Before his song You Ain’t Pretty hit the Top 40 on the Billboard country charts, Nate Barnes was clocking in at a nuclear power plant in Michigan. In this revealing interview, Nate shares his journey from small-town South Haven to Nashville’s country music scene—and how faith, family, and trades work shaped every step.

In This Episode:

• Why Nate spent over a decade in skilled trades before pursuing music full-time
• How a spiritual moment during a church service changed his career path
• What it felt like hearing his music on the radio for the first time
• The powerful story behind his new album Holding You
• Why he believes the most honest songs come from hard-earned experience

Links:

Website: https://www.natebarnesmusic.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natebarnesmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natebarnesmusic

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natebarnesmusic

Music Platforms: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music