In this episode of the Sailor Jimmy Podcast, Jimmy and his co-host Billy have the pleasure of interviewing two country music artist that will be playing the 3rd Annual Peel For A Purpose Crawfish & Music Festival. First up is a conversation with Josh Ward that touches on a variety of topics, including Josh's love for steak, coffee, and summer activities like property fishing and rodeos. Listen in as he shares his experience of being invited to play at the Grand Ole Opry and the emotional impact it had on him.

Later in the episode, Jimmy is joined by Peel for a Purpose concert artist, Casey Donahew. Casey discusses his own preference for steak and shares the inspiration behind his song "Stockyards," which was taken straight out of his own life. The conversation also touches on the upcoming Boots4Troops charity event in Houston to benefit military personnel, a cause that Casey and Josh both passionately support. This is a great episode that showcases the real personalities of these two talented musicians.

KEY POINTS: 

• Josh Ward mentions he has a MacBook but haven't set it up yet and only uses email and writing functions.
• Not being a morning person and having a night owl schedule for the past 20 years, balancing work and personal life.
• The emotional impact of receiving the invitation to play at the Grand Ole Opry and how they found out about it.
• The process of becoming a member of the Opry is discussed, and it is noted that one must consistently play shows and be seen as worthy of the honor.
• The importance and history behind being a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
• Josh mentions that his wife played an important role in his success and that it was a win for everyone, not just themselves.
• Casey Donahew joins Jimmy for the same thought provoking questioning: steak or chicken?
• Casey expresses support for the military and talks about his own family's military connections.
• Jimmy asks about the inspiration for one of Casey’s songs, "Stockyards."
• Talking about his love for performing in his hometown and the Red Rocks venue in Colorado, which he considers iconic and historic.
• Casey rode rough stock before he realized you could get on a good horse and not have to get off of it.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Peel For A Purpose Tickets

www.joshwardmusic.com/

www.caseydonahew.com/

www.boots4troops.org/