Welcome to Episode 166 featuring the country star Jeff Bates originally from Bunker Hill, MSWe chatted with Jeff about growing up in Bunker Hill, MS, being an adopted child in a large family, growing up learning hard work on the farm, the impact both his mom & dad had on him early on, his incredible voice, his battle with addiction, his 25th year of sobriety, the stories behind some of his biggest hits, his epic battle with a chlorox wipe container & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Jeff at http://www.jeffbates.net/Chapters:05:03: Theme Song05:44: Intro07:30: The story behind his song “The Love Song”10:14: “The Love Song” Live14:34: Growing up in Bunker Hill, MS16:28: Left on a doorstep17:40: A simple & humble upbringing19:56: The worst AND best trade21:49: Dreaming becoming a big part of his life27:16: Addiction being a reaction to his dreams not coming true30:35: Addiction and Depression not making sense34:21: His incredible vocals37:36: His connection to Conway Twitty & how he got signed40:52: His incredible record “Rainbow Man”48:11: How has his writing changed while sober & “One Second Chance”52:53: Choosing the tracks for a record54:38: New music coming56:44: Becoming a father1:00:58: The story behind “Long Slow Kisses”1:09:07: “Long Slow Kisses” live1:15:20: By The Numbers Starts1:15:35: Rapid Fire1:17:30: What the Heck?!1:19:50: Top 51:20:19: Mt. Rushmore1:21:01: Impactful1:22:58: The 2 things she is most grateful for1:23:17: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?1:23:52: Who is Jeff Bates?1:24:26: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 165 featuring the legendary Lloyd Maines originally from Lubbock, TXWe chatted with Lloyd about growing up on a farm in Lubbock, how that work ethic shaped his life, the importance of football on his early life, music being his family's legacy going back CENTURIES, the impact of Joe Ely on his career, the process of his producing a project, his debut album "Eagle Number 65", how to avoid complaceny in the studio & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Lloyd at https://www.lloydmaines.com/Chapters:02:30: Theme Song03:21: Intro06:33: The musician with the most Austin City Limits’ appearances09:18: Music is a Maines Family Legacy13:10: Sports & Growing Up in Lubbock, TX16:16: His Debut Album “Eagle #65”19:28: Did he rebel against music as a kid?23:22: Hooking up with Joe Ely29:11: Transitioning from the family band to the Joe Ely Band31:36: Becoming a producer35:18: The Lubbock connection37:55: Can he name all the instruments he plays42:33: Steel Guitar & Red Leone44:37: His step by step production process54:49: Making each project different1:02:35: By The Numbers Starts1:02:46: Rapid Fire1:04:34: What the Heck?!1:07:25: Top 51:08:47: Mt. Rushmore1:10:23: Impactful1:12:44: The 2 things she is most grateful for1:13:31: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?1:14:09: The impact of Terri Hendrix1:19:58: Who is Lloyd Maines?1:23:56: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Welcome to Episode 163 featuring singer/songwriter Buddy Jewell originally from Osceola, ARWe chatted with Buddy about growing up ni Northern Arkansas, how his work ethic helped him into the music business, how Arkansas music influenced him, getting to Nashville, recording over 5,000 demos, his inspiration to start writing, his experience on Nashville Star, his iconic song "Help Pour Out The Rain" & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Buddy at https://buddyjewell.com/Chapters:03:42: Theme Song04:25: Intro04:58: The story behind the song “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song)”08:11: Live performance of “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song)”12:05: Growing up in Osceola, AR14:42: Buddy bought his first guitar from a friend for $1016:02: His initial interest in music started from what song?16:39: Learning work ethic20:05: His first paying gig20:45: The steps he took musically early on22:12: Outside Validation24:27: His inspiration to become a songwriter25:56: How his geography influenced him30:42: Heading to Nashville to start his career34:20: Recording over 5,000 demos38:38: Releasing records independently at first41:13: Nashville Star50:43: Moving on from losing his record deal56:13: Transitioning into the Christian genre59:23: Giving his time to charities1:04:42: New music coming1:06:07: Buddy talks about “Sweet Southern Comfort”1:08:22: By The Numbers Starts1:08:33: Rapid Fire1:10:07: What the Heck?!1:11:10: Top 51:11:48: Mt. Rushmore1:12:10: Impactful1:13:43: The 2 things she is most grateful for1:14:01: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?1:14:42: Who is Buddy Jewell?1:15:28: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0