" in a WWII veteran's actual house✅ Why he makes himself cry when writing sad songs✅ "Holy Flame" - finding spirituality after leaving organized religion✅ Kentucky vs Nashville music scenes - family vs cutthroat competition✅ The songwriter job offer he turned down to stay authentic✅ Why he won't waste vulnerable songs on distracted crowds✅ EXCLUSIVE acoustic performance of "Virginia"Jordan opens up about heartbreak, spiritual questioning, and honoring the stories of America's greatest generation through song.RELATED ARTISTS: Tom Petty, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell#JordanLeeKings #KentuckyMusic #WWII #Songwriter #TomPetty #Virginia #AuthenticCountry #AppalachianMusic #countrymusic 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for conversations with songwriters who honor truth over trends👍 LIKE if Jordan's authentic approach resonated with you💬 COMMENT your thoughts on staying true vs chasing success